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Outokumpu has launched a new duplex stainless steel grade featuring a higher mechanical strength than major duplex grades on the market.

Sandvik extends cutting capabilities Sep 14, 2010: Most recent addition to the material cutting capabilities at Sandvik Materials Technology, Halesowen, is a pulse bandsaw.

Outokumpu to double ferrochrome production capacity Jun 9, 2010: Outokumpu has decided to restart the project to double the Group's ferrochrome production capacity in Finland. The investment totals EUR 440 million including interest and is based on an updated feasibility study conducted during the spring

Outokumpu invests EUR 104 million in Qurto plate production Jun 9, 2010: Outokumpu invests EUR 104 million to increase capability and capacity of stainless steel quarto plate production in Degerfors. The investment is in line with Outokumpu's strategy to increase the proportion of special grades. It also strengthens the Group's position as a world-leading quarto plate producer.

The end of pickling pastes? Jun 4, 2010: An innovative machine that safely removes heat discolouration from stainless steel welds is being launched in the UK for the first time.

Ancon Tension System Apr 26, 2010: Ancon Tension Systems can be used internally to restrain roof timbers and large areas of glazing.

Sandvik extend Duplex range of solid round bar Feb 16, 2010: Sandvik duplex and super duplex stainless steels in solid round bar form are now available ex-stock in an extensive size range from the company’s UK warehouse

Thyssen introduces metal 'velcro' fastener Dec 9, 2009: Success "sticks" to Velcro: Since it was first registered for patent by the Swiss inventor Georges de Mestral in 1951, the hook and loop fastener has become a commonplace item, used to fasten everything from clothing and shoes to bandages to wiring sleeves in cars. And now it has been taken a stage further. A hook and loop closure made of temperature-resistant stainless steel has been awarded this year's Steel Innovation Prize by the German Steel Industry Association. The material for this new invention is supplied by ThyssenKrupp Nirosta Präzisionsband GmbH in Schalksmühle

Carpenter introduces new blade alloy Dec 9, 2009: Carpenter Technology Corp. (NYSE: CRS), Wyomissing, PA, USA, is introducing Carpenter CTS-BD1, a new alloy that is part of the Carpenter CTS™ alloys suite. These particular alloys offer many attributes making them attractive for use in consumer, industrial and medical knife blade applications.