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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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Huge oil rig headed for Cuba

The “Scarabeo 9” oil rig arrived in the Caribbean island country of Trinidad and Tobago on December 24, where it is undergoing an inspection before leaving for Cuba this coming weekend, reported the Café Fuerte website.

High-performance coolants for titanium, superalloy

Specially formulated for machining titanium, Inconel, hardened steels, stainless steels and other superalloys, MAG's new CYCLO COOL® 900 and 5000 series synthetic coolants are both additive free and low foaming.

Activ8™ delivers welding solution for shipbuilding

Designed for use in shipbuilding, offshore, construction or pipe welding operations, Lincoln Electric’s Activ8™ portable wire feeder offers a modular design that is small enough to fit through ship manways and light enough to carry around the site.

Thermal Arc launches 3-in-1 MIG-Stick-TIG Welder

Thermal Arc® has launched the Fabricator® 252i “3-in-1” MIG-Stick-TIG welding system. With an output range of 5- to 300-amps (250 amps at 40% duty cycle) and weighing in at 66 lbs.

Canada firm to develop solar project

Canadian Solar has entered into a deal with UAE-based Al Fahad Group, a major provider of comprehensive energy solutions in the region, to develop one of the largest solar Photovoltaic (PV) projects in Abu Dhabi.

United Performance Metals earns NADCAP approval

newsitemThe laser cutting facility installed early in 2011 at United Performance Metals was audited and certified in accordance with the strict requirements of the National Aerospace Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP).

AkzoNobel invests in new Suzano pulp mill

newsitemAkzoNobel intends to invest EUR 80 million in the construction of a new pulp Chemical Island facility in Brazil.

Neste Oil, 19th most sustainable company

newsitemFor the sixth year in a row, Neste Oil has been selected for inclusion in the Global 100 list of the world's most sustainable companies.

Hargrave to head Industrial Services at KBR

newsitemKBR has appointed Darrell Hargrave as President of KBR's Industrial Services business unit. Hargrave will lead KBR's Industrial Services business unit.

Outokumpu, ThyssenKrupp reach tentative agreement

newsitemOutokumpu confirmed that it has reached an agreement in principle in its negotiations with ThyssenKrupp. As per the agreement, Inoxum, the stainless steel unit of ThyssenKrupp will be combined with Outokumpu under the operational leadership of Outokumpu.