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Böllinghaus Steel: Built on adaptability, driven by partnership
Balancing cost and corrosion in materials selection
In this interview, David Barber from Dow Inc. reflects on the rise of duplex stainless steels, the growing pressure to reduce costs without compromising performance, and the practical realities of sourcing materials in an increasingly complex global market, while also looking ahead to new challenges.
Böllinghaus Steel’ s history is defined by continuous evolution, driven by innovation, specialization, and an unwavering focus on customer needs. As the company celebrates the 10-year anniversary of its Chicago location, that story has entered a new chapter, defined by global reach, deep customer partnerships, and a North American market that has become its most important stage.
COLUMN
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Why 304H wins: A value-engineering case for high-temperature stainless piping
In the debut column, Travis Field walks through a value-engineering materials selection case comparing high-temperature piping alloys for PDH and steam-service piping systems, and explains why 304H emerged as the strongest overall fit.
INFRASTRUCTURE Stainless steel beneath our feet
POWER GENERATION
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The in-ground infrastructure woven into our cities often goes unnoticed, but it plays an essential role in how we live. When made from molybdenum-containing stainless steel, these fixtures can hold up beautifully, year after year.
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ITER: Igniting the future of fusion energy … with a major role for stainless steel
POWER GENERATION
23 Stainless steel for the hydrogen economy
An international research team led by the University of Science and Technology Beijing and the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials( MPI-SusMat) has developed a novel austenitic stainless steel for hydrogen storage and transport.
Fusion holds the promise of sustainable, non-carbon-emitting energy. The tokamak magnetic fusion device called ITER taking shape in France is designed as a major step up from existing research machines towards practical power plants.
4 Stainless Steel World Americas | June 2026 | ssw-americas. com