Stainless Steel World Americas | June 2026 | ssw-americas. com 5 • CONTENTS JUNE • POWER GENERATION NITROGEN INJECTION POWER GENERATION 38 46 42 Looking beyond cost: Rethinking value in stainless steel In a wide-ranging conversation, Chief Executive Officer of Aperam South America Rodrigo Villela reflects on the trends he believes will define the industry in the years ahead. SURFACE ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENTS EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW 36 34 Unlocking new possibilities for stainless steel components Temitope Oluwafemi, technical manager at Bodycote, explains how new developments in surface engineering are being used to improve stainless steel integrity. ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: COMMUNITY & INDUSTRY UPDATES...... 10 STAINLESS STEEL WORLD AMERICAS ADVANCE CONFERENCE PROGRAM....... 15 EVENT RETROSPECT..................... 44 Fusion: Harnessing the power of the sun Fusion is the same process that powers the sun and stars. Currently, about ninety nuclear fusion reactors are operating worldwide, and scientists across the globe are racing to achieve sustainable, commercial-level fusion energy. BCCK awarded ultra-low methane-ready NRU BCCK, a company specialized in EPC services, has been awarded a 200 MMSCFD nitrogen rejection unit for a natural gas processing facility in the Permian Basin. A practical approach to selecting stainless steel for combined cycle gas power plants Stainless steel suppliers should review the gas turbine process as they would any critical system design effort. The goal is to provide the best overall performance from the combination of materials and operating conditions. ADVERTISERS’ INDEX MRC GLOBAL................................ 48 SPS AUTOTUBES PVT. 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We have solutions. www. arcos. us 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 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 con- Special Topic: Metallurgy & Material Selection End User Interview Managing Maintenance at a Chemical Plant: An Interview with Charles Federle, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, BASF( 800) 243-1676 ULBRICH. COM You have challenges. We have solutions. www. arcos. us 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 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 con- Special Topic: Metallurgy & Material Selection End User Interview Managing Maintenance at a Chemical Plant: An Interview with Charles Federle, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, BASF( 800) 243-1676 ULBRICH. COM You have challenges. We have solutions. www. arcos. us SPECIAL TOPIC: ADVANCEMENTS, INNOVATIONS, AND THE CHANGING INDUSTRY COVER STORY Langley Alloys: Outpacing Challenges and Identifying Opportunities A MOMENT WITH... Jake Haverland Pages 10-13 SPECIAL TOPIC: Heat Exchangers in Steel-Mill Flue Gas Scrubbers: The Need for Cooling-Side Fouling Pages 14-17 TECHNICAL ARTICLE Austenitic Steel Cast Sliding Gate Valves for Hydrogen Applications Pages 21-22 Issue 5 – October 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 SPECIAL TOPIC: HEAT EXCHANGERS COVER STORY: MARUICHI STAINLESS TUBE CO. Maruichi Stainless Tube Co.’ s Roadmap of Growth and Expansion SPECIAL TOPIC How Technology Can Help to Rehydrate a Parched World Pages 11-14 TECHNICAL ARTICLE Stainless Steel Tames Wild Wires Pages 19-20 SPECIAL TOPIC The Transforming Landscape of the Stainless Steel Industry Pages 22-24 Issue 6 – December 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 SPECIAL TOPIC: ADVANCEMENTS, INNOVATIONS, AND THE CHANGING INDUSTRY COVER STORY Langley Alloys: Outpacing Challenges and Identifying Opportunities 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 CHLORIDE CORROSION Managing chloride-induced corrosion and SCC Page 12 SPECIAL TOPIC 316A: A breakthrough in material innovation Page 18 WELDING Thermal and atmospheric boundary control in super duplex welding Page 28 Issue 2 – April 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 COVER STORY Centravis: Operational resilience, reliability, and the long game SPECIAL TOPIC: ADVANCED AND HIGH-STRENGTH ALLOYS Join us at Stainless Steel World Americas Conference & Expo, November 9 & 10, 2026, in Houston, TX! Exchange what matters at Heat Exchanger World Americas, October 6 & 7, 2026, in Baytown, TX! 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We have solutions. www. arcos. us COVER STORY Böllinghaus Steel: Built on adaptability, driven by partnership SPECIAL TOPIC: POWER GENERATION Join us at Stainless Steel World Americas Conference & Expo, November 9 & 10, 2026, in Houston, TX! Exchange what matters at Heat Exchanger World Americas, October 6 & 7, 2026, in Baytown, TX!