Magnesium Elektron, England, introduces SoluMag, a proprietary high-strength, soluble magnesium alloy developed specifically for making down-hole oil and gas industry fracking tools that quickly and safely dissolve after use.
Continue readingBodycote opens new plants in Georgia and South Carolina
Bodycote, U.K., announces two new heat treatment plants in the southeastern United States: Covington, Ga., and Greenville, S.C.
Continue readingMetal powders are potential replacement for fossil fuels
Can you imagine a future where your car is fueled by iron powder instead of gasoline?
Continue readingIpsen ships Titan H8 furnace to Saudi Arabia, the first outside the United States
Ipsen, Cherry Valley, Ill., announces that it has made its first shipment of a Titan H8 furnace to a company outside the United States: A Titan H8 vacuum furnace was shipped to a facility in Saudi Arabia.
Continue readingBerkshire Hathaway to acquire Precision Castparts in cash transaction
The boards of directors of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Omaha, Neb., and Precision Castparts Corp., Portland, Ore., have unanimously approved a definitive agreement for Berkshire Hathaway to acquire all outstanding PCC shares for $235 per share in cash.
Continue readingBodycote expands operations in Houston
Bodycote, U.K., announces that it will expand its services at its two locations in Houston.
Continue readingSSAB launches Strenx brand for high-strength steels
SSAB, Stockholm, has launched Strenx, a new high-strength structural steel product brand that includes Optim, Weldox, and Domex steels that are well-known trademarks of SSAB and the former Ruukki.
Continue readingIpsen provides range of atmosphere furnaces for North American market
Ipsen, Cherry Valley, Ill., reports that since 2010, the company has successfully installed more than 50 atmosphere furnaces, as well as temper and auxiliary equipment throughout North America.
Continue readingATI to supply nickel-base alloy plate for a pipeline project
Allegheny Technologies Inc., Pittsburgh, has received an additional order for its nickel-base alloy plate for a large oil and gas pipeline project.
Continue readingQuestek Ferrium M54 qualifies for Navy T-45 hook shank production
Questek Innovations LLC, Evanston, Ill., announces that its Ferrium M54 steel has qualified for Navy T-45 aircraft hook shank production.
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