In the auto industry, stainless steel is being used more for exhaust systems , airbag canisters and fuel injection systems. Stainless steel has a professional appearance, a sanitary surface and strength, which makes it popular in the food industry. McDonalds and Burger King use a lot of stainless steel in their outlets. The popularity of microbreweries has also affected stainless steel sales as most brewing vessels are made of stainless steel. Appliance makers have found that their customers like the look of stainless steel, and its durability.
Corrosion resistance is a strong selling point for construction materials.
In Japan and Europe, the construction industry uses about 22 percent of total production. As stainless steel lasts twice as long as other materials such as carbon steel, it is cheaper to use in the long term. Most roof materials last about 20 years, stainless steel last from 50-100 years. In these uses, a shiny surface can cause glare, so a dull finish is usually preferred. Some states in America are looking at using stainless steel in bridges.