The result sticks

Confirmation that adhesive-bonded joints for stainless steel pipework provide completely satisfactory long life connection has just been published by Lancashire Fittings after an extended trial.

Large diameter flareless tube fittings

Hoke Inc. has announced the extension of its double ferrule flareless tube fitting offering to include sizes 1¼â€?, 1½â€?, and 2â€?.

TubeU

The Tube & Pipe Association has launched TubeU, its new “on-line universityâ€? for training in tube and pipe producing and fabricating.

Section 201: what will it mean for stainless steel

The imposition of tariffs on steel imports into the USA is not all bad news for stainless steel producers, according to a recent report by Markus A. Moll of Stainless & Metals Market Research, to be published in the April issue of Stainless Steel World magazine.

ITA 18th Annual Conference & Exhibition

The ITA 18th Annual Conference & Exhibition will be held on 6–8 October 2002 in Orlando, Florida, USA, at the Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Properties.

Aker Kvaerner launched

Kvaerner, the international oil services, E&C, and Shipbuilding Group, has launched a new company with 18,000 employees in 17 countries and on five continents.

Empire Specialty acquired

Empire Specialty Steel was acquired in mid-February 2002 by Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc.

Problem solved by monitoring flow

The Eletta R Series flow monitor, available from Solartron Mobrey, has solved a problem for steel producer Avesta Polarit.

EC and Canada approve Phillips–Conoco merger

Phillips Petroleum Company has announced that the European Commission has completed its investigation of Phillips's proposed merger with Conoco Inc.

US tariffs: the implications for stainless

According to a White House announcement, tariffs ranging up to 15% will be imposed over a three-year period on imports of stainless steel bar, stainless steel wire rod and stainless steel wire.