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Bernardo-Vel-zquez--chairman-Copyright-Worldstainless.jpg — Bernardo Velázquez, new Chairman of Worldstainless. © Worldstainless

27/05/2026 – Associations

Associations

Worldstainless Board elects new chairman

The Board of the world stainless association has elected new office bearers during the 30th Annual Conference and Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa. ... By Jörg Dambock

Meist-gelesen-Wire-KW-21 Copyright Primetals — Vinmetal and Primetals Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a major greenfield investment in a large-scale integrated steel plant complex in Vietnam. © Primetals

26/05/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 21/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By Daniel Keienburg

The modernized 5-strand bloom caster will produce high-quality blooms for various applications. © Primetals

22/05/2026 – Blooms for bearing, high-end spring, bridge wire rope, tire wire, and cold-heading rivet segments

Blooms for bearing, high-end spring, bridge wire rope, tire wire, and cold-heading rivet segments

Primetals upgrades 5-strand bloom caster in China

A Chinese steel producer has tasked Primetals Technologies with a comprehensive upgrade of its 5 strand bloom caster in eastern China. Start-up is scheduled ... By Jörg Dambock

Vinmetal and Primetals Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a major greenfield investment in a large-scale integrated steel plant complex in Vietnam. © Primetals

21/05/2026 – Vinmetal partners with Primetals Technologies

Vinmetal partners with Primetals Technologies

Two new production lines in Vietnam

Vinmetal, the steel manufacturing arm of Vingroup, one of Vietnam’s largest listed companies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a strategic ... By Jörg Dambock

A modular withdrawal and straightening solution featuring a multi-unbending design, engineered to straighten a wide range of stainless steel grades It is equipped with an AC motor offering improved energy efficiency. © SMS Group

19/05/2026 – Comprehensive upgrade of bloom caster at its Kalwa site

Comprehensive upgrade of bloom caster at its Kalwa site

Mukand awards FAC to SMS Group

Mukand Ltd. had awarded SMS group the contract to upgrade the existing two-strand (ten-meter radius) SMS Concast bloom caster at its Kalwa facility in ... By Jörg Dambock

Meist-gelesen-Wire-KW-20 Copyright WAI — WAI President David Fisher honors the 2026 Champion Award winner and keynote speaker John W. Mellowes, CEO of Charter Steel, during Wire Expo in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. © WAI

18/05/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 20/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By Daniel Keienburg

Attendees gather in the WAI Resource Center for the afternoon Social Hour at Wire Expo, generously sponsored by James Monroe Wire & Cable Corporation and Lloyd & Bouvier Inc. © WAI

13/05/2026 – Favorable return to Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Favorable return to Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Energy, information exchange marked “Wire Expo 2026”

The Wire Association International Inc. (WAI) reports energy, enthusiasm, and many highlights following the staging of its biennial “Wire Expo Operations ... By Jörg Dambock