Material Handling Solutions for Outokumpu’s Biocoke Pelletizing Plant

Biocoke Pelletizing Plant
15 Apr 2026  |
Laitex is pleased to announce the successful completion of its project delivery to Outokumpu’s agglomeration plant* in Tornio, Finland. The collaboration has now been finalized from Laitex’s side, and we are proud to have contributed to Outokumpu’s strategy to strengthen its leadership in sustainability in stainless-steel production.

The biocoke plant represents a forward-looking investment to secure access to high-quality raw materials. Laitex delivered key material handling solutions specifically designed to meet the demanding requirements of biocoke processing.

These included:

  • material receiving systems,
  • quality control equipment,
  • silo and storage solutions,
  • pneumatic truck unloading lines,
  • and end-product loading systems,

forming a comprehensive chain to support the pelletizing process.

“We are thrilled with the outcome of this project and grateful for the opportunity to support Outokumpu’s sustainability goals. Delivering reliable and efficient solutions that support more sustainable industry is at the core of our work.” Says Lasse Kurronen, CEO at Laitex.

This project showcases the strength of engineering and the importance of collaborative partnerships in achieving climate goals. Agglomeration plant is the first step on Outokumpu’s journey to build capacity to secure access to high-quality raw materials, and Laitex is proud to have contributed to this green transition.

“Partnering with Outokumpu has been a great experience for our team,” adds Lasse Kurronen, CEO at Laitex.

FLOW MUST GO ON!

*In Outokumpu’s new agglomeration plant, biocarbon will be pelletized into biocoke.

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