Outokumpu, a global leader in the stainless steel industry, with numerous locations throughout the Americas, and Sidenor, a leading special and stainless bar supplier located in Spain have announced a partnership to jointly market Prodec high machinability bar in Europe. As part of the partnership Sidenor will produce and distribute hot rolled round peeled bars using OutokumpuÂ’s Prodec treated feedstock material.
Through the partnership Outokumpu and Sidenor will together be able to offer Prodec round bar in the complete size range 6mm to 350mm. Prodec range is available in grades 304L/4307, 316L/4404, 303/4305 and 17-4PH. These are suitable for machining applications such as fasteners, valves, pressure fittings, nuts, bolts and screws, gears, shafts and bearings.