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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.

BC Iron awards contracts

BC Iron has awarded the first key construction and services contracts for the agine Iron Ore JV in Western Australia's East Pilbara.

Sandvik demonstrates capability at Tube 2010

Sandvik Materials Technology will be displaying a comprehensive range of tubular and bar products at Tube 2010, including its material grade introductions.

Sandmeyer appoints sales representative

Sandmeyer Steel Co. has appointed Forgings, Flanges & Fittings (FFF) as the Company’s Representative Office and Sales Support Center in Australia.

Petrobras refinery upgrade program

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. has turned to Sandvik’s Rotoform solidification technology to handle the increasing volumes of sulphur produced at its Brazil refineries.

Iron ore project in Guinea

A memorandum of understanding has been signed between Rio Tinto and Chinalco to form a joint venture that will develop and operate the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea.

NSSC to boost stainless sheet output

This March, Nippon Steel & Sumikin Stainless Steel Corp. (NSSC) will return to full production of stainless steel sheet for export to automakers in other parts of Asia for the first time since the first half of fiscal 2008.

Marampa iron ore project in Sierra

London Mining will spend USD 300 million over 4 years to develop its Marampa iron ore project in Sierra Leone and expects first tailings output within 12 months.

Chinese coal operation contract

Sandvik Mining & Construction has received an order from China-based Shenhua Energy for seven bolter miners for its Shendong coal production centre.

CR stainless steel export agreement fulfilled

Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd has exported 120 tonnages of its 304 stainless steel to the US on 7 March, which is the first CR stainless steel export agreement after the company CR stainless steel project being put into production.

DNV achieves significant milestone

In early February 2010, DNV achieved a significant milestone, certifying the organisation’s 100,000th offshore container.