TPT July 2023

INDUSTRY Voortman acquires pipe processing machine manufacturer Müller Opladen

medium and large range of profiles. Its distribution network reaches globally, with customers in more than 70 countries and installation of approximately 1,000 machines completed. Its commitment to innovation and quality has gained the trust of many customers across various industries. Voortman aims to provide increased value in growing markets like offshore and energy and process equipment, by expanding its portfolio. The acquisition of Müller Opladen GmbH enables it to broaden its product range with pipe processing technology. The valuable knowledge and experience gained will be invaluable for Voortman’s growth prospects. “The integration of Müller Opladen is an important step forward in meeting the needs of our current and potential customers and offering a complete product portfolio for profile, plate and pipe processing,” said Mark Voortman, CEO of Voortman. Müller Opladen GmbH continues to operate in Germany. Ralf Hamacher, managing director of Müller Opladen GmbH, said: “We’re proud to be part of a very successful and professional international organisation as Voortman. What’s more, starting today, customers of Müller Opladen can take advantage of Voortman’s well-known international network for customer support and consumables.” Voortman Steel Machinery and Müller Opladen GmbH aim to reinforce each other’s markets, increasing the benefits available to all of their customers. “We are excited to welcome Müller Opladen to the Voortman family and are looking forward to jointly creating new business opportunities and driving future growth,” concluded Mr Voortman.

VOORTMAN Steel Machinery, an international manufacturer of CNC steel processing machines, has acquired Müller Opladen GmbH, a leading German manufacturer of pipe processing machines. The acquisition expands Voortman’s product portfolio, adding profile cutting machines for steel pipes, pressure vessels and structural steel. Voortman has been a manufacturer of steel processing machinery and innovative software solutions for more than 50 years. What started with the production of beam processing machines, followed by plate processing machines, has now evolved to the next step: pipe processing machines. The family-owned company aims to build success and create products that provide real solutions for steel processing industries, automation, quality and customer service. With a century-long market presence, Müller Opladen GmbH is a leader in 3D pipe cutting machines for the small,

The acquisition adds profile cutting machines for steel pipes and structural steel to the Voortman portfolio

Voortman Steel Machinery www.voortman.net Molecor donates pipes and fittings to Turkey to help rebuild damaged water infrastructure

infrastructure so that affected cities can recover basic services. Water is a basic necessity for the recovery of Turkey and it is intended that with the help of Molecor and the efforts made internationally, full access to this service can be recovered in the area as soon as possible.

THE earthquakes registered in the south of Turkey reached magnitudes of up to 7.7 on the Richter scale and produced devastating effects in the region with a serious impact on the population and the country’s infrastructure. Molecor, a company dedicated to the manufacture of piping and sanitation products, has sent more than 12km of PVC-O TOM ® pipes and ecoFITTOM ®

fittings for the reparation and installation of drinking water supply networks to help the recovery of the country. The urgency of the situation prompted a rapid response from countries, institutions, companies and volunteers to help rebuild the region as quickly as possible. Among the most important tasks was ensuring the safety of all citizens and restoring damaged

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