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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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Ecuador bid plan in doubt

A group of foreign oil companies in Ecuador have said the government's plans to seek fresh investments to raise crude output faces risk of failure because of unattractive contract terms.

Italian hydro job

Alstom has recently been awarded three orders by ENEL for the supply of six generators for hydro power plants at Bussolengo, Gallicano and Rovesca in Italy.

Foster to build pharma plant in UK

Foster Wheeler Energy Limited has won a contract by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)for a bulk pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.

Welding parameter storage

Polysoude has developed a device to save and store all the welding parameters for any weld performed.

Hoffman accessories

New accessories from Hoffman include aesthetically designed 316SS deep-hinged window kits and 316SS Powerglide Handles.

Jacobs wins Glaxo contract in Singapore

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has announced that a subsidiary company has been appointed by GlaxoWellcome Manufacturing Pte Ltd to redevelop the facilities that house technical development and quality assurance/quality control analytical testing support to manufacturing at Jurong, Singapore.

Hygienic flowmeter

The Krohne H250 variable area flowmeter is now available with a stainless steel M9 indicator housing, creating the option of an easy-to-clean, totally aseptic unit, ideal for use in hygiene-critical applications such as food, beverage and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

LaserHybrid welding from Fronius

Fronius's LaserHybrid welding process is designed to combine the advantages of laser and arc.

Subsea Systems for North Sea

FMC Technologies Inc. has signed an agreement with Norsk Hydro ASA to supply subsea systems and related services for the Oseberg Vestflanken Field in the North Sea.

Laguna power project

Total investments of CBK Power Co. Ltd, which is owned equally by US firm Edison Mission Energy and IMPSA, will reach USD 470 million this year when CBK completes rehabilitation and new construction work in the former state-owned power plants.