Sheffield Steel Timeline
28.03.2022
1742
Benjamin Huntsman invents the crucible steel process
1856
Henry Bessemer invents the Bessemer converter furnace.
1857
Sir John Brown is one of the first ironmasters to recognize the value and importance of the Bessemer process
1912
Harry Brearley invented stainless steel in 1912.
1924
Dr W. H. Hatfield created “Stainless 304” – probably today’s most commonly used stainless steel.
1979
Peter Fish formulates his renowned steel price research method (The Fish Method). Which is still used to this day, forming the basis of the market intelligence that helps companies all over the globe with their steel purchasing.
