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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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Eastern Metal Supply acquires G&L Materials

Eastern Metal Supply ("EMS") announces the acquisition of G&L Materials (G&L). Headquartered in Morehead City, NC, G&L is a leading distributor of marine extrusions and parts essential to boat manufacturers, fabricators, and DIY builders. Founded in 2017, G&L Materials quickly developed a strong reputation in the marine industry by delivering great service, extensive product expertise, and reliable product availability.

Management Change At CLOOS In North America

Doug Zoller took over the management of CLOOS Robotic Welding Inc. in the USA and Mexico at the end of June. He replaces Hartmut Bögel, who is retiring on June 30 after more than 40 years with the company.

AMADA WELD TECH Opens New East Coast Technical Center

AMADA WELD TECH announces the opening of its new Eastern US Technical Center in High Point, North Carolina.

Sandvik Completes The Acquisition Of Preziss, A Solutions Provider For Aluminum And Composite Machining

Sandvik has completed the previously announced acquisition of the Spain-based company Preziss, a cutting tools and solutions provider within high-precision drilling, reaming, milling and tooling systems.

Flack Global Metals Selects Houston for Site of First Physical Location 

Flack Global Metals announced plans to open a new metals service center, FGM Houston, on the campus of North Shore Steel located near the Port of Houston.

Salzgitter Group and Rio Tinto Sign MoU to Expand Processes

Rio Tinto and the Salzgitter Group have agreed in an MoU – Memorandum of Understanding – to examine technical, logistical, and grade-specific issues for low-carbon supply chains and green steel production processes.

BM Group Acquires LE Steel 

BM Group of Companies (BM Group) is excited to announce its acquisition of LE Steel Fabricators Ltd., further supporting its growing portfolio of construction, project management, material supply, and land development companies. 

AISC Releases Updated Design Guide for Structural Stainless Steel 

The American Institute of Steel Construction has updated its guide on designing with structural stainless steel. 

Millermatic 355 GMAW Unit Allows Operators to Weld Variety of Materials in Many Environments 

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC has released the new Millermatic 355 GMAW power source for fabricators and manufacturers who need to weld a variety of materials. 

Alliance Linear Position Transducers from AutomationDirect 

AutomationDirect has added new stainless steel linear variable inductance transducers (LVITs) from Alliance Sensors Group to its growing line of linear position sensors.