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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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DNV appoints two new Chairman’s

Leif-Arne Langøy has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Det Norske Veritas (DNV). Walter Qvam has been elected as the new Chairman of the DNV Council. A member and Vice Chairman of DNV’s Board since 2010,

Outokumpu delivers stainless to rebuild dam

Outokumpu will deliver special stainless steel for the project to rebuild the dam in Tammerkoski rapids. All of the main structural parts of the sluice and flood gates will be made using Outokumpu's lean duplex LDX 2101®

GE tech used in world’s first IRCC plant

GE’s FlexEfficiency technology has been chosen for an innovative new power plant being developed by MetCap Energy Investments. The project will produce the world’s first Integrated Renewables Combined Cycle Power Plant (IRCC).

Siemens wins AOD converter supply order

Siemens VAI Metals Technologies has won an order from Viraj Profiles Limited to supply an argon oxygen decarburization converter for its plant in Tarapur, Maharashtra. The new converter will allow the company to increase the stainless steel output required for its rolling mills.

Titanium gets an upgrade:

Stainless Steel World has enhanced its titanium resources, creating another Fact File packed with technical information, case histories, news, etc.

SEC, Showa Shell sign MoU for solar plant

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and Showa Shell Sekiyu have signed a memorandum of understanding for the development of a 500kW solar power plant using Solar Frontier's CIS technology.

Outokumpu sells part of ownership in Talvivaara

Solidium Oy, has purchased all of Outokumpu’s shares in Talvivaara Mining Company Plc. The company has sold 10,522,366 shares to Solidium Oy which amounts to 4.3% of total shares in Talvivaara Mining Company Plc.

Matcor appoints Sheldon to head Engineering

MATCOR, Inc. has appointed Chris Sheldon as the new Director of Engineering. Sheldon brings more than 25 years of engineering experience in the electric and gas utility sector to the company and will report directly to President & CEO, Jeff Stello.

North American Nickel appoints Meagher

Cashel Meagher has been appointed to the advisory board of North American Nickel Inc. Meagher brings eight years of experience at Inco's mining division in Sudbury to the board, giving him a unique understanding of the people, projects and possible opportunities

Stewart new non exec director of Vital

Vital Metals Limited has appointed Doug Stewart as a non executive director of the company and special advisor to the Watershed Tungsten Project. Stewart will assume his role immediately. With an expansive career spanning over 40 years