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.

Brønlund takes over Aker Wirth management

On 1 March 2012 Einar Brønlund took over the management of Aker Wirth, a subsidiary of the international oil service company Aker Solutions.

Karachaganak refinery

newsitemItaly-based Eni and UK-based Petrofac have drafted their own plans for building the first phase of a gas refinery at the Karachaganak field in Kazakhstan, Lyazzat Kiinov, head of Kazakhstan's national oil ad gas company KazMunayGas, said at a cabinet meeting.

Plymouth Tube wins American Metal Market award

newsitemPlymouth Tube Company’s precision steel tubing mill has received the 2012 American Metal Market (AMM) award for “Best Welded Tube and Pipe Producer of the Year.” They were presented the award and trophy on 6 February 2012 during the 5th Annual Steel Tube and Pipe Conference hosted by AMM in Houston.

Schwarze-Robitec develops the CNC 40 Rotary

newsitemWith the newly developed CNC 40 Rotary, Schwarze-Robitec GmbH offers a CNC-controlled, tube cold bending machine for bending tube systems to the left and to the right.

Nexans makes AmerCable deal

newsitemNexans SA has agreed to buy AmerCable Holdings Inc. The company plans to complete the USD 275 million acquisition of AmerCable this month to become the leader in cables used by the oil and gas industry.

Lincoln Electric elects two new officers

newsitemLincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. has appointed Doug Lance and Thomas Matthews as officers of the Company. Lance was named Vice President, Operations, and Matthews was appointed Vice President, R&D.

TMK ships first vacuum insulated tubing

newsitemTMK, one of the world’s leading producers of tubular products for the oil and gas industry, has become the first manufacturer in Russia to produce vacuum insulated tubing (VIT).

Propylene oxide unit

newsitemFoster Wheeler AG has announced that subsidiaries of its Global Engineering and Construction Group have been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCm) contract by Aramco Overseas Company B.V.

ESAB acquired by Colfax Corporation

By: Ashleigh Ryan     Charter International plc, owner of ESAB, has been acquired by Colfax Corporation.

Hamworthy joins Wärtsilä

newsitemWärtsilä has announced that Hamworthy plc has become part of Wärtsilä, strengthening the company’s position in the global marine Market.