SSAB – Hardox® wear plate
Overview of SSAB
SSAB is a global steel company based in Sweden, specialising in the development and production of wear-resistant steel, high-strength steel and specialised steel solutions.
With expertise in materials technology and research and development, SSAB supplies steel products that improve durability, reduce structural weight and extend equipment service life across a range of industries.
SSAB operates in more than 50 countries, serving industrial customers worldwide. The company is known for specialised steel brands such as Hardox® and Strenx®, used in mining, construction, transport, machinery manufacturing and heavy industry.
What underpins SSAB’s position in the global steel industry?
Specialist expertise in high-performance steel
SSAB is one of the world’s leading producers of advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) and quenched and tempered (Q&T) steel. These materials are developed to meet increasingly demanding requirements for strength, load-carrying capacity and the service life of industrial structures and equipment.
SSAB’s strengths lie in the combination of metallurgical technology, materials research and development, quality control and application engineering support. Together, these capabilities enable SSAB to develop high-performance steel products that meet the needs of industries worldwide.
Pioneering the transition towards a more sustainable steel industry
Alongside developing high-performance materials, SSAB focuses on production technology innovations that reduce environmental impact. The company participates in the development of HYBRIT technology, which aims to replace coking coal with hydrogen in ironmaking. It has also developed SSAB Zero™, a steel product made using recycled steel and fossil-free energy.
SSAB aims to advance a steel industry that uses resources more efficiently, reduces carbon emissions and meets increasingly demanding industrial sustainability requirements.
SSAB’s key steel brands
SSAB’s portfolio of specialised steels serves a wide range of sectors. Key brands include:
- Hardox®: A wear plate brand combining hardness, toughness and workability, used in mining equipment, bulk material handling and heavy industry.
- Strenx®: A high-strength steel brand that supports the fabrication of load-bearing structures with optimised weight, used in lifting equipment, transport and industrial machinery.
- Docol®: Advanced high-strength steel for the automotive industry, supporting the development of lightweight structures that meet safety requirements.
- GreenCoat®: Colour-coated steel for construction and architectural applications, particularly roofing, façades and rainwater systems.
In industrial wear protection, Hardox® is one of SSAB’s most prominent brands. The range includes Hardox® 450, Hardox® 500, Hardox® 500 Tuf, Hardox® HiAce, Hardox® HiTemp and other specialised steel grades designed for different conditions involving wear, impact, corrosion and temperature.
SSAB and Gia Anh: Developing wear protection solutions in Vietnam
On 1 November 2021, Gia Anh Investment Trading Joint Stock Company (GAC) officially became an authorised representative and strategic partner of SSAB.
GAC is also an SSAB-appointed Hardox Wearparts centre in Vietnam.
Building on SSAB’s materials, Gia Anh provides wear protection solutions for plants through site surveys, material selection advice, design, machining, installation and maintenance support. These capabilities help businesses apply Hardox® wear plate in ways that suit their equipment, operating conditions and actual maintenance requirements.
The partnership between SSAB and Gia Anh helps make high-quality wear-resistant materials and specialist engineering solutions more accessible to plants in Vietnam’s cement, steel, thermal power, mining and other industrial sectors.
To learn more about Hardox® wear plate and SSAB’s product portfolio, visit the official: SSAB – Hardox® Wear Plate.
