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8 COVER STORY
Strategic integration and technical expansion: EBK under Jiuli High Tech Metals
Following its acquisition by Jiuli Hi-Tech Metals in 2023, Eisenbau Krämer GmbH( EBK) has undergone an accelerated technical and strategic transformation, positioning itself at the forefront of clad and mechanically lined pipe innovation. Central to this evolution is the development of its patented RollClad ® technology.
12 RECYCLING TITANIUM 28 CBAM CONVERSATIONS
Closed-loop recycling advances for titanium in chlor-alkali production A collaboration between Nippon Steel Trading, Asahi Kasei, and Nippon Steel has established a closed-loop system to recycle pure titanium scrap from chlor-alkali electrolysis cell production back into high-grade melting feedstock.
14 SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability efforts increasing across the board It cannot be seen, heard or touched, but sustainability has become a widespread‘ commodity’ across the entire stainless steel supply chain.
20 END USER INTERVIEW
From corrosion specialist to technical leader With a career spanning corrosion control, materials engineering, and integrity management at Petroleum Development Oman, Material & Integrity Manager Dr Talal Al Nabhani has developed a deep, practical understanding of material behaviour in some of the industry’ s most aggressive environments.
CBAM costs, loopholes and non-compliance We continue the conversation about CBAM and its impact on our industry. This month, Josef Samak, ESG Specialist at HARALD PIHL, addresses reporting difficulties, loopholes, the consequences of noncompliance, difficulties of reentry, and the hidden costs of the administrative burden.
32 SUSTAINABILITY
Port of Rotterdam powers ahead sustainably Europe’ s largest port, the Port of Rotterdam on the Netherlands’ west coast, is working towards an ambitious goal: achieving CO 2 neutrality by 2050.
36 HEAT RECOVERY
Turning waste heat into warmth New technologies are finding ways to capture this waste heat, turning yesterday’ s waste into today’ s comfort.
23 DUPLEX 40 CIRCULARITY
Duplex World Conference & Expo 6 & 7 May
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GEAR-UP promotes circular manufacturing with recycled materials
Circular manufacturing promises lower emissions and reduced resource use, but its wider adoption hinges on one key question: can recycled materials meet demanding industrial performance standards?
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