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Our dedicated news department gathers news and press releases from around the world to bring our community the latest developments in the stainless steel industry. Here you can find news involving the people and companies involved in the manufacturer, supply and use of corrosion resistant alloys (CRAs).

Topics such as tubes & pipes, cladding, offshore, chemical process industry, welding & fabrication, 13Cr stainless steels, titanium, nickel alloys, pulp & paper and duplex stainless steels are covered as well as interviews with materials specialists, manufacturer and end users alike.

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JERA declares new plan to develop thermal power

JERA Co., Inc has recently declared that it has submitted to the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry a new Electricity Supply Plan for fiscal year 2016 that adds the development of approximately 5,590MW of thermal power generation capacity ("the Plan").

New MD for Mech-Tool Engineering

Mech-Tool Engineering recently appointed David Scott as their new Managing Director. He has more than 20 years’ experience in the energy and gas industry having operated at Director Level for some of the world’s largest companies in the sector including global marine company Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS), international geoscience business, CGG, and as Principle Consultant and Senior Project Manager for Foster Wheeler Energy.

Air Products sends out its 1st LNG exchanger unit

Air Products, a specialist in liquefied natural gas (LNG) technology and equipment, recently held a ceremony to celebrate the rollout of the first completed liquefied natural gas (LNG) heat exchanger manufactured at its new production facility in Manatee County, Florida.

Largest offshore wind turbine installed

The first of 32 wind turbines has been successfully installed at Burbo Bank Extension offshore wind farm, under construction by DONG Energy in Liverpool Bay.

New line of Synflex® Stainless Steel Fittings

Hydraulic Supply Company, a fluid power distributor based in Sunrise, Florida, and Eaton, a specialist in power management, have recently declared an expanded line of Eaton Aeroquip® and Synflex® Stainless Steel Fittings.

New Stainless steel welding project at Base Group

Stainless steel welding and high requirements on the part of the Base Group clients are an opportunity for them to develop and have the chance to produce more and more interesting constructions.

Statoil and Statkraft sign letter of intent

Statoil and Statkraft have recently signed a letter of intent that Statoil takes over as operator of the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm from January 2017.

SJ to upgrade X2000 trains with Outokumpu frames

In 1990s, Outokumpu supplied stainless steel for the high-speed X2000 trains manufactured by ABB to the Swedish state railway company SJ.

Robotics industry seeks metal drive tapes

Belt Technologies, Inc., a provider of stainless steel belts, drive tapes, and conveyor systems, has recently seen an increase in the number of OEMS in the robotics industry seeking metal drive tapes and belts for their automated equipment.

SMS group to supply two new wire rod mills

Chinese Guangdong Guoxin Industrial Co. Ltd. has recently awarded SMS group the order to supply the mechanical core components and the complete electrical and automation package for a new wire rod mill complex.