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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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Kennecott to begin building nickel mine

Kennecott Minerals has announced that they are ready to begin building a nickel mine near Marquette, Michigan, US.

Stainless steel cleaner

The Research and Development Department at Life Industries Inc. has developed a new Stainless Steel Cleaner that Cleans and protects in one easy step.

Corrosion analysis website

NACE International, The Corrosion Society, in collaboration with ASM International, The Materials Information Society, has launched a new website designed to provide a resource for solutions for control, prediction, and prevention of corrosion problems.

Crowflight appoints COO

Crowflight Minerals Inc. has announced the appointment of Stephen Davies, P.Eng. as COO of Crowflight Minerals.

Petrobras refinery upgrade program

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. has turned to Sandvik’s Rotoform solidification technology to handle the increasing volumes of sulphur produced at its Brazil refineries.

Stainless steel structure for Las Vegas

Architect Frank Gehry has built a swirling stainless steel structure in Las Vegas. Mr Gehry, now 81, has built his career on shapes and angles all around the world: Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles; the Pritzker Pavilion in Chicago's Millennium Park; Seattle's Experience Music Project; the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain.

Vale increases nickel production

Vale SA is proceeding with plans to increase nickel production at its strike bound operations in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador, where unionized production and maintenance workers have been on strike for close to eight months.

Ameron International reappoints Marlen

Ameron International Corp. has entered into a new two-year employment agreement with James S Marlen, current President, Chairman and CEO.

Vacuum heat treatment facilities pass audit

Castings Technology International’s vacuum heat treatment facilities have been audited and certified in accordance with the stringent requirements of the US National Aerospace and Defence Contractors Accreditation Programme.

Seamless stainless steel tubes & pipes market

Centravis Holding has analyzed development trends of the seamless stainless steel tubes & pipes world market in January-February of this year.