Featured Story

Our Featured Story archive is a collection of the Featured Story’s which have been published in our magazine and taken pride of place as the ‘unique feature article’ on our Stainless Steel World Americas home page. In addition to industry updates, market news and topical issues of the day the Feature Story provides an interesting mix of company profiles, in-depth technical articles, reports from major end users and features projects in a variety of industries ranging from oil & gas, chemical and petrochemical to the architecture, power generation, medical and food and beverage industries.

Keeping your certifications up to date: An interview with Gerry Gobert, Welder & Welding...

Keeping your certifications up to date is of the utmost importance in the welding industry. With new welding techniques being introduced regularly, a welder must stay knowledgeable to offer clients the best procedures to properly complete their projects.

MRC Global: The stainless steel & alloy experts you can trust

One hundred years ago, the world was recovering from a global pandemic that is estimated to have infected one-third of the world’s population. In this time of uncertainty, Jerry McJunkin set out to build something that mattered. He and his brothers-in-law were certain that if they could solve a problem for their customers and maintain high levels of integrity and service, they could provide for their families and positively impact their communities.

Essential valve material selection challenges in the offshore sector

Material corrosion is a significant risk and costly phenomenon in the offshore sector of the oil and gas industry. The offshore environment is a chloride containing marine atmosphere that can cause severe external corrosion of facilities. Moreover, oil and gas contain undesirable products such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide that corrode piping components internally.

Obtaining the proper training: An interview with Nathan Spiers, Fabrication Manager and Welding Supervisor

Ensuring a welder has the proper training before he or she starts a task is of the utmost importance for Nathan Spiers. Through the many roles he has held in the industrial welding industry, Spiers has learned many welding techniques, and is now determined to make sure his team does the same.

A human’s purpose is to create: An interview with Mehran Ahmadi, Mechanical & Welding...

Mehran Ahmadi knew from a very young age what his purpose in life was: to create. When the time came to choose a career path, engineering was the perfect choice, since it gave Ahmadi the chance to be innovative and creative every day.

Nippon Yakin: specialists in high-performance materials

With a history dating back to 1925, Japanese manufacturer Nippon Yakin offers unparalleled expertise in the production of stainless steels and high-performance materials. As they approach their 100th anniversary, Nippon Yakin has devised a three-year strategic plan to maintain their reputation as leaders in the field of stainless steels and specialty alloys, while simultaneously reaching for new sectors and expanding across both Japan and the global market.

A problem-solving team – Part two

An analytical person who is dedicated to their craft will go far in the piping industry, according to Justin Deckard. With so many different situations that will come up on the job, a good problem-solver will find the perfect solution for each client. Deckard is a professional problem-solver, even if that was not what he originally planned to be.

A problem-solving team – Part one

An analytical person who is dedicated to their craft will go far in the piping industry, according to Justin Deckard. With so many different situations that will come up on the job, a good problem-solver will find the perfect solution for each client. Deckard is a professional problem-solver, even if that was not what he originally planned to be.

Finding the best solution for corrosive environments

Choosing a life as a Welding Engineer was one of the best decisions Scott Hoefig ever made. After graduating from school, he found his passion in welding, exotic metals, and learning from his colleagues and peers.

Innovating to meet client needs: Nippon Steel Corporation

Since their inception, Nippon Steel Corporation has been consistently raising the bar as a leading manufacturer with a wide range of world-leading capabilities, including the manufacture of seamless stainless steel pipes.