Articles relating to Materials

Is Hydrogen the Answer to the Steel Industry’s CO2 Problems?

Swiss Steel Group Drives EU-Funded Project to Transition from Natural Gas to Clean Hydrogen in Steel Production The steel industry is one of the ...
Valveuser Issue 101

From CAD to Printed Part in Days: Howco’s Additive Manufacturing

Many will be aware of the distribution and manufacturing capabilities within the Howco Group. It has a world class reputation. But Howco ...
Valveuser Issue 100

Metallurgy to Manufacture: Integrated Metals and Engineering Solutions from Howat Group

Howat Group delivers complete material and engineering support to manufacturers operating in high-specification, safety-critical environments. Our ...
Valveuser Issue 100

Langley Alloys is proud to announce its successful registration with JOSCAR

Joscar is the ‘Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register’, an industry-recognised accreditation and key validation tool used by major ...
Valveuser Issue 100

Howat Group Showcasing UK Strength at Offshore Europe 2025

Howat Group is pleased to confirm its participation in SPE Offshore Europe 2025, taking place in Aberdeen this September. As one of the energy ...
Valveuser Issue 99

Vertical Integration and Alloy Development: : Swiss Steel Group Optimizes Wire Production for High-Performance Spring Applications

Swiss Steel Group, an international manufacturer of specialty steels, continues to strengthen its position in the production of cold-drawn wires for ...
Valveuser Issue 99

Howat Group: Your Trusted Partner from Metallurgy to Manufacture

Howat Group is a respected leader in the supply of high-integrity materials and precision-machined components to critical sectors including Oil & ...
Valveuser Issue 98

Howco Heat Treatment Services On Track To Reduce Carbon Footprint By 30%

A major new research report conducted by the UK Business Climate Hub in September 2024 found that just 65% of UK businesses had a plan to reduce ...
Valveuser Issue 98

Swiss Steel Group: Precise, reliable and sustainable solutions for demanding manufacturing processes

Production interruptions and imprecise manufacturing? Swiss Steel Group offers precise and sustainable wire solutions for maximum efficiency. In ...
Valveuser Issue 97

Swiss Steel Group Sets New Standard with Lead-Free Machinable Steel 11SMn30+BX : A Fusion of Sustainable Precision and Technical Excellence

Following the successful launch of its lead-free machinable steel, 11SMn30+BX, Swiss Steel Group continues to affirm its role as an innovation ...
Valveuser Issue 97

Maher Returns to Valve World 2024

The team at Maher are excited to announce that we will be exhibiting once again at Valve World in Düsseldorf, where we look forward to ...
Valveuser Issue 96

Swiss Steel: Slightly higher Initial Cost, Lower Overall Production Costs

"Why Swiss Steel Group’s Tool Steel is Key to More Efficient Manufacturing Processes" When selecting the right tool steel, price is often the ...
Valveuser Issue 96

Howco Is Ready: Materials for Tomorrow’s Energy

Our world energy mix is changing. Energy security, climate change, the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to achieve Net Zero and the ...
Valveuser Issue 96

The importance of the electric arc furnace route in steel production

The steel industry is facing an epochal challenge: decarbonization. With growing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the need to mitigate ...
Valveuser Issue 95

Swiss Steel Group: Publishes New White Paper: High-strength special steels for high-tech applications

Swiss Steel Group is pleased to announce the publication of its new white paper entitled "High-strength special steels for high-tech applications". ...
Valveuser Issue 94

Swiss Steel Group relies on precise data for sustainable steel production from scrap

Swiss Steel Group, one of the market-leading producers of steel on the electric arc furnace route, emphasizes the importance of precise data in ...
Valveuser Issue 94

KTH Holts Ltd Excellence in Heat Treatment

BVAA member, KTH Holts, formerly known as Holt Brothers (Halifax), are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Managing Director to take the ...
Valveuser Issue 86

Swiss Steel continues research for climate protection: New alloying technologies improve steel

High-alloy steels often consist of more than 30 percent alloying metals. These steels are used in high-performance machinery, among other things. The ...
Valveuser Issue 85

Langley Alloys Acquires Copeland and Craddock

Langley Alloys Holdings of Newcastle under Lyme, a specialist Stainless Steel and Nickel Alloy bar supplier and long-time customer of Copeland and ...
Valveuser Issue 82

Swiss Steel Group is producing the steel of the future at the Steeltec AG mill in Düsseldorf

Ultra-fine-grained, high strength and tough steel thanks to XTP® Lucerne. When standard steels need to have specific characteristics, ...
Valveuser Issue 81