EoW March 2007

corporate news

Celebrations for Tagmet In an official ceremony, the Russian firm of Taganrog Metallurgical Works (Tagmet) celebrated the first cast on the five-strand continuous bloom caster supplied by SMS Demag AG, Germany. The caster at the Taganrog location (near Rostov) produces blooms in the round sizes from 150-400mm diameter and completely supersedes the ingot casting units used previously. This results in lower production costs and a higher quality of the round billets. The annual capacity of the plant is around 950,000 tons. The machine head is equipped with a parabolic mould, with stirrers and with the resonance oscillator developed and patented by SMS Demag. It can also be used with square moulds in the section sizes 150mm x 150mm to 340mm x 340mm. The supply scope further includes the torch-cutting and sample-cutting machine, as well as the stamping machine. Nextrom completes buy-out Nextrom has completed the purchase of Dätwyler Fibre Optics SA. With its 15 highly skilled employees and with state-of the-art technology, the fibre plant in Boudry, Switzerland, produces the highest quality telecom fibres and speciality fibres. Additionally, the company develops innovative processes for glass pre-form production and optical fibres. Nextrom complements the range of solutions for its customers. include equipment and technology for pre- form manufacturing, such as FCVD and sand cladding, in addition to Nextrom’s current solutions based on MCVD, VAD and OVD. With this acquisition, The new products will

Nextrom’s head office in Finland

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Nextrom SA – Switzerland Fax : +41 21 804 8401

Email : info@nextrom.com Website : www.nextrom.com

Fastener Tech ‘07 line-up gets another boost

The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) has joined eight other industry associations and publications as a participant in Fastener Tech ’07 from 25 th -28 th June in Rosemont, Chicago, USA. A2LA has stepped in as a sponsor and will also present a seminar on laboratory accreditation. The organisation is a non-pro t, non- Governmental, public-service, member- ship society with a mission to provide comprehensive services in laboratory accreditation and laboratory-related training.

A2LA o ers programmes for the accreditation of inspection bodies, pro ciency testing providers and producers of reference materials. Located at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center, Fastener Tech ‘07 will provide its visitors with exhibits, networking opportunities, business intelligence, social programming and technical education. Visitors to the event will include fastener manufacturers, distributors and users.

Fastener Tech ‘07 – USA Fax : +1 330 864 5298

Email : info@fastenertech.com Website : www.fastenertech.com

New engineer for Daikin America As part of Daikin America’s ongoing commitment to service its rapidly expanding fluoroelastomers business, Kerry Heck has joined as DAI-EL® Technical Service Engineer. Kerry will provide technical and applications development assistance to fluoroelastomer compounders, fabricators and end-users, working closely with the Daikin sales force to identify customer requirements and develop custom solutions with DAI-EL®. Kerry brings 25 years’ experience to Daikin America in the rubber industry with an emphasis in compound development, adhesive applications and manufacturing support.

SMS Demag – Germany Fax : +49 211 881 4386

Daikin-America Inc – USA

Fax : +1 845 365 9598

Email : info@sms-group.com Website : www.sms-group.com

Email : customerservice@daikin-america.com

Website : www.daikin-america.com

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EuroWire – March 2007