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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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Lighter stainless bumper

A stainless steel bumper has been developed that will reduce car weight, thereby increasing fuel efficiency.

China: coal-to-liquid venture

Royal Dutch/Shell is studying the possibility of investing in coal-to-liquid (CTL) projects in China through a technology agreement with the country’s largest coal producer, Shenhua Group.

Stainless sliding door

Straightaway 700SS is Hillaldam Coburn’s latest development in hardware for bottom rolling straight sliding doors weighing up to 115kg.

SS vibratory conveyors

Key Technology introduces the expanded Iso-Flo family of stainless steel vibratory conveyors, designed to improve dependability and enhance sanitation.

Spain and UK: Kenny contracts

J P Kenny, part of the Wood Group, has recently been awarded a GBP 1 million design engineering contract for Talisman’s new Tweedsmuir field in the UKCS.

Spain: LNG expansion

Fluor Corporation has been selected by ENAGAS to provide construction management services for the expansion of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification plant in Huelva, Spain.

Growth and transformation at Arcelor

Arcelor has announced strong third-quarter results, mainly driven by contributions from the Long Carbon Steel and Distribution Sectors.

Degussa plans additional production unit

Degussa AG (Düsseldorf, Germany) has begun basic planning on a new production line for isophorone products at its site in Herne, Germany.

Russia: Transneft to build oil pipeline

The government of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area has allowed Transneft company to start construction of an oil pipeline between Western Siberia and the Barents Sea coast.

China: carbon black plant in Tianjin

Cabot Corporation will expand its existing relationship with joint venture partner Shanghai Coking and Chemical Company to build a carbon black plant in Tianjin, China.