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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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NADCA report

According to the North American Die Casting Association (NADCA), US metals die casters, although facing challenges during tough economic times are seeing some business return from overseas.

Canada: Keystone Expansion

WorleyParsons Ltd has been awarded the detailed engineering, commissioning and construction support for the facilities of the Keystone Pipeline System expansion for TransCanada Keystone Pipeline LP.

Duplex stainless in North America

Rolled Alloys has announced ZERON100 super duplex stainless steel to their North American inventory.

Harsco Metals wins renewal contract

Harsco Metals group has been awarded a 5-year contract renewal valued at up to USD 50 million over its duration from North America's largest and most advanced low cost stainless steel production facility.

Detla designs stainless columns

Australia’s first grain-to-ethanol refinery has begun production in Queensland, Australia with an expected output of more than 80 million ltr/ yr.

New CFO for RathGibson

RathGibson has appointed Jon Smith as CFO. In his 30-year career, he has worked as senior director of finance at Magna Powertrain, CFO at Teksid Aluminum, and held senior positions at TRW and Textron.

First Nickel to restore mine

First Nickel has decided to restore the Canadian Lockerby nickel mine within two years.

New cable tension gauge

Loos & Co. Inc., headquartered in Pomfret, Connecticut, has announced that it has developed a gauge to measure the tension set on steel cables that are used in the construction of architectural stainless steel cable railings.

Corrosion Materials expands

Corrosion Materials has completed a 40,000sq/ft warehouse expansion bringing the total area dedicated to nickel alloys to 112,000sq/ft.

US Steel Canada to shut down mill

US Steel Canada, formerly known as Stelco, is temporarily shutting down its Hamilton mill and most of its nearby Lake Erie operations.