Private company
Acerinox, S.A. (Spanish pronunciation: [aθeɾiˈnoks]), headquartered in Madrid, is a manufacturer of steel and related products.1
Last updated Oct 18, 2026.
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Acerinox, S.A. (Spanish pronunciation: [aθeɾiˈnoks]), headquartered in Madrid, is a manufacturer of steel and related products. In 2022, it was the 4th largest producer of stainless steel worldwide. It has operations in Europe, Asia, the U.S., and South Africa. It has fifteen factories including five in its stainless steel division. The company has been focused on increasing production in the U.S.2
History
The company was founded in 1970. It was financed in part by Nisshin Steel. In 2009, Nisshin increased its ownership in the company from 11.3% to 15.0%.
In March 2020, it acquired VDM Metals for €532 million. In November 2024, it acquired Haynes International for $798 million. It also sold its subsidiary Bahru Stainless for $95 million.
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