SSAB Announces GF Engineering as a Licensed Hardox(R) In My Body Member

KUALA LUMPUR,Malaysia,Feb. 18,2019 -- Hardox® In My Body,a customer program by high strength steel manufacturer SSAB is announcing one of its newest members-- GF(M)Engineering Sdn Bhd,a tipper trailer manufacturer in Ipoh.

Hardox in My Body customer GF (M) with a full beast of Hardox 450 on its trailer body

The Hardox In My Body is a trademark sign used only on premium products from manufacturers certified by SSAB. It is a guarantee that the manufacturer has extensive knowledge of manufacturing state of the art products in high strength steel and that the certified product is made with genuine Hardox® wear plate.

GF(M)Engineering has met the very strict quality guidelines and demands set out by SSAB. The program is strictly limited to companies with a proven track record of excellence infabricationthat have shown that their production quality,welding and design meet SSAB's defined standards.After passing the quality guidelines and demands,GF has been approved as a licensed Hardox® In My Body Member.

Established in 1986,GF is one of the leading tipper trailer manufacturers specializing in the manufacturing of heavy transport equipment including semi-trailer,tanker,tipper/ dumper truck.

After using Hardox® 450 grade in its equipment for the first time,the vehicle's bodiesbecame lighter and last longer. Tippers made of Hardox® steel offer the strongest bodies and are able to handle the heaviest and toughest loads while still being able to keeptheir excellent shape.

The combination of hardness and toughness is what makes Hardox® outstanding. It is extremely resistant to wear and its structural properties allow it to perform as a load-- carrying part in many applications. A stronger and lighter truck also allows for fewer hauls,more fuel savings and reduced emissions. Since 2015,GF has been using Hardox® in their tipper trailers and they have never looked back.

About Hardox® In My Body

Hardox®In My Body is a sign of quality and trust for the best products in the market. This logo on a product verifies that it's been manufactured usinggenuine Hardox®wear plate and not an inferior imitation. Hardox®is a registered trademark of SSAB. Each application with the sign attachedhas passed SSAB's quality controland is approved as apremium productby theSSAB board.

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.

For more information:

www.hardox.com

www.ssab.com

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