Tag: steel
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.
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?
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.
Gerdau divests Spain operation
Gerdau has recently declared the execution of a definitive agreement to sell its specialty steel producer in Spain to Clerbil SL, an investment group with international experience formed by local executives of the Company and led by the current CEO of the operation, José Jainaga.