APERAM

APERAM is a leading global stainless and specialty steel producer based on its annual production capacity of 2.5 million tonnes in 2009. It is the largest stainless and specialty steel producer in South America and one of the largest producers in Europe.
The Company is also a leading producer of high value-added specialty steels products, including grain oriented and non-grain oriented electrical steels and nickel alloys.

Its production capacity is concentrated in six production facilities located in Brazil, Belgium and France. Its distribution network is comprised of 19 steel service centers, 10 transformation facilities and 30 sales offices. The Company sells its products to customers on three continents in over 30 countries, including customers in the aerospace, automotive, catering, construction, household appliances and electrical engineering, industrial processes, medical and oil & gas industries.