TPi July 2019

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BE Group becomes SSAB Laser certified partner to help improve competitive edge

cut components since the network of partners is given thorough training in both the product and its applications,” said Jouni Rättyä, senior cross product manager at SSAB Europe. The SSAB Laser distribution network consists of 22 dedicated partners in 13 countries in Europe. BE Group joins this network in Finland and the Baltics. Lasse Levola, business area manager Finland and Baltics at BE Group, commented, “SSAB Laser meets the requirements of today’s laser cutting technology and ensures precision production in line with the machine parameters. I believe that as both a user and distributor of the product, we can improve our customers’ competitive edge.” SSAB has production facilities in Sweden, Finland and the USA, but tech support is available locally all around the world, and staff can visit customers at short notice to resolve urgent problems or to initiate more long-term partnership projects. SSAB AB – Sweden

SSAB Laser has been specially devel- oped for laser cutting and cold forming, aiming to improve general productivity, output and end-product quality. SSAB Laser also has guaranteed flatness, both before and after laser cutting. “A growing number of customers can benefit from fast, problem-free cutting with shorter production time, less need for rework and greater precision in the

SSAB has appointed BE Group, which serves customers in the engineering and construction sectors, as an SSAB Laser ® Certified Partner. BE Group is a long-standing partner of SSAB in trading hot-rolled plate, strip and tubular products. Its membership of the SSAB Laser product sales network means customers in Finland and the Baltics can be more certain of steel availability and fast deliveries.

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BE Group is a long-standing partner of SSAB

Naylor Plastics joins BPF Pipes Group Membership is continuing to climb at the BPF Pipes Group, with Naylor Plastics joining the plastic pipe manufacturers’ association.

technical expertise between member companies and to promote the importance of plastic as a pipework material, for the full spectrum of above- and below-ground, pressure and non- pressure applications. It also plays a key role in initiating and distributing research, and informing and influencing the standards bodies relating to plastic pipe systems. It works closely with the BPF and TEPPFA, the European Plastic Pipes and Fittings Association.

delighted to be joining this influential group within the industry; it works hard to encourage best practice in all areas of pipework. As a company we are expanding in both volume and product range and are looking forward to enhancing our growth and participating in future product standards for the benefit of the industry.” Part of the British Plastics Federation, the BPF Pipes Group is a trade association representing manufacturers and material suppliers of plastic piping systems across the UK. Committed to sustainable construction, its aims are to provide a forum for the exchange of

BPF Pipes Group members account for a UK workforce of around 6,300 and a joint annual turnover of almost £9bn. Together they install around 288,000 km of pipes every year: 198,000 km above ground (for example for plumbing and underfloor heating) and 90,000 km below ground (for water, wastewater and gas pipes). Naylor Plastics managing director Richard Edwards commented, “We are

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