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    Latest Projects

    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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    Sandvik expands

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    Sandvik Inc. will expand its Mebane plant in North Carolina, USA, investing USD 85 million and adding 51 jobs during the next three years.

    Malaysia: green bio-energy projects

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    Svend Waever, the new Danish Ambassador to Malaysia, took part in a ceremony after the signing of the agreement for Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects between the Danish Ministry of Climate and Energy and Mistral Engineering Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Cepatwawasan.

    High performance stainless

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    Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the US ITER Project Office have developed a new cast stainless steel that is 70% stronger than comparable steels and is being evaluated for use in the huge shield modules required by the ITER fusion device.

    Baobab announces test results

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    Baobab Resources plc has announced the interim results of metallurgical test work being carried out on vanadiferous titano-magnetite ore from the Massamba Group prospects within its Tete project in Mozambique.

    Centravis sponsors conference

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    The Fourth international conference Stainless and Special Steels 2008 took place on 16-17 October in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine.

    USA: gasification facility for green refinery

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    Houston-based company Hunton Energy is proposing to build what it calls the world's first "green refinery" on the Texas Gulf Coast.

    Russia, Iran and Qatar gas cartel

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    Since Russia, Iran and Qatar recently said that they were forming an Opec-style gas cartel, Western concerns about global energy markets have hit new heights.

    China: power plant in Jiangsu

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    Huaneng Power International Inc. has announced that it has been approved by the regulator to build a coal-fired power plant at Jiangsu province in East China.

    Impala Platinum wins awards

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    Impala Platinum Refineries Ltd has been named the overall winner of the Stainless Steel Awards 2008, held in South Africa.

    Green approval for Pardoo iron ore project

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    Atlas Iron Ltd has received final environmental approval from the Western Australian Minister for Environment for the Pardoo DSO Project.
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    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.

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