Stainless Steel World Podcast

In this episode of the Stainless Steel World Podcast, the discussion revolves around the innovative developments in stainless steel alloys, particularly the introduction of Balev Steel, designed for high-pressure applications in the automotive and aerospace industries. Andryi Balev and Polina Kazarina highlight the unique properties of this new alloy, including its high tensile strength, plasticit...

In this episode of the Stainless Steel World podcast, host Joanne McIntyre engages with Tomomi Takeuchi from Aloy Corporation during the 2025 Stainless Steel World Conference and Expo. They discuss the importance of networking, the support from the event staff, and Aloy Corporation's innovative offerings in stainless steel cutting, welding, and assembly. The conversation highlights the significanc...

The ITER project is a collaborative effort involving seven international partners, including the European Union, the United States, Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, and India. Its main goal is to harness nuclear fusion—the same process that powers the sun—by building a Tokamak reactor. This reactor aims to demonstrate that fusion can be a viable and sustainable source of energy for the future. I...

In this episode of the Stainless Steel World podcast led by Joanne McIntyre, Charles David And Mattias Candetoft from Aperam discuss their commitment to sustainability, the launch of their new Stainless 316A alloy, and the role of their Innovation Lab in developing future materials. They emphasize the importance of integrating sustainability into their operations and how their new alloy offers cos...

In this episode of the Stainless Steel World podcast with Joanne McIntyre, Markus Kind discusses the evolving landscape of energy production, focusing on opportunities in the fusion industry, the company's long-standing involvement in the ITER project, and the importance of sustainability in the stainless steel sector. He highlights the need for innovation and collaboration in addressing climate c...

This podcast features experts Barinder Ghai, Director of Technical Marketing and New Business Development for EMEA from Alleima and Patrick van Roy, Chief Sales Officer at Group Coek. Together with Joanne McIntyre, Editor in Chief Stainless Steel World, they discuss innovative materials like Sanicro® 35 for biofuel heat exchangers, emphasizing sustainability, material selection, and fabrication ad...

First, congratulations to Hans for having the top-rated Stainless Steel World 2025 conference paper this year about hydrogen-induced stress cracking of super duplex and subsea umbilicals. In this conversation, Hans Martin Jahren from Equinor discusses the significance of manufacturing practices in preventing issues like hydrogen-induced stress cracking in subsea umbilicals. He emphasizes the impor...

In this episode of the Stainless Steel World podcast, host Joanne McIntyre, Editor in Chief Stainless Steel World, speaks with Hugues de Sazilly, CEO of Neotiss, about the company's focus on efficiency, sustainability, and new market applications. They discuss the development of innovative Helix tubes for heat exchangers, adapting products for emerging sectors like hydrogen and nuclear SMRs, and N...

In this episode of the Stainless Steel World podcast, host Joanne McIntyre discusses Alleima's commitment to sustainability, innovative materials, and the company's brand values with Hans Boudewijn , Regional Sales Director Southwest Europa and Dyon Hermsen , Sales Manager BeNeLux. They explore how Alleima integrates sustainability into its production processes, the importance of R&D in develo...

In this episode of the Stainless Steel World podcast, Joanne McIntyre engages with Sayee Raganathan, chairman of the Stainless Steel World Conference and a welding and metallurgical engineering consultant for Saudi Aramco. They discuss the evolution of the conference, which has grown significantly since its inception, now featuring over 300 exhibitors and numerous technical papers . Sayee emphasiz...

In this episode of the Stainless Steel World podcast, Joanne McIntyre discusses the importance of digitalization in the steel industry with Tom Meulendijks, SteelTrace founder and CEO. They explore how SteelTrace utilizes blockchain technology to enhance supply chain efficiency, mitigate risks, and improve quality control. The conversation also touches on the industry's slow adoption of digital so...

In this episode of the Stainless Steel World podcast at the Stainless Steel World Conference & Expo 2025, Mark Van der Broek (Fluor) and Joanne McIntyre (KCI) discuss the significance of industry conferences for knowledge sharing and networking in the materials and corrosion field. Mark highlights the importance of global perspectives on stainless steel, particularly from China, and emphasizes...

In this conversation, Joanne McIntyre (KCI) and Helen Harvey (Alleima) and Barinder Ghai (Alleima) discuss the importance of LCA, Life Cycle Assessment.

In this conversation, Joanne McIntyre and Teresa Chong (Murray Energy) discuss the evolving landscape of the steel industry, particularly in relation to offshore energy projects. Teresa highlights the increasing importance of sustainability, sourcing transparency, and the role of digital solutions, including blockchain and AI, in streamlining approval workflows and enhancing traceability. The disc...

In this episode Joanne McIntyre , Editor-in-Chief of Stainless Steel World, is talking to Tim Collins , secretary general of the World Stainless Association . We'll discuss the use of stainless steels in hygienic applications.

In this episode, we sit down with Rodney Rice, Managing Director of Langley Alloys , to explore the many facets of duplex stainless steels – from their origins in North Sea subsea applications to today’s diverse uses in marine, construction, water treatment, fertilizer production and renewable energy. Joanne McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief of Stainless Steel World , talks with Rodney about how duplex gr...

In this episode, we take a closer look at the role of stainless steel welded pipes in BUTTING’s business model, their own production and explore their importance for a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. Joanne McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief of Stainless Steel World, talks with Norbert Heinzle, CEO of BUTTING's Pipe Technology division , about the company's approach to...