Author: Jo Claes
Stainless steel beneath our feet
The in-ground infrastructure woven into our cities often goes unnoticed, but it plays an essential role in how we live. Drains, maintenance access points, and manhole covers must reliably function in harsh urban conditions, while integrating seamlessly with their surroundings. Read more
Stainless steel melt shop production increases by 3.0% in the first nine months of 2025
The world stainless association has released figures for the third quarter of 2025, showing the total stainless steel melt shop production for the first 9 months of 2025 was 48.0 million tonnes, an increase of 3.0% compared the first 9 months of 2024. Read more
Infographic – Chromium Markets Q3 2025 – Steady Chrome ore Production, Falling Ferrochrome Output
In Q3 2025 Global chrome ore production remained broadly stable, recording only modest growth, whereas global ferrochrome production and trade declined, largely owing to reduced output in Southern Africa. Read more
Bridging the gorge with duplex
A spectacular footbridge along Cornwall’s rugged coast replaces a lost land link and reconnects the two halves of Tintagel Castle, one of Britain’s most legendary historic sites. Read more
Nickel magazine – out now!
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
Breakthrough for Stainless Steel Service Lines in Italy as Utilities Tackle Water Leakage
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
Breakthrough in Team Stainless project to combat water leakage in Italy
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
Chromium industry market outlook – Q2 2025
What are the latest trends in the chromium market? Read more
A floating pool for Paris with Type 316L stainless steel
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
Stainless Steel in Figures 2025
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