New alloy as tough as steel
Scientists at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena have developed an alloy that is as strong and as sturdy as the toughest steel. Combining the best features of glass and metals to create amorphous metals, this development could potentially replace steel in buildings, cars or bridges. ESAB introduces guide to welding
ESAB has published a guide for their portfolio of compact MIG/MAG welding machines, including the Aristo, Caddy and Origo ranges.
Cat Pumps new stainless plunger pump
Cat Pumps® has added a new midsize, stainless steel, corrosion resistant plunger pump suitable for pumping aggressive liquids. The 1541 plunger pump offers a heavy duty, 316 cast stainless steel head and valves for strength and corrosion resistance. New Chairman for Mott MacDonald
Keith Howells has stepped up from his role as Group managing director of Mott MacDonald to become chairman on 1 January 2011, following Peter Wickens retirement at the end of 2010. Keith has been managing director for the employee-owned Group for six years.
Nunavut Iron Ore increases offer for Baffinland
Nunavut Iron Ore Acquisition Inc has increased their offer for Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. to USD 1.40 per share. They have also increased the number of shares they are willing to purchase. 
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. has acquired Severstal-metiz, a manufacturer of welding consumables in Russia, and a subsidiary of Russian steelmaker Severstal. The transaction includes exclusive distribution rights of the Severstal brand of welding consumables in addition to the acquisition of manufacturing operations. 
ThyssenKrupp Steel USA and ThyssenKrupp Stainless USA officially opened their new steelmaking and processing plant in southeastern USA. 
Construction on ThyssenKrupp Stainless USA's meltshop in Alabama is set to commence. The meltshop, designed to produce stainless steel slabs, will consist of a 160 ton electric arc furnace, 180 ton AOD converter (Argon Oxygen Decarburization) and a 1900mm continuous caster. 
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced that a partial loan guarantee for a USD1.3 billion loan has been finalized to support what is being called the world's largest wind farm. 
Vallourec and Sumitomo Tubos do Brasil Ltda (VSB), a JV formed by Sumitomo Metal Industries, Sumitomo Corporation and Vallourec, began a test operation at their integrated seamless pipe steelworks. They successfully pierced their first billet at 9:00 p.m. local time on 11 December 2010.