[ cover story ] or employees . There have been no changes in production or support service processes . Alleima continues to control the supply chain from R & D to primary melt to the final product , and there will be no changes or reductions in the product portfolio .
Impact on customers Despite the name change , it is very much a case of ‘ business as usual ’ for customers . Alleima remains a niche , advanced technology leader producing high-value alloys in its fully integrated business . “ In the short term , our customers will not notice any changes ,” explains Mr . Björkman . “ Our product offering , people and strategy remain unchanged . We will always be there for our customers and will deliver the same quality and service they have come to expect from us , wherever they may be . In the long term , our growing success will benefit our customers as we bring even higher levels of service and technological solutions to their industries . Customers should be assured that , while the name has changed , our commitment remains the same .”
Innovation and sustainability The future strategy for Alleima is focused on four points : 1 . Profitable growth , 2 . Innovation and materials science , 3 . Operational and commercial excellence , 4 . Industry-leading sustainability .
The human face of sustainability
Innovations that allow people to live better , longer lives are an important human aspect of sustainability . Alleima produces special precision medical wire solutions for life-changing medical aids . Examples include hearing aids and cochlear implants for the hearing impaired , glucose sensors and insulin pumps for diabetics , brain implants for Parkinson ’ s patients , and guidewires , catheter reinforcements and pacing leads for cardiovascular and endovascular disorders .
“ Sustainability remains a key focus for Alleima ,” explains Mr . Björkman . “ It has many facets which extend far beyond climate change and the circular economy . As a steel remelter using arc furnaces powdered by fossil-free electricity , our CO 2 footprint is already very small . Our global exposure for Scope 1 and 2 was around 150,000 tonnes / annum base year 2019 , and we will reduce that by 50 % by 2030 . Today we have already reduced that by 16 % to 125,000 tonnes / annum .” “ Given our position as a technology leader , one of the most significant impacts we can have is to support our customers ’ sustainability goals . Examples are the rapidly evolving hydrogen and renewable energy sectors , where we are uniquely positioned with materials for fuel cells for electric vehicles ( EV ) and static storage . Alleima can make a difference
“ The name Alleima - a combination of the words alloy and materials - represents a fresh opportunity for growth and development in the global market ,” begins Mr . Björkman . “ While we are leaders in the stainless and special alloy sector in terms of both technology leadership and financial performance , we were a relatively small part of the Sandvik group . As an independent company , the Alleima Board of Directors is fully focused on our activities , enabling us to deliver our strategy to grow profitably , and capital allocation will be much simpler . This move has energised our entire organisation and instilled a strong sense of pride .” The separation has not caused major changes for the company , customers ,
By using arc furnaces powdered by fossil-free electricity , Alleima has a small CO 2 which it is focused on reducing further .
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