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Complex material handling in steel plant

Braun Maschinenfabrik has supplied a complete abrasive cut-off machine for hot cutting of radially forged bars at a stainless steel plant in Bolzano, Italy.

Bufab acquires Apex Stainless Holdings

Bufab has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares in Apex Stainless Holdings Limited, a privately-owned UK company, specializing in the distribution of stainless steel fasteners, mainly to UK-based customers.

Valmet confirms quality of CENTRAVIS products

CENTRAVIS, a global supplier of high-quality seamless stainless piping solutions, has been included into Valmet’s approved manufacturers list, one of the largest industrial corporations in Finland.

PSJ increases sales in oil and gas sector

With a long history of manufacturing products for the oil and gas industry, PSJ Fabrications has announced an increase in sales within the oil and gas sector. Despite a decrease in orders in the last two quarters of 2015, estimating future projects had been on the rise.

Sulzer appoints Greg Poux-Guillaume

The Board of Directors of Sulzer has appointed Greg Poux-Guillaume as Sulzer’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2015.

Outokumpu Degerfors achieves NORSOK qualification

Outokumpu Forta DX 2205, produced at Outokumpu Degerfors Long Products in Sweden, has been qualified according to NORSOK M-650 Ed. 4. Outokumpu is one of the first companies to meet the more stringent Revision 5 of the MDS D47 in NORSOK M-650 Ed.

Machining day proves a huge success

Sandvik’s recent Machining day, held jointly by Sandvik Materials Technology and Sandvik Coromant at the company’s Halesowen facility proved to be a huge success, attracting more than 60 customers.

Magnetostrictive sensors exhibit strong resilience

MTS Sensors, a division of MTS Systems Corporation, has increased the scope of its GB-Series of highly accurate, programmable magnetostriction-based linear position sensors for addressing further applications.

Corrotherm CEO receives Honorary Doctorate

Jan Ward CBE, founder and CEO of UK-based company Corrotherm International, has received the honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering from Southampton Solent University. Jan started Corrotherm in 1992 to supply high grade metals to the oil, gas, petrochemical, power and desalination markets, and since then the company has gone from strength to strength to establish a strong global presence with offices in ten countries. A mechanical engineer with over 30 years’ experience in metals manufacturing and distribution, Jan worked at board level for several specialist metal producers and distributors prior to founding Corrotherm.

ACCIONA joins opening ceremony in Qatar

Qatar Electricity & Water Co has recently inaugurated the construction work on the Ras Abu Fontas A3 desalination plant at Ras Abu Fontas, near Al Wakra.