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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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Boston Gear 2000 & 700 series for line conveyors

Robust stainless steel conveyor drives were needed for a new production line at a large meat processing plant in Guatemala.

US DOE announces USD 27M in funding for 9 projects

The U.S. Department of Energy announced USD 27M in funding for 9 projects as part of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy’s (ARPA-E) Generating Electricity Managed by Intelligent Nuclear Assets (GEMINA) program.

Economical solution to producing prismatic & rotational components

A medical spin-off from the University of Limerick uses a 5-axis Hermle VMC for all its machining requirements.

TWI’s Paola elected to join the AILU Steering Committ

Section Manager of TWI’s Laser and Sheet Processes section, Paola De Bono, has been elected to join the Association of Laser Users (AILU) Steering Committee.

2019: A transformational year for the Van Leeuwen

2019 was a transformational year for the Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group. The acquisition of Benteler Distribution, which was closed at the end of November 2019, will double the company’s total sales volume.

Uniper & Wärtsilä build a gas-drive power plant for s

Uniper will be working with the Finland-based Wärtsilä Group to build a gas-drive power plant for swb Bremen. The plant in Bremen-Hastedt will operate using nine Wärtsilä 31SG gas-drives, which will significantly contribute toward converting swb’s energy generation to natural gas.

NLMK completes assembly of process equipment at CCM-9

NLMK Lipetsk, the flagship site of NLMK Group, has completed assembly of the main process equipment at its Continuous Casting Machine No.

Dan’Roll team develops customized roll products

The Danieli Dan’Roll team develops customized roll products for flat steel and nonferrous metal producers, worldwide. Two recent cases in Europe show flexible projects execution meeting customers’ specific niche requests.A series of sink rolls designed and manufactured for a hot-dip galvanizing line has been commissioned at a plant in Poland.The supplied sink-rolls were made of high corrosion-resistant, ferrite-free AISI 316L stainless steel, cast using high-technology centrifugal processes to improve overall campaign life and reliability as compared to the original rolls.

Turkish Steelmaker Çolakoğlu relies on PSI software

The Turkish flat and long steel producer Çolakoğlu Metalurji A.Ş. has awarded PSI Metals with the modernization of the existing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to PSImetals Version 5.20.

GreenFire appoints Robert Pilko to its Advisory Board

GreenFire Energy Inc. announced the appointment of Robert M. Pilko to its Advisory Board. Bob is a seasoned executive with 42 years in the upstream oil and gas industry in oilfield services, operations, technology, management, and consulting.


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.