TPi March 2020

Business & market news

Metalube appoints business development manager

project, commented: “From the first point of contact with Flexenergy, then during the tender process and creating the network, we knew that this pipe technology was the correct product for this project; the pipe could be electrofusion welded, there was no cumbersome tooling and the large coil availability were all key factors in our choice, as well as the offsite support with sizing and design. “Our onsite resources were able to collaborate with our sister civil engineering business, Deans Civil Engineering, to get the pipe installed within tight timeframes as access became available in each area. “We will certainly look to utilise the same system on future projects.” Flexenergy’s is the only pre-insulated plastic pipe in the UK that can be fully welded, securing the integrity of the network while minimising heat losses and also uses recyclable materials. Flexenergy www.flexenergy.co.uk to be Chevron UK. For as long as I can remember I have always had an interest and fascination in all things mechanical and wondered how they work or what they do. “The one thing they all have in common is lubricants. From a Ferrari to a Royal Navy frigate to a wire drawing machine, effective and correct lubrication is essential. Metalube attracted me as it has an enviable reputation for Global expertise and innovation. Their focus and determination to succeed was a key motivator.” Metalube www.metalube.co.uk

Global lubricant manufacturer Metalube has appointed Adrian Day as its new business development manager. Mr Day has over twenty years in the lubricant industry with the last eight focused on speciality lubricants used in the nonferrous tube as well as wire drawing and wire rope sectors. Douglas Hunt, commercial director, said: “It’s great to have Adrian on board he is exceptionally experienced and his friendly and highly positive personality will fit well within our business culture. He will be responsible for new business development, sales

and working closely with existing clients specifically in Africa, Australasia, China, India and South East Asia. Mr Day added: “I started my lubricant career in 1995 with Texaco Lubricants, later

Flexenergy’s pipe technology chosen for housing development in Glasgow

project, improving the thermal efficiency and minimising the thermal losses of heated water being transported to the housing development at Ibroxholm Oval. Jamie Stephen, managing director of CHAPS (GB) Ltd, the mechanical contractor for the Glasgow

A district heating scheme for a new housing development in Glasgow has been optimised by pre-insulated pipe supplier Flexenergy. Flexenergy supplied 500m of pre- insulated polybutylene pipe for the

The Flexenergy pipes in Glasgow

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