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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: wastewater treatment facility

Ground was broken on 17 February for a USD 16 million project that will improve the Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plant in Springfield, Missouri.

Titanium pedestrian bridge design finals

Judges have now narrowed entries to five university teams to compete in the finals of the Student Titanium Pedestrian Bridge Design Competition sponsored by the Defense Metals Technology Center (DMTC) and The University of Akron.

Synthetic metalworking fluid

Master Chemical Corp. has released TRIM C380, a synthetic metalworking fluid, which has been optimized for high-tech ferrous materials including stainless steel and Inconel.

Virtual welder training system

Fronius has announced that it has developed Virtual Welding, a training tool that consists of a simulated torch and workpiece, a PC, and a screen.

Universal Stainless elects Dennis Oates

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc. has announced that its Board of Directors, in anticipation of the impending retirement from the Board of its current Chairman, Clarence M McAninch, intends to elect Dennis M Oates, the company's President and CEO, to the additional position of Chairman.

Mounted points for blending corner welds

Rex-Cut Products Inc. has released a line of mounted points for blending corner welds inside stainless steel tanks and fabrications.

Steel plant building in Brazil

WISCO kicked off its first overseas steel mill project on 24 February, just adjacent to the mine while its equity acquisition of the Brazil-based ore mine comes close to conclusion.

ThyssenKrupp updates on stainless mills

After three consecutive quarters of net losses, German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp AG returned to profit in the first quarter of the company's 2009-10 fiscal year.

Minago nickel project update

Victory Nickel Inc. has provided an update on activities that are ongoing at its 100%-owned Minago nickel project in Manitoba, Canada.

Welding wire for high strength steels

Hobart Brothers, of Troy, Ohio, has introduced a new welding wire designed for welding high strength steels that require good low temperature impact toughness.