TPT November 2008

I ndustry N ews

Mid-South Control Line now fully integrated into RathGibson

additional 15,000ft 2 , has been instrumental in improving the flow of product through the facility. Mid-South serves as a stocking location for well-completion tubing and accessories, delivered to customers operating in the Gulf of Mexico and other parts of the world. Together with RathGibson, Mid-South has accelerated efforts to reach customers in regions such as the Middle East, Africa, South America, and Asia, particularly China. RathGibson is a worldwide manufacturer of highly engineered stainless steel, nickel, and titanium tubing for diverse industries such as chemical, petrochemical, power generation, energy (oil and gas), food, beverage, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical, biotechnology, and general commercial. RathGibson – USA Fax : +1 847 276 2471 Dutch Metal Union. The Jury stated that Almi made innovative strategic choices and has implemented these choices successfully. The choices made are a combination of an innovative product strategy and participation of the employees. The statement of the jury praised Almi for the way in which it has implemented the product strategy. Almi’s pipe notching machines are sold worldwide by a large dealer network. The Almi dealers are selected for their ability to offer the highest quality and service requested by the market. Almi (universal) pipe notchers are high quality machines for notching out a variety of materials and grinding square, rectangular, circular and all other tube sections. The machines are suitable for all material thicknesses and all types of material. Almi Machine Factory – The Netherlands Website : www.rathgibson.com Mid-South Control Line – USA Fax : +1 504 348 4122 Website : www.controlline.com

RathGibson, USA, has completed the integration of Mid-South Control Line as a division within its group of companies. Based in Marrero, Louisiana, Mid-South Control Line is a leader in control line and well completion accessories. “The union of RathGibson and Mid-South Control Line allows our customers in the

“The affiliation between the divisions has already created more value for our customers – increasing efficiencies, reducing lead times, and improving responsiveness to customers,” said Mr Rick Lore, president of Mid-South Control Line. The recently completed expansion of Mid-South’s warehouse, which added an

oil and gas industry to enjoy numerous benefits,” said Mr Dave Pudelsky, RathGibson’s vice president of strategic marketing. “We have worked hard to preserve Mid- South’s unique identity while incorporating all the advantages of RathGibson.” Mid-South’s website and technical literature have been updated to fit RathGibson’s corporate standard. Another benefit of the unification between Mid-South and RathGibson is shortened lead times. Mid-South offers control lines in 316L, duplex, super austenitic 825 and nickel 625 alloys.

 Mid-South Contol Line, a division of RathGibson Inc, is located in Marrero, Louisiana

In the presence of the Dutch Princess Máxima, Mr Raymond Belderink from Almi received the Award from Ms Sybilla Dekker (former minister). The company was chosen from the 13,000 companies that are members of the Royal Almi Machine Factory, the Netherlands, has been presented with the Productivity Award 2008, awarded by the Royal Dutch Metal Union. According to the jury, the Dutch inventor and producer of pipe notching equipment has improved productivity in the most successful and efficient way.  From left – Mr Raymond Belderink (Almi), her Royal Highness Princess Máxima, Mr Michaël van Straalen and Ms Sybilla Dekker Almi Machine Factory wins Productivity Award 2008

Fax : +31 546 564465 Email : info@almi.nl Website : www.almi.nl

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