Stainless sensor for low pressure range
Californian-based Kavlico has recently designed a low cost, stainless steel configuration pressure sensor for low pressure range measurements of 0–1PSI through 0–350PSI gage, absolute, or differential. Jien partners with Goldbrook
China-based Ji'en Nickel Industry have stated that Chinese regulators have approved a partnership with Canadian-based mining company Goldbrook Ventures for nickel exploration in Canada. Gas mixtures for stainless welding
Linde North America has introduced two new, Lasgon H shielding gas mixtures that combine helium, hydrogen and argon in special formulations for laser welding of stainless steel with CO2 and solid state lasers. AISI reports on steel shipments
American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has reported that, for the month of March 2009, US steel mills shipped 4,138,000 net tons, a 54.8% decrease from the 9,158,000 net tons shipped in March 2008 and a 4.2% decrease from the 4,320,000 net tons shipped in the previous month, February 2009. Spanish nickel mine could be suspended
The CEO of Lundin Mining Corp. has announced that production at the Aguablanca nickel and copper mine in Spain could be suspended later this year if there isn't a "substantial improvement" in nickel prices. 
A North Carolina utility is making progress in upgrading equipment at a nuclear plant in order to meet federal safety standards. 
Siemens Energy has received an order for the supply of three pipeline compressor trains. 
US-based Wilden Pump and Engineering Co. has announced the new 25mm PX2 Hygienic Series (HS) stainless steel pump. 
Hobart Brothers Co. of Troy, Ohio, US has introduced its Hobart Boilermaker family of low alloy stick electrodes. 
On 15 May 2009, DuPont Titanium Technologies (DTT) announced a price increase for all DuPont titanium dioxide (TiO2) grades sold in North America, Europe and the Middle East.