Decades of experience have shown that stainless steel is an exceptionally neutral and corrosion resistant material. For this reason, it is normal choice, e.g. in the food industry, in pharmaceutical production or for medical devices. Over the last few years, there has been extensive research into the behaviour of materials in applications that pertain to human health. The new brochure “Stainless Steel – When Health Comes First” summarises the currently available accepted results about stainless steel. The publication is available from the Euro Inox website

With the population boom leaving less open space available for traditional garden beds, stainless steel is helping to reintroduce Mother Nature to an increasingly unnatural environment.
Ecologically sustainable design (ESD) promotes the use of existing resources to maintain biological balance.

When the environment is as historic and beautiful as Italy’s, aesthetic choices assume new importance. If the existing harmony is not to be disrupted, consideration must be given to modern engineering requirements as well as to the preservation of historical buildings and the surrounding environment.

December 1-3, 2009 in New Delhi, India
Meeting documents are available from the website

The International Nickel Study Group (INSG) will hold its next meeting in Lisbon, Portugal from 5-7 October, 2009. In addition to the statistical reports on nickel supply, demand and market balance, there will be a number of presentations by invited speakers.

Most company profiles have been updated on the website.

When Guyot Designs started making stainless steel water bottles in 2005, the Maine, U.S.A.-based company was promoting a greener alternative to plastic, one that would last longer and be recycled more easily. Little did they know that their bottles would soon be in hot demand for health and safety reasons.

At the beginning of 2008, ASSDA was successful in its application for funding from the Federal Government for a project focused on the integration of e-learning into industry. The funding has seen ASSDA create a Workforce Development Strategy and a Flexible Learning Delivery Pathway incorporating e-learning, with plans to develop an additional e-learning module titled Practical Skills of Surface Treatment to complement the existing Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Module.

The Council approved the applications of Fondel Metals B.V., a trading company in the Netherlands and Noront Resources Ltd, exploring and developing base metals and precious Metals in Canada.

Consortia activities for Chrome Alloys, Chrome Metal and Chrome Chemicals have been updated on ICDA website.

The 2009 Edition of the Statistical Bulletin is available to Members from the website and a paper copy may be sent upon request.

Still coming this year, the BSSA Annual Dinner and Forum, Fabricator and Starter Workshops.