Company News

In this section you can find updates from suppliers, manufacturers, fabricators and stockists of stainless steel material. This company news section is updated regularly with the latest company news from within the global stainless steel world community. If you wish to include your news release on our website and email newsletter, please feel free to contact the editor.

Suncor Energy appoints new Board Chair

newsitemSuncor announced James W. Simpson, a current member of the Board of Directors, as the new Board Chair following the retirement of John Ferguson in April. Ferguson was a member of Suncor's Board of Directors since November 1995, and has served as Chair since 2007.

Eni’s Board of Directors appoints new CEO

newsitemEni’s Board of Directors appointed Claudio Descalzi as CEO and general manager. In this role, he will be responsible for the overall management of the company.

IPP supports UK industries with Tee Press

IPP Group has completed a major new investment as part of its ongoing support for the oil and gas, energy and nuclear industries in the UK and around the globe by installing a new Tee Press, a first of its type in Great Britain.

Book launch in Milan: new manual for stainless steel

newsitem On Wednesday, 7th May, close on 200 people attended the official launch of a new manual on stainless steels, the result of a fruitful cooperation between the Polytechnic of Milan and the Lucefin Group.

PipeXtra adds seamless duplex pipe to stock range

 
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Known in the UK for supplying cut lengths of welded and seamless nominal bore pipe in 304L and 316L, PipeXtra has announced that the company has added a range of seamless duplex pipe in UNS31803 from ½”NB to 8”NB all of Western European origin to stock.

GBP 200,000 restructuring fund for JR Gilbert

newsitemA GBP 200,000 restructuring supported by second-round funding from UK Steel Enterprise is set to launch another period of growth for JR Gilbert, following a management buy-in two years ago.

CEMEFI’s ESR award for ArcelorMittal Mexico

newsitemArcelorMittal Mexico has been recognised by the Mexican Philanthropy Centre (CEMEFI) as a socially responsible company for the third consecutive year.

Baosteel part of 10-speed automatic gearbox team

newsitemBaosteel Special Steel won the supply contract of the world's first 10-speed automatic gearbox steel being developed by a Chinese automobile group.

ASV expands into US, appoints new director

newsitemAutonomous Surface Vehicles (ASV) announced the company's plans to break into the North American Unmanned Marine Systems industry.

Mill Steel opens new steel service centre

newsitemMill Steel Company opened its operations in Jeffersonville, IN at the Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville. This 225,000ft2 investment will house two slitting lines in addition to a cut-to-length line, which will add to the company’s service capabilities.