2013 marks the centenary of the invention of stainless steel. TM talks to UK manufacturers who process and use the material about its continuing significance in today’s world. Jane Gray reports.
A century after its discovery, the UK produces almost 330,000 tonnes of stainless steel in a year. Around 213,000* tonnes is used by manufacturers in sectors from nuclear energy components through catering equipment, healthcare, construction, domestic appliances, automotive, oil & gas, renewable energy and more. It is a vital staple for thousands of UK manufacturing…
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