TPT May 2013

Industry News

Online strip width calculator updated ROLL-KRAFT has upgraded the tube and pipe strip width calculator that is available on the company’s website. It is now possible to execute calculations directly from a web browser or mobile device, without having to download any files. The website features two calculator functions: one calculates the width of the strip that goes on the mill, and the other calculates square and rectangular tube and pipe equivalents for round tube. Each calculator provides useful estimates that will be of benefit to tube and pipe manufacturers. The information needed is obtained simply by SMS Meer acquires Girard Associates HEAVY machinery and plant engineering company SMS Meer has acquired the US engineering company Girard Associates, of Strongsville, Ohio. Girard specialises in controls, hydraulics and robotic systems in the North American forging industry. “We are honoured and excited to become part of a leading organisation like SMS Meer and we are looking forward to taking our organisation to the next level with the support of SMS,” said Robert Bolin, who will remain president and CEO of Girard. “We fully expect to improve and expand our ability to engineer, service and support our customer base.” Dr Joachim Schönbeck, president and CEO of SMS Meer, commented, “For over 50 years Girard has been our partner in the American market and we are happy to welcome them today in the SMS family. Together with Girard we will be able to offer even better solutions to our customers in North America.” SMS Meer GmbH – Germany Fax: +49 2161 350 1667 Email: info@sms-meer.com Website: www.sms-meer.com

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entering the various criteria required for the calculation, such as dimensions and type of material. Roll-Kraft has head- quarters in Mentor, Ohio, USA, and maintains other facilities in Frankfort, Illinois (Roll-Kraft Northern), and Ontario, Canada (Roll-Kraft Ltd). Roll-Kraft – USA Fax: +1 440 205 3110 Website: www.roll-kraft.com

Roll-Kraft’s tube and pipe strip width calculator

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