Tag: stainless steel

Wescast Industries Inc will further expand the capacity of its stainless steel facility in Stratford, Ontario to more than double its previous commitment. The additional capital investment coincides with a number of production orders recently received for engine components that use the innovative manufacturing technology employed at that facility. The investment will be financed via operating cash flows.

A.D.Tubi Inossidabili SpA will expand into North America, Mexico, and the South and Central American markets in partnership with Kipp International Steel Sales.

The Vasa Museum and Sandvik are taking on a critical project to replace 5000 wrought iron bolts on the Swedish heritage vessel. A national treasure, Vasa capsized and sank in 1628 as it prepared for its maiden voyage; it was raised from the bottom of the harbour in 1961 and carefully restored.

Outokumpu has relaunched its high-performance stainless steel grade Outokumpu 654 SMO®. Providing superior corrosion resistance and mechanical properties, the grade is poised to move the boundaries of stainless steel by offering a cost-effective alternative for a range of applications.

Gerald Frankel and John Lippold, professors of materials science and engineering at Ohio State, determined that while all stainless steels contain chromium, the consumable alloy that joins stainless steel parts together does not have to contain the metal. The result of this decision is a new alloy

TISCO achieved a significant increase in duplex steel production for 2010, producing a total development amount of 1000tns. This is an increase by 66% compared to 2009, fully replacing imported products.

ThyssenKrupp Nirosta will provide stainless steel from Germany for New York's new landmark, the One World Trade Center. The corners of the skyscraper's facade will be edged with stainless steel. ThyssenKrupp produced the material for the landmark using a customized rolling and heat-treatment process

Brighton Equipment Corporation (BEC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with officials of the Andhra Pradesh state government to construct a USD 645 million plant in Nakkapally village, in coastal Visakhapatnam, to manufacture equipment for nuclear power projects.

DEW & Ugitech - SCHMOLZ + BICKENBACH Group have announced a price increase on their stainless steel long products.

Cat Pumps® has added a new midsize, stainless steel, corrosion resistant plunger pump suitable for pumping aggressive liquids. The 1541 plunger pump offers a heavy duty, 316 cast stainless steel head and valves for strength and corrosion resistance.