Tag: stainless

Shifting headwinds: oil and gas companies adapt to survive

For two consecutive years, weaker oil and gas prices have led to declining investments, slower production growth and weaker profits. The larger companies are adapting with layoffs, reorganization and mergers. New, environment-friendly and efficient technologies are being introduced.

Asian nuclear generation on a high

Nuclear new build levels in Asia are at a 25 year high. With each reactor requiring huge amounts of stainless steels, nickel alloys and titanium, this is good news for producers. In the long term, the industry aims for nuclear generation to supply 25% of global electricity demand by 2050.

Stainless mesh for a child-friendly environment

The colourful, attention-grabbing new façade of the new University of Florida (UF) Health Shands Children’s Hospital is courtesy of a new painted, stainless steel woven wire mesh.

Eisele presents hygienic tube connection

Having many years of experience in the development of high-quality solid metal connectors of stainless steel, Eisele, the Waiblingen-based company had recently presented the first tube connection for the food industry constructed entirely according to hygienic design criteria.

Top platform at Separation Technology Symposium

newsitemBy David Sear & Mark Casey Held in Cologne, Germany, on June 19 and 20, 2013, the Fourth International Separation Technology Symposium was very well received by attendees, including suppliers, equipment builders and users. The event, organised by Schmidt + Clemens, was described as a top platform by many of the managers and engineers that Stainless Steel World spoke to. They said the show was a great opportunity to see the latest developments in separation techniques, to network with peers, and also to see how new insights and materials could be of benefit to special applications. To bring you a flavour of the event, the SSW TV Team interviewed two of the organisers from Schmidt + Clemens, as well as some of the speakers and attendees. Separation Technology Symposium - review by Schmidt + Clemens' Christian Lenz Christian Lenz (Sales Director SP at Schmidt + Clemens) discusses the 4th International Separation Technology Symposium.

Val-Matic stainless steel wastewater valves

Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp. offers all-stainless steel wastewater air valves in sizes 1”- 4” for single housing and sizes 1”- 8” for dual housing.

Stainless: A light-hearted celebration

newsitemTo celebrate 100 years of stainless steel, Sheffield-based artist Wildago is bringing her own brand of levity to the proceedings by staging a special exhibition in honour of Harry Brearley at her gallery “Camp Wildago” on Campo Lane.

Kent Stainless named exporter of the year

 Stainless steel manufacturer, Kent Stainless was awarded two prestigious awards by the Irish Exporters Association.

Outokumpu and Inoxum to merge

newsitemThe European Commission has approved a merger between Outokumpu and Inoxum, the stainless steel arm of ThyssenKrupp.

Outokumpu supplies specialty stainless steel for Q

 Outokumpu has delivered 170 tons of specialty stainless steel for the construction of the new modern headquarters of Qatar Foundation in Education Citym outside of Doha, Qatar.