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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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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.

Elite expands

Elite, a manufacturer of stainless steel sanitary fittings used in the biopharmaceutical and food/dairy industries, has expanded its ability to offer polishing solutions through the addition of two new systems.

Parker to help in Iranian transport

Parker's, valves, regulators, hoses and stainless-steel tube fittings have been selected to provide gas dispensers for Iran's nation-wide compressed natural gas (CNG) powered public transport project.

Micro-welding

For welding the type of small bore tube and micro weld fittings used in the fabrication of high purity stainless steel pipelines for the semi-conductor and electronics industry, the Orbiweld 12 and VK19 Water Cooled Micro Weld Head has been introduced.

Finnish vaccine facility

Bavarian Nordic has agreed with Orion Pharma to acquire the Finnish pharmaceutical company's production facility and administrative offices located in Kvist-gaard, Denmark, 30 km north of Copenhagen.

Largest nuclear plant in China

The country's biggest nuclear power plant is expected to be built in Yangjiang, a port city in south China's Guangdong Province.

Stainless DBB valves

Design staff from Flowserve Flow Control and distributor BSS have worked with senior mechanical engineers at BNFL, Risley, UK, to produce a new stainless steel double block and bleed (DBB) valve that delivers significant cost and space savings.