Above: The Mobile mill technical development team.
SSAB is proud to announce the launch of Armox 500T production at our Mobile, Alabama facility. This American-made product combines Swedish origin with the high standards of quality and performance that SSAB is renowned for. In April 2025, Armox 500T will be produced locally in thickness intervals ranging from 0.25 to 1 inch.
Armox 500T, known for its high-hardness and superior ballistic protection, has been a trusted material for years. Now, with production in the U.S., we can better support domestic programs and provide quicker availability and shorter lead times.
“Armox has been utilized on military and civilian platforms for years due to its superior performance, and now it will be produced here in the U.S. to better support our customers,” says Per Elfgren, EVP and Head of SSAB Special Steels.
Armox 500T is a premium armor plate known for its excellent ballistic protection and toughness, making it ideal for vehicles, security doors, and safe rooms. While historically used primarily in military applications, Armox 500T also serves civilian purposes, offering unmatched protection and durability for various industries, including buildings, vehicles and infrastructure projects.
Key Features and Benefits of Armox 500T:
Market-leading protection steel
Superior workshop properties
Optimized solutions for combined penetration and blast protection
Perfect hardness/toughness balance
Expertise in ballistic protection from SSAB
The production of Armox 500T in Mobile has undergone extensive and rigorous testing within SSAB, the DEVCOM Army Research Lab (ARL), and the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC). Material produced in Mobile has been directly compared to plates produced in Sweden for chemistry, material properties, and ballistic performance. After successful initial trials, additional trials ensured repeatability for large-scale production, meeting SSAB’s high standards.
SSAB operates fully integrated mills, providing a one-stop shop for finished quench & tempered material. Our production process begins at the scrap stage and continues through finished quenched & tempered plates, including blasting & priming, all at the same facility. This allows us to control quality at every step and provide a stable supply chain for our clients.
