TPT January 2008

I ndustry N ews

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

Pressplan Travel – UK Fax : +44 1727 867435

Email : tours@pressplantravel.com Website : www.pressplantravel.com

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