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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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Lithuanian cheese plant

Lithuanian cheese manufacturer Rokiskio suris AB has signed a USD 3 million contract with APV, a business of Invensys, to provide a new, highly automated production facility at the company Rokiskio plant.

Linde Gas Division expands in China

Linde Gas Xiamen Ltd., the Chinese Group company of the Gas Division of Linde AG (Wiesbaden, Germany) is adding a third air separation unit to its complex in Xiamen, Fujian province, China.

Exotic materials extend lifecycle

Parker Instrumentation has been selected by EnCana (UK) Limited to supply exotic-material tube fittings for its recently approved Buzzard Project in the central North Sea.

Steam trap station cuts maintenance costs

An all-in-one steam trap station that helps cut installation and maintenance costs and simplifies the selection of components has been launched by Spirax Sarco STS17.

New gas distributor established

A new company to pursue opportunities for marketing and distributing natural gas in SE Norway has been established by Statoil and Østfold Energi AS.

Complete weld purging kit

Orbimatic GmbH has added the ORBIPURGE internal purging kit to their orbital welding equipment.

GTL project in Qatar

Qatar Petroleum and ConocoPhillips have signed a Statement of Intent regarding the construction of a gas-to-liquids (GTL) plant in Ras Laffan, Qatar.

Stainless-steel steppers are submersible

Empire Magnetics Submersible series stainless-steel step motors are uniquely designed to provide maximum operational reliability in marine and submarine applications.

Heavy-duty jet pump for arduous duties

The Genflo S jet pump has no moving parts and can be used to transfer slurries, solids, powders and liquids including most acids, alkalis oils and harsh abrasives.

Fosterville gold plant

Perseverance Corporation has awarded Aker Kvaerner Australia a contract to provide detailed engineering of process plant along with construction and commissioning assistance on the Fosterville Gold Project.