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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).
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Lincoln Electric releases 108 new products

Lincoln Electric has rolled out 108 new products over the past nine months, the most aggressive new product launch in the arc welding industry.

World output of crude stainless decreases

According to the International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF), the world output of crude stainless steel in the first half (January - June) of 2009 was 10.848 million tons, which had a considerable decrease of 26.7% compared with that (14.798 million tons) in the same period of 2008 and deepened an influence of the global recession arisen from September of 2008

Nickel flux cored electrode

Select-Arc Inc. has introduced a nickel-based, flux cored electrode developed for welding applications requiring superior corrosion and oxidation resistance.

Canadian Arrow updates on nickel projects

Canadian Arrow Mines Ltd has recently completed a USD 1.83 million financing. Over USD 1.5 million is to be expended on resumption of their exploration activities.

PipeWorx pipe welding system

Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the PipeWorx Welding System, a multi-process welding system designed for use in pipe fabrication shops.

Synalloy Corp. sells Blackman Uhler

Synalloy Corp., a producer of stainless steel pipe, fabricator of stainless and carbon steel piping systems, and producer of specialty chemicals, has announced that on 2 October 2009, the company entered into a Asset Purchase Agreement with SantoLubes Manufacturing LLC to sell the specialty chemical business of Blackman Uhler Specialties LLC (BU), along with certain property, plant and equipment held by Synalloy Corp., all located at the Spartanburg, South Carolina, US location.

Canada: gas plant

TransCanada Corp.  has received a contract from the Ontario Power Authority (OPA), to design, build and operate a 900MW natural-gas power plant near Toronto.

Exelon appoints Stough

Exelon Corp. has appointed John Stough as vice president and chief development officer for Exelon Transmission Co., a new national venture that will seek to capitalize on the growing national market for new transmission lines.

Areva delivers two steam generators

Areva has announced the successful delivery of two Enhanced Once-Through Steam Generators to the Three Mile Island Generating Station (TMI) in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, US on 30 September 2009.

Greenville Tube receives ISO 9001:2008

US-based Greenville Tube, a RathGibson company, and manufacturer of small diameter stainless steel and nickel alloy seamless and US-based welded and drawn tubing and pipe, has received ISO 9001:2008 Certification.