Foto: (Alleima) Tom Eriksson, EVP and Head of Strategic Research, Göran Björkman, CEO and President, Björn Bosbach, Senior Project Manager New Technology and Mikael Blazquez, EVP and Head of Strategy, M&A and IT.
Alleima, a global manufacturer of high-quality advanced stainless steel and specialty alloys, industrial heaters, is investing in thermal spray technology. Thermal spraying enables coatings with specific properties that are crucial for improving products such as electrolyzes for the production of green hydrogen. Green hydrogen, produced by the electrolysis of water using renewable energy, plays a central role in the transition to a carbon-free economy. Thermal spraying enables the development and industrial production of key components in an electrolysis stack.
“This investment is part of the company's long-term strategy to drive innovation and create sustainable solutions. It is a pilot that will primarily be used for research purposes but will also be used for small-scale production when possible. By using this technology in our manufacturing processes, we can offer advanced materials and components that meet the high demands of hydrogen production. This initially includes the development of components for electrolyzer cells, but also other applications that require robust and durable coatings,” says Tom Eriksson, Head of Strategic Research at Alleima.
The technology will eventually make it possible to develop products that replace expensive material solutions. This will help to reduce the cost of electrolyzer stacks, which in turn can promote the increased use of green hydrogen and thus reduce carbon emissions. The process uses a heated material in powder form that is propelled at high speed onto the surface to be coated. When the powder lands on the surface, the powder particles deform and solidify. Typically, multiple layers are sprayed onto the surface to achieve the desired properties.
“This is further proof that Alleima continues to be at the forefront of innovation and technical development. Our goal is to create groundbreaking solutions for a cleaner and greener world. We are currently in contact with several potential customers who are testing our prototype material, in their test facilities,” says Mikael Blazquez, EVP and Head of Strategy, M&A and IT at Alleima.
One of the advantages of thermal spraying is that it is a fast process and can be used in many different areas, depending on the base material used. Common materials include metals, metal alloys, composites, and ceramics. The coatings can protect components from wear and corrosion, and they can withstand high temperatures, making them ideal for industrial applications. The coatings can also enhance the properties of the component, such as friction, electrical conductivity or insulation. The technology can improve the efficiency and sustainability of hydrogen production, among other things, which in turn supports the global transition to renewable energy and reduced carbon dioxide emissions.
Sandviken, May 7, 2025
Alleima AB (publ).
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About Alleima
Alleima, is a global manufacturer of high value-added products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as solutions for industrial heating. Based on long-term customer partnerships and leading materials technology, we develop products for the most demanding applications and industries. Our offering includes products like seamless steel tubes for the energy, chemical and aerospace industries, precision strip steel for white goods compressors, air conditioners and knife applications, based on more than 900 active alloy recipes. It also includes ultra-fine wires for medical and micro-electronic devices, industrial electric heating technology and coated strip steel for fuel cell technology for cars, trucks, and hydrogen production. Our fully integrated value chain, from R&D to end-product, ensures industry-leading technology, quality, sustainability, and circularity. Alleima, with headquarter in Sandviken, Sweden, had approximately 6,500 employees and revenues of about 20 billion SEK in about 80 countries in 2024. The Alleima share was listed on Nasdaq Stockholm’s Large Cap list on August 31, 2022 under the ticker ‘ALLEI’. Learn more atwww.alleima.com.
