News

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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Saw blades for stainless

LS Starrett Co. has introduced a new line of carbide tipped band saw blades named Advanz.

Roll-Kraft sponsors workshop

Roll-Kraft has recently participated as the exclusive industry sponsor of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association (FMA) World-Class Roll Forming Workshop.

Compressors available in stainless steel

Gardner Denver Nash, headquartered in Connecticut, US, has released a new line of liquid ring compressor products.

Signs of recovery for stainless market

According to Meps a recovery in the stainless steel sector is underway. World steel production in the second half of this year is expected to be significantly higher than in the first six months.

Desalination plant approval

A regional water agency has received the go-ahead to build a temporary facility in Redondo Beach, California, US that will turn seawater into drinking-quality water.

Strongbow mobilizes

Strongbow Exploration Inc. has commenced mobilization for a summer field program at its wholly owned Snowbird Nickel project in Saskatchewan and southern Northwest Territories, Canada.

SSINA releases US market data

The Specialty Steel Industry of North America has released statistical data on imports, US consumption and import penetration for April 2009.

Consolidated Thompson relocates

Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines Ltd has relocated its head office from Forbes & Manhattan's offices at Toronto in Ontario to Montreal in Quebec as it completes its transformation from an exploration and development company into a Quebec-based iron ore producer by year's end.

Flap discs for stainless steel

CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels has added C3 ceramic flap discs made from an aggressive, self-sharpening ceramic grain and a cooling grinding aid to its US manufactured line of products.

USA: oil and gas discovery

Occidental Petroleum Corp. has made a significant discovery of oil and gas reserves in Kern County, California.