Heckett MultiServ wins new contract

Industrial services and products company Harsco Corp. has announced that its Heckett MultiServ division will expand its services at the AvestaPolarit stainless steel works in Sheffield, England, under a new five-year award valued at more than USD 12 million.

China to impose duties?

China may impose an anti-dumping duty on stainless steel imports.

New chairman at Stork

Dr. Ir. A.W. (Aad) Veenman will step down from his position as chairman of the Board of Management of Stork NV with effect from 1 September 2002.

Outokumpu acquisition approved

The European Commission has approved the share purchase agreement between Outokumpu Oyj and Corus Group plc.

J&L Specialty to supply China

Casey Equipment, the exclusive equipment sales agent for J&L Specialty, has sold equipment to Nanjing Ganglian Precision Stainless Steel located in mainland China.

Thai import restrictions

Manufacturers of stainless steel products in Thailand want the government to revise recently adopted the anti-dumping measures, claiming the duties would put their business in jeopardy.

Material change

The Institute of Materials has changed its name to the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining following a merger with the Institution of Mining and Metallurgy.

CNOOC appoints president

CNOOC Ltd has appointed Mr Zhou, Shouwei, former Executive Vice President of the Company, as the President of CNOOC Ltd, effective immediately.

Green light for Japanese stainless

The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has made a negative determination in connection with the second remand of its final anti-dumping investigation into circular seamless stainless steel hollow products imported from Japan.

Avesta expands

AvestaPolarit Stainless Oy has awarded a consortium of ABB and Mitsubishi (Hitachi) a contract to supply electrification, drives and automation to its hot rolling mill expansion in Tornio, Finland.