C-TPAT is the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism. It is a joint government and business initiative to build cooperative relationships that strengthen overall supply chain and border security. Through this voluntary partnership, US Customs is asking businesses to ensure the integrity of their security practices and communicate their security guidelines to their business partners within the supply chain.

Outokumpu's certification means uninterrupted transit in the event of a terrorist attack. We also receive expedited customs clearance for our daily shipments, thus allowing our US customers to receive their goods without delay.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/commercial_enforcement/ctpat/