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Projects involving stainless steels

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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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Foods plant in Louisiana

Al Copeland Investments, a privately held corporation and its division Diversified Foods & Seasonings Incorporated (Metairie, Louisiana) is constructing a new plant in Madisonville, Louisiana.

“Significant” Mackenzie Delta gas find

Petro-Canada and US partner Devon Energy have announced a "significant" natural-gas strike in the Mackenzie Delta region of the Northwest Territories.

Bespoke levelling

Nu-Tech Engineering Services has manufactured a set of heavy-duty levelling feet, tailor-made to suit the requirements of a client in the pharmaceutical industry.

Giant ammonia/urea complex in Oman

Technip-Coflexip, in a 50/50 joint venture with Snamprogetti, has just signed, with Oman-India Fertilizer Company (OMIFCO), a lump-sum turn-key contract worth about USD 770 million for the design and construction of a fertiliser complex in Oman.

BASF to build chemical plants in Shanghai

BASF will build a new integrated production facility for polytetrahydrofuran (PolyTHF®) and tetrahydrofuran (THF) in the newly developed Shanghai Chemical Industry Park (SCIP) at Caojing, Shanghai, China.

Equatorial Guinea offshore contract

FMC Technologies Inc. has announced that its FMC Energy Systems business has been awarded a contract worth about USD 100 million for subsea systems to be installed offshore Equatorial Guinea, Africa, by a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation.

North Sea oil deal

British engineering firm AMEC PLC has said that a joint venture in which it is a partner had signed a GBP 750 million pound seven-year deal to provide support services to North Sea oil producer Shell Expro.

New welding consumables for nuclear industry

Sandvik Steel has launched a new range of welding wire, covered and strip electrodes and fluxes for welding nuclear steam generator tubing.

Syrian petrochemical plant

Syria’s Ahmed Daaboul & Sons, a detergent manufacturer, and Saudi Arabia’s Al Rajhi are setting up a new USD 50 million alkylbenzene manufacturing plant, announced Zaher Daaboul, general manager.

Four consortia in Jordan-Egypt pipeline bid

Four international consortia have bid for the construction of the Jordan-Egypt gas pipeline, a senior official has said.


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.