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Das Essener Unternehmen hat sich im Laufe der Zeit auf Hochleistungslegierungen für anspruchsvolle Industrieanwendungen spezialisiert. Heute versorgt das Team Branchen wie die Luft- und Raumfahrt- sowie Chemieindustrie mit Materialien, die extremen Bedingungen trotzen müssen und setzt dabei auf Beratung, Tempo und Präzision. Mit einer neuen ERP-Architektur, dem Ausbau der Online-Angebotsplattform und einem mehrfach ausgezeichneten Ausbildungskonzept stellt sich BIBUS METALS zukunftssicher auf. Warum Geschäftsführer Klaus Bökels auf Führungsstrukturen mit flachen Hierarchien setzt und mehr über die strategische Ausrichtung des Unternehmens erfahren Sie ab Seite 4. Die einzige unabhängige Zeitung für die Edelstahl-Rostfrei-Branche Ausgabe 4- Juni 2025 I N D I A SO UNWIDERSTEHLICH WIDERSTANDSFÄHIG. Die Salzgitter AG setzt ihre umfassende Transformation in Richtung nachhaltiger Stahlproduktion fort und nimmt gleichzeitig gezielte Portfoliomaßnahmen und Investitionen vor. 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Foto: Salzgitter Edelstahl Aktuell END USER The Valve of a Growth Mindset: An Interview with Chris Cary Pages 10-12 TECHNICAL ARTICLE Failure Analysis of 316L Stainless Steel Pipe Pages 22-25 MARKET REPORT Use AI in the Wisdom Circle to Maximize Stainless Steel Profits Pages 26-27 Issue 4 – August 2025 Forging Stainless Innovation Across the Americas Stainless Steel World Americas- October 2023 | www. ssw-americas. com 1 Spotlight On … Maruichi Stainless Tube is globally recognized for its manufacturing of high-quality seamless stainless pipes and tubes. With innovative grades of stainless steel, a focus on products for the semiconductor and automotive markets, and ongoing large-scale investments in technology, the company has earned a reputation as a go-to source for stainless piping solutions. Stainless Steel World Americas had the pleasure of speaking to President, Mr. Takashi Onishi, concerning the company ' s demand-oriented production approach, its commitment to decarbonization, and its continuous evolution in the pursuit of excellence. Pages 2-3. facebook. com / SSWAmericas youtube. com / kcipub twitter. com / SSWAmericas The Insiders’ Guide to Stainless Steel Issue 5 – October 2023 Stainless Steel World Americas is the leading publication for corrosion resistant alloy users, suppliers, and fabricators in North, Central, and South America. www. ssw-americas. com“ Leading the way with solutions to specialty alloy piping requirements” www. painc. com Maruichi Stainless Tube Co., Ltd. Enhanced Deep Drawing Performance of Ferritic Stainless Steel: A Cost-Effective and Sustainable Solution for Growth As global powers lift the restrictions created by the COVID-19 pandemic in the last few years, the stainless-steel industry has begun to see a glimpse of hope for recovering its past production and consumption levels. Segments that are strong users of stainless, such as the Mobility, Energy Generation, and Capital Goods industries are showing signs of improvement in comparison to 2022 and are recovering the production of high-performance grades, such as Nb-stabilized ferritic, austenitic alloys, and duplex grades. These projected numbers are still not, however, mature and the second half of 2023 may result in weaker demand and production levels. Also in this issue: Meeting Point: Pages 8-9 Special Topic: 10-11 Market Report: Pages 14-15 Retrospective: Page 16 Corrosion Protection of Process Vessels by Galvanic Anodes – Part Two This article is an effort to provide information about the types and structure of the process vessels used in petroleum industries, concepts for the use of cathodic protection and various factors involved in designing galvanic anode protection systems such as surface area for protection, coating breakdown factors, current density considerations, electrolyte resistivity, anode selection criteria, and design life considerations. The cathodic protection designing of process vessels is difficult and critical due to enclosed and extreme electrolyte conditions of non-ambient temperature, pressure, velocity, chemical compositions and hazards to the environment. Since these conditions causes adverse effects like high corrosion activity, cathodic protection depolarization and higher anode consumptions, it is important to take special care while designing. Another limitation is the cathodic protection system effectiveness cannot be monitored except for anode consumption rate, therefore it is difficult to evaluate the cathodic protection performance and life. Chemical plants require crucial maintenance. Navigating repairs and scheduling turnarounds are only some of the critical aspects involved in the world of mechanical maintenance. Stainless Steel World Americas had the pleasure of speaking with Charles Federle, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in the Acrylic Acid plants at BASF about the dynamic work done in the world of mechanical maintenance, the importance of working as a team, as well as the potential consequences of asset failure. Special Topic: Metallurgy & Material Selection Technical Article End User Interview Managing Maintenance at a Chemical Plant: An Interview with Charles Federle, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, BASF Pages 6-7. Pages 4-5. Pages 12-13( 800) 243-1676 ULBRICH. COM You have challenges. We have solutions. www. arcos. us Stainless Steel World Americas- October 2023 | www. ssw-americas. com 1 Spotlight On … Maruichi Stainless Tube is globally recognized for its manufacturing of high-quality seamless stainless pipes and tubes. With innovative grades of stainless steel, a focus on products for the semiconductor and automotive markets, and ongoing large-scale investments in technology, the company has earned a reputation as a go-to source for stainless piping solutions. Stainless Steel World Americas had the pleasure of speaking to President, Mr. Takashi Onishi, concerning the company ' s demand-oriented production approach, its commitment to decarbonization, and its continuous evolution in the pursuit of excellence. Pages 2-3. facebook. com / SSWAmericas youtube. com / kcipub twitter. com / SSWAmericas The Insiders’ Guide to Stainless Steel Issue 5 – October 2023 Stainless Steel World Americas is the leading publication for corrosion resistant alloy users, suppliers, and fabricators in North, Central, and South America. www. ssw-americas. com“ Leading the way with solutions to specialty alloy piping requirements” www. painc. com Maruichi Stainless Tube Co., Ltd. Enhanced Deep Drawing Performance of Ferritic Stainless Steel: A Cost-Effective and Sustainable Solution for Growth As global powers lift the restrictions created by the COVID-19 pandemic in the last few years, the stainless-steel industry has begun to see a glimpse of hope for recovering its past production and consumption levels. Segments that are strong users of stainless, such as the Mobility, Energy Generation, and Capital Goods industries are showing signs of improvement in comparison to 2022 and are recovering the production of high-performance grades, such as Nb-stabilized ferritic, austenitic alloys, and duplex grades. These projected numbers are still not, however, mature and the second half of 2023 may result in weaker demand and production levels. Also in this issue: Meeting Point: Pages 8-9 Special Topic: 10-11 Market Report: Pages 14-15 Retrospective: Page 16 Corrosion Protection of Process Vessels by Galvanic Anodes – Part Two This article is an effort to provide information about the types and structure of the process vessels used in petroleum industries, concepts for the use of cathodic protection and various factors involved in designing galvanic anode protection systems such as surface area for protection, coating breakdown factors, current density considerations, electrolyte resistivity, anode selection criteria, and design life considerations. The cathodic protection designing of process vessels is difficult and critical due to enclosed and extreme electrolyte conditions of non-ambient temperature, pressure, velocity, chemical compositions and hazards to the environment. Since these conditions causes adverse effects like high corrosion activity, cathodic protection depolarization and higher anode consumptions, it is important to take special care while designing. Another limitation is the cathodic protection system effectiveness cannot be monitored except for anode consumption rate, therefore it is difficult to evaluate the cathodic protection performance and life. Chemical plants require crucial maintenance. Navigating repairs and scheduling turnarounds are only some of the critical aspects involved in the world of mechanical maintenance. Stainless Steel World Americas had the pleasure of speaking with Charles Federle, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in the Acrylic Acid plants at BASF about the dynamic work done in the world of mechanical maintenance, the importance of working as a team, as well as the potential consequences of asset failure. Special Topic: Metallurgy & Material Selection Technical Article End User Interview Managing Maintenance at a Chemical Plant: An Interview with Charles Federle, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, BASF Pages 6-7. Pages 4-5. Pages 12-13( 800) 243-1676 ULBRICH. COM You have challenges. We have solutions. www. arcos. us Stainless Steel World Americas- October 2023 | www. ssw-americas. com 1 Spotlight On … Maruichi Stainless Tube is globally recognized for its manufacturing of high-quality seamless stainless pipes and tubes. With innovative grades of stainless steel, a focus on products for the semiconductor and automotive markets, and ongoing large-scale investments in technology, the company has earned a reputation as a go-to source for stainless piping solutions. Stainless Steel World Americas had the pleasure of speaking to President, Mr. Takashi Onishi, concerning the company ' s demand-oriented production approach, its commitment to decarbonization, and its continuous evolution in the pursuit of excellence. Pages 2-3. facebook. com / SSWAmericas youtube. com / kcipub twitter. com / SSWAmericas The Insiders’ Guide to Stainless Steel Issue 5 – October 2023 Stainless Steel World Americas is the leading publication for corrosion resistant alloy users, suppliers, and fabricators in North, Central, and South America. www. ssw-americas. com“ Leading the way with solutions to specialty alloy piping requirements” www. painc. com Maruichi Stainless Tube Co., Ltd. Enhanced Deep Drawing Performance of Ferritic Stainless Steel: A Cost-Effective and Sustainable Solution for Growth As global powers lift the restrictions created by the COVID-19 pandemic in the last few years, the stainless-steel industry has begun to see a glimpse of hope for recovering its past production and consumption levels. Segments that are strong users of stainless, such as the Mobility, Energy Generation, and Capital Goods industries are showing signs of improvement in comparison to 2022 and are recovering the production of high-performance grades, such as Nb-stabilized ferritic, austenitic alloys, and duplex grades. These projected numbers are still not, however, mature and the second half of 2023 may result in weaker demand and production levels. Also in this issue: Meeting Point: Pages 8-9 Special Topic: 10-11 Market Report: Pages 14-15 Retrospective: Page 16 Corrosion Protection of Process Vessels by Galvanic Anodes – Part Two This article is an effort to provide information about the types and structure of the process vessels used in petroleum industries, concepts for the use of cathodic protection and various factors involved in designing galvanic anode protection systems such as surface area for protection, coating breakdown factors, current density considerations, electrolyte resistivity, anode selection criteria, and design life considerations. The cathodic protection designing of process vessels is difficult and critical due to enclosed and extreme electrolyte conditions of non-ambient temperature, pressure, velocity, chemical compositions and hazards to the environment. Since these conditions causes adverse effects like high corrosion activity, cathodic protection depolarization and higher anode consumptions, it is important to take special care while designing. Another limitation is the cathodic protection system effectiveness cannot be monitored except for anode consumption rate, therefore it is difficult to evaluate the cathodic protection performance and life. Chemical plants require crucial maintenance. Navigating repairs and scheduling turnarounds are only some of the critical aspects involved in the world of mechanical maintenance. Stainless Steel World Americas had the pleasure of speaking with Charles Federle, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in the Acrylic Acid plants at BASF about the dynamic work done in the world of mechanical maintenance, the importance of working as a team, as well as the potential consequences of asset failure. Special Topic: Metallurgy & Material Selection Technical Article End User Interview Managing Maintenance at a Chemical Plant: An Interview with Charles Federle, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, BASF Pages 6-7. Pages 4-5. Pages 12-13( 800) 243-1676 ULBRICH. COM You have challenges. We have solutions. www. arcos. us COVER STORY: ENERGY METALS INC. 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COM Issue 2 – March 2026 VALVE INNOVATION ACROSS THE AMERICAS The Effectiveness of Mechanical Packing Systems Page 12 Mitigating Fugitive Emissions from Valves Page 16 Valve Attributes for Water, Wastewater, and Fire Protection Applications Page 28 SPECIAL TOPIC: FUGITIVE EMISSIONS COVER STORY LESER North America: Expanding Through Innovation and Industry Support SPECIAL TOPIC Beauty, utility and sustainability: recent trends in construction Pages 10-13 TECHNICAL ARTICLE A breakthrough in brain sensing Pages 16-17 SPECIAL TOPIC From brine to energy; stainless steel enables geothermal’ s future growth Pages 18-20 Issue 1 – February 2026 Forging Stainless Innovation Across the Americas Stainless Steel World Americas- October 2023 | www. ssw-americas. com 1 Spotlight On … Maruichi Stainless Tube is globally recognized for its manufacturing of high-quality seamless stainless pipes and tubes. With innovative grades of stainless steel, a focus on products for the semiconductor and automotive markets, and ongoing large-scale investments in technology, the company has earned a reputation as a go-to source for stainless piping solutions. Stainless Steel World Americas had the pleasure of speaking to President, Mr. Takashi Onishi, concerning the company ' s demand-oriented production approach, its commitment to decarbonization, and its continuous evolution in the pursuit of excellence. Pages 2-3. facebook. com / SSWAmericas youtube. com / kcipub twitter. com / SSWAmericas The Insiders’ Guide to Stainless Steel Issue 5 – October 2023 Stainless Steel World Americas is the leading publication for corrosion resistant alloy users, suppliers, and fabricators in North, Central, and South America. www. ssw-americas. com“ Leading the way with solutions to specialty alloy piping requirements” www. painc. com Maruichi Stainless Tube Co., Ltd. Enhanced Deep Drawing Performance of Ferritic Stainless Steel: A Cost-Effective and Sustainable Solution for Growth As global powers lift the restrictions created by the COVID-19 pandemic in the last few years, the stainless-steel industry has begun to see a glimpse of hope for recovering its past production and consumption levels. Segments that are strong users of stainless, such as the Mobility, Energy Generation, and Capital Goods industries are showing signs of improvement in comparison to 2022 and are recovering the production of high-performance grades, such as Nb-stabilized ferritic, austenitic alloys, and duplex grades. These projected numbers are still not, however, mature and the second half of 2023 may result in weaker demand and production levels. Also in this issue: Meeting Point: Pages 8-9 Special Topic: 10-11 Market Report: Pages 14-15 Retrospective: Page 16 Corrosion Protection of Process Vessels by Galvanic Anodes – Part Two This article is an effort to provide information about the types and structure of the process vessels used in petroleum industries, concepts for the use of cathodic protection and various factors involved in designing galvanic anode protection systems such as surface area for protection, coating breakdown factors, current density considerations, electrolyte resistivity, anode selection criteria, and design life considerations. The cathodic protection designing of process vessels is difficult and critical due to enclosed and extreme electrolyte conditions of non-ambient temperature, pressure, velocity, chemical compositions and hazards to the environment. Since these conditions causes adverse effects like high corrosion activity, cathodic protection depolarization and higher anode consumptions, it is important to take special care while designing. Another limitation is the cathodic protection system effectiveness cannot be monitored except for anode consumption rate, therefore it is difficult to evaluate the cathodic protection performance and life. Chemical plants require crucial maintenance. Navigating repairs and scheduling turnarounds are only some of the critical aspects involved in the world of mechanical maintenance. Stainless Steel World Americas had the pleasure of speaking with Charles Federle, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in the Acrylic Acid plants at BASF about the dynamic work done in the world of mechanical maintenance, the importance of working as a team, as well as the potential consequences of asset failure. Special Topic: Metallurgy & Material Selection Technical Article End User Interview Managing Maintenance at a Chemical Plant: An Interview with Charles Federle, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, BASF Pages 6-7. Pages 4-5. Pages 12-13( 800) 243-1676 ULBRICH. COM You have challenges. We have solutions. www. arcos. us Stainless Steel World Americas- October 2023 | www. ssw-americas. com 1 Spotlight On … Maruichi Stainless Tube is globally recognized for its manufacturing of high-quality seamless stainless pipes and tubes. With innovative grades of stainless steel, a focus on products for the semiconductor and automotive markets, and ongoing large-scale investments in technology, the company has earned a reputation as a go-to source for stainless piping solutions. Stainless Steel World Americas had the pleasure of speaking to President, Mr. Takashi Onishi, concerning the company ' s demand-oriented production approach, its commitment to decarbonization, and its continuous evolution in the pursuit of excellence. Pages 2-3. facebook. com / SSWAmericas youtube. com / kcipub twitter. com / SSWAmericas The Insiders’ Guide to Stainless Steel Issue 5 – October 2023 Stainless Steel World Americas is the leading publication for corrosion resistant alloy users, suppliers, and fabricators in North, Central, and South America. www. ssw-americas. com“ Leading the way with solutions to specialty alloy piping requirements” www. painc. com Maruichi Stainless Tube Co., Ltd. Enhanced Deep Drawing Performance of Ferritic Stainless Steel: A Cost-Effective and Sustainable Solution for Growth As global powers lift the restrictions created by the COVID-19 pandemic in the last few years, the stainless-steel industry has begun to see a glimpse of hope for recovering its past production and consumption levels. Segments that are strong users of stainless, such as the Mobility, Energy Generation, and Capital Goods industries are showing signs of improvement in comparison to 2022 and are recovering the production of high-performance grades, such as Nb-stabilized ferritic, austenitic alloys, and duplex grades. These projected numbers are still not, however, mature and the second half of 2023 may result in weaker demand and production levels. Also in this issue: Meeting Point: Pages 8-9 Special Topic: 10-11 Market Report: Pages 14-15 Retrospective: Page 16 Corrosion Protection of Process Vessels by Galvanic Anodes – Part Two This article is an effort to provide information about the types and structure of the process vessels used in petroleum industries, concepts for the use of cathodic protection and various factors involved in designing galvanic anode protection systems such as surface area for protection, coating breakdown factors, current density considerations, electrolyte resistivity, anode selection criteria, and design life considerations. The cathodic protection designing of process vessels is difficult and critical due to enclosed and extreme electrolyte conditions of non-ambient temperature, pressure, velocity, chemical compositions and hazards to the environment. Since these conditions causes adverse effects like high corrosion activity, cathodic protection depolarization and higher anode consumptions, it is important to take special care while designing. Another limitation is the cathodic protection system effectiveness cannot be monitored except for anode consumption rate, therefore it is difficult to evaluate the cathodic protection performance and life. Chemical plants require crucial maintenance. Navigating repairs and scheduling turnarounds are only some of the critical aspects involved in the world of mechanical maintenance. Stainless Steel World Americas had the pleasure of speaking with Charles Federle, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in the Acrylic Acid plants at BASF about the dynamic work done in the world of mechanical maintenance, the importance of working as a team, as well as the potential consequences of asset failure. Special Topic: Metallurgy & Material Selection Technical Article End User Interview Managing Maintenance at a Chemical Plant: An Interview with Charles Federle, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, BASF Pages 6-7. Pages 4-5. Pages 12-13( 800) 243-1676 ULBRICH. COM You have challenges. We have solutions. www. arcos. us Stainless Steel World Americas- October 2023 | www. ssw-americas. com 1 Spotlight On … Maruichi Stainless Tube is globally recognized for its manufacturing of high-quality seamless stainless pipes and tubes. With innovative grades of stainless steel, a focus on products for the semiconductor and automotive markets, and ongoing large-scale investments in technology, the company has earned a reputation as a go-to source for stainless piping solutions. Stainless Steel World Americas had the pleasure of speaking to President, Mr. Takashi Onishi, concerning the company ' s demand-oriented production approach, its commitment to decarbonization, and its continuous evolution in the pursuit of excellence. Pages 2-3. facebook. com / SSWAmericas youtube. com / kcipub twitter. com / SSWAmericas The Insiders’ Guide to Stainless Steel Issue 5 – October 2023 Stainless Steel World Americas is the leading publication for corrosion resistant alloy users, suppliers, and fabricators in North, Central, and South America. www. ssw-americas. com“ Leading the way with solutions to specialty alloy piping requirements” www. painc. com Maruichi Stainless Tube Co., Ltd. Enhanced Deep Drawing Performance of Ferritic Stainless Steel: A Cost-Effective and Sustainable Solution for Growth As global powers lift the restrictions created by the COVID-19 pandemic in the last few years, the stainless-steel industry has begun to see a glimpse of hope for recovering its past production and consumption levels. Segments that are strong users of stainless, such as the Mobility, Energy Generation, and Capital Goods industries are showing signs of improvement in comparison to 2022 and are recovering the production of high-performance grades, such as Nb-stabilized ferritic, austenitic alloys, and duplex grades. These projected numbers are still not, however, mature and the second half of 2023 may result in weaker demand and production levels. Also in this issue: Meeting Point: Pages 8-9 Special Topic: 10-11 Market Report: Pages 14-15 Retrospective: Page 16 Corrosion Protection of Process Vessels by Galvanic Anodes – Part Two This article is an effort to provide information about the types and structure of the process vessels used in petroleum industries, concepts for the use of cathodic protection and various factors involved in designing galvanic anode protection systems such as surface area for protection, coating breakdown factors, current density considerations, electrolyte resistivity, anode selection criteria, and design life considerations. The cathodic protection designing of process vessels is difficult and critical due to enclosed and extreme electrolyte conditions of non-ambient temperature, pressure, velocity, chemical compositions and hazards to the environment. Since these conditions causes adverse effects like high corrosion activity, cathodic protection depolarization and higher anode consumptions, it is important to take special care while designing. Another limitation is the cathodic protection system effectiveness cannot be monitored except for anode consumption rate, therefore it is difficult to evaluate the cathodic protection performance and life. Chemical plants require crucial maintenance. Navigating repairs and scheduling turnarounds are only some of the critical aspects involved in the world of mechanical maintenance. Stainless Steel World Americas had the pleasure of speaking with Charles Federle, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in the Acrylic Acid plants at BASF about the dynamic work done in the world of mechanical maintenance, the importance of working as a team, as well as the potential consequences of asset failure. Special Topic: Metallurgy & Material Selection Technical Article End User Interview Managing Maintenance at a Chemical Plant: An Interview with Charles Federle, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, BASF Pages 6-7. Pages 4-5. Pages 12-13( 800) 243-1676 ULBRICH. COM You have challenges. We have solutions. www. arcos. us COVER STORY Dover Tubular Alloys: Driving Growth Through Customer Service SPECIAL TOPIC: RENEWABLES & SUSTAINABILITY