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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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General Moly gets full funding

US-based molybdenum development company General Moly has arranged full funding for its Mt Hope project in Nevada through a partnership with Hanlong (USA) Mining Investment, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chinese mining group Sichuan Hanlong.

Stainless steel air knife system

Streamtek Air Knife Systems are a non-contact method for removing unwanted surface liquid, dirt, moisture, coatings, debris, contamination, static charge, heat etc during the manufacturing process of typically conveyed parts and/or articles.

Raytheon mourns passing of Jon C Jones

Raytheon Co. extends its deepest condolences and heartfelt support to the family and friends of Jon C Jones, a Raytheon Co. VP, and president of the Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) business, who died of an apparent heart attack.

Titeflex Corp. stays in Springfield

Titeflex Corp., a manufacturer of stainless steel hose, has agreed to stay in Springfield in exchange for a special tax incentive authorized by the city.

Low residual stress U-Bend tubing

RathGibson, a manufacturer of welded, welded and drawn, and seamless stainless steel, nickel, and titanium tubing, now has the capability to control the residual stress levels in U-Bend tubing for Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) alloys used in SCC environments.

Nucor to form joint venture with Mitsui

Nucor Corp. has entered into an agreement with Mitsui & Co. Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co.,Ltd, wherein each would indirectly own a 50% interest in a newly created company, NuMit LLC.

Lincoln Electric helps bobsled team

With the help of Lincoln Electric, Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project Inc. and Chassis Dynamics, the US men's four-man bobsled team brought home a gold medal from the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

ABB wins renewal contract from Vale

ABB has won a renewal from Vale Inco Newfoundland & Labrador to continue managing maintenance activities at its Voisey's Bay, Labrador, Canada facility.

AK Steel raises surcharges

AK Steel has advised its customers that a USD 330/tn surcharge will be added to invoices for electrical steel products shipped in April 2010.

Statoil transportation agreements

Statoil has recently entered into transportation agreements in the US ensuring the right to transport and deliver natural gas produced in the Northern Marcellus shale gas area of Pennsylvania to the New Jersey and New York City areas.