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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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Canada: offshore oil discovery

StatoilHydro Canada has made a discovery in the Flemish Pass Basin, offshore Newfoundland.

Chip breakers for stainless steel

US-based Kennametal has launched the new Beyond line of turning products, which include 11 new grades for improved productivity in steel, stainless steels, and cast-iron applications.

Universal Stainless appoints Chris Ayers

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc. has announced that Christopher L Ayers has joined the company's Board of Directors, increasing the number of Company Directors to six.

Stainless steel cable ties

Richco Inc. has announced the release of its new stainless steel cable ties, the MT series.

Aegis PowerGuard

Graver Technologies, a supplier of filtration, separation, and purification products, has introduced a new line of stainless steel backwashable precoat septa for reactor water cleanup, fuel pool and other specialty applications in nuclear power generation.

ThyssenKrupp looks for partner

ThyssenKrupp AG may be shopping for a partner in its worldwide stainless steel business or for its USD 4.65 billion complex in Calvert, following the 27 March 2009 vote of the steelmaker's board to restructure the company.

Retractable pH sensor

ABB has announced the release of the Endura TBX587 Retractable pH sensor. The Endura TBX587 targets one inch NPT process connections found in sample lines in refineries, chemical plants, and other industrial applications.

Stainless steel flowmeters

Universal Flow Monitors Inc. has recently expanded its line of CoolPoint vortex shedding flowmeters.

Stainless sensor for arctic temperatures

American Sensors Technolgies Inc. has released the AST46HA, an isolated explosion proof sensor with digital compensation and single seal approval.

Aquatech events

Aquatech has announced 4 upcoming exhibitions to be held in China, India, USA, and the Netherlands. Aquatech China will be held from 3 to 5 June 2009 in Shangai, China.