Acerinox, S.A. is a leading global producer of stainless steel and high-performance alloys, headquartered in Madrid, Spain. The company operates through two primary business segments: Stainless Steel and High-Performance Alloys. The Stainless Steel division manufactures flat products (slabs, coils, plates, sheets, and circles) and long products (bars, angles, wires, and wire rods) across various grades, including austenitic, ferritic, duplex, and martensitic. The High-Performance Alloys segment, significantly bolstered by the acquisitions of VDM Metals and Haynes International, produces advanced materials for demanding applications in aerospace, chemical processing, and industrial gas turbines. Acerinox maintains a fully vertically integrated value chain encompassing melting, hot rolling, cold rolling, annealing, and finishing processes. Its global footprint includes major production facilities in Spain (Acerinox Europa), the United States (North American Stainless), South Africa (Columbus Stainless), and Malaysia (Bahru Stainless), alongside specialized alloy plants in Germany and the US. The company is highly focused on the circular economy, utilizing over 90% recycled scrap material in its production processes. Geographically, the North American market is a primary driver of its profitability, complemented by a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
