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Projects involving stainless steels

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This section provides the latest news updates on a variety of world-wide tenders, projects, expansions contracts and acquisitions for stainless steel and related products.

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Siemens builds combined cycle power plant for Evonik

Siemens Energy is building another highly efficient combined cycle power plant for the specialty chemical company Evonik at its industrial location in Marl, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Bilfinger orders for HPC exceeds half a billion Euros

Bilfinger’s current volume of work for the new nuclear power plant Hinkley Point C (HPC) in England now exceeds half a billion Euros mark.

Tenova–ORI Martin gains momentum through “Acciaio_4.0

A long-standing collaboration centered on innovation and sustainability gains momentum through the ambitious Lighthouse Plant “Acciaio_4.0″.

I, U and L profiles at one address

Stala Tube has manufactured high-quality (duplex) stainless steel hollow sections and I-beams for many years. The company develops its product portfolio based on customer feedback, with non-standard sizes and speciality stainless steel materials happily catered for.

ROSATOM signs MoU with Framatome and GE Steam Power

ROSATOM signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Framatome SAS (France) and GE Steam Power in the framework of the strategic investor selection procedure for the Belene Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Bulgaria.

Almesa: the Spanish distribution group of pipes

Almesa, a company specialized in the commercial distribution of steel pipes and metallurgical accessories, has effectively announced the merger by absorption of all its subsidiaries, Grupo Apro, Almesa, and Tubonor, giving rise to the Spanish distribution group (Almesa) of carbon and stainless steel pipes and accessories for fluid handling, with estimated annual sales of more than 40M euros.

L&T-made Cryostat base placed into a Reactor building

L&T Heavy Engineering - manufactured 1250 MT-Cryostat base, was successfully lifted and placed into a Reactor building in France, accomplishing a major milestone in the nuclear engineering world.

Swedish industry joins forces for electrical heating

The Swedish Energy Agency has granted a project that will evaluate the potential of replacing gas-fired furnaces with electrically heated furnaces for material heating. The goal is to reduce CO2 emissions through better energy efficiency and reduced loss of material.

Baker Hughes announce the completion of FETT for LM9000

Baker Hughes announced the completion of the First Engine to Test (FETT) for the LM9000 aeroderivative gas turbine. The test took place at the company’s advanced turbomachinery testing facilities in Florence and Massa, Italy.

Tecnimont S.p.A. secures an EPC contract from Bir Seba

Maire Tecnimont S.p.A. announced that its subsidiary Tecnimont S.p.A. has been awarded by Groupement Bir Seba an EPC contract for the execution of the “Bir Seba Phase II and Mouiat Outlad Messaoud Field Developmentâ€? Project, in Algeria.


Stainless steel is a versatile material that finds applications in various industries and everyday products due to its desirable properties. Here are some common applications for stainless steel:

Architecture and Construction: Stainless steel is used in building structures, bridges, facades, and roofing due to its durability, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic appeal.

Medical and Pharmaceutical Equipment: Stainless steel is used in surgical instruments, medical devices, and equipment due to its excellent sterilization capabilities, biocompatibility, and resistance to corrosion and staining.

Chemical and Petrochemical Industry: Stainless steel is utilized in the construction of tanks, pipes, valves, and fittings for handling corrosive chemicals, acids, and gases. It ensures product purity, longevity, and prevents contamination.

Food and Beverage Industry: Stainless steel is widely employed in food processing equipment, brewing systems, storage tanks, and food preparation surfaces due to its corrosion resistance, ease of cleaning, and hygienic properties.

Energy and Power Generation: Stainless steel is used in power plants, nuclear reactors, and renewable energy applications like solar panels and wind turbines. It provides strength, durability, and resistance to high temperatures and corrosion.

Aerospace and Aviation: Stainless steel is utilized in aircraft components, including structural parts, fasteners, and engine components. It offers lightweight strength, high-temperature resistance, and corrosion resistance.

Marine and Coastal Applications: Stainless steel is employed in shipbuilding, offshore platforms, and coastal infrastructure due to its excellent corrosion resistance in saltwater environments.