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.

TDW offers SmartTrack™ to global market

TDW Offshore Services (TDW) announced that it is offering its SmartTrack™ remote tracking and pressure-monitoring system for use in the global marketplace.

Expro awarded subsea services contract in China

International oilfield service company, Expro, has been awarded a USD 4.5 million one-year contract for the supply of 7 3/8” completion landing string services in China.

TMK launches production of super-chrome steel VIT

newsitemTMK, a leading global manufacturer of tubular products for the oil and gas industry, has shipped the first pilot batch of vacuum insulated tubing (VIT) made of 13CrS steel (super-chrome steel) for Gazprom’s Bovanenkovo oil and gas condensate field on the Yamal peninsula.

Vietnamese steel makers facing cheap imports

As reported by Tuoi Tre News, Vietnamese steel manufacturers are facing a new challenge as businesses are tending to import cheap steel from other countries rather than buying locally made products. The trade deficit in the steel sector in the first two months of this year topped USD 1B.

Statoil awards SSF

Stainless Steel Fasteners Ltd (SSF), a leading UK manufacturer of high-integrity specialist fasteners, is the first fastener manufacturing company to be awarded NORSOK M-650 accreditation by Statoil ASA. SSF has been qualified for the hot forging of its range of super duplex stainless steel fasteners.

National Fuel announces management changes

The Board of Directors of National Fuel Gas Company elected Mr. Ronald J. Tanski as CEO and Mr. David F. Smith was elected to the position of Executive Chairman of the Board.

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.

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.