Tag: Recycling

Recycling – the pillar of stainless steel production

In its recent report, Fact.MR assessed that the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of stainless steel production continued at 5.3% between 1980-2020.

Storing renewable energy as ammonia

It’s currently impossible to store large quantities of energy produced by wind and solar power. In the Netherlands in times of over-supply the energy is sold off cheaply; in times of need gas-powered plants must make up the deficit.

Disappearing warships: Scavengers raid war graves for ‘low background’ steel

It was a discovery that rocked a nation last month; three sunken Dutch warships have disappeared off the coast of Indonesia. Who would target these war graves, and why?

Stainless separator

A 120-inch-wide stainless steel separator manufactured in the USA is now available from Wendt/SSE.

Stainless recycled

The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) has released a new, interactive, web-based presentation that outlines the recycling properties of stainless steel.

Kobe expands recycling business

Japan's Kobe Steel has expanded its scrap and recycling business from metals to plastics by signing an agreement in early June with Belgium chemical producer Solvay for promoting the latter's PVC recycling know-how in Japan.

Plea for nickel recycling information

Nickel Development Institute (NiDI has asked European recyclers of stainless steel to provide information related to the use of nickel in their business.

Safety and efficiency boost at Kemira plant

Kemira has approved an investment programme to improve safety, efficiency and competitiveness at its Uusikaupunki site, at a cost of EUR 10 million.