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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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Stainless Steel pressure sensors

The Controls Division of SSI Technologies Inc., headquartered in Wisconsin, US, has announced Series ULG of ultra low gauge pressure sensors.

Stainless steel pressure transducers

Noshok, based in Ohio, US, has released the 300 Series compact-sized pressure transducer which is suitable for use in general industrial applications where space is limited and durability is essential.

USA: south Texas nuclear plant

According to a schedule released by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), NRG Energy and Toshiba Corp. could receive a Combined License for the proposed 2700MW South Texas nuclear project by 2012.

Xstrata restructures mines

Xstrata Nickel plans to restructure its Sudbury, Ontario, Canada operations in response to ongoing challenging market conditions.

USA: enrichment facility expansion

Parsons has been awarded a two-year contract by Louisiana Energy Services  to provide engineering, construction management, and construction services for the expansion phase of the National Enrichment Facility in Eunice, New Mexico.

Compact wire welders

Lincoln Electric has released four new Power MIG 140 and 180 models, which deliver a compact welding solution.

Stainless flare end brush

US-based Anderson Products has released the new Controlled Flare End Brush (CFE) specially designed to remove heavy weld spatter, flash and scale in hard-to-reach areas such as right angles and corners.

Universal hires Beible

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. has announced that William W Beible Jr has joined the company in the newly-created position of Senior Vice President of Operations.

Positive results for Continental

Canadian-based Continental Nickel Ltd predicts that its new nickel mine in Tanzania will start to export its output by 2014.

Metalshield MC-706 and MC-6

Lincoln Electric has added the new Metalshield MC-706 and Metalshield MC-6 consumables to its line of metal-cored wires.