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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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New president and CEO of Ryerson

Michael C Arnold will succeed Stephen E Makarewicz as President and CEO of Ryerson effective 10 January 2011.

CEO of Essar Steel retires

Armando Plastino, Chief Executive Officer of Essar Steel Algoma Inc. announced his retirement after 38 years of service with the company.

Novotec carries cartridges

High performance filter cartridges are now available at Novotec USA for dust collection and air pollution control systems.

Wire rod mill order reinstated

ArcelorMittal Monlevade SA Brazil’s wire rod mill order from SMS Meer has been reinstated.

JV allows TMK stainless increase

TMK requires a joint venture in order to increase its stainless tube and pipe capacities.

Tobin new SM for Sandmeyer

Thomas J. Tobin has joined the Sandmeyer Steel Company team as District Sales Manager in their Midwest sales territory. 

Seaton new CEO of Fluor

Chief operating officer (COO) David T. Seaton will succeed Alan L. Boeckmann as chief executive officer (CEO) of Fluor Corp.

Arizona to develop solar tower

Arizona will build a large solar tower after receiving purchase agreement approval from the Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) for power from the plant.

Brazil biodiesel plant expansion

Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) is constructing a second biodiesel plant in Brazil. The facility will be built in Joaç aba, Santa Catarina, and will be adjacent to the existing ADM soybean crushing and refining facilities which currently process nearly 475,000mt of soybeans

Carpenter Tech to expand facility

Carpenter Technology Corporation will expand its Dynamet titanium wire and bar facility located in Clearwater, Florida.