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.

SMS Concast to deliver EAF to Republic Steel

SMS Concast AG received an order to deliver a 150-t EAF (Electric Arc Furnace) and process equipment from the US company Republic Steel.

Energy Minister recognises subsea excellence at RO

The UK Secretary of State for energy and climate change has hailed subsea services company ROVOP as “a leading specialist in its field” and one which is ensuring that the country remains at the global vanguard of the energy industry.

Manoir complete HAF qualification for China

newsitemManoir Industries has successfully completed an extension to its HAF qualification and can now participate in all new projects of nuclear power plants in China for cast and forged parts.

Minas Gerais state to launch metro tender

Minas Gerais state plans to launch a multibillion dollar tender by June this year for a 30-year concession to expand and operate its metro system in state capital Belo Horizonte.

Aberdeen Harbour remains BP’s North Sea base

Aberdeen Harbour Board has announced that BP has agreed to extend its presence at the port for a further 10 years.

PPL Electric Utilities to invest nearly USD 1B

newsitemPPL Electric Utilities will invest nearly USD 1B this year to improve the reliability of the system that delivers power to its nearly 1.4 million customers. The projected investment of USD 968M includes USD 616M for transmission projects which is the largest scale infrastructure investment since the 1970s.

Usiminas to deactivate 2nd continuous casting line

Brazilian steelmaker Usiminas is considering a possible deactivation of another continuous steel casting line at its Cubatão plant in southeastern São Paulo state after a net loss of USD 271M last year.

SENER obtains the special jury prize

SENER has been awarded today the special jury prize given by the magazine Capital in recognition of the work carried out by the engineering firm in the Spanish city of Bilbao. SENER’s President, Mr.

SMT distribution centre achieves top safety award

newsitemRecording an impressive 500 accident-free days sees Sandvik Materials Technology (SMT) achieve its “best practice” safety target at its Distribution Centre in Halesowen.

Proserv seals double North Sea contract wins

Proserv has secured two major contract wins worth in excess of GBP 15M for work in the North Sea, further strengthening the company’s market-leading position in the subsea controls and communications field.