Tag: stainless steel

Stainless Steel Infrastructure: a lifetime of savings

The Nickel Institute has published Stainless Steel Infrastructure: a lifetime of savings. This new publication explains how the unique properties of nickel-containing stainless steel make it a cost-effective choice of material for a wide range of structural applications.

AIC Group acquires the majority of KIA

AIC is a global system integrator providing advanced and tailored automation and robotic solutions for the steel industry, with the aim to continuously improve both efficiency, competitiveness and safety of the production processes.

Aperam: A world-leading stainless steel company with corporate responsibility at its...

Since its spin-off from ArcelorMittal 10 years ago, Aperam has become an undisputable global leader in stainless, electrical, and specialty steel, with customers in over 40 countries. Having a fl at stainless and electrical steel capacity of 2.5 million tonnes in Brazil and Europe, it is also a leader in high-value specialty products.

Webshop for stainless steel and duplex steel parts

From now on, interested business customers and existing customers of MODERSOHN® can purchase standard parts and fastening accessories, especially made of Lean Duplex 1.4362 and Duplex 1.4462, in the new online store.

Stainless steel accounts for 70% of nickel consumption

The stainless steel sector still accounts for 70% of primary nickel consumption. Given that consumers of electric vehicles and other clean energy technologies are for the most part inherently conscious of the environmental impact of their purchase, many producers and prospective producers of nickel, destined for these markets, are aiming to improve their carbon footprints.

Van Geenen Metaalfinishing looks to the future with Timesavers

The recent arrival of an 81 series wide-belt precision grinding machine at metal polishing and finishing specialist Van Geenen has had an immediate impact. Through improved capacity, productivity and overall capability, the Rijssen, Netherlands-based company is opening up new business opportunities.

LARGO-TWIST 2051 at the parking garage in Regensburg

A closed but still transparent façade cladding made of LARGO-TWIST 2051 stainless steel mesh at the parking garage of the Barmherzige Brüder hospital in Regensburg, Germany.

Austenitic stainless steel grades for high-temperature applications

Stainless steel grade 310 is the most popular heat and creep resistant steel used in super-heater tubing. The grade is popular for heat exchanger applications due to its corrosion and heat resistance.

Discovery and volatility: Nickel’s ongoing impact on the stainless steel industry

Nickel prices are volatile – they always have been. But recent fluctuations have led the steel industry on a rollercoaster ride of peaks and troughs.

International alliance – independent of steelworks

The official launch of EURANIMI - the European Association of Non-Integrated Steel, Stainless Steel and Metal Importers, Distributors, Traders and Processors – took place in January.