TPI April 2011

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Wachs water services forms pipeline division

Uniform Tubes Europe is now Accellent Accellent Manchester (formerly Uniform Tubes Europe) is now part of the world’s largest premier contract manufacturer of tubular components. Certified to ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 quality standards, Accellent Manchester offers a variety of tubular components to the medical device, aerospace, brewery, automotive and industrial sectors, amongst others. Accellent Manchester uses techniques and application engineering expertise to cut, form, weld and finish its products in a wide variety of metals, utilising capabilities including laser welding, electrical discharge machining, pressing, forming, shaping, bending and surface finishing.

Wachs Water Services has announced that it has formed a new division that will offer assessment services for pipeline systems. Building on its success in providing valve assessment to municipalities and utilities throughout North America, the company is in negotiations with companies to provide new trenchless solutions. “Traditionally Wachs Water Services has provided assessment and maintenance programmes for in-line valves. Knowing the location and operability of each valve, hydrant and meter in a system, municipalities and utilities can manage their critical moving parts effectively and comprehensively,” commented Cliff Wilson, president of Wachs Water Services.

will have the most comprehensive range of infrastructure services in the industry.” Wachs’ experience in managing assets will ensure a seamless and efficient service to clients, reducing costs and providing a more comprehensive service. Until now, current pipeline services companies have been limited in their abilities to manage the valves and control points in a pipeline. Wachs Water Services plans to announce new service and partnership arrangements as part of its pipeline solution set.

Wachs Water Services – USA cwilson@wachsws.com www.wachswaterservices.com

Accellent UK info@accellent.com www.accellent.com

“By expanding our services to include pipelines, Wachs will be unique, and

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