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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).
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Netherlocks manifold interlocks

The recently released Netherlocks’ manifold interlocks ensure that instrumentation valve operation on hydraulic manifolds conforms to process protocol.

ArcelorMittal appoints

ArcelorMittal has announced the appointment, effective as of November 1st, of Steve Wood as Vice President and Head of Iron Ore Operations for the Americas region. Steve will be based in Montreal, Canada and reports to Kleber Silva, Vice President Head of Iron Ore and Member of the ArcelorMittal Management Committee.

Electralloy and G.O.C. Plate opens Euro office

G.O. Carlson Inc. has announced the opening of a European sales office to support its two operating companies, Electralloy and G.O. Carlson Plate. The office will be located in the United Kingdom in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.

Wind farm in Nebraska

Edison Mission Group, (EMG) a subsidiary of Edison International, Midwest Wind Energy LLC and Nebraska Public Power District, has announced the construction of a new wind farm capable of producing enough energy to meet the needs of about 25,000 homes in Nebraska.

Franklin Stainless opens state of the art facility

As of 1 October 2011, Franklin Stainless, part of the Irestal Group, has announced that it will re-locate to a new state of the art facility.

Historic translation for SSW Columnist Hal Cobb

The “History of Stainless Steel” by Hal Cobb made such a strong impression on the China Stainless Steel Council (CSSC) that they have decided it would be ideal to distribute in Chinese as part of the centenary celebrations of stainless steel in 2012.

SapuraCrest deals

SapuraCrest Petroleum has received a trio of pipe-laying vessel construction and charter contracts worth USD 1.4 billion from Petrobras. The Malaysian oil industry services company is to build one of the units in Brazil with the others being constructed outside the South American energy powerhouse.

Oil pipeline system expansion

Magellan Midstream Partners L.P. (MMP) is further expanding its crude oil pipeline distribution capabilities in the Houston area to deliver domestic crude oil and condensate transported via third-party pipeline systems from the Eagle Ford Shale production area directly to local refineries.

Cheseapeake to anchor Enterprise’s pipeline

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) and Chesapeake Energy Corporation have entered into a long-term contract whereby Chesapeake will anchor Enterprise's proposed long-haul ethane pipeline from the Marcellus and Utica shale regions in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio to the U.

Nebraska Legislature begins Keystone XL session

Nebraska lawmakers began a special session on Tuesday to consider legislation that could affect regulation of TransCanada Corp.'s (TRP) Keystone XL pipeline and other pipeline projects that cross the state.