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Our dedicated news department gathers news and press releases from around the world to bring our community the latest developments in the stainless steel industry. Here you can find news involving the people and companies involved in the manufacturer, supply and use of corrosion resistant alloys (CRAs).
Topics such as tubes & pipes, cladding, offshore, chemical process industry, welding & fabrication, 13Cr stainless steels, titanium, nickel alloys, pulp & paper and duplex stainless steels are covered as well as interviews with materials specialists, manufacturer and end users alike.
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A Welcome from the Chairman of Heat Exchanger World Americas Conference & Expo 2024

"As we anticipate meeting one another this October, we invite you to join us at the NRG Center, with your ideas and topics focused on heat exchanger costs, design, performance, maintenance and efficiency in the oil and gas industry. I am confident that there is something for every professional from all levels of expertise at the Heat Exchanger World Americas Conference and Expo 2024. I am looking forward to seeing you all there!" 

Heat Exchanger Tubes In Super Austenitic Stainless Steels

In recent months, there have been challenges faced by supply chain to procure these types of materials which have seen wide fluctuations in prices, and long leadtimes.

Freeflex® Core From Alleima Wins Best Component Award

The latest compressor valve steel, Freeflex® Core, from Alleima withstands stricter operating conditions and offers higher energy efficiency, which can contribute to significant CO₂ savings worldwide.

Nippon Steel and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy MOU Of Promoting Nippon Steel’s Green Steel

Incremental reductions of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions achieved through projects with additionality implemented by steel manufacturing companies is pooled in the organization, and thereafter steel products are supplied with certificates, in accordance with the guideline established by the Japan Iron and Steel Federation (JISF).

Lapham-Hickey Acquires Crystal Steel Assets

Crystal Steel is a distributor of carbon steel coil products located in Middleton, Massachusetts. The company was founded in 1979 by John Diamont, who for the past 45 years has grown Crystal Steel into a leading distributor of hot roll, cold roll, and coated slit coil in the New England market.

Zekelman Industries Unveils $120 Million Investment in Mississippi County

The leading manufacturer of hollow structural sections and steel pipe, Zekelman currently operates two Atlas Tube facilities in Blytheville. Its new project will allow it to manufacture inline steel tube galvanizing products in size ranges not currently available in North America.

Compact Weld Camera Monitors TIG, Plasma Processes

With a 17-mm diameter, compact design, and seamless integration options, the camera offers clear monitoring of TIG tips, melt pools, weld beads, seams, parent material, and wire feeding.

3-Axis Servo-Driven Mill Combines Professional-Grade Capabilities

Equipped with a 4HP, 10K RPM BT30 spindle (with a maximum of 6HP), it delivers torque for cutting through various materials and offers enough spindle speed to take advantage of modern carbide tooling. Additionally, the mill is thru-spindle coolant (TSC) ready.

Corrosion and Cracking of Stainless Steel

With time, all grades of stainless steel will corrode in the right environment unless properly protected.

U. S. Steel Approve Transaction with Nippon Steel Corporation (NSC)

Following the special meeting of stockholders held earlier United States Steel Corporation (“U. S. Steel”) announced that, based on the preliminary vote count, U. S. Steel stockholders overwhelmingly voted to approve the proposed merger with Nippon Steel Corporation (NSC).