SSAB And Al Shirawi Equipment Company Strengthen Their Lasting Cooperation

SSAB And Al Shirawi Equipment Company Strengthen Their Lasting Cooperation

• The world-leading producer of high-strength steel SSAB announces Al Shirawi Equipment Co. LLC’s new My InnerStrenx program membership.
• The First Company with dual Brand Program membership in Middle East

UAE – October 9, 2023:Established in 1976 in Dubai, Al Shirawi Equipment Co. LLC manufactures transport equipment under the ATLASbrand, including trailers, tippers, and truck-mounted bodies. Through its Atlas brand of trailers and bodies thecompany has established itself as a prominent player in the transport equipment fabrication industry, serving a widegeographical area from the Middle East to the African regions. Their partnership with SSAB to use Hardoxabrasion-resistant steel for tipper bodies and trailers since 2003 demonstrates their dedication to delivering reliableand long-lasting products.

Al Shirawi Equipment Co – ATLAS LLC was appointed as HardoxIn My Body member in 2016 with its Hardoxapplications in Tipper bodies and Tipper Trailers. Building upon this success, the company continued to excel in2023 by joining the My Inner Strenx program through the utilization of Strenx performance steel in their trailerchassis. This program, exclusively designed for manufacturers deeply committed to producing top-tier products withStrenxperformance steel. Remarkably, Al Shirawi Equipment Co – ATLAS LLC has achieved a milestone bybecoming the first company in the Middle East to hold a dual brand program membership, encompassing bothHardoxIn My Body and My Inner Strenx – a testament to their outstanding commitment to superior quality andperformance.

Al Shirawi has been constantly improving their trailers and truck body manufacturing to suit the rigorous demand ofthe industry. By incorporating Strenx high-strength structural steel into their superstructures, Al Shirawi achievedsignificant benefits including reduced trailer weight, increased payload capacity, and improved overall cost-effectivenesswhich has been acknowledged and accepted by their customers in the region.Strenx steel has a wide range strength (from 600 MPa to 1300 MPa) allowing forreduced weight of steel structuresby up to 40%, making it ideal in truck body and trailer chassis manufacturing in terms of overall strength, qualityand cost.

In tandem, Hardox abrasion-resistant steel and Strenx high-strength structural steel represent a game changingcombination for building lightweight, durable, and highly efficient transportation solutions. This dynamic pairing hasthe potential to redefine the service lifespan, lower operational cost and enhance the overall efficiency of transport

equipment within a wide array of industries.

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About My Inner Strenx®

SSAB’s My Inner Strenx® grants advantages to companies committed to producing exceptional products utilizing Strenx® performance steel. Certified products are awarded the ‘My Inner Strenx®’ sign, which assures manufacturers of their expertise in designing and manufacturing equipment using Strenx® performance steel.The unique qualities of Strenx® make it a valuable addition to the transport industry, contributing to both productivity and sustainability. Products that display the My Inner Strenx® logo are proof of their excellent performance, thanks to their exceptional load-to-weight ratio. This logo also enhances the business opportunities of its members by accelerating their global visibility, recognition, and reliability.

About SSAB

SSAB is a Nordic and US-based steel company. SSAB offers value added products and services developed in close cooperation with its customers to create a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world. SSAB has employees in over 50 countries. SSAB has production facilities in Sweden, Finland and the US. SSAB is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and has a secondary listing on Nasdaq Helsinki. http://www.ssab.com. Join us also on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.