TPI April 2009

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New regional director for Swagelok Swagelok Company is a developer and provider of fluid system solutions, including products, assemblies, and services for the research, instru- mentation, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, power, petrochemical, alternative fuels, and semiconductor industries.

Integrated in-line U-bend manufacturing centre

RathGibson, USA, has incorporated an in-line U-bend manufacturing centre in its Janesville, Wisconsin facility. The RathGibson U-bend system includes a laser mill, bright annealing, U-bender, and drawing. Bright annealing, a heat treatment used to obtain certain desirable metal characteristics, is performed in a controlled environment to prevent the release of toxic emissions. This method of ‘green’ processing was engineered into the U-bend system to meet the company’s dedication to utilising clean initiatives. “ Manufacturing high quality products in a responsible manner is important to RathGibson and our customers, ” commented Scott Trunkett, sales director, power generation and titanium markets. “ By adding an in-line U-bend system, we increase efficiency and ensure product quality,” continued Mr Trunkett. “By employing environmentally friendly processing, like bright annealing, we remain true to our commitment to the environment. ” RathGibson U-bend tubing is made for heat exchangers and feedwater heaters used in power generation and a variety of other process industries, including chemical and petrochemical applications. The tubing is manufactured with the same stainless steel and duplex stainless steel alloys used in RathGibson’s high- quality straight length and coil tubing. Mr Trunkett added, “ RathGibson U-bend tubing has quality built into the process. Our production minimises material handling for high repeatability. This ensures quick processing for fast delivery. ”

The company has appointed Deric Wallace as regional director for Europe. In this role, Mr Wallace will be respon- sible for all aspects of business development and sales and service support within the region. Mr Wallace joined Swagelok Company in 1996 as a project manager, and in 1999 was appointed manager of the European Technical Centre at Swagelok AG in Switzerland. In 2003, Mr Wallace was promoted to business development manager for the European region, and his role expanded in 2007, when he was named regional manager for Europe, Middle East, and Africa. His work focused on the development and execution of the strategic goals of the region.

Deric Wallace has been appointed as ▲ ▲ Swagelok’s regional director for Europe

Mr Wallace attended the University of Akron, USA and the University of Regensburg, Germany, and he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in international business and German.

Swagelok Company – USA www.swagelok.com

Fourth all-Indian exhibition and conference for the tube and pipe industries

Messe Düsseldorf GmbH and Messe Düsseldorf India Pvt Ltd will be organising the satellite event of Tube Düsseldorf in South Asia – Tube India International. The fair dates are 10-12 February 2010, and the venue will be the Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai, India. The event will be held under the patronage of the International Tube Association (ITA), International Tube Association – India Management Board (ITA-IMB) and the German Engineering Federation (VDMA). At the 2008 event, over 215 companies participated from 18 countries, inclusive of country pavilions, which were showcased by Austria, China and Germany. The three shows witnessed an increase of 121% in the number of exhibitors and 54.8% in the number of visitors.

Two concurrent shows – Metallurgy India 2010 and Schweissen & Schneiden India 2010 – will also take place.

Messe Düsseldorf India Pvt Ltd – India dughl@md-india.com www.md-india.com www.tube-india.com

RathGibson – USA scotttrunkett@rathgibson.com www.rathgibson.com

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