TPT July 2015

Industry News

Advanced pipe coating equipment increases plant capacity

heating and melting equipment for various industries and applications throughout the world. The company also provides a range of services that include laboratory process development, preventative maintenance, equipment repair and parts, coil repair facilities, and installation services. Ajax Tocco Magnethermic – USA Fax: +1 330 372 8608

change the line’s inductors for differing pipe sizes to minimise production downtime. The LB Foster pipe coating facility is located on the site of American Steel Pipe. Ajax Tocco Magnethermic designs and manufactures induction

AJAX Tocco Magnethermic has shipped a 4,500kW, 12 pulse Pacer II induction heating system to the LB Foster Coated Products pipe coating facility in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. The installation of this advanced equipment marks a key development in LB Foster’s capacity expansion plans. The high-speed coating plant is capable of applying fusion bonded epoxy (FBE) to 12.75" to 24" pipe in lengths up to 80ft. The new Ajax Tocco Magnethermic system provides progressive, in-line heating of the pipe prior to application of the FBE coating, and features the ability to quickly

Email: sales@ajaxtocco.com Website: www.ajaxtocco.com

LB Foster Company – USA Website: www.lbfoster.com Chemetall acquires aluminium finishing business

“This transaction will expand our expertise in this market and, combined with strong technical services offered by our wholly owned subsidiaries around the world, will enable us to further expand our presence in a key market.” With chrome-free pre-treatment technologies, such as the zirconium- titanium Gardobond ® X and the silane- based, multi-metal Oxsilan ® technology, the company has launched innovative processes to the market. “Our customers expect us to deliver a full portfolio of solutions to meet upcoming environmental legislation and achieve process cost savings,” said Martin Ings,

global segment manager aluminium finishing. “With the completion of this acquisition we can offer differentiated products and services to bring true value for our customers with minimal investments.” Chemetall – Germany Fax: +49 69 7165 3018 Email: surfacetreatment@chemetall.com Website: www.chemetall.com Chemal GmbH & Co KG – Germany Fax: +49 2385 6293

CHEMETALL, a global business unit of Albemarle Corporation, has acquired the business of Chemal GmbH & Co KG, based in Hamm, Germany. The transaction will enhance Chemetall’s integrated portfolio for the aluminium finishing industry. Founded in 1975, Chemal specialises in research and development of surface finishing chemicals for aluminium and its alloys. “Consisting of advanced pre-treatment and anodising technologies, Chemetall is one of the few players globally positioned with a comprehensive product range for the aluminium finishing industry,” said Joris Merckx, president of Chemetall.

Email: chemal@chemal.com Website: www.chemal.com

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