NSSC’s Sn-added ferritic stainless steel grade NSSC FW 1 (Forward One), has received the Nikkei Business Daily Award for Excellence within the 2010 Nikkei Superior Products and Services Awards. The Nikkei Superior Products and Services Award is given each year to one distinct product screened from among several new products and services reported to Nikkei Inc. during the year. The prize is given after overall evaluation, including R&D novelty, growth potential, cost-effectiveness, contribution to business, originality and impact on industry and society. Demand for NSSC® FW1 has steadily increased, with over 2000 inquiries received in 6 months. The new FW-series products are a general-purpose grade, contributing to the conservation of rare metals as they utilize ultra fine-grain steel with low alloy elements.
