Special Steel Division

The Special Steel Division was established through the acquisition of Böhler-Uddeholm and is a group of companies consisting of leading steel and materials company. Production sites are located in Austria, Germany, Sweden, Brazil and the United States. Service centers, which are specialized in the tool construction industry, are located in all industrial centers of the world.

Products

The division manufactures steel long products, narrow strip, forgings and special steel forgings. The Special Steel Division is global market leader in tool steel, special alloys for the oil and gas exploration and materials for blades for gas and steam turbines. With highspeed steel and valve steel, the group is the world's No. 2. With structural parts and engine pulleys for the aviation Böhler-Uddeholm is a leading provider.

Customers

Main customer group is the tool construction industry that mainly supplies the automotive industry and the consumer goods industry. The second main pillar is energy technology - from exploration to components for gas and steam turbines. Furthermore, the Special Steel Division is a global supplier for the aviation industry.

Key figures of the Special Steel Division
(in millions of euros; as of business year 2010/11)

Revenue 2,631.3
EBITDA 388.1
EBITDA margin 14.7 %
EBIT 208.5
EBIT margin 7.9 %
Employees 11,364

Brands of the Special Steel Division

The Special Steel Division was established through the acquisition of leading special steel companies. Each of the affiliated companies is incorporated as a subsidiary of voestalpine Edelstahl GmbH and is managed locally and independently. This is reflected outward by strong brands: 

www.bohler-edelstahl.com
www.bohler-forging.com
www.bohler-bleche.at
www.bohler-profil.com
www.uddeholm.com
www.assab.com
www.buderus-steel.com
www.villaresmetals.com.br