August 29, 2008

Corus Scunthrope supplying SBQ plates to Odense shipyard

It is reported that steel plates made at Corus’s Scunthorpe works is being used to build the world's largest fleet of cargo ships under a deal with Danish AP Moller Maersk Group.

As part of the multi million pound deal the Odense Steel Shipyard in Denmark is building eight identical container ships, six of which have now been completed.

Mr Alexander Peterson Odense's purchasing manager said "We believe Corus is a world leader in the industry and our faith in the company is indicated by the long standing partnership we have won with them. He added that it is vital we can trust our suppliers to provide us with the best quality products and service at a competitive price."

Ms Neil Stewart sales manager of shipbuilding of Corus said "Corus, and in particular the Scunthorpe Plate Mill can be proud to be associated with the Elly Maersk and her sister ships. Odense has and will continue to be one of four major customers and we look forward to working with them in the future. He added that Odense is one of the most advanced ship builders in Europe and its latest ships are world leaders in their class."