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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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US DOC issues stainless bar results

The US Department of Commerce announced the preliminary results of its antidumping administrative review for stainless steel bar from Brazil.

First iron ore shipment for Eldorado

Eldorado Gold Corporation completed its first iron ore shipment on 2 November 2010.

Canadian steel groups unite

Bloc Québécois member Gerard Asselin proposed changing Canada's federal Public Works Act to make wood the preferred building material for government construction projects.

Universal Stainless chief resigns

Chief Technology officer Arthur Reardon has resigned from his position, leaving Universal Stainless & Alloy Products (Universal) on the hunt for a new officer.

New president and cco for Harsco

Harsco Corporation appointed Daniel McAtee president of Harso Minerals and Gene Iannazzo chief commercial officer of Harsco Metals and Harsco Minerals.

Tata Steel and New Millenium JV

Tata Steel formed a joint venture with New Millennium Capital Corporation to carry out iron ore mining operations in Canada.

New Nuclear Compounds

PolyOne Corporation added a new range of LSFOH (low smoke, halogen free), radiation protection compounds to its line of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.

LyondellBasell’s new PE grades

LyondellBasell added several new low and high density polyethylene grades for cable applications to its line of products.

LE acquires Mezhgosmetiz-Mtsensk

Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. (Lincoln) acquired privately owned welding wire manufacturer, Mezhgosmetiz-Mtsensk.

ATC names new VP

American Transmission Co. named John Flynn vice president of Business Development, effective 15 November 2010.