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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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UK and Russia agree energy pact

The leaders of the Russian Federation and the UK have pledged to strengthen ties and to work together on increasing investment and development in energy.

Super stainless steel chain

A joint venture of Sugiyama (Japan) and Cross + Morse (UK) has developed a new chain series made of super stainless steel.

A membrane of skin and stainless steel

Torno Internaziale spa, one of Italy's leading engineering companies, has commissioned the firm Dante O. Benini & Partners to create the image of its new Milan offices.

Tankers for China

A/S Dampskibsselskabet TORM (TORM), a shipping company, has signed a contract with Dalian New Shipbuilding Ltd (China) for construction of two high-specification 105,000 dwt (Aframax) product tankers.

Pride semisubmersible in Mexico

Pride International Inc. has won a contract for the semisubmersible Viking from a unit of Petroleos Mexicanos SA (Pemex) for work in Mexico.

Stainless sensors

Crydom Magnetics Ltd has lauched a new range of stainless steel liquid level sensors, with versions operating up to 200 C.

Duplex productivity boost

Ongoing product development, including modifications and refinements to the steel chemistry, have enabled Sandvik Materials Technology to further enhance the machinability of Sandvik Sanmac grade SAF 2205 duplex stainless steel round bar.

IOC to invest in naphtha cracker

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) is planning to invest Rs 7000 crore in setting up a naphtha cracker complex by 2006–7.

Air Products to supply Qatar GTL plant

Air Products has been selected by Sasol and Qatar Petroleum as the nominated supplier for an oxygen facility and has been awarded a contract by Technip-Coflexip of Italy to build two 3500 metric ton-per-day air separation plants.

Exxon to build gas terminal in Wales

Exxonmobil plans to build the world's biggest gas import terminal near Milford Haven in Wales at an estimated cost of GBP 1 billion