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EDITORIAL INDEX
Abbey International.......................................................22 Action Machinery Industry Co Ltd............................... 117 Addison Machine Engineering Inc..........................27, 59 AddisonMckee..............................................................55 Aicon 3D Systems GmbH.............................................49 Apollo Srl.......................................................................56 Arc Energy Resources..................................................98 Arla Maschinentechnik GmbH......................................45 Battenfeld Gloucester Co Ltd........................................26 Ingrid L Blecha GmbH................................................. 118 BLM Group UK Ltd........................................................48 BLM SpA.......................................................................48 Ernst Blissenbach GmbH..............................................26 Brennan Industries Inc................................................ 112 Bronx/Taylor-Wilson......................................................52 Can-Eng Furnaces..................................................10, 85 Centravis.......................................................................14 Cheltenham Induction Heating......................................26 ChTPZ Group................................................................23 CRC-Evans Automatic Welding....................................19 Deutsche Edelstahlwerke GmbH..................................94 Eagle Precision Technologies Ltd.................................44 Edison Welding Institute.............................................124 EFD International Inc....................................................54 EMS......................................................................12, 130 Erne Fittings GmbH.................................................... 114 Euracciai Srl................................................................ 113 Eurotubi Europa..........................................................124 Flomerics Ltd..............................................................130 Formtek Metal Forming Inc...........................................53 Gedore Group...............................................................44 Global Resources.........................................................19 Hasemann Maschinen..................................................27 Horn Machine Tools......................................................46 Hypertherm...................................................................27 Ihlas Fuar......................................................................10 IHWT Banyard..............................................................24
Induction Equipment (I) Pvt Ltd.....................................20 Jiangbei Co Ltd.............................................................27 Karl Deutsch GmbH & Co KG.......................................56 KLT India.......................................................................26 LaserTube Cutting.........................................................56 Loeco GmbH & Co KG..................................................90 M/s Metallizing Equipment Co Pvt Ltd..........................83 Magnatech....................................................................27 Messe Duesseldorf Asia Pte Ltd.....................................8 Metallform Wächter GmbH...........................................88 Metallisation..................................................................92 Mewag AG......................................................................6 Mine & Mining Industries Database..............................18 MMMM..........................................................................26 Motoman Robotics (UK) Ltd....................................27, 45 MTA Malaysia 2008.......................................................26 New-Form Tools Limited...............................................53 Oto Mills SpA................................................................59 Parker Instrumentation................................................122 parts2clean...................................................................26 Petek Boru Sanayi AS.................................................128 Pipelife International...................................................131 Pressplan Travel...........................................................19 Protem GmbH...............................................................45 Quaker Chemical Corporation......................................82 Quilinox Ltd................................................................. 114 Rohrwerk Maxhütte GmbH...........................................26 Roll-Kraft...........................................................24, 26, 54 Rosenberger AG......................................................... 113 Russian Stainless Steel Summit 2007..........................26 SAET Group/Emmedi...................................................20 Saint-Gobain Pipelines.........................................83, 131 Sandvik AB.................................................................. 116 Sandvik Materials Technology.................................... 116 Scotchman Industries Inc..............................................16 Senaf.............................................................................20 Serv Trayvou Interverrouillage SA.............................. 114
Shanghai Shenshi Exhibition Service Co Ltd................22 Sibico International Ltd.................................................16 Siddhi Engineers...........................................................49 Sikora AG......................................................................50 SMS Demag AG..........................................................100 SMS Meer...............................................................26, 27 Socotherm Group........................................................100 Solvay SA....................................................................131 Superior Technologies Europe Ltd................................92 Superior Technologies Inc.............................................92 Swagelok Europe........................................................129 Tata Steel India.............................................................26 T-Drill Industries Inc......................................................44 T-Drill Oy.......................................................................44 Thai-German Products (TGPRO).................................58 Thorite Group Ltd........................................................123 Trumpf Inc.....................................................................24 Tube & Pipe Association, International...........................7 Tube Products of India..................................................26 Tube Tech International Ltd...........................................96 Tuf-Lok International...................................................120 Tyrolit Limited................................................................58 Unison.....................................................................12, 46 Victaulic Europe BV......................................................84 Victaulic....................................................................... 118 Viking Johnson....................................................126, 131 Wafios.............................................................................6 WEH GmbH................................................................ 117 Wenzhou Yongdeli Co Ltd.............................................46 Wisco Steel Group........................................................27 Wuppermann Stahl GmbH............................................84 Yaskawa........................................................................27 Zeleziarne Podbrezová...............................................129 ZP Prako.....................................................................129 Zwick GmbH & Co KG..................................................94
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It’s that busy time again! Renewal and reinvigoration is always the customary name of the game come January of any new year. But this year seems to hold more urgency than most, with serious change taking place on a number of levels. Whether anyone resolves to do anything or not, 2008 is set to be an incredibly challenging year. With the current state of the world economy at its worst in over a decade, economists are predicting downturns ranging from grim to worse. Issues of the economy are also likely to play a central theme in the important elections that will take place around the globe in 2008, with new presidents due to take over in Russia and the USA. A relief from these demanding conditions, the forthcoming Tube Düsseldorf is set to be a corker of a show, with over 800 exhibitors already booked (the exhibitor list is previewed on pages 28-43). However, even the ever-reliable Tube Düsseldorf will be impacted by newness as the show will be joined for the first time by Metav 2008. Also a first for 2008, INTRAS Publications will launch Tube Products INTERNATIONAL , a new magazine aimed at the producer and end-user of tube and pipe products. In careful planning over the last 12 months, the first issue of the magazine – edited by Mr Paul Hogg (paul@intras.co.uk) – will be distributed at Tube Düsseldorf 2008.
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Tube Düsseldorf 2008: Show Preview
Tube India 2008: New Delhi, India
The most dependable show in the exhibition calendar, Tube Düsseldorf 2008 will take place from the 31 March to 4 April 2008. Here we preview the already packed exhibitor list, which contains over 800 companies and their confirmed stand numbers.
A vast land of awesome potential, India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world and now an industrial powerhouse. Taking place from 13-15 February 2008, Tube India has found its true home in New Delhi, where over 90 exhibitors are set to gather for the show.
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Fittings, Couplings & Tubular Joints
Being strong and resilient is never a straightforward characteristic. Tube and pipe makers must take advantage of the most advanced methods of protection such as UV coating, zinc coating, thermal spray coating, and innovative galvanizing.
The ‘Meccano’ of the tube and pipe industry, these products display a robust set of characteristics that major in leakproof strength and corrosion resistance. This feature details a high-class range including elbows, tees, reducers, stud ends, valves, and butt-welding fittings.
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132 The application of quick change technology to high precision tube mill operation in a just-in-time environment By Bruce Chidlow, senior tube mill operations engineer, Kusakabe Co Ltd, Japan
Illustration images used this issue courtesy of Bigstockphoto.com, Borusan Mannesmann Pipe, International Tube Association, Mewag AG, Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, Superior Technologies Inc, T-Drill Oy, Victaulic, and Wafios
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Wafios confirms takeover of Mewag
Wafios AG, Germany, has achieved the takeover of long-established bending machine manufacturer Mewag Maschinenfabrik AG, Switzerland. It is believed that the merging of these two technically leading manufacturers of tube and profile bending machines will strengthen the quality and innovative leadership of both companies. The
production of special high-quality machines will be continued at both plants. A few years ago, Wafios AG, also a leading manufacturer of wire processing machines, took over the tube and profile bending capabilities of Pulzer Biegetechnik, which then had been a corporation of Trumpf, Germany. Wafios has since been able to continuously expand its range of tube forming machines. Once completed, the Wafios takeover of Mewag will create a comprehensive and innovative centre of competence, based on 50 years of tube and profile bending experience. This move will ensure worldwide recognition of both companies. The long established production sites in Reutlingen, Germany, and Wasen, Switzerland, will be maintained and expanded in accordance with the growth of the tube-bending sector.
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The the complementary, innovative and extended product and customer service range will be the customers of both companies. Together, Wafios and Mewag will streamline future common sales activities and blend tube-bending capabilities in development, purchasing and production. Wafios will directly benefit from the cooperation with Mewag, as it will result in a considerable growth in sales, especially of large-diameter tube benders. The merging of the two companies constitutes a lasting solution to Mewag’s successor question. The previous majority shareholder of Mewag will have a seat on the administrative board where she will be able to continue to protect the long-term interests of Mewag. Wafios and Mewag are looking forward to this German-Swiss cooperation and are convinced that added value will be generated for customers, partners and employees of both companies. main beneficiaries of
fi (Below) The Wafios board of directors: Dr Gerhard Bartz, Mr Thomas Hösle, and Mr Egon Reich, and (bottom) the headquarters of Wafios
Wafios – Germany Fax : +49 7121 49 12 09 Email : sales@wafios.de Website : www.wafios.de Mewag AG – Switzerland Fax : +41 34 437 75 76 Email : mewag@mewag.com Website : www.mewag.com
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Technical tube symposium set for Florida Association, (International), and the Tube & Pipe Journal (TPJ), have announced the dates for the next TPJ Symposium. The event will be held from March 12-14 2008, at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA. will explore best practices and technology advancements in the areas of tube and pipe production and fabrication. Technical presentations will address tube bending, welding, quick change tube cutting systems, and quench and temper processes. Operational topics will include justifying equipment purchases, organization and execution of capital projects, and better management. The TPJ Symposium will be co-located with Metal Matters 2008, the Metal Fabricator’s management summit. This is the annual conference of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl (FMA), the TPA’s technology affiliate. TPJ Symposium attendees will take part in a session by FMA’s economist Mr Chris Kuehl of Armada Corporate Intelligence, a panel on workforce development, and networking opportunities offered in the Metal Matters program. There will also be keynote addresses by John Ratzenberger, host of the Travel Channel’s ‘Made in America’ (and known for his role as Mr Cliff Clavin on sitcom ‘Cheers’), and Ms Susan Annunzio from the Center for High Performance. Mr Danny Forster of The Discovery Channel’s ‘Build it Bigger’ (formerly ‘Extreme Engineering’) will also address the conference, together with Mr Tom Waddle, former wide receiver for the Chicago Bears. The Tube & Pipe Association (International), is a US-based educational association serving the tube and pipe forming and fabricating industry. Tube & Pipe Association, International – USA Fax : +1 815 484 7701 The Tube & Pipe This multi-speaker conference
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Email : info@ihlasfuar.com Website : www.ihlasfuar.com
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MAY 27-30 Tube Russia
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Email : sh@amiplastics.com Website : www.amiplastics.com
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Email : olga@welding.kiev.ua Website : www.weldexpo.com.ua
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Tremendous success for Tube Southeast Asia
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Tube and wire Southeast Asia 2007 celebrated a very successful inauguration last October, providing an excellent boost to the region’s tube, pipe, wire and cable industries. The trade fairs attracted 7,038 trade visitors from more than 60 countries. According to the organisers Messe Düsseldorf Asia, 33 per cent of visitors came from overseas with a significant number from China, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Korea and the Middle East. Over 380 exhibiting companies from 30 countries including national and group pavilions from Austria, China, France, Germany, Italy, Taiwan, UK and USA occupied a gross space of 15,000m 2 . The trade fairs were opened by Khun Chakramon Phasukavanich, the permanent secretary of Thailand’s Ministry of Industry. Khun Chakramon asserted in his opening address that the hosting of wire and Tube Southeast Asia in Bangkok was “indeed timely with Thailand’s aspiration to be ‘The Hub of Asia’” . He also stated that both trade fairs “provide avenues for the various business sectors to work closely to tap the potential arising from the regional integration initiatives as well as Thailand’s own initiatives with existing and potential trading partners.” Khun Chakramon concluded that “Thailand is an exciting growth market in Asia and enjoys a strategic location at the heart of Asia.” Messe Duesseldorf Asia’s managing director, Mr Gernot Ringling, reiterated these
views saying “Thailand’s central location within the region is opening more trade and investment opportunities.” He also stated that the region’s affluence bodes well with the staging of both the wire and tube trade fairs in Thailand. Many exhibiting companies expressed their satisfaction with the trade fairs. Mr Andrew Service, export sales manager, Corrosion
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Materials (represented in Thailand by JJ Advanced Products (Thailand) Co Ltd), said “Our objective to exhibit was to provide support to our agent in Thailand. We were impressed with the size of the show and have received a lot of interest.” San Phung, executive director (Asia Pacific), Thermatool Corp, com- mented “Tube Southeast Asia presented us with opportunities to not only meet new customers but
› The Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), which welcomed over 7,000 visitors and 380 exhibitors to Tube Southeast Asia
stainless steel pipe, tube and sheet in Asia, TGPRO has to participate to promote its products. The service provided by the organisers was impressive and we managed to meet a number of prospective customers.” Visitor feedback (taken from random interviews) revealed that the two main objectives for visiting Tube Southeast Asia were to learn about new developments and to source for buying requirements. According to the survey, 95 per cent stated that they were pleased with the range of products and services on display. In addition, 90 per cent affirmed the importance and relevance of the fairs to their job function and indicated that they would likely purchase some of the products on display. In terms of the purchase time frame, 70 per cent indicated the high probability of placing their orders either at the show or within a year. The next Tube and wire Southeast Asia will be held in the last quarter of 2009, with more participation details available soon. Messe Duesseldorf Asia – Singapore Fax : +65 6337 4633 Email : tube@mda.com.sg Website : www.tube-southeastasia.com
also new competitors, giving us a feel of what is happening in the market so that we can continually improve. We will definitely exhibit again in 2009.” Montira Leelaprachakul, business development director of Thai-German Products, said “This is an important international exhibition and as one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of
fi Bangkok: an enthralling host city for all visitors who attended the first Tube Southeast Asia 2007
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Boru returns to showcase Turkey’s tube and pipe industry
Boru 2008 – Turkey’s international tube, pipe and fittings exhibition – will be held for the fourth time from 28 February to the 2 March 2008. Established as the largest tube and pipe event in Turkey, Boru will again be held at the Istanbul Expo Centre (IDTM) in Istanbul, Turkey. Ihlas Fuar, organiser of the show, has announced it has already received increased inquiries and space bookings for the event. In recognition of the event’s growing popularity, the International Tube Association (ITA) has also declared its
official support for Boru 2008 – the first time it has done so. Other media sponsors include Tubenet and tubelinks. The exhibition is aimed at a broad market including Turkey, the Balkans, eastern Europe, North Africa, Middle East, southwest Asia, Russia, Ukraine, and the Turkic Republics. Turkey has a huge domestic market of 71 million consumers and a growing spending power. It holds a unique strategic position between Asia and Europe.
› Ihlas Fuar hope to repeat the success of the 2007 show, which welcomed 18,396 visitors
The last event in 2007 welcomed 151 exhibitors in 11,369m 2 net exhibition space, and attracted 18,396 visitors. International exhibitors came from locations including Germany, Austria, Italy, Russia, Ukraine, Canada, Greece, UAE, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Korea, and China. Dedicated to showcasing a full spectrum of technology, Boru will feature the latest in ferrous, non-ferrous and plastic tube and pipe products and suppliers, and manufacturing and processing machinery. Ihlas Fuar – Turkey Fax : +90 212 454 2506
fi The mighty Bosphorus lies at the heart of Istanbul, the host city of Boru 2008
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Can-Eng Furnaces announces sale of business The former chairman of Can-Eng Furnaces, Mr Wally Bamford, has announced the sale of the business to current president, Mr G John Krediet. Mr Alan Van Geyn and Mr Bamford will remain with the company by serving on its advisory board. The management team of the company will remain unchanged. Mr Van Geyn has been with the company since 1994, and has served as its president since 2005. Under Mr Van Geyn’s leadership, Can-Eng Furnaces will continue to focus on long- term growth and profitability in the international thermal processing equipment marketplace. Moving forward, Can-Eng Furnaces will operate under the new name, Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd. Established in 1964, Can-Eng Furnaces has grown to become a leading designer and manufacturer of industrial thermal processing equipment for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Can-Eng product lines include continuous mesh belt furnace systems, batch integral quench furnace systems, continuous steel bar heat treatment systems, and basketless heat treatment systems. Other products include nonferrous T4, T5, T6, T7 heat treatment systems, a Scada system, process enhancement technology (PET TM ) and a wide array of custom furnaces solutions. Can-Eng also offers a comprehensive after-market support team delivering system upgrades, technical support and spare parts.
Can-Eng Furnaces – Canada/USA Fax : +1 905 356 1817 Email : furnaces@can-eng.com Website : www.can-eng.com
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Unison appoints new agent in Germany and Austria
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Unison, UK, a manufacturer of all- electric tube bending machines, has extended its international sales operations with the appointment of a new agent for Germany and Austria. This new international support will help Unison to serve the high and growing levels of demand for its all-electric, servomotor-actuated machines. The new agent, EMS Ltd, has a strong background in related machinery fields, and brings detailed knowledge of local metalworking manufacturing bases and the advanced technologies used in Unison’s machines. Unison has consistently pushed the boundaries of all-electric, servomotor- controlled tube benders for more than a decade. Over the last two years, its business has been growing very rapidly, driven in part by worldwide trends of large increases in the cost of both tubing materials and energy. As a result, most tender
documents now specify all-electric architecture. servomotor-based bending machines have traditionally been used in applications which demand great precision, and use costly exotic materials,” says Unison’s sales manager Mr Julian Birditt. “All-electric tube
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› Mr Martin Brucks of EMS, the new agent for Unison
EMS was selected for Germany and Austria due to its personnel’s previous experience with Unison. EMS’s managing director Mr Brucks has managed a number of Unison’s existing machine installations in Germany. “With the recent introduction of benders that take the maximum size of tube that can be handled to 150mm, all-electric machines are really starting to eat into the mainstream tube bending marketplace,” adds Mr Birditt. “We’re fortunate to secure the services of this agent at this time, as EMS brings a wealth of experience that allows it to hit the ground running, and provide the local support needed to secure customers in this region.” All-electric actuation provides significant advantages in terms of precision, repeatability and energy consumption. Each of the tools employed during bending is under software control, providing almost instant changeover of tools for accurate bends.
Once the machine is set up, operating parameters can also be stored, allowing machines to be reconfigured for another part or batch in a few minutes, without creating any scrap. Further, as the actuation elements of the machine only need energy when a bend is being made, total power consumption is greatly reduced. Among Unison’s latest technology advances is a laser measurement system that dynamically measures the accuracy of bend angles and automatically compensates for any errors.
Unison – UK Fax : +44 1723 582379 Email : enquiries@unisonltd.com Website : www.unisonltd.com EMS – Germany Fax : +49 2354 7046960 Email : m.brucks@emsltd.de Website : www.unison-de.de
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Ukraine’s UVIS Group transforms into Centravis
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The program of Centravis plans that by 2010, the company will shift from regional leaders to world producers of seamless stainless pipe
International holding company Centravis Ltd, Ukraine, has been created from the UVIS group of companies. Centravis is aiming to become a major new player on the global seamless stainless steel tube market. Officially launched last November at the 2007 Stainless Steel World Conference & Exhibition, Centravis combines the manufacturing, service and trading assets of UVIS into a single integrated structure. Centravis includes the production capacities of Nikopol stainless pipe mill and an extensive network of trade companies and agents in western Europe (Germany, Italy, Switzerland), USA, and CIS countries (Russia, Uzbekistan, Ukraine). These companies include UAS SA, UAS America, Nikopol Stainless Italy, Eurolinex (stainless pipe only), Promsiryemetall, Nikopol Ukr Stainless, Nikopol Rus Stainless and others. As part of this renaming process, JSC Nikopol stainless tube mill (NSTM) has been
renamed as JSC Centravis Production Ukraine (CPU). This decision was taken by the company’s shareholders during a recent meeting. Mr Vitaliy Lyutik, the acting NSTM general director, has been appointed the general director of Centravis Production Ukraine. The long-term development program of Centravis plans that by 2010, the company will shift from regional leaders to world producers of seamless stainless pipe. To achieve this aim, the scaled reorganization process is supported by intensive investment in technology, equipment and training programs for employees. The project will be organised by an international team of managers from Germany, Poland, Russia, and Ukraine, according to European standards of management and business operations. The company’s total investment into production facilities and new technologies will amount to $115 million in 2007-2008. This will expand its range, allow a twofold
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increase in production capacities, and improve product quality. Improvements will also be made to the IT infrastructure and warehouse system, with the implementation of ERP- and CRM-systems and introduction of TQM (total quality management) according to ISO 9000. CEO of Centravis holding, Mr YuriyAtanasov states, “The future belongs to companies able to combine the technology and quality of western giants with the eastern dynamic and proactive approach. We are focused on local partnership together with our global competence.” Mr Ilya Shirokobrod, Centravis marketing and sales director, states, “Our mission is to become the most valuable, flexible and reliable partner in providing competitive seamless stainless steel solutions.” According to a 2006 SMR annual report, Centravis is number five in the international niche market of seamless stainless tubes (with a market share of 5 per cent), number one in the heat exchanger market segment (with a market share of 15 per cent), and number four in the boiler tube segment (with a market share of 12 per cent). The company’s market share is 7 per cent in western Europe, 16 per cent in eastern Europe, and 40 per cent in the CIS. The Centravis product portfolio includes more than 1,000 standard size tubes produced in 60 corrosion and heat resistant steel grades in seven areas. These are general pipes, boiler tubes, heat-exchanger tubing, instrumental tubing, furnace tubes, hollow bars and Ni-alloy tubes. The company’s products are used in industries including chemical and petrochemical, nuclear and thermal power engineering, non-ferrous metallurgy, machine and shipbuilding, and food.
Centravis – Ukraine Fax : +38 56 373 4846 Website : www.centravis.com
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Scotchman celebrates 40 years of machine tool manufacture
CityPipe – the Russian exhibition for piping systems CityPipe 2008, the 3 rd international trade fair for municipal piping systems, will be held from 3-6 June 2008. Taking place at the Crocus Expo international exhibition centre, the event is organised by Sibico International Ltd. The event will run concurrently with Ecwatech Ltd, the international trade fair for water, ecology and technology. Support will come from the Russian Association for Water Supply and Water disposal, the Non-Commercial Partnership for Russian Heat Supply, the Russian Society for Trenchless Technologies (RSTT), the Russian Association of Manufacturers and Consumers of Plastic pipes with Industrial Polymer Isolation, and ZAO Polymergaz. CityPipe is targeted at a wide range of topics for construction, diagnosis, repair and operation of piping systems in municipal infrastructure. This includes heat, water and energy supply, water disposal, and communications. The exhibition will attract a great deal of attention from the Russian government and business authorities for leading- edge construction, repair and operational techniques. Areas covered will include pipe and fittings for water disposal (sewage, drainage etc), water, heat and gas supply technologies, machines and equipment for piping systems construction. Other topics will include repair machines, No-Dig technologies, pipe-laying equipment, quality
Scotchman Industries, USA, has celebrated 40 years of machine tool manufacturing of the Scotchman Hydraulic Ironworker line. Mr Arthur Kroetch, the founder of the company, bought the patent for the original ironworker from its inventor in 1967. This machine is claimed to have revolutionized the process of cutting, bending and punching holes in steel. It uses hydraulic pressure to cut or punch steel rather than sawing or drilling, to accomplish the same results. Scotchman Industries started with just one 35t hydraulic ironworker and has since developed a line of 11 units, ranging from 45 to 150t. This range includes the single and dual component tool ironworker (for several different tools), and fully integrated ironworkers. In 1983, Scotchman Industries incorporated circular cold saws into its product line to complement the ironworkers. In 1990, Scotchman began manufacturing the circular cold saws in its South Dakota manufacturing plant.
› There is a 40 year history behind the Scotchman Hydraulic Ironworker line
In 2002, Scotchman added an American- made band saw to its ‘metal fabricating solutions’. Band saw models include a 20" vertical contour, and swing head 10 x 16" and 14 x 19". This addition completed the Scotchman line for cutting. In November 2005, Scotchman purchased Advanced Measuring Systems located in Forney, Texas, and moved the manufacturing to Philip, South Dakota. Advanced Measuring Systems is a manual length-gauging device that can be mounted on all types of metalworking machinery. In September of 2006, Scotchman added a programmable stop and feed system. This system can be easily connected to numerous Scotchman machines and can be connected to almost any type of metal working machinery. Scotchman Industries Inc – USA Fax : +1 800 843 5545
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control, and corrosion prevention. Sibico International Ltd – Russia Fax : +7 495 782 10 13
Email : citypipe@sibico.com Website : www.citypipe.ru
Email : sales@scotchman.com Website : www.scotchman.com
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Second time consolidation for Iran’s international tube exhibition
The 2 nd Iran international tube and profile exhibition and conference took place from 25-27 July 2007 in Tehran. Building on the inaugural 2006 event, last year’s event welcomed an increase in both exhibitors and visitors. International companies from UK, Italy, Germany, Russia and China were in attendance, including Data M Software fi New technology in tube production was discussed by delegates at the conference
(India), Elestar, EZTM, Gallium Industries Ltd, M & M Seamless Pipe Co, Sacma, Smaco, Thermatool, and Thyssen Krupp Mannex. The exhibition was organized by the Syndicate of Steel, Pipe & Profile Manufacturers, the Syndicate of Iranian Aluminium Industries, Iran’s Industries Confederation, Tehran’s Mine and Industry House, and the Mine & Mining Industries Database. The exhibition is designed to provide technical information, improvement of production and business, market development, and details of new technology and upgrades (ie software and hardware). Delegates at the conference discussed ten technical articles, which dealt with topics including welded roll formed tube properties (for subsequent FEM processes), simulation of large diameter pipes manufactured by C-U-O method (using MSC. Marc software), tube
› A number of international exhibitors were in atttendance at Iran’s 2nd tube exhibition
hydroforming, and the advantages for Iran of 56" tubes. The organisers of the event have announced that the 3 rd international tube and profile exhibition will take place in July 2008 in Tehran. Mine & Mining Industries Database – Iran Te l: +98 912 189 0956 Email : ajoop_1357@yahoo.com
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Two leading pipeline service providers form Global Pipelines
Accommodation and travel for Tube Düsseldorf 2008 With Tube and wire Düsseldorf 2008 getting set for one of the biggest and busiest events in its history – with Metav now joining the show – arranging travel and accommodation will prove to be increasingly difficult. Pressplan Travel, the trade fair hotel and flight centre, will offer accommodation and travel arrangements for those attending Tube 2008 from 31 March to 4 April. The company offers a wide selection of high quality hotels (2-4 star) to suit all needs and budgets. This hotel booking service can be used in conjunction with low cost scheduled airfares. All of the hotels have been specifically selected for their high standard of comfort and exceptional locations for easy access to the fairgrounds. Pressplan Travel is a fully licensed ATA and ATOL agency.
Global Resources and CRC-Evans Automatic Welding, leaders in products and services for the oil and gas industry, have joined forces to create a new company – Global Pipelines. This new company will provide turnkey operation of spool bases, specialist welding manpower services, and spool piece fabrication and associated work. Global Pipelines will also provide specialized personnel for all types of pipe welding at construction or fabrication sites. Operating primarily in Europe but also internationally, Global Resources Group is a dynamic, fast-growing organization providing a range of services and solutions. These capabilities include procurement and supply chain management, resource management and supply, fabrication and engineering, and engineering project support services to the drilling, subsea and offshore production sectors. CRC-Evans Automatic Welding is a recognised leader in automated pipeline
welding services for the onshore and offshore construction of pipelines. The company has locations in Houston (Texas), Tulsa (Oklahoma), Edmonton (Alberta), and Nijkerk (Holland). Mr Ben MacKay, managing director of the new firm, says “With the support of our parent companies, Global Pipelines brings a truly unique package to the market. We aim to form partnerships in the development of solutions through our extensive research and development programs.” “Global Pipelines is positioned to offer the optimum welding solution required for any project,” said Mr Brian Laing, president of CRC-Evans Automatic Welding. CRC-Evans Automatic Welding – USA Fax : +1 281 999 8724 Email : blaing@crc-evans.com Website : www.crc-evans.com Global Resources – Scotland Fax : +44 1224 356565 Website : www.global-resources.co.uk
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Mec-Spe is an international trade fair for specialised mechanics, featuring a demonstration unit for the process of design to the finished product. Mec-Spe will feature topics including automatic turning, compressed air, deep drilling, innovative tools, lasers, micro- technologies, sharpening, transfer and welding. Control Italy is a specialised exhibition for the technology relating to quality assurance. It will feature image processing, measuring instruments, software for quality assurance and special measuring devices. The Motek exhibition is targeted at those involved in assembly, joining and handling technology. Plastix Expo is designed for a range of quality machines and peripherals for working with plastic materials, raw materials and semi-finished products. Finally, Subfornitura is an exhibition concerned with the area of subcontracted industrial processing.
Six of the best events together in Parma
Six trade shows with interlinked themes – Eurostampi, Mec-Spe, Motek Italy, Control Italy, Plastix Expo and Subfornitura – will take place in Parma from 3-5 April 2008. Due to the synergy of these six exhibitions, a wide range of over 900 specialist companies will be spread out over the innovatively planned exhibit area at the Fiere di Parma, Parma, Italy. Central to this half dozen of successful exhibitions is
Eurostampi 2008 – the international event for dies and moulds, presses and injection machines. A range of technology will be on display, including all types of dies and mould makers, dies and moulds, innovative irons and materials, jigs and fixtures. Also on display will be rapid prototyping, reverse engineering, standard components and software (CAD/CAM).
fi A large number of visitors are expected at the six events in the Fiere di Parma
Senaf – Italy Fax : +39 2 39005289 Email : info@senaf.it Website : www.senaf.it
Indian induction partner for SAET and Emmedi A new partner has joined Italy’s SAET Group and Emmedi to build on the incorporation of Emmedi into the SAET Group in 2006. The new partner – Induction Equipment of India, located in Pune, Maharastra – will further bolster the strong position of the international induction welding specialists. A subsidiary company of Induction Services & Engg Co Ltd, Thailand, Induction Equipment of India has more than fifteen years of experience in manufacturing induction heating equipment. The executive directors of IEI, Mr Kumar Mahbubani and Mr Sanjay Premi, are extremely positive about becoming new partners in the development program. In addition to pooling technological innovation, SAET Group will gain increased global presence in new markets, especially the fast growing Indian and Far East regions. With the aim of confirming the role of SAET Group as the global partner for induction, Induction Equipment of India will work within the group to assist customers in finding the best solutions. IEI will also be available for international supply of the most up-to-date products and services quickly and punctually. SAET Group will greatly benefit from combining its innovation, quality and service with a solid financial structure guaranteed by experienced partners. This will allow for increased satisfaction of existing customers and the addition of new sales orders.
SAET Group/Emmedi – Italy Fax : +39 011 9974328 Email : sales@emmedi.it • Website : www.saetgroup.com
Induction Equipment (I) Pvt Ltd –India Fax : +91 2027 120012 Website : www.inductionindia.com
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