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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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Load cell assembly gains RS seal of approval

The LeverMount load cell assembly, launched in 2001 for process weighing applications, is now available through the RS Components catalogue and online.

Axium invests in orbital

Axium Process (UK), the manufacturer of bespoke high-purity stainless steel fittings and systems for the process industry, has introduced its Orbimatic Orbital Welding System.

Kemira to boost production

Kemira will invest EUR 5 million in an expansion of its Siilinjärvi pigment plant.

Kristin contracts placed

Letters of intent for pipelaying work and marine operations totalling some NOK 560 million have been placed by operator Statoil on behalf of the Kristin licence in the Norwegian Sea.

Framatome to supply nuclear plant

Framatome ANP, an AREVA and Siemens company, has signed a contract with PSEG Nuclear LLC for the supply of four replacement steam generators for Unit 2 of the Salem nuclear power plant in New Jersey.

Waste water project in Arizona

H&L Specialties Construction President has received a contract for the installation of water and waste treatment mains in the Shadow Ridge Subdivision project in Northwest Arizona.

Fighting the corrosion menace

A new CD-ROM video from Parker Instrumentation highlights the problem of corrosion in offshore installations.

Clough secures Indian gas project

Clough Ltd has announced that its Offshore Division has been awarded a contract in excess of ASD 100 million for the Hazira Gas Project, located in the Bay of Cambay on the west coast of India for operator Niko Resources of Canada and Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Ltd (GSPC).

Qatar fertiliser plants modernised

Qatar Fertiliser Company (QAFCO) have recently awarded Uhde GmbH two new contracts.

Alpha North contracts

Statoil has awarded letters of intent totalling just over NOK 430 million for Sleipner West's Alpha North satellite development in the North Sea.