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East Pipes plans new external steel pipe coating line to double capacity in Saudi Arabia
09.02.2026
East Pipes Integrated Company for Industry is planning a major expansion of its pipe coating operations in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, with a new external steel pipe coating line designed to significantly increase annual coating capacity.
New World Record in DRI Production
06.02.2026
In 2025, Tosyalı Algérie A.Ş. set a new world record in the production of direct reduced iron (DRI). With its second direct reduction module, the company achieved an impressive output of 2.43 million tonnes of DRI in its first year of operation.
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Tenaris reactivates heat treatment and finishing lines in Koppel, Pennsylvania
06.02.2026
Tenaris is restarting heat treatment and finishing operations at its Koppel, PA manufacturing facility, reinforcing its commitment to supply domestically produced steel pipes for the US energy sector.
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AeroFlow expands precision tubing capabilities with acquisition of G&L Tube and Evans Alloys
02.02.2026
AeroFlow Technologies has acquired G&L Tube and Evans Alloys, reinforcing its advanced materials and precision fabrication portfolio for aerospace, defence, space and high-end industrial applications.
Sughd Metal Achieves Full Production Capacity with OTO Tube Mills
02.02.2026
Equipped with cutting-edge tube mill technology from Fives, the Sughd Metal facility has positioned itself as a leading production center in Central Asia's metal sector, successfully reaching its planned output capacity.
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Van Leeuwen expands high-performance materials portfolio with acquisition of Corrotherm International
29.01.2026
Royal Van Leeuwen has acquired the global business activities of Corrotherm International, enhancing its offering of seamless nickel alloy pipes, fittings and flanges for demanding energy and process industry applications.
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WAFIOS advances tube bending technology with integrated automation and digital intelligence
26.01.2026
WAFIOS is expanding its tube bending portfolio with high-performance machines, intelligent material handling and advanced programming tools, addressing increasing demands for precision, speed and process reliability in modern tube manufacturing.
Partnership for Sustainable Aviation
26.01.2026
The world's leading provider of sustainable stainless steel, Outokumpu, and the Nordic company Norsk e-Fuel, which specializes in the development of power-to-liquid projects, have signed a memorandum of understanding.
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New Management Team at Hoberg & Driesch Schierle: Experience Meets Fresh Impetus
23.01.2026
With a well-balanced combination of proven expertise and new leadership, Hoberg & Driesch Schierle GmbH is setting the course for its next phase of development. The company is consistently pursuing a strategy that combines experience, continuity and new momentum. This approach is now clearly reflected in the newly structured management team.
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VALLOUREC wins a significant contract with SHELL in Brazil
20.01.2026
Vallourec, a world leader in premium seamless tubular solutions, announces that it has secured a significant contract with Shell, following a competitive bidding process.