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The Rolling Mill Develops Pipes for Hydrogen Technologies
09.05.2025
Hydrogen could play a key role in everyday life in the coming years, provided it becomes commercially available. To support its storage and transport, the rolling mill of Třinecké železárny in Ostrava – the Tube Rolling Mill (VT) – is working on developing a certified pipe that will be competitive in the market.
BMWK publishes white paper on hydrogen storage
05.05.2025
In mid-April, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK) presented the “White Paper on Hydrogen Storage”. The document is based on many studies and scenarios and quantifies both future storage requirements and the potential for hydrogen storage in Germany. It shows that the demand for storage capacities will increase significantly in the coming years.
Transmesa Commits €15 Million to Boost Stainless Tube Production for Future Mobility
05.05.2025
Spanish steelmaker Transmesa is ramping up its capabilities with a major investment in stainless steel tubes, targeting hydrogen and hybrid technologies.
Japanese pump technology in use for underground power line between Spain and France
05.05.2025
Japanese pump technology is being used in the construction of the underground power link between France and Spain, part of the EU's INELFE project. The new line is intended to increase the security of supply in both countries from 2028 and prevent power outages.
Coolbrook and Tenova Join Forces to Enable CO₂-Free Production of Iron, Steel, and Other Metals
05.05.2025
The Finnish technology company Coolbrook, which specializes in industrial electrification, and Tenova, a leading provider of sustainable solutions for the metals and mining industries, have announced a strategic partnership.
Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipes Reports 87.6% Drop in Net Profit for 2024
30.04.2025
Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipes Co. has reported a steep drop in revenue and profit for FY2024, as economic headwinds and market pressures take a toll on the Chinese steelmaker’s performance.
VALLOUREC In Exclusive Negotiations To Sell SERIMAX, Its Subsidiary Specializing In Welding Solutions
28.04.2025
Vallourec has entered exclusive talks to sell its welding subsidiary Serimax to French investor Aldebaran for €79 million, as part of its strategy to streamline operations and focus on core business.
District heating for Vaduz Castle: topographical challenges overcome
28.04.2025
Brugg Pipes, a leading provider of flexible and rigid pipe systems and complete solutions in the field of local and district heating, successfully completed the connection of Vaduz Castle in the Principality of Liechtenstein to the district heating network in spring – a technically and logistically challenging project that even involved the use of a helicopter.
Linde Introduces New Liquid Hydrogen Trailer
25.04.2025
Chemical company Linde has developed a new truck trailer for transporting liquid hydrogen (LH₂). According to the company, this is in response to the growing demand for liquid hydrogen. The new trailer enables the transport of 3.9 tons of liquid hydrogen - 50 percent more than previous models. According to Linde, this makes it the largest of its kind in Europe.
Innovative Steel Casting with TRIP/TWIP Effect Enhances Safety and Sustainability
25.04.2025
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (IWU) and TU Bergakademie Freiberg have made a significant breakthrough in steel casting technology. They have developed a cold-formable, copper-alloyed austenitic cast steel with TRIP/TWIP properties, opening new possibilities for safety-critical applications.