Tony Francis

Head of Manufacturing Excellence Development @Outokumpu

Developing the launch of the Manufacturing Excellence programme across Outokumpu sites. Outokumpu is a global leader in stainless steel. We are the inventor of stainless steel and have a century\'s expertise in making advanced materials. Our product offering covers 9 product ranges that include austenitic, ferritic, duplex and martensitic stainless steel grades. Stainless steel, invented a century ago, is an ideal material to create lasting solutions in demanding applications from cutlery to bridges, energy and medical equipment: it is 100% recyclable, corrosion-resistant, maintenance-free, durable and hygienic. Outokumpu\'s production sites located in Finland, Germany, Mexico, Sweden, the UK and US produce a wide range of stainless steel products, covering hot and cold rolled coil products, quarto plate and long products in various grades and sizes. In addition, we have worldwide network of sales companies and service centers. Outokumpu has a unique competitive advantage through our own chrome mine and ferrochrome production in Finland. Outokumpu employs about 11 professionals in over 30 countries around the world. Its head office is located in Helsinki, Finland, and its share has been listed in the Nasdaq Helsinki since 1988.