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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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MoU for Salzgitter and Tenova on SALCOS® for Green Steel Production 

Salzgitter AG and Tenova are stepping up their close technical cooperation and have concluded an important agreement for the realization of SALCOS® - SALzgitter Low CO2-Steelmaking.

Nucor Named General Motors Supplier of the Year for the Fourth Year in a...

Nucor Corporation was recognized as a General Motors (GM) Supplier of the Year for the fourth straight year. In addition, Nucor received the GM Overdrive Award for our partnership with GM on Econiq™, the world's first line of net-zero carbon steel products at scale.

Fronius’ MagicCleaner Offers Electrochemical Cleaning of Stainless TIG Welds

The newest generation of the MagicCleaner is available in two models from Fronius. This electrochemical cleaner cleans and passivates stainless steel TIG welds and surfaces to help welders meet high standards of aesthetics and hygiene. The machine also can mark workpieces with logos or serial numbers.

Necessity of Stainless Steel in Pharmaceutical Processes 

The global economy is finally rebounding from almost two years of COVID-19 restrictions and in these early days of a post-pandemic world, some signs of things to come appear to be seen. We are not taking about supply chain issues; for example, manufacturers, distributors, and end users fighting over trucks, containers, and ships to move their goods. This is blatantly a huge inconvenience, for sure, but a temporary one; not expected to last enough to change the major drive affecting the stainless steel market in the coming years: climate change.

Nucor Chief Financial Officer Jim Frias to Retire; Steve Laxton to be Promoted

Nucor Corporation announced that Jim Frias, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Executive Vice President, plans to retire effective June 11, 2022, and will transition out of the role as of March 6, 2022. Steve Laxton, Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Planning has been named his successor. Messrs. Frias and Laxton will work together over the next several months to conduct a seamless transition of CFO responsibilities.

Sandvik Appoints Susanne Pahlén Åklundh as a New Member of the Board of SMT

As previously communicated, the Sandvik Board intends to formally propose the distribution and listing of its business area Sandvik Materials Technology (SMT) at a shareholders' meeting, with the target to complete the listing in the second or third quarter of 2022, subject to shareholder approval. The listing is planned to be made at the Nasdaq Stockholm Exchange.

Ashley E. Dent Joins Sandmeyer Steel Company

Sandmeyer Steel Company, a leading global supplier of Stainless Steel, Nickel Alloy, and Titanium Plate and Plate products, is excited to announce the addition of Ashley E. Dent as District Sales Manager – Canada. Residing in Toronto, Ontario, her territory spans across the entire country. Prior to Ashley joining the Sandmeyer family, the territory was being covered by John M. Curley, III – Vice President, International Sales & Global Marketing.

Electralloy and G.O. Carlson Offer New and Updated Specialty Alloys Capabilities Information

Electralloy and G.O. Carlson recently completed an overhaul of company capabilities data and now have a new digital flip book and product line card available for customers and prospects.

Alro Steel Elects Randy Glick as CEO and Chairman

Alro Steel Elects Randy Glick as CEO and Chairman the Alro Steel Board of Directors announced today that Randy Glick has been elected to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of the Board.

World’s Largest Solar-Powered Steel Mill Breaks Ground in Colorado

In taking a step forward in decarbonizing the extreme emission steel making industry, the world’s largest solar-powered steel plant. This project will bring up a new lease of life for the iron and steel sector and will also bring benefits to the people of the place. This steel mill in Pueblo, Colorado will be the first in the country of North America to count on solar power.