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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).

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CBM Asia subsidiary appoints new director

CBM Asia Development’s Board of Directors elected Anton Tjahjono as a director of CBM Asia Kuala Kapuas, a subsidiary of the company.
 
Tjahjono is a 40-year veteran of and distinguished figure within Indonesia’s oil and gas industry since he co-founded PT Tranaco Utama in 1977, where he currently is senior vice president.

Sonar Equipment Services rebrands itself as STR

newsitemGreat Yarmouth-based Sonar Equipment Services will now trade under the name of Subsea Technology & Rentals (STR).

EDF Renewable Energy signs PPA with SCE

newsitemEDF Renewable Energy has announced a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Southern California Edison (SCE) contracted through the California Renewable Auction Mechanism (RAM) competitive procurement program.

Major contract for Bentec in Algeria

newsitemGerman manufacturer of drilling rigs and equipment, Bentec has won its largest single contract in its 20-year history.

Sandvik products to star at Nitrogen + Syngas 2014

Sandvik’s extensive expertise and product portfolio will feature at Nitrogen + Syngas 2014 with special high-alloy, seamless stainless steel tubing and materials developed for aggressive applications in fertilizer processing plant.

ArcelorMittal launches organic coated steel

ArcelorMittal launched a new zinc-aluminium-magnesium alloy, Optigal, developed for better-performing and more sustainable organic coated steels. Optigal is suited for all roofing and cladding panels and profiles, as well as being the ideal substrate for pre-painted steel.

Long-term pipe contracts for TMK IPSCO from Shell

TMK IPSCO, the North American division of global pipe manufacturer TMK, has been awarded two three-year contracts to provide oil country tubular goods (OCTG) and line pipe to Shell for onshore and offshore applications.

New subsea projects for EMAS

The Subsea Services division of EMAS (EMAS AMC), the operating brand of Ezra Holdings, secured projects worth approximately USD 80M, including options. The scope of these projects cover a large spectrum of subsea work, including the decommissioning and towage of an FPSO in Asia and the deployment of an Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (IMR) vessel in the Americas.

Marley wins St. Helena Workers’ Village contract

Marley Pipe Systems was awarded the Stewart & Lloyds Light Steel Frame Construction Commendation at this year’s Steel Awards hosted by the South African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC).

Green-light for India integrated steelwork project

Korean President Geun-hye Park, who is visiting India as a national guest, held a summit conference with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and received approval for Korean enterprise to support the Indian government in constructing a steelworks in the State of Orissa.