The strength of the chemicals sector was definitely reflected at the recent Achema show from 18-22 June 2012 in Frankfurt, Germany (info: www.achema.de). By the final day, it was clear that visitor and exhibitor numbers had remained stable: during the five days, 167,000 participants visited some 3,773 booths, occupying 136,400 m² of floor space. And with almost 50% foreign exhibitors, this was the most international Achema ever. The Stainless Steel World TV Team spent a couple of days in Frankfurt, interviewing standholders with a clear interest in corrosion resistant alloys.
Titanium stocks
JES is looking to add stocks of titanium tubes, fittings, etc, to its product range, says Mr Dietrich Bachmann. He sees demand coming from the chemical process and pressure vessel industries, adding that exports are also increasingly important to the company. He also hints that the addition of super duplex grades would be a natural complement to the existing portfolio.
JES is looking to add stocks of titanium tubes, fittings, etc, to its product range, says Mr Dietrich Bachmann. He sees demand coming from the chemical process and pressure vessel industries, adding that exports are also increasingly important to the company. He also hints that the addition of super duplex grades would be a natural complement to the existing portfolio.
Water-Jet Cutting
Jeff Kirchner (HPA’s President) was delighted with the recent purchase of a water jet cutter which, he says, enables parts to be delivered to tight tolerances.
Jeff Kirchner (HPA’s President) was delighted with the recent purchase of a water jet cutter which, he says, enables parts to be delivered to tight tolerances.
Metallurgy Opportunities
In this frank interview, Industry Consultant Clive Husselbury discusses the state of the stainless steel sector. Indeed, this could be the right time for up and coming engineers to consider a rewarding career in metallurgy.
In this frank interview, Industry Consultant Clive Husselbury discusses the state of the stainless steel sector. Indeed, this could be the right time for up and coming engineers to consider a rewarding career in metallurgy.
CRAs in pumps
During the Achema, the SSW TV Team was keen to find OEMs who were using corrosion resistant alloys. Here, Jens Voigt (Director Sales & Marketing) discusses how SPX uses stainless steels in pumps.
During the Achema, the SSW TV Team was keen to find OEMs who were using corrosion resistant alloys. Here, Jens Voigt (Director Sales & Marketing) discusses how SPX uses stainless steels in pumps.
A Tale of Two Cities
From the UK to the USA: Diane Frampton talks about Philip Cornes
From the UK to the USA: Diane Frampton talks about Philip Cornes
Serving Customers
At the Rolled Alloys booth, Ahment Gundar discussed how the company was serving customers in Turkey.
At the Rolled Alloys booth, Ahment Gundar discussed how the company was serving customers in Turkey.
Buoyant markets
Clive Bush, Sales Development Director, says the UK market for stainless steels and other metals was a good one for AALCO in 2011. Particularly buoyant markets included petrochemicals and power generation – including renewable sources such as wave and wind farms. He also notes a trend amongst many customers who are stipulating that supplies should come from a European source.
Clive Bush, Sales Development Director, says the UK market for stainless steels and other metals was a good one for AALCO in 2011. Particularly buoyant markets included petrochemicals and power generation – including renewable sources such as wave and wind farms. He also notes a trend amongst many customers who are stipulating that supplies should come from a European source.
Titanium plans
Following a good year in 2011, and a downturn in some areas in 2012, Prakash Steelage expects the markets to return to normal again soon, says Senior General Manager Mr Venkatakrishnan. Looking ahead Prakash Steelage is full of plans, such as the future introduction of titanium and/or nickel alloy tubes to the product range.
Following a good year in 2011, and a downturn in some areas in 2012, Prakash Steelage expects the markets to return to normal again soon, says Senior General Manager Mr Venkatakrishnan. Looking ahead Prakash Steelage is full of plans, such as the future introduction of titanium and/or nickel alloy tubes to the product range.
