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News

EDITORIALUnderstanding Stainless Steel Book

Our technical advisor Alan Harrison has been working on a book to help everyone along the supply chain gain a basic understanding of Stainless Steel.

5th Feb 10The "then and now" of electropolishing

John Swain of BSSA member Anopol Ltd recently published a paper on electropolishing in SURFACE WORLD. The developments in this important process for stainless steel over several decades are reviewed, finishing with the current "state of the art".

26th Jan 10GRADESPOTTING

The BSSA is launching an initiative to find out exactly how the less well known grades of stainless steel are used. There are two main purposes: 1) Obtain interesting stories from end users 2) To simplify the standards for stainless steel by identifying those grades which no-one ever uses where there are usable alternatives

22nd Jan 10BSSA Stainless Steel Specialist Course - Congratulations to Catherine Prentice!

Congratulations to Catherine Prentice of BNS Nuclear Services! Catherine has sucessfully completed the BSSA Stainless Steel Special Course Full Certificate With Credit - Well done to you!

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Featured Events

22nd Apr 10BSSA Annual Luncheon, Forum & AGM 2010

The BSSA Annual Luncheon, Forum & AGM will take place on Thursday, 22nd April at the Cutlers' Hall in Sheffield. The luncheon is sponsored by Outokumpu Stainless Distribution. This year's guest speaker is Harry Gration.

18th Mar 10BSSA Starter Workshop: An Introduction to Stainless Steel - EEF, Sheffield (18/03/10)

These half-day Starter Workshops will give you a comprehensive introduction to stainless steel, whether you’re new to the industry or just looking for a refresher on the basics. HURRY! UP TO 100% FUNDING STILL AVAILABLE!