News from the world stainless association
The latest news from the world stainless association can be found here. If you have any media enquiries, please contact Administration and Communications Manager, Jo Claes at info@worldstainless.org
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Webinar: Stainless Steel Selection and Design
In this steelTalk, to be held on 20 November at 07:00 and 14:00 UTC, Tim Collins, Secretary-General of worldstainless, will discuss how to approach stainless steel selection and design effectively.
Read moreWebinar: Stainless in Food and Beverage Production
During this webinar, worldstainless Secretary-General Tim Collins explained why stainless steels are the perfect food and beverage contact material and will outline using compelling academic research the health risks associated with other material choices.
Read moreworldstainless releases stainless steel melt shop production for Q2 2025
The world stainless association has released figures for the second quarter of 2025, showing the total stainless steel melt shop production for the first 6 months of 2025 was 31.9 million tonnes.
Read moreStainless Steel in Figures 2025
The 2025 edition of the Stainless Steel in Figures is now available. The brochure is the reference guide for statistics on stainless steels and has a range of statistics about the world stainless steel industry.
Read moreWebinar: Corrosion in Urban Settings
As the use of stainless steel in urban infrastructure continues to grow, a concerning pattern is emerging—avoidable corrosion is appearing in installations designed to be long-lasting and low maintenance. Why is this happening?
Read moreworldstainless releases stainless steel melt shop production for Q1 2025
The world stainless association has released figures for the first quarter of 2025, showing that production levels for the first quarter of 2025 are consistent with the range of quarterly production levels seen during 2024.
Read moreFerritic Stainless Steels Brochure
The Ferritic Stainless Steels brochure provides an overview of the properties of ferritic stainless steels, the advantages of using them and the applications where they can be used.
Read moreRethinking kitchen materials
As awareness grows around the health and environmental impacts of everyday materials, stainless steel is emerging as a safer, more sustainable choice—especially in kitchens. This Stainless Steel World article explores why stainless steel isn’t just durable—it’s essential for the future of safe food preparation.
Read moreNew Chairman for worldstainless
The world stainless association has elected new office bearers during the 29th Annual Conference and Meeting in Beijing, China. Mr Yosuke Sakai, Executive Officer of Nippon Steel Corporation has been elected as the new Chairman of the association.
Read moreStainless Steel Industry Awards 2025 - the winners
During the Annual Awards Ceremony of the world stainless association the winners of the 2025 Stainless Steel Industry Awards were announced. The Awards are given in four categories, Market Development, Technology, Safety and Sustainability. Since 2010 the association awards good practices and novel ideas in these categories every year.
Read moreThe world’s first stainless steel memory cards are virtually indestructible
Flash memory solution provider Lexar launched the world’s first stainless steel SD memory card in March 2025.
Read moreStainless steel melt shop production increases by 7% in 2024
Stainless steel melt shop production has increased by 7% year-on-year to 62.6 million metric tons
Read moreWebinar: Protecting People in Urban Settings
For many people, our daily lives are busy and often hectic. During these busy days do we really have the time to look up and look around at the things that protect or even don’t protect us on a daily basis?
Read moreStainless steel melt shop production increases by 5.4% in the first nine months of 2024
The world stainless association has released figures for the first nine months of 2024, showing that stainless steel melt shop production has increased by 5.4% year-on-year to 46 million metric tons.
Read moreStainless Steel Melt Shop Production increases by 6.3% y-o-y to 30.4 million metric tons in the first 6 months of 2024
Brussels 22 October 2024 – The world stainless association released figures for the first half year of 2024 showing that stainless steel melt shop production increased by 6.3% year–on–year to 30.4 million metric tons.
Read moreStainless Steel Markets October 2024
The world stainless association has today released the stainless steel consumption forecast for Euro/Africa, the Americas, Asia without China and China. A global consolidation of all products was also provided.
Read moreStainless Steel CO2 Emissions Report
The world stainless association has released a report outlining the stainless steel industry emissions and data related to these emissions.
Read moreBuilding with stainless steels for a resilient and low-maintenance future
Webinar on the advantages of stainless steels in the building and infrastructure sector
Read moreIn 2024 Q1 Stainless Steel Melt Shop Production increases by 5.5% to 14.6 million metric tons y-o-y
The world stainless association released figures for the first three months of 2024 showing that stainless steel melt shop production increased by 5.5% year–on–year to 14.6 million metric tons.
Read moreStainless Steel in Figures 2024
The reference guide for statistics on stainless steel is the brochure Stainless Steel in Figures which has a range of statistics about the world stainless steel industry.
Read moreStainless Steel Food Boxes; for Universal Lifetime Use
On 27 June 2024 worldstainless Secretary-General Tim Collins will introduce microwave safe stainless steel boxes, and their advantages and provide some guidance for sensible use of the boxes. He will also answer all your questions, because yes, these metal boxes can be used in a microwave oven without any problems!
Read moreWinners of the 2024 Stainless Steel Industry Awards
During the Annual Awards Ceremony of the world stainless association the winners of the 2024 Stainless Steel Industry Awards were announced. The Awards are given in four categories, Market Development, Technology, Safety and Sustainability.
Read moreNew Chairman for worldstainless
The world stainless association has elected new office bearers during the 28th Annual Conference and Meeting in Istanbul, Türkiye. Mr Akihiko Inoue, Representative Director and President of NIPPON STEEL Stainless Steel Corporation has been elected as the new Chairman of the association.
Read moreStainless steel microwave-safe food containers
When you have leftovers, are meal-prepping, or taking a lunch to work or school, … a new revolution can now help you: stainless steel microwave-safe food containers. You only need one box to store, freeze, and reheat your food. After use, you just clean and reuse. No more food waste and no more single-use packaging waste.
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