News

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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Stainless chains

Renold has launched a new range of self-lubricating, stainless steel chains for applications where a clean environment and resistance to corrosion are important.

High precision

Lasertech has introduced the DML 80, a laser machine for high precision 2D and 3D cutting, welding, and drilling.

MIG welder

The new Murex Tradesmig Challenger 186C MIG Welder offers high quality welding performance, rugged reliability, simple operation and positive and powerful wire feeding.

Investigating fasteners

Last year SSF was approached by DNV to be involved in a special research project.

Willbros wins assignment

Rogers & Phillips, Inc., a construction unit of the Willbros Group, Inc. based in Houston, Texas, has won a contract to construct Phase II of Southern Natural Gas Company's South System Expansion Project.

Inconel alloy 22

Special Metals has launched a new product, Inconel alloy 22, to extend its range of nickel-base alloys for applications in very corrosive industrial environments.

Foster Wheeler gets NZ contract

Foster Wheeler Ltd has received a contract for the first phase of the modification of New Zealand Refining Co.'s refinery to comply with that country's clean-fuels legislation.

Iran’s new oil phases

President Mohammad Khatami has inaugurated Phases 2 and 3 of Iran's oil projects which he described as among the "biggest projects of Iran's oil and gas industry".

Pulse-free metering pump

Quizix Inc. has released its QX Series metering pump made of stainless-steel, for applications in pharmaceutical research, catalyst or chemical injection.

Shell mulls investing in Iran

Shell is considering several investment possibilities in Iran.