8 COVER STORY
Paul Meijering : focusing on quality and relationships ensures success
When Paul Meijering opened his stainless steel and speciality alloy supply business over thirty years ago , he had a clear strategy of doing what “ felt right .” Significant investments in new warehousing , systems and machinery allow the company to expand its customer base and stocking levels .
12 COLUMN
Welding expertise
Columnist Peter Stones answers pressing questions about the technicalities of welding stainless steels .
14 END USER FEATURE
Oman ’ s largest duplex pipeline : best practices & fabrication experience
A large gas production pipeline project in the Sultanate of Oman utilised duplex stainless steel for its superior corrosion resistance and mechanical strength . This article discusses procurement and construction challenges and the best practices developed to overcome these challenges .
18 ARCHITECTURE
Kalbarri Skywalk Stainless steel has contributed to one of Western Australia ’ s architectural masterpieces overlooking the Murchison River Gorge .
20 DUPLEX
Duplex stainless steels and chloride SCC – how resistant are they ?
This paper discusses the conditions under which duplex can suffer chloride SCC and describes some service successes and failures .
25 SURFACE TREATMENT
Danish pioneer receives capital injection A pioneering Danish company that developed hardening and heat treatment of stainless steel and titanium has received a large capital increase .
26 COMMUNITY
Green Steel World Conference & Expo It ’ s time to plan your visit to the Green Steel World conference and exhibition , taking place in Essen 4 & 5 April !
28 INNOVATION
Creativity is not a ‘ black art !’ Creativity leads to innovation , and innovation builds businesses , keeps those businesses fresh , and generally makes the world a better place . But how does creativity actually happen ?
30 COLUMN
On the highway to hell Secretary General of worldstainless , Tim Collins , explains that if we are to limit or even reverse the effects of climate change whilst we still can make an impact , then we have to shift to using sustainable materials quickly in as many aspects of our lives as possible .
31 RECYCLING
Greenhouse gas balance for stainless steel production further improved
Research Institute Fraunhofer UMSICHT has updated data calculations on the level of CO 2 emissions which can be saved when using scrap .
32 DUPLEX
Free yourself from 4:1 reduction ratio for super-duplex
Over the course of 30 years , SAF ™ 2507 ( UNS : S32750 ) super-duplex stainless steel has advanced the industry by allowing a lighter , stronger , and more cost-efficient alternative to higher nickel alloys .
35 ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
316L stainless steel in high-volume metal 3D-printing
3DEO has announced the launch of 316L austenitic stainless steel . The new material is available to customers across all industries , especially in medical , industrial , marine and food processing .
4 Stainless Steel World April 2023 www . stainless-steel-world . net