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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.

Bush backs tariffs

President Bush has imposed tariffs ranging from 8% to 30% on steel imports into the USA.

KTN to raise price of stainless flat products

KTN is to raise the price of stainless flat products by EUR 50 from 1 April.

Krupp Uhde acquires TESSAG Edeleanu

As part of its expansion into the refinery technology market, Dortmund-based Krupp Uhde has acquired the engineering and plant construction company TESSAG Edeleanu GmbH, Alzenau, from the RWE Solutions group.

Metals USA to sell specialty assets

Metals USA Inc. has announced the sale of its Specialty Plates and Shapes operations in Broadview (Illinois, USA), Hazel Park and Grand Rapids (Michigan), and Cleveland and Dayton (Ohio) to ALRO Inc. of Jackson, Michigan.

Arcelor confirms board of directors

In its first meeting held at the headquarters in Luxembourg on 1 March 2002, the Board of Directors of Arcelor has acknowledged its composition as decided upon by the General shareholders' meeting.

BOC and Linde to combine operations

BOC has reached agreement with Linde AG to combine its process plant business based in Murray Hill, New Jersey, USA, with Linde's process plant operation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.

Three oil firms invest $1.6 billion this year

Three oil and gas companies--ChevronTexaco Corporation of the United States, TotalFinaElf of France and Gulf Indonesia Resources of Canada--have planned a combined investment worth US$1.6 billion this year to develop the Indonesian oil and gas resources.