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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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MHI, Sojitz to build ammonia plant in Russia

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Sojitz Corporation of Japan will be constructing what is expected to be the largest ammonia plant in the Russian Federation for PhosAgro-Cherepovets, a subsidiary of the Russian fertilizer producer PhosAgro.

Jacobs wins Eastman contract

Jacobs Engineering Group has been selected to provide architecture, engineering and interior design services for Eastman Chemical Company’s new corporate business centre in Kingsport, Tenn. The new business centre is part of Project Inspire, a USD 1.

Shaner Industries introduces one-piece solution

newsitem Shaner Industries, a Pittsburgh-based company that specialises in the design, engineering and installation of its patented steel pipe finned foundations, introduced the MastFoundation & Rapid Installation System at Intersolar North America 2013 in San Francisco, CA. MastFoundation & Rapid Installation System is designed as a one-piece foundation solution that costs less than other types of foundations and requires less time, less materials, less manpower, less equipment and less fabrication.

Herkules acquires a majority of PTC

newsitem Herkules, one of Norway’s leading private equity fund, has acquired a majority of the shares of oilfield technology specialist Petroleum Technology Company (PTC).

New head of Group Communications at Sandvik

Ms Jessica Alm, Head of Communications at Sandvik Coromant, has been appointed Executive Vice President and Head of Group Communications as well as member of the Group Executive Management of Sandvik AB.

Outokumpu signs agreement with Sinopec

newsitem Outokumpu has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Sinopec Group on material development and deliveries of stainless steel.

Outokumpu extends CE marking approval

newsitem Outokumpu has achieved a CE marking approval for its cold drawn and peeled bar products supplied to hEN 10088-5:2009, thereby complying with the legal requirement for all construction products specified to a harmonized European Standard under the Construction Products Regulation.

Aiken appointed Nickel Institute President

newsitem The Nickel Institute has announced the appointment of Mr Tim Aiken as President. Aiken brings with him career-­‐long experience at Nickel Institute member company Anglo Platinum. “As a former Chair of the Board of the Nickel Institute, Tim brings a deep understanding of the nickel Industry and its stakeholders as well as the Institute's membership,” said Mr Glenn Kellow, Chairman, Nickel Institute.

Duplex workshop topic suggestions welcome!

The organizers of the highly anticipated Duplex Seminar & Summit 2014 event invite industry experts to suggest topics for the interactive workshops which will be held. What do you consider to be the most pressing issues for the global duplex community…perhaps recurring problems in the manufacturing, specification or application of duplex? Send your suggestions by November 1, 2013 via email to Ms.

Petrobras to use Technip’s flexible pipes

Technip was awarded a major contract by Petrobras for the supply of flexible pipes for the Iracema Sul (former Cernambi Sul) field, located in the Santos Basin pre-salt area in Brazil, at a water depth of up to 2,500m.