TPI July 2014

business & market news

Nelson expands to serve Mexico Nelson Global Products has announced its expansion into Mexico with a new manufacturing and distribution facility in Monterrey.

equipment, we’ll deliver an excellent customer experience and positively impact the local community,” said Mr Martinez. Additional products will be added to the new Monterrey operation, as production increases and new customer parts numbers are launched. Other facilities in the Nelson manufacturing network that build similar products in the USA for other OEM customers include operations in Clinton, Tennessee; Black River Falls, Wisconsin; and Cambridge, Minnesota. During the past year, Nelson announced its second acquisition in Brazil, with the latest being a structural tube manufacturer – TuboPress in Araucaria. It is supported by the manufacturing operation at Envall in Santa Rosa, Rio Grande do Sul.

North America region, aligns perfectly with our company’s global strategic growth plan,” said Tom Gosnell, CEO of Nelson Global Products. “Our new facility in Mexico is in direct response to our customers who sought local technical and manufacturing support and reduced logistics costs. Our new facility demonstrates our commitment to grow internationally with our partners. Monterrey is our fifth international location, and we’ll have six facilities by the end of this year when our second plant in India opens.” Experienced manufacturing executive Alejandro Martinez will lead the Monterrey operation, with employment expected to total 220 production and administrative personnel within 12-16 months. “The new facility’s success will be based on a strong culture of safety and quality and will become the customers’ supplier benchmark. Utilising the most motivated people from the Monterrey area and advanced production

The company will serve the major commercial truck, off-highway and recreational vehicle manufacturers that have production facilities in the region. The company will manufacture precision-formed tubing and sheet metal structural fabrications, along with exhaust tubing, mufflers, and emissions system components for its broad range of commercial vehicle and outdoor power customers. The 180,000ft 2 facility will be equipped with the latest technology in tube- and flat-bed lasers, as well as manual and robotic welding cells. CNC tube benders will assure OEM customers of tight tolerance controls and ultimate quality. “Expanding our excellent service and supply, with closer proximity to our customer base in this important

Nelson Global Products – USA www.nelsonglobalproducts.com

Collins Pipe recognised for performance on power projects

performance; the ability to deliver quality equipment on time; the ability to work collaboratively to meet milestones; and meeting or exceeding project expectations in aspects of safety, construction performance, technical expertise and environmental compliance. Nominations were submitted by Bechtel project procurement and contracts managers, and final recommendations were approved by senior leadership within Bechtel’s power business.

Brian Tuohey, president of Collins Pipe, commented, “This recognition supports our company’s dedication to service excellence and our desire to partner with companies, like Bechtel, that share this same philosophy.” Collins Pipe’s director of power and energy, Mike O’Neill, accepted the award on behalf of the company during an award ceremony in Frederick, Maryland, USA. Mr O’Neill credited the talents of his teammates, saying, “This award reflects the tremendous efforts and dedication of our team. To be recognised by a company such as Bechtel is truly an honour.”

Collins Pipe & Supply Co, Inc was one of 56 companies recognised for outstanding work on power projects with the annual Bechtel Power Subcontractor and Supplier Recognition Awards. The awards honour subcontractors and suppliers who supported Bechtel Power’s communications, renewable, transmission, nuclear and thermal projects during 2013. “Subcontractors and suppliers play a critical role in our ability to deliver projects to our customers with the highest levels of safety, quality and ethics,” said Toby Seay, president of Bechtel’s power global business unit. “The expertise and innovation they bring are essential to a project’s success.”

Collins Pipe & Supply Co, Inc – USA www.collinspipe.com

Bechtel – USA www.bechtel.com

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