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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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ESAB introduces Exaton 19.9.Nb HF

ESAB has introduced Exaton 19.9.Nb HF, classified as an AWS A5.9: ER347 as well as an EN ISO 14343-A S 19 9 Nb, is a 300 series austenitic steel submerged arc welding wire with niobium and high ferrite to further increase weld deposit mechanical properties at elevated temperature.

How do alloy characteristics impact formability?

When it comes to stainless steel, there are a lot of factors to consider when choosing the appropriate grade of metal for your application. Have you read this tech talk from Stainless Steel World Americas? Read it now.

Super duplex tubing from Fine Tubes now available

Fine Tubes is pleased to announce that specialist metal tubing product, Super Duplex, is now available.

High temperature resistant steel plugs

The Pipestoppers® Steel Plugs Range is specifically designed for heavier duty applications, such as immersion in water, for use at a higher temperature or for contact with acidic or alkaline environments. 

Nucor acquires insulated metal panels business

Nucor Corporation has announced that it has successfully completed its acquisition of Cornerstone Building Brands' insulated metal panels (IMP) business for a cash purchase price of approximately USD $1 billion, subject to customary adjustments.

Sandvik to acquire premium solid round tools company

Sandvik has signed an agreement to acquire 67% of Chuzhou Yongpu Carbide Tools Co., Ltd, a premium solid round tools company, with a call option to buy the remaining part in three years’ time.

A study on stainless steels & heat exchangers

In a recent study, a cryogenic service heat exchanger that suffered seawater leakage was examined to determine what damage mechanisms were at play. Through maintenance tasks and several rounds of testing, a failure analysis was created. 

Bechtel to provide FEED services for CCGT power plant

Delta Offshore Energy (DOE) has awarded Bechtel a contract to provide Front End Engineering Design (FEED) services for a new 3,200 MW combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant in the Bac Lieu province, approximately 175 miles (250 kilometers) south of Ho Chi Minh City in Southern Vietnam.

Lebronze Alloys appoints Alexandra Dumont as first COO

Lebronze Alloys recently announced the appointment of Alexandra Dumont as the first Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Group. Her main mission is to improve the Group performance by focusing on investments, operational excellence and strategic projects.

Nippon Steel’s seamless pipe selected by CCS project

High alloy OCTG seamless pipe from Nippon Steel Corporation has been selected by Equinor, as service provider to the Northern Lights Joint Venture, a carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) value chain operator in the North Sea in Europe.