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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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UVA researchers accelerate corrosion

Robert Kelly, AT&T Professor of Engineering in the University of Virginia’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering, is able to launch pieces of metal into the future, accelerating their aging through corrosion, the degradation of materials.

FUTUREN orders wind turbines

FUTUREN, an independent producer of renewable energy, has concluded a turbine supply agreement for the purchase of seven wind turbines for the Courant-Nachamps project, located on the territory of the Courant and Nachamps municipalities, in the Charente-Maritime department, in France.

Singapore to build fifth desalination plant

Singapore has recently decided to build a fifth desalination plant on the Jurong Island in order to battle the negative effects of climate changes.

Consolidated Water signs contract

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd., which develops and operates seawater desalination plants and water distribution systems in areas of the world where naturally occurring supplies of potable water are scarce or nonexistent, has recently announced that the State of Baja California, Mexico signed a public-private partnership contract with Aguas de Rosarito S.

Technip signs agreement with BTG Bioliquids

Technip has recently signed an exclusive cooperation agreement with BTG BioLiquids B.V. (BTL) to provide EPC services for its modular pyrolysis plants.

Using stainless steel in art creations

Worldwide hundreds of artists choose stainless steel to immortalize their creations. Stainless steel has a relevant role in the sculpting field, since modern artists are aware of its properties and applications.

Höegh LNG signs agreement for FSRU project

Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd. ("Höegh LNG" or the "Group") has recently signed agreements with Wärtsila Oil and Gas (EPCIC regas) and Moss Maritime (engineering) for its first FSRU conversion project, including the ordering of critical equipment with long lead time.

Stainless steel facades from GKD

The recently launched stainless steel facades from GKD are as functional for sunshading as they are striking. In the summer months especially, GKD Metal Fabric offers relief from harsh direct sunlight and solar heating.

AMRC Castings investment help cut costs

A new investment that significantly increases AMRC Castings’ ability to produce large scale castings with a superior surface finish could help to radically reduce the cost to the UK of storing nuclear waste.

Codina makes metallic meshes for industrial use

The company Codina produces metallic meshes for applications in processes and machinery for all kinds of industries. Stainless steel is used for the manufacturing of wire mesh providing functional and creative solutions of aesthetic character for facades, coverings, curtain walls, ceilings, etc.