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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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USA: pipeline construction

Nextraction Energy Corp. has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Nextraction Energy Inc., has commissioned pipeline construction to tie the Noble 6-24 well into existing gathering systems owned by Jonah Gas Gathering Co. (JGG).

Norilsk may sell off Stillwater stake

Norilsk Nickel may sell its 51.3% stake in Stillwater Mining Co., the only US producer of palladium and platinum.

Extreme duty cutting oil for stainless steel

Ohio-based B'laster Corp. has announced that their former B'laster product Extends Tool Life has been re-formulated and changed to Cut 'N Cool (CNC), an extreme duty cutting oil. Cut 'N Cool is a light colored cutting oil containing sulfur, chlorine, wetting and anti-weld agents.

Mega Mex redesigns website

Mega Mex, a specialty metals supplier, has announced its newly redesigned website, www.megamex.com, providing visitors with information about the special metals they provide.

Gual Stainless and SIPI sign Distribution Agreemen

SIPS and the Spanish Gual Stainless have signed a new Agreement for the Distribution of Flat Bar in Stainless Steel, produced hot rolled and cold rolled, for the all American market.

Roll-Kraft looks for input

Roll-Kraft is looking for input - questions, comments, articles, testimonials, experiences, and suggestions -from the tube & pipe and roll forming industry.

Stainless pressure switch for deepwater subsea

Hydracon Subsea has introduced a new pressure switch model 2406-100, submersible to 20,000ft ocean depth.

Ludlum to pay pollution penalty

Allegheny Ludlum Corp. has reached a settlement with federal and county agencies regarding alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at its Natrona, Wyoming, US melt shop.

Versatile Welding servicing tri-state area

Versatile Welding LLC now offers a full range of welding and metal fabrication services in the tri-state area of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut, US.

ArcelorMittal considers reopening steel mill

ArcelorMittal steel officials and the local union are in talks about the plant reopening in Georgetown, South Carolina, US, which would give the area a needed economic boost.