Author: Jo Claes
Invisible Health Risks in the Kitchen
New White Paper Reveals Hidden Health Risks in Common Kitchenware and Establishes Stainless Steel as the Modern Benchmark for Safe, Healthy Kitchens Read more
Chromium Industry Sustainability Awards 2026 – 4th edition – Results
For this edition Glencore has won two awards in social and governance category respectively. Their partnership with the South African National Council for the Blind to improve access to eye care in communities around Emalahleni, Mpumalanga was highly praised as well as their Geographic Information Systems to enhance environmental and social risk governance across their operations, improving sustainability oversight and stakeholder engagement. Read more
Stainless Steel in Figures 2026
worldstainless is pleased to announce the release of the 2026 edition of Stainless Steel in Figures, the industry's authoritative reference guide for stainless steel statistics. Read more
Chromium industry – Q1 2026 outlook
Global chrome ore production decreased by 2,8% to 10,47%Mt q-o-q with output falling across most producing regions to the exception of South Africa, global ferrochrome production increased marginally by 0,6% to 4,36Mt q-o-q supported by higher output in India and the gradual restart of South Africa smelters as well as CBAM effects in the EU which supported local production. Read more
Global Stainless Steel Innovators Honoured at the 2026 Stainless Steel Industry Awards
Recognizing excellence in Market Development, Technology, Safety, and Sustainability, the annual ceremony highlighted the groundbreaking ideas shaping the future of stainless steel. Read more
Chromium Supply Chain in the Digital Age – Metalshub Talks
In this MetalshubTalks webinar, we examine how geopolitical developments, industrial transformation, and digitalisation are influencing the future of chromium supply chains. Read more
Bolted to last
This joint AISC and RCSC publication covers the design, fabrication, and installation of connections using stainless steel bolts, aligning with the main topics in the RCSC Specification for Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts. Read more
Building bridges — in every sense of the word
The latest issue of Nickel celebrates bridges in every sense of the word, from the iconic structures that quite literally span our skylines to the technological and societal transitions that nickel helps make possible. Read more
Specification for Design of Structural Duplex Stainless Steel Bridges
This specification provides design provisions for I-girder bridge superstructures fabricated from duplex stainless steel. While focused on I-girder bridges, the provisions may be adapted for other bridge types by considering the distinct buckling behaviour and increased flexibility of duplex stainless-steel members. Read more
Specification for Structural Duplex Stainless Steel Bridge Plate Materials
This publication is one of a unified set of specifications developed for duplex stainless steel plate girder bridges. Based on the framework of AASHTO M 270M/M 270 (ASTM A709/A709M), the specification establishes the material requirements for duplex stainless steel plates used in bridge construction. Read more
