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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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Foster Wheeler promotes Troy Roder

Foster Wheeler AG has announced that, effective 1 January 2010, W Troy Roder will be promoted to the position of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Foster Wheeler Energy Ltd (FWEL), which is based in Reading, UK, and is the company’s largest subsidiary in its Global Engineering and Construction Group.

Stainless steel pillow blocks

PBC Linear, headquartered in Rockford, Illinois, US, has introduced stainless steel pillow blocks for their Simplicity linear bearing product lines.

Concord Steel files for Chapter 11

Concord Steel Inc., which constitutes most of the assets of parent company Stamford Industrial Group Inc., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

ThyssenKrupp opens training center

ThyssenKrupp Steel USA, ThyssenKrupp Stainless USA, and AIDT has held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Erich Heine Learning Center.

Stainless safety shower stands up to harsh chemica

Bradley's new enclosed safety shower provides wash-down capability in emergency situations, while withstanding harsh chemicals and environmental conditions.

Arc Energy supplies submarine parts to BAE

Arc Energy Resources has delivered 24 tubular components for the main circulating sea-water system that cools the nuclear reactors on numbers four and five in the Astute submarine series.

Arcon Welding to exhibit in Germany

Arcon Welding, headquartered in Maryland, US, will exhibit for the third time at the Essen Schweissen and Schneiden 2009 Show, to take place in Essen, Germany from 14-19 September 2009.

China opposes US duties

China has announced that they strongly oppose a ruling by the US Commerce Department to impose duties of as much as 31% on steel pipes.

Vale resumes output

Vale SA has resumed production at its Thompson mine and refinery in Manitoba, Canada after maintenance as world nickel prices declined because of slackening demand.

Healthiest Company in America Award

Bison Gear has been recognized for its commitment to employee health and well-being and its innovative health and wellness initiatives yielding measurable employee health improvement.