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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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MSH sections for Walney Extension Offshore

Vallourec has recently received an order for 400 tons of MSH (Mannesmann Structural Hollow Sections) which will be used as basic structures for the anode cages constituting the corrosion protection system of the Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm.

Ascometal brings in new industrial momentum

In July 2016 Ascometal entered into exclusive discussions with Vallourec regarding the Saint-Saulve steel mill for a takeover of 60% share of that unit, Vallourec keeping a 40% share.

Sandvik’s stainless steel for prototype boat

Sandvik’s advanced stainless steel is the base for an innovative prototype boat being built by Swedish Steel Yacht AB (SSY).

ArcelorMittal Construction takes part in ITER

In the South of France (Bouches-du-Rhône department in Provence), 35 countries are collaborating to build the world's largest tokamak, a magnetic fusion device that has been designed to prove the feasibility of fusion as a large-scale and carbon-free source of energy.

Manchester scientist wins prestigious award

A scientist from The University of Manchester has recently won a prestigious award for business proposal to develop world changing water filtration technology.

Meeting to discuss automotive joint venture

ArcelorMittal recently welcomed Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh, Union Minister of Steel of the Government of India, Mr P.

Successful commissioning of Florida II

Akuo Energy, a French IPP in renewable energy, and Eurus Energy America Corporation, the Toyota Tsusho Corporation subsidiary responsible for renewable energy investment in the Americas, have recently declared about the successful commissioning of Florida II, a 50 MW wind farm in Uruguay of which they are joint shareholders.

Desalination plant in Bangladesh by QC

As Qatar Charity (‘QC’) continues to implement water projects in countries where the people suffer from shortages in and scarcity of water, it has recently established a desalination plant in Bangladesh for the benefit of more than 20,000 people.

Aker Solutions introduces new management team

Aker Solutions will be introducing a new executive management team as part of a broader reorganization aimed at further strengthening operational and financial performance and better meeting customer needs.

CENTRAVIS pipes prequalified by TAKREER

CENTRAVIS has been prequalified by Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company (TAKREER) as an approved supplier of seamless stainless, alloyed and duplex steel tubes and pipes.