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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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Alstom wins lifetime maintenance contract

ALSTOM has been awarded a lifetime maintenance contract, valued at EUR 9 million, by Magnox Electric plc.

USA: Westinghouse wins Omaha contract

Westinghouse Electric Company is to design and manufacture a rapid refuelling package and install a replacement nuclear reactor vessel head at a plant owned by Omaha Public Power District.

Technip to expand Normandy refinery

Technip has been awarded by Total a turnkey contract worth about EUR 260 million to increase the conversion capacity of its Normandy refinery, located near Le Havre, France.

Clear water, clear evidence

A carefully drilled 1mm hole in the rear mid-frame of a 12 year-old Duple 425 coach has provided evidence of the zero-corrosion performance of 3CR12 stainless steel.

Iran seals oil deal with Japan

Iran has sealed a deal with Japan for a controversial oilfield project, delayed by US allegations that Tehran is in pursuit of a nuclear weapons programme.

Petrobras sets up natural gas joint venture

Petrobras has announced the signing of a deal with local industrial group White Martins to form a natural gas company.

Dives in Misericordia

“Dives in Misericordiaâ€? church, designed by architect Richard Meier, opened in Rome on 26 October 2003 to mark the 25th anniversary of the Pontificate of Pope John Paul II.

Gail, IndianOil and BPCL ready to sign

Chemical, fertiliser and steel companies are negotiating with Gail, IndianOil and Bharat Petroleum to buy LNG.

Major stainless steel rebar application

Carpenter Technology Corp., USA reports the supply of 200 tons of stainless steel reinforcing bar to The Fort Miller Co. of Schyulerville, NY.

Free guide to orbital welding

The "Guide to orbital welding" is a free publication for anybody involved in the welding of tubes and pipes.