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 challenges and the role of events like Stainless Steel World in fostering industry connections.

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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 advantages.

Discover how these developments are shaping the future of renewable energy processing.

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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 importance of sharing experiences at industry conferences, such as Stainless Steel World, to foster learning and networking among professionals.

Jahren also highlights the evolving nature of discussions in the industry and expresses excitement for upcoming presentations at the conference.

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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 Neotiss's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint across the supply chain.

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 developing new materials, and the company's dedication to reliability and customer support.

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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 emphasizes the importance of knowledge transfer in the industry, particularly in light of an aging workforce and the need for younger engineers to gain experience. He advocates for increased participation from end users in technical conferences to enhance knowledge sharing and improve industry practices.

The conversation also delves into the pressing topic of sustainability within the oil and gas sector. Sayee shares insights on the industry's current maturity regarding sustainability practices and the role of stainless steel in achieving sustainability goals. He highlights the need for more engagement from end users in presenting their experiences and findings at conferences, which can lead to better knowledge exchange and innovation. The episode concludes with Sayee encouraging broader participation in future Stainless Steel conferences, emphasizing the benefits of networking and learning from industry experts.

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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 solutions and the future potential for expanding these technologies beyond steel manufacturing.

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 the growing concern for sustainability in material selection. Mark also encourages knowledge sharing among engineers to enhance safety and innovation in the industry.