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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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ICR Integrity Launches Innovative NDT Composite Inspection Technology

ICR has launched INSONO - a new innovative NDT technique for the inspection of composite repairs applied to metallic components.

Procurement at a Glance- An Interview with Victoria Armstrong, Project Controls Manager at Plug...

While it has always been considered a vital role, the responsibility of procuring industrial applications and materials has been especially important in today’s social climate.

Alro Steel to Acquire Access Metals

Alro Steel has entered into an agreement to acquire certain assets of Access Metals in Baltimore, Maryland.

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions Acquires EPMP

CORE Industrial Partners, a manufacturing, industrial technology, and industrial services-focused private equity firm, announced the acquisition of E.P.M.P., Ltd., a precision sheet metal fabrication services provider, by CORE portfolio company Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions.

Victaulic Acquires Tennessee Metal Fabricating Corporation

Victaulic, the world's leading manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining, fire protection and flow control solutions, acquired the business assets of Tennessee Metal Fabricating Corporation (TMF).

CRI Fabricators New Management Team Acquires CR Industries

A trio of investors has acquired CR Industries Inc., a longtime metal fabricating shop in Cudahy. With the acquisition, the company’s name is being changed to CR Industries, LLC.

Reliance Steel Announces Executive Leadership Succession

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.  announced that James D. Hoffman has announced his intention to step down as Chief Executive Officer on December 31, 2022 and, further, that the company’s Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Karla R. Lewis to succeed Mr. Hoffman as CEO effective January 1, 2023

New Nucor Steel Plate Mill Pursuing LEED v4 Certification

Nucor Corporation announced that the new steel plate mill being built in Brandenburg, Kentucky has publicly registered to pursue LEED v4 for Building and Design certification.

Pennsylvania Steel Co. Inc. To Buy Nivert Metal Supply

Pennsylvania Steel Co. Inc. has signed an agreement to purchase certain assets of Nivert Metal Supply Inc., a service center operating in Throop, Pennsylvania. The transaction is expected to close by the end of October.    

Impact of Aging Plants on Stainless Steel Components

Why use stainless steel? Stainless steel is the ideal material choice for a wide range of plant applications due to its resistance to corrosive products such as acids, caustic solutions, oxidizers, and environmental corrosive elements such as salt laden air when found near the sea.