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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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METALFORM Mexico continues as planned

The Precision Metalforming Association, The American Welding Society, The Fabricators and Manufacturers Association and The Society of Manufacturing Engineers have announced that their show in Mexico, scheduled for 2-4 June 2009 in Monterrey, Mexico, will continue as planned.

MIM wins awards

Metal Injection Molding (MIM) was a winner at the 2009 Powder Metallurgy Design Excellence Awards Competition, sponsored by the Metal Powder Industries Federation.

White Mountain agreement with SGS Lakefield

White Mountain Titanium Corp. has entered into an agreement with SGS Lakefield to complete the Stage 2 pilot plant test work program.

New structure for Nickel Institute

The Nickel Institute1, the body that represents 90% of the world's nickel producers, has announced a change in focus that will result in a modification of its organisational structure.

Stainless steel resolvers

AMCI, headquartered in Terryville, Connecticut, has developed a family of IP67 rated, stainless steel resolver transducers.

Sims Metal Management acquires metal recycler

Metal recycler Sims Metal Management has acquired US-based Fairless Iron & Metal, a full-service ferrous and non-ferrous recycler.

Ambatovy nickel project arrangement finalized

Sherritt International, of Toronto, Canada, has finalized arrangements with its partners on the Ambatovy nickel project in Madagascar, who will provide loans to fund Sherritt's share of the remaining capital spending on the project.

Stainless pumps for solar power

Friatec has developed a line of vertical centrifugal pumps suitable for use in aggressive, heated and contaminated fluids.

Rock Island pushes plans forward

Rock Island Arsenal has hired a new director in order to move the planning of a Quad-City Manufacturing Lab forward.

Drill bits for stainless steel

Dewalt, a manufacturer of industrial power tools and accessories, is expanding its existing line of Impact Ready products with the launch of its new Impact Ready drill bits.