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coatings and other services, as well as in providing supply chain integration services to the upstream oil and gas industry. The voestalpine Tubulars alliance with Grant Prideco/NOV provides its global customers with a broad range of products and services.

construction of major projects including the world’s largest oil pipeline ‘Druzhba’ and gas pipeline ‘Bratstvo’. Since then over 23,800km (14,800 miles) of pipes have been produced, which represents 3.352 million tons supplied to almost all European countries and former Soviet Union countries. At present, the company takes advantage of its strategic location in the heart of the continent for exporting its products to many European countries and beyond. The pipe mill produces approximately 90 thousand tons per year. The pipes are used mainly for gas distribution lines, crude oil and water distribution lines (for district heating and cooling systems), and for civil engineering and structural purposes. All pipes are produced in conformity with internationally recognised standards API, EN and DIN. The entire production process is continuously monitored; the pipe surface and welds are consistently controlled by a series of non-destructive tests, while all results are archived. A significant role in the develop- ment of new steel grades and technological processes is played by the company’s Institute of Research and Development. Website : www.usske.sk

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voestalpine Tubulars is a joint venture between the successful Austrian voestalpine group in steel production and the US Grant Prideco Group, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of oilfield drill pipe and other drill stem products. voestalpine Tubulars produces seamless steel pipes with an outside diameter up to 177.8mm (7″). The products can be manufactured in API or special grades, with special/premium threads upon request. The end users are the oil and gas industry, boiler and equipment fabricators, tunnel construction companies and the automotive industry. Grant Prideco has recently been acquired by National Oilwell Varco (NOV), a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of comprehensive systems and components used in oil and gas drilling and production. NOV is involved in the provision of oilfield tubular inspection, internal tubular

With offices in Houston, Dubai and Moscow, the company’s international sales network provides the essential proximity to customers and guarantees comprehensive support and assistance. The company is certified according to ISO 9001, 14001 (EMAS location) and API respectively. voestalpine Tubulars is an approved vendor for most international oil and gas companies. Website : www.vatubulars.com  voestalpine Tubulars provides seamless steel pipes with an outside diameter up to 177.8mm

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