The efficient operation of public infrastructure has a strong effect on the quality of our daily lives: reliable access to energy and drinking water; the ease of travelling by road, rail, air or water; the safe disposal of waste and sewage; all determine how we live and work.

In these sectors, stainless steel can play an important role. Stainless steel enjoys a strong and enduring reputation for structural durability, corrosion resistance and visual appeal in a wide range of applications and environments.

While it may require an initial higher investment when compared with other materials, stainless steel’s unique properties deliver long-term performance and economic benefits including minimum downtime, reduced maintenance costs and reduced environmental impacts. Proper material selection is a decisive factor for the durability and lifespan of infrastructure. It is the key to maximum availability and low maintenance costs during its entire life cycle.

This new publication Stainless steel infrastructure A lifetime of savings looks beyond initial project costs and takes account of the total cost of ownership over the life of an asset. The value proposition of stainless
steel is demonstrated by a selection of international case studies.

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