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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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Canada: nuclear generators

EMCOR Group, Inc.’s Comstock Canada subsidiary has received contracts from Bruce Power in connection with a major refurbishment of nuclear generators at the Bruce A Power Plant in Tiverton, Ontario.

Martinsville plant on schedule

An RTI Metals official says the company still expects to open a USD 100 million titanium plant in Martinsville, Virginia, US.

Stainless Flushed pumps

Cat Pumps’ new Stainless steel 311C and 661C Flushed pumps feature a ported inlet manifold that permits an external flush that provides added cooling when pumping high temperature liquids and added lubrication with low lubricity liquids.

Kaminak acquires in Quebec

Kaminak Gold Corp. has announced the acquisition of a 100% interest in five copper-nickel-platinum group element projects (43,000 hectares total) located in the Grenville Geological Domain of southern Quebec.

Online stainless steel info centre

The SCI have recently launched an Online Information Centre for Stainless Steel in Construction.

Stainless sculpture takes flight

A stainless steel sculpture called "East Gate/West Gate" was lifted from the Indianapolis Museum of Art - its home since 1973 - and carried by helicopter along the White River to the IUPUI campus downtown.

Western Metal acquires Western Titanium

US-based Western Metal Material Co. Ltd intends to complete its full acquisition of Xi'an-based Western Titanium Co. Ltd by the end of June 2009.

GE opens Americas headquarters

GE Oil & Gas has moved into its new office building in Houston, Texas, US.

Severstal and workers negotiate

Severstal North America and the United Steelworkers will resume bargaining on a contract for 6000 workers in four states.

Stainless steel filter line

Parker Hannifin has introduced a new line of filter regulators, regulators and mini filters which are suitable for OEM applications and critical in-plant applications.