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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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Salzgitter Commences Reline of Blast Furnace

In the course of a construction phase lasting around 100 days, Blast Furnace A will be completely overhauled - relined, as it is referred to in the steel industry.

Klöckner Completes National Material of Mexico Acquisition

The acquisition of NMM enables KMC to significantly expand its footprint in Mexico and increase its presence where the key automotive and industrial customers are located.

HSPP Opens New Manufacturing Location in Ontario

Production equipment at the new location includes high-powered plasma and oxyfuel cutting machinery, cranes, and machining and brake forming equipment.

ANDRITZ Carbon Capture Plant Is Now Operating Successfully at Voestalpine

International technology group ANDRITZ has supplied its first carbon capture plant to the steel industry.

16th Edition “Steel Construction Manual” Now Available

New features include new 50-KSI steel design tables; properties and dimensions for 210 new HSS shapes; revised and expanded discussion of prying action, and more.

Productivity Boosting Tubes for High Temperature Applications

The life for a high-temperature component is often relatively short compared to applications at ‘normal’ temperatures.

National Tube Supply Announces Acquisition of Commercial Fluid Power

Commercial Fluid Power specializes in a wide array of services including honing, boring, skiving, and CNC machining.

Steelcon Expands Fabrication Capacity in Ontario

The acquisition of this 112,750-sq.-ft. facility gives the company a total of 712,750 sq. ft. when added to its four existing facilities in Canada and the U.S.

TAB Industries Increases Production Capacity at Pennsylvania Facility

The company expects the expansion to speed throughput by 20% and reduce lead times to as fast as four weeks for most models.

TRUMPF Inc. Names New Head of Applications Engineers and Laser Technology Applications

TRUMPF Inc. has named Ian Frank as head of applications engineers for TruLaser laser cutting machines at its North American headquarters in Farmington, Connecticut. In addition, Travis Stempky has moved into the role of head of laser technology applications at the company’s Laser Technology Centers in Plymouth, Michigan, and Santa Clara, California.