TPI April 2011

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Expanded operations in India

research and development of high quality precision tubes in seamless, welded, welded and drawn forms. The standards and specifications for these tubes and coils are high and are aimed at applications in the most hostile operating environments. Applications for the tubes frequently demand an innovative approach, from materials selection and production route engineering to full global distribution and technical support.

really embracing the changes which are needed in an evolving organisation. We need to ensure we provide not just a high quality product but a high quality experience – including aspects such as documentation, communication and local presence.” After opening international sales offices in Munich, Germany and Orléans, France in the last five years, Fine Tubes has now chosen Delhi in India as a third base for its international representation. Fine Tubes Ltd, headquartered in Plymouth, England, has a fully integrated facility for the manufacture,

UK-based tube manufacturer Fine Tubes has continued its investment in India with the opening of a regional sales office in Delhi. Gagan Sood, regional business development executive for India, is welcomed to the new premises and is optimistic about the prospects for continued growth: “India is showing strong and growing demands for many of our high specification fine tubes associated with nuclear, power, aerospace and oil & gas markets. It is exciting to have this improved facility to ensure we can provide a high level of customer service.” Brian Mercer, sales and marketing director, commented, “With over 70 per cent of our products now being exported to over 35 countries, Fine Tubes is

Fine Tubes Ltd – UK sales@fine-tubes.co.uk www.finetubes.com

Gagan Sood (right), with Minakshi Sinha, client service manager of the business centre in Delhi where the new Fine Tubes Indian sales office is located

Subsea training facility In response to huge demand, Stopaq developed an anti- corrosion system that can be applied on submerged objects, and has all the properties for which Stopaq products are renowned. Positive feedback from clients led to the company deciding to build its own training facility, where divers can experience the ease of application of the permanent corrosion preventive products under water. The subsea training facility is equipped with state-of-the-art diving equipment, and various kinds of applications can be simulated. Objects ranging from small diameter pipes, tees and joints to huge K-knots are available for training of the Stopaq applications.

Stopaq BV – The Netherlands info@stopaq.com www.stopaq.com

Stopaq has started a subsea training school

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