Author: Jo Claes

In this edition of Nickel, we illuminate the role of this versatile metal in forward-looking technologies which contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Read more

In recent years, several Italian water utilities, supported by Team Stainless, have initiated programs to replace traditional service connections with Type 316 stainless steel alternatives to reduce water leakage. Installations carried out in Brescia, Ancona and Belluno are expected to reach around 700 by the end of the year, marking an important milestone in Italy’s adoption of this technology. Read more

Type 316 stainless steel flexible service lines are proving to be a game-changer for water infrastructure. Already successful in dramatically reducing water loss across some of Asia’s largest cities, this durable, safe, and sustainable solution is now gaining traction in Italy. Read more

What are the latest trends in the chromium market? Read more

An Olympic-length swimming pool, therapy baths, and rooftop running track is floating on the Seine inside a sleek, steel-structured barge named Annette K.. Designed for public use year round, it’s a bold return to river life, made possible by the quiet strength of molybdenum-containing T316L stainless steel. Read more

The 2025 edition of the Stainless Steel in Figures is now available. The brochure is the reference guide for statistics on stainless steels and has a range of statistics about the world stainless steel industry. Read more

The Nickel Institute , the global association of leading nickel producers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pierre Derieux as its new Director, Market Development, effective 1 July 2025. Read more

IMOA’s new MolyReview is out now! In this issue, discover how molybdenum-alloyed stainless steel made possible an Olympic-length floating pool on the River Seine; how 2205 duplex stainless steel creates a spectacular footbridge on Cornwall’s rugged coast. Read more

What are the latest trends in the chromium market? Read more

This edition of Nickel magazine marks its 40th anniversary. This issue highlights nickel’s evolution from primarily serving stainless steel in 1985 to becoming a critical component in the energy transition by 2025. Read more