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Stainless steel: a versatile material that touches every aspect of our lives; and it's 100% recyclable.

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News

EDITORIALOpportunities for Stainless Steel in Renewable and Low Carbon Energy Technologies

Achieving targets set by the UK government's Renewable Energy Strategy could see £100bn invested in the renewable energy sector by 2020 but what are the opportunities for the UK stainless steel industry?

23rd Jan 12Midlands firm wins order for Stella McCartney Store

With more clothes retailers closing this week, a Midlands' manufacturer has received an order to process material for the opening of a new designer shop for Stella McCartney.

9th Jan 12New Book on Stainless Steel from Damstahl

The global stainless steel supplier, Damstahl, has published a reference book Stainless Steel and Corrosion. Its author is Claus Kvist Jessen. It is a very useful one-volume handbook covering all the major topics in some detail.

12th Dec 11Specialised Pickling Plant

John Swain of Anopol explains how stainless steel hot water cylinders can offer a 20 year lifespan. The pickling process has been optimised in order to achieve this.

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Featured Events

26th Apr 12BSSA Annual Luncheon, Forum & AGM 2012

The BSSA Annual Luncheon, Forum & AGM will take place on Thursday, 26th April at the Cutlers' Hall in Sheffield.

6th Feb 12CRU 14th World Stainless Steel Conference

CRU's 14th World Stainless Steel conference is taking place in Brussels from the 6-7 February 2012; the conference attracts a broad range of the stainless steel industry participants - from producers to end users.

23rd Feb 12BSSA Starter Workshop: An Introduction to Stainless Steel - Astley Bank Hotel & Conference Centre, Darwen (23/02/12)

These half-day Starter Workshops will give you a comprehensive introduction to stainless steel, whether you’re new to the industry or just looking for a refresher on the basics.

29th Mar 12BSSA Starter Workshop: An Introduction to Stainless Steel - NMC, West Bromwich (29/03/12)

These half-day Starter Workshops will give you a comprehensive introduction to stainless steel, whether you’re new to the industry or just looking for a refresher on the basics

24th Apr 12BSSA Starter Workshop: An Introduction to Stainless Steel - EEF Broomgrove, Sheffield (24/04/12)

These half-day Starter Workshops will give you a comprehensive introduction to stainless steel, whether you’re new to the industry or just looking for a refresher on the basics.

22nd May 12BSSA Starter Workshop: An Introduction to Stainless Steel - Gateshead College - Baltic Campus, Gateshead (22/05/12)

These half-day Starter Workshops will give you a comprehensive introduction to stainless steel, whether you’re new to the industry or just looking for a refresher on the basics.

28th Jun 12BSSA Starter Workshop: An Introduction to Stainless Steel - EEF Engineers' House, Bristol (28/06/12)

These half-day Starter Workshops will give you a comprehensive introduction to stainless steel, whether you’re new to the industry or just looking for a refresher on the basics.

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