TPT November 2019

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Acciaitubi SpA.................................................................................54 Advanced Fabricating Machinery....................................................31 ASMAG GmbH................................................................................85 Atomat SpA.....................................................................................51 Benteler Distribution........................................................................25 BLM Group UK Ltd..........................................................................42 Bossi Srl – Macchine Finiture Metalli..............................................53 Buehler – ITW Test & Measurement GmbH....................................80 Bültmann GmbH.............................................................................77 CML USA Ercolina..........................................................................28 Combilift..........................................................................................44 CONTRAST Di Icardi Cristina.........................................................54 Davi – Promau Group.....................................................................51 DeburringEXPO..............................................................................23 Eddyfi Technologies........................................................................34 Elestar Srl.......................................................................................51 ESAB Welding & Cutting Products. ................................................40 EWM AG.........................................................................................36 Faccin SpA......................................................................................60 C & E Fein GmbH...........................................................................84 Fives...............................................................................................19 framag Industrieanlagenbau GmbH................................................75 Friedrich Kocks GmbH & Co KG.......................................................7 Gillard Cutting Technology..............................................................71 Haven Manufacturing......................................................................28 Huntingdon Fusion Techniques.......................................................39 Inductotherm Heating & Welding Ltd..............................................32 Kasto Maschinenbau GmbH & Co KG............................................72 KraussMaffei Corporation...............................................................20

Lincoln Electric..................................................................................8 Linsinger Maschinenbau GmbH......................................................79 Mair Research SpA.........................................................................58 Marcegaglia....................................................................................60 McElroy...........................................................................................20 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH..........................................................25, 80 Metalube Ltd...................................................................................22 Norma Group SE............................................................................24 Officine MTM SpA...........................................................................58 PM Fittings GmbH...........................................................................40 Protem USA LLC.............................................................................83 Quaker............................................................................................10 Rafter Equipment Corp...................................................................31 Reika GmbH & Co KG....................................................................71 Ritmo SpA.................................................................................53, 54 RTR GmbH & Co KG......................................................................10 Sandvik Materials Technology. .......................................................26 Sanha GmbH & Co KG...................................................................44 Schoeller Werk GmbH & Co KG.....................................................18 Sikora AG..........................................................................................8 Slickers Technology GmbH & Co KG..............................................47 SMS group GmbH.....................................................................12, 29 transfluid Maschinenbau GmbH..................................................6, 31 Tru-Cut Saw Inc..............................................................................73 Trumpf Group..................................................................................16 Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group BV.........................................25 Violi Srl............................................................................................56 Westermans International Ltd.........................................................14

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The November Issue Welcome to the latest issue of Tube & Pipe Technology magazine. In this issue we pay a special tribute to the engineering excellence of Italy in our focus on this incredible country (see page 48). Italy – and of course its many talented engineers working in other

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countries across the world – have been so important in the development of many of the most advanced concepts in tube engineering, which have been of countless benefits to people across the globe. Grazie Italia! The editorial deadline for the January issue is 8 November. Next issue we have features on cutting technology, sawing & saw blades and tube bending, end forming & swaging. The issue will also be distributed at Tube Düsseldorf 2020. To coincide with this huge event we will also have a focus on Saw EXPO (taking place alongside Tube Düsseldorf) in the January issue, so if you are involved in cutting, sawing or related industries make sure you send your editorial material as soon as possible. We would like this issue to be a celebration of one of the most important arts in tube engineering – the cutting and sawing of the end products. If you would like to promote your products in the next issue the advertising deadline is 25 November 2019. Please send any editorial or enquiries you might have to: rory@intras.co.uk

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On the cover . . . Since 1985 Universal Tube & Rollform has been committed to being the number one supplier of used tube, pipe and rollform machinery in the world. Its presence in this industry has always been strong and honourable, working with companies locally and all over the world, it says.

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Its president, Ralph Girkins, has over 35 years of experience in the tube and pipe industry. The company takes pride in its

knowledge and ability to mix and match various machinery to fit customer needs. New, used or reconditioned, it can help put it all together to balance clients’ budgets and increase the value of customer spending. It has one of the largest selections of used tube and pipe mills in the world. Utilising over 125,000 square feet of warehouse space, it also stocks rollformers, cut to length, slitting lines and more. It has the resources and expertise to satisfy companies’ machinery needs.

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Improving small and large tube results with efficient forming, bending and cutting

solutions that are tool-independent. The t form REB 632 axial forming machine, with different equipment options and either hydraulic or electric brushless motor drives, can quickly and accurately produce various forms. The special features are incremental or stepwise forming and high-speed forming, which opens up new opportunities. With new materials, the products are both lighter and stronger. transfluid’s rollforming technology also creates the potential for tool-independent forming. Before bending or forming, a tube has to be the right length. The various transfluid cutting options take care of that. The t cut range of machines offer methods such as blade cutting on a bending machine and chipless cutting. The advanced blade cutting technology delivers almost perfectly circular results when cutting. With the machines for chipless cutting for tubes up to 28/50mm, quick, clean cutting becomes possible for a high output of 1,600 units/hour, both from bars and coils. The t cut RTO 628 improves the cutting lengths to minimise any scrap while delivering clean cutting results. In order to connect processing steps effectively, transfluid customises its automation system for individual clients. This can be at any level: from simple handling to full automation with robots. All automation systems have different inspection systems available: offering either optical measuring tools or mechanical controls, they all deliver products of a high quality. The ‘plug & play’ principle also allows manufacturing to start straight away. transfluid Maschinenbau GmbH – Germany Fax: +49 2972 9715 11 Email: info@transfluid.de Website: www.tube-processing-machines.com

In order to include the bending machine in the production process in an efficient way, transfluid has further developed its t project software. The familiar options such as calculating the cutting lengths and recording tube data are still available. There are also innovative changes to the use of the machine controls and tools to calculate isometries, and the collision test is now simpler and more user-friendly. “Our goal was to give the user the option to make clear improvements to the manufacturing processes. And to do this in a very simple and efficient way,” said Benedikt Hümmler, managing director of engineering/production at transfluid. The experts at transfluid are always seeking to develop new processing methods to meet the challenges of forming technology, sometimes with

TRANSFLUID offers machines for efficient bending, including partially or fully electric machines with brushless motors and machines for tubes of very small and very large diameters up to 325mm. The t bend DB 2090-CNC machine can be used effectively for tubes in any material and with a diameter up to 100mm, both with thick or thin walls. With this high-performance machine, it is possible to process tubes with radii of 1.5x the diameter of the tube or less. The quick tool-changing time, sometimes less than ten minutes, means more flexible manufacturing. transfluid offers bending machines with specific features for manufacturing in many different industrial sectors, such as stack dies or the option to cut tubes on the bending machine, with good cutting results and long-lasting blades.

The improved range of bending and cutting machines from transfluid

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D I ARY of Tube Events

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Walsin Lihwa places order with Kocks for China rolling mill project manufacturer Walsin Lihwa Corporation has placed an order with Friedrich Kocks GmbH & Co KG, based Germany, for a Reducing & Sizing Block (RSB ® 5.0) 370++/4. After the successful start-up of the latest three-roll block at Tainan works in 2018 it is in total the third Kocks block that Walsin Lihwa is ordering from the German company. The Kocks RSB ® in 5.0 design will be installed in a new SBQ rolling mill, located in Yantai, China. The rolling mill will focus on the production of special steel grades. The Kocks RSB ® 370++/4 will finish roll all round dimensions from 18 to 100mm and hexagon dimensions from 18 to 80mm, as well as pre-rounds for the wire rod outlet. Included in the scope is, apart from the RSB ® , the Size Control System (SCS ® ), which allows real-time adjustments of the operating parameters of the rolling block, as well as the profile measuring gauge 4D Eagle ® . The planned measures ensure the high automation degree of the finishing mill with process monitoring capabilities and fast adjustments, if required. The results will be one of the most advanced SBQ rolling mills available with high productivity and quality repeatability. Friedrich Kocks GmbH & Co KG – Germany Website: www.kocks.de TAIWANESE steel

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Measuring, control, inspection and analysis at Chinaplas 2019 trade show

pellets, optical cameras identify yellow discoloration and “black specks” inside transparent and opaque pellets, while colour deviations are detected by colour cameras. Contaminated pellets are sorted out automatically. For sample testing or incoming goods inspection and analysis of plastic material, Sikora presented the Purity Concept V at Chinaplas. Material samples, placed on a sample tray, are moved through the inspection area. Within seconds, a colour camera automatically inspects the material and a projector marks the contaminated material directly on the sample tray. By analysing the recorded images, contamination on the surface of transparent, diffuse and coloured material is automatically detected, visualised and evaluated. A clear allocation of the contamination and follow-up inspection are possible at any time. The system is claimed to be accurate and more reliable than the human eye and manual light table, determining the size of contamination and contributing significantly to quality control and process optimisation. Sikora also offers systems for offline inspection and analysis based on X-ray technology that detect and analyse metallic contamination inside plastic materials.

THE focus of Sikora’s appearance at this year’s Chinaplas was on innovative measuring, control, inspection, analysis and sorting devices. At the company’s stand, visitors saw a portfolio of systems for quality control, process optimisation and cost savings in the pipe, hose, tube and plastics industries. For online inspection and sorting of plastic material, Sikora showcased the Purity Scanner Advanced, which combines X-ray and optical technology to detect contamination inside plastic pellets as well as on their surface. Detection is enhanced by the adaptive camera concept, where up to three optical cameras are used, depending on the expected contamination and application. For example, an X-ray camera detects metallic contamination inside

For 100 per cent quality control during the extrusion of pipes, Sikora exhibited the Centerwave 6000. Millimetre wave technology precisely measures the diameter, ovality, wall thickness and the inner profile (sagging) of the product. Themeasuring principle does not require any coupling media, is not influenced by temperature or the plastic material, and measures precisely without the need for calibration. Pre-setting of the product parameters is not required. The Purity Concept V is an automated light table for off-line inspection and analysis of plastic material

Sikora AG – Germany Email: sales@sikora.net Website: www.sikora.net

The Centerwave 6000 for on-line pipe dimension measurement in extrusion lines

Lincoln Electric completes purchase of the controlling stake in Askaynak

Lincoln Electric is a leading company in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding products, robotic arc welding systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment. It is headquartered in Ohio, USA, and has more than 60 manufacturing locations and a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices covering more than 160 countries.

and as one team; we will serve our customers with innovative solutions, superior service, and deliver operational excellence.” Askaynak is located in Turkey and is one of the country’s leading suppliers and manufacturers of welding consumables and arc welding equipment, including plasma and oxy- fuel cutting equipment. It also offers robotic welding systems. Askaynak generates approximately US$70mn in annual revenue.

LINCOLN Electric Holdings Inc, has completed the purchase of a controlling stake in Kaynak Teknigi Sanayi ve Ticaret AS (Askaynak), which it hopes will help it to advance its regional growth strategy in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. “We are pleased to welcome the Askaynak team into Lincoln Electric,” said Christopher Mapes, chairman, president and chief executive officer of  Lincoln Electric. “Askaynak strengthens our position in the region

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Leaders in industrial process fluids combine to form Quaker Houghton

machinery, can manufacturing, industrial parts manufacturing, mining, offshore, steel and tube and pipe industries. With its expanded products and services portfolio, the company expects that cross-selling opportunities will facilitate continued growth. Specific products the company offers include metal cutting and forming fluids, corrosion protection fluids, speciality hydraulic fluids and steel and aluminium rolling oils. In the first year, the company’s focus will be to maintain service levels for its customers and ensure no supply chain disruptions while successfully executing its integration plans. The company also expects to continue to grow through acquisitions, which remain part of its core growth strategy. chain have been built over decades of collaboration. As our clients have moved forward with such projects as environmental upgrades, we have moved forward with them, working in biomass, waste to energy and other renewable processes.” Mr Ross added, “We have a great team here in the North East and along with our global colleagues, without whom none of our successes or longevity would have been possible. We operate across the globe and our team are pivotal to RTR’s success. As we celebrate our special anniversary, I’d like to thank them all for their dedication and support. My thanks must also go to all previous members of the RTR family. I’ve seen many changes in the way we do business and it’s all very positive, but there’s never any room for complacency in today’s market place. That’s why we need to be just as business focused in the next 50 years as we were in the last.”

QUAKER Chemical Corporation and Houghton International have combined to create Quaker Houghton, a global leader in industrial process fluids to the primary metals and metalworking markets. Along with the new name, the company has revealed a new logo and brand representing the combined companies. The combined $1.6bn revenue company employs 4,000 associates serving 15,000 customers worldwide. Quaker was founded in 1918 and Houghton in 1865. “We are rooted in companies commonly acknowledged as authorities in industrial fluids and valued experts in customer processes,” said Michael F Barry, chairman, chief executive officer and president of the new company. Mr Barry, who previously served Quaker Chemical in similar capacities, AN organisation located in Tyneside, UK, but with its roots in Germany, is celebrating 50 years in business. Based at theWatermark in Gateshead, RTR GmbH & Co KG is an independent international specialist supplier of steel pipes, tubes and pipe fittings primarily for the power generation industry. RTR engages with clients to source specified products from its international supply chain. It also offers a comprehensive project management service, managing the technical implementation of projects including the detailed and intensive monitoring of all manufacturing and delivery schedules.

added: “Our similar cultures and values, combined with the talent and resources we bring to Quaker Houghton, create exciting opportunities to deliver innovative solutions that will help our customers’ operations run even more efficiently and effectively.” The company’s combined breadth of product and service offerings can be found in end-markets such as aerospace, aluminium, automotive, The firm was established in 1969 in Ratingen, Germany, by three partners – Klaus Ries, Klaus Thiel and Karl Ruser – with the initials of their surnames forming the company name RTR. As well as the head office in Ratingen, Germany, the organisation has offices in Hoyerswerda, Germany, and Częstochowa in Poland, with more emerging markets abroad planned for the near future. In 1977, the firm opened its UK office in the North East. Philip Ross, joint managing director and co-owner of RTR GmbH & Co KG (along with two German partners), is the longest-serving UK-based employee, with more than 33 years’ service with the company. In addition, a number of employees across Europe have been with RTR for over 25 years, adding to the knowledge and experience of the organisation. “We operate in a range of sectors, including nuclear, power plant refurbishment, pipeline construction, the chemical and petro-chemical sector as well as plant engineering,” said Mr Ross. “The strong relationships we have with our customers and supply

Quaker – USA Website: www.quakerchem.com RTR celebrates 50 years, with more in the pipeline

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MD Philip Ross with the RTR team

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Rising orders for SMS group despite increasingly challenging market

• Field-tested apps, some of which can be installed and start adding value within 48 hours, especially in production planning, condition monitoring and quality control. Additional innovations in product development, project management and process optimisation are made possible by the realignment of the managing board. The close cooperation between CDO Professor Katja Windt and the new managing board members Professor Hans Ferkel (CTO) and Michael Rzepczyk (COO) will actively promote the integration of process, product and project. Mr Dahmen added: “We are now optimally equipped as a managing board to implement our growth strategy and to remain the partner of choice for the most demanding customers.” Since the successful planning and realisation of Big River Steel, the world’s

benefits strongly from this trend. Burkhard Dahmen, CEO, said: “We are continuously strengthening our position as the global market leader in plant construction. We are systematically implementing the transformation of our company as planned. Our successes in the market confirm that we are on the right path.” The digitalisation of SMS group along the entire value chain brings about quantifiable benefits for customers. SMS offers its products and services in three core categories with the goal of enabling customers to make commercially successful use of plant and production data: • On-site consulting by industry experts to take the digitalisation of plants or business units to the next level of development. • Tailored data analysis to optimise product quality and plant efficiency.

IN the 2018 business year, SMS group reached its operational and financial targets as well as meeting significant milestones in its growth strategy. Torsten Heising, CFO, said: “Overall, we are satisfied with developments in 2018. We expect the positive trend to continue in 2019 and our medium-term targets to be reaffirmed.” As well as sustainably strengthening the core business and its four strategic growth areas, SMS group’s strategy continues to incorporate selected investments and acquisitions. The global megatrends of urbanisation, connectivity, sustainability and mobility rely heavily on innovative metal solutions. Rising expectations regarding the weight and strength of metals and the energy efficiency of the manufacturing process are driving global demand for premium plant construction solutions. As a technology provider, SMS group

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technologically sophisticated approach: SMS group has developed an innovative plant for producing high-quality metal powder for 3D printing. The powder, currently produced at the Demo Center in Mönchengladbach, Germany, is then used in a 3D printer from the strategic cooperation partner Additive Industries to manufacture functionally optimised products. In this way, the powder atomisation system, powder and printer are perfectly coordinated to produce optimal end products. The joint venture Boxbay, founded together with DP World, a port operator in Dubai, also stems from the New Horizon strategy. This project involves a new interpretation of the storage and transport technology from SMS subsidiary Amova for handling metal coils that weigh up to 50 tons. The High Bay Storage system triples storage capacity on the same floor area, resulting in efficiency gains. SMS group GmbH – Germany Email: communications@sms-group.com Website: www.sms-group.com

first ‘learning steel plant’, SMS group has won several other major projects that will serve as important references. Further details will be announced shortly. Michael Rzepczyk, COO, said: “We achieve this through technologically superior solutions and first-rate project management.” One long-term focus of SMS group is the CO 2 footprint of the steel industry. As a central development partner of the steel industry along the entire value chain, SMS group pursues the clear goal of minimising CO 2 emissions in the medium term and eliminating them in the long term. An important part of this vision is the strategic investment in and technological partnership with Sunfire GmbH, the developer and manufacturer of a highly efficient process for producing “green hydrogen”. For the SMS subsidiary Paul Wurth, this partnership is an important step on the path towards green steel production and an opportunity to enter the growing market for e-fuels. Prof Ferkel said: “We want to accompany our customers on the

path towards hydrogen-based steel production and help them meet climate protection targets. Our goal is clear: the world’s first CO 2 -free slab shall be produced on SMS equipment.” The ‘New Horizon’ strategy of SMS group opens up additional new business areas. For instance, SMS group boasts a pioneering role in additive manufacturing. This is another area that benefits from an integrated and

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Bringing the past, present and future of the welding industry together

industry and encourages education and partnerships,” he said. “It is a thrill for me to have been offered the position.” Looking to the future, he believes, will always be vital and he is determined to facilitate this by bringing his extensive experience of the industry past and present to the role. “The depth of understanding that my time in the business has generated is a firm basis going forward,” he added. “And I am always keen to make this background and knowledge available to everyone in the industry. Now, through this generous acknowledgement by the AWD, I have the perfect vehicle to do so.” It is a stance that will be widely endorsed by the association, which honoured him with a Lifetime Achievement Award two years ago. “Training, continuous innovation and enthusiasm – they are all building blocks for the future of the welding industry,” he concludes, “and if I can continue to help move these factors forward then I will be very happy.” At 83 years of age – and with a determination to still be involved in the industry by the time he reaches 90 – you would not bet against this one-time fireman on the Flying Scotsman who, today, is an example and an inspiration to everyone he meets. Westermans International Ltd – UK Email: welding@westermans.com Website: www.westermans.com

THERE can be few people in the welding industry better placed than Peter Westerman to reflect on both the past and present of the industry. Now, as he prepares to take on the role of president of the AWD – an honour of which he is extremely proud – he is just as keen to draw attention to the future. As enthusiastic today as when he took on his first welding equipment sales role some 55 years ago, Mr Westerman is quick to stress two key factors, which will continue to be at the heart of his work and approach: “Firstly, the role played by welding activities across industry, both at home and overseas, cannot be overstated and will continue to grow,” he said. “The technology can be seen everywhere – from aerospace, automotive and heavy engineering to domestic products, white goods and recreational equipment – so its quality and ongoing innovation will always be fundamental. This has always been a key driver behind my own approach and that of my business.” His company, Westermans Interna- tional, is committed to bringing leading technology to a wide range of customers in a cost-effective way. The organisation has a reputation for the sourcing, refurbishment and supply- ing of a vast range of welding and as- sociated equipment. “The second area that has given me such enjoyment throughout my career, and which I am sure will also continue

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to the benefit of the industry, is quite simply the type of people that I have been able to work with,” he added. “Like all industries and professions, the equipment and services provided are highly dependent upon the knowledge, enthusiasm and trust of the people bringing them to customers and, in this regard, I am extremely grateful for the input from the long list of individuals and organisations that I have been lucky enough to deal with.” Mr Westerman is able to bring his views on the industry directly to a wide range of its management and workforce through his new role as AWD president – a body of which he was a founding member when it formed in 1973. He added that he cannot speak highly enough of the organisation, nor of the role it plays both through the support it provides and the opportunities it creates. “I am extremely impressed with the AWD as a professional organisation as it drives awareness of the welding

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smart factory solutions even faster than previously.” The close partnership with GFT Technologies is initially intended to run for two years. Both companies have a long-standing partnership in a variety of areas. Marika Lulay, CEO of GFT Technologies, said: “The acquisition of the Axoom team fits well with our investment strategy, which aims to extend our industrial expertise, while the development partnership with Trumpf will enable us to pursue our industrial offensive faster and on a broader front. GFT is indeed waging this offensive from its principal location in Germany.”

– as exemplified by a corresponding agreement with GFT. For its part, GFT wants to grow its industrial business by taking over Axoom’s portfolio and team at its Karlsruhe site. Karlsruhe will become the new business hub for GFT. Part of the Axoom team, which was closely involved in the development of components for the TruConnect manufacturing solution, will be transferring to Trumpf. These software solutions will remain with Trumpf, along with the rights to the Axoom brand. Mr Kammüller added: “We are convinced that this reorganisation at Trumpf and the development partnership with GFT will enable us to achieve our digital ambitions for sheet metal processing even more quickly and effectively, and to expand our proven expertise in industrial IoT and

TRUMPF is set to step up its development of smart factory solutions and aims to combine these solutions with its machine networking and platform activities at its headquarters in Ditzingen, Germany. A number of these solutions have been developed by Trumpf subsidiary Axoom. One of the goals of this change is to further standardise machine networking in order to offer customers smart factory solutions more quickly and easily than previously possible. “Up until now, we have often had to deploy made-to-measure customer solutions, which are more complicated and costly to integrate,” said Mathias Kammüller, chief digital officer at Trumpf. That is why now, more than ever before, Trumpf is relying on close collaboration with experienced partners

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Schoeller Werk on track for fur ther growth SCHOELLER Werk GmbH & Co KG is aiming to expand its position as a specialist in the manufacture of welded and drawn stainless steel tubes. of both companies will benefit from a high degree of flexibility when ordering stainless steel tubes.

“We are looking forward to our future cooperation withAK Feinrohr,” explained Frank Poschen, managing director of Schoeller Werk GmbH & Co KG. “Based on our strategic considerations, the takeover of this company fits very well into our new future concept. With this operation, we are strengthening our market position, especially in the redrawn tube segment.” Once the deal is completed, AK Feinrohr GmbH will continue to operate as a self-contained company under the name Schoeller Feinrohr GmbH. Markus Zübert will remain as managing director, with support from Mr Poschen. Schoeller Werk is based in Hellenthal in the Eifel region of Germany. Its range of products includes TIG- and laser- welded stainless steel pipes, drawn precision pipes in straight bespoke or fixed lengths, and annular pipes. Schoeller Werk GmbH & Co KG – Germany Website: www.schoellerwerk.de

AK Feinrohr is a manufacturer of welded and cold redrawn precision tubes and sections made of rust-resistant, acid-resistant and heat-resistant steels. The company operates globally and has been trading since 1982. Around 2,000 tonnes of stainless steel are processed every year, representing a turnover of €13.5mn in fiscal year 2018. In spring 2018, Schoeller Werk launched a future concept for

AK Feinrohr GmbH, based in Neuhaus am Rennweg, Germany, is now part of the Schoeller Group. With the acquisition of AK Feinrohr, Schoeller Werk is capturing significant synergies in the production of stainless steel tubes: AK Feinrohr specialises in the production of cold redrawn precision tubes, and its know-how will complement Schoeller Werk’s existing portfolio. Customers

expanding and safeguarding its market position over the long term, focusing on increased efficiency, further development of the product range and the opening of new target sectors. The acquisition of AK Feinrohr was one of the first measures to strengthen the group’s position in its core sector, welded stainless steel tubes.

Signing the purchase agreement (from left): Michael Gottschalk, Markus Zübert and Frank Poschen © Schoeller Werk

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Fives selected for major revamping project MA’ANSHAN Iron & Steel Co Ltd (Masteel) in China, which has been investing in upgrading production facilities, has awarded Fives a turnkey contract to revamp a continuous galvanising line (CGL) to produce new coated products. the new furnace with a heat recovery system into the existing line, and design of the specific equipment to meet new coating requirements. Fives possesses the technical expertise and operations practice to overcome these challenges, which is why it was selected for this project.

project will be our second reference in just over six months for the same type of the line,” said Olivier Grosse, sales director at Fives’ steel business unit. Fives will use a modular concept furnace to minimise the production stoppage and will provide a dedicated team for start-up and production ramp- up to rapidly reach high-quality grades of new coated products. The project will also be supervised by Fives’ subsidiary in Shanghai, China, which will be responsible for manufacturing the local furnace portion and supply of its electrical and automation parts. The first coil is scheduled to be produced by the end of 2020. Fives and Masteel have enjoyed a long-lasting cooperation over the last 15 years: three continuous galvanising lines and a continuous annealing line have been equipped with Fives furnaces.

The existing CGL No 1 at the Ma’anshan-I site in the Anhui province of China is capable of producing 350,000 tonnes of zinc coated products per year. Once revamped, the line will be able to deliver the corrosion-resistant ZnAlMg (Zinc - Aluminium – Magnesium) coated steel sheets required in the home appliances and construction industries. Fives will be responsible for coordinating and project managing the revamping project. Fives’ scope also includes the design and supply of a Stein horizontal furnace, as well as modifications of the after-pot cooling tower and a post-treatment section, which will be equipped with a new hot air dryer and air coolers. The project faces a double challenge: integration of

“Fives was a pioneer to design and supply processing lines to produce multi-coated galvanised high-end products, as well as colour-coated products on a single line. This revamping

Fives – France Fax: +33 1 45 23 75 71 Website: www.fivesgroup.com

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50 years of pipe fusion machines from McElroy MCELROY, a 65-year-old company with small beginnings as a contract job shop, is marking its 50 th year as a manufacturer of thermoplastic pipe fusion machines. “If you look at the industries that have already embraced this technology, they believe in it,” said Chip McElroy, president of McElroy. “Those people are already believers and are challenging us to make our equipment more efficient, even easier to operate and to create the tools that let pipeline owners know joints were done per specification.” Company founder Art McElroy shakes hands with Jean Louthan, a chemical engineer from Phillips Driscopipe, at Phillips’s facility in Perryton, Texas, USA

gaining ground in nearly every industry, as heat-fused, leak-free joints are accepted as a reliable piping solution. McElroy sold direct initially. Its sales team gave demonstrations, trained customers, rented machines, sold parts and made repairs. In 1981, Art McElroy created McElroy University, a formal training facility to ensure that operators and inspectors develop best fusion practices. The company also moved towards a distribution network in 1984 to sell equipment on a broader scale. In the 1990s, McElroy was encouraged by the mining industry to create a self-propelled fusion machine. The prototype was a self-contained, track-mounted 500mm fusion machine. That line of equipment is now known as the TracStar ® , and has become the flagship of McElroy’s machine lines. The TracStar is available in a full range of sizes from 28" to 48" OD. Its benefits includemobility and hydraulic assistance on key functions. “I think what they really have delivered is they have made our one machine/one operator concept of butt fusion more effective,” said Chip McElroy. Sparked by the increasing use of pipe up to 2,000mm, McElroy set out on a completely new design to meet the challenge. The Talon 2000 is a self- propelled machine with a jaw design that self-loads pipe from the ground, positions it to be fused and moves from joint to joint down the pipeline. The new method for handling pipe known as pipelining provides a safer, more efficient way to fuse large pipe. After spending the majority of time John Bean Technologies Corporation, an American food machinery and airport equipment company. Mr Rogers has a total of 20 years of industry experience and brings considerable expertise in European business. “We are pleased to have found an experienced manager in Charlie Rogers. He will use his expertise to expand our US business,” said Dr Ruf. KraussMaffei Corporation – USA Website: www.kraussmaffeigroup.com

McElroy found its niche in the thermoplastics world in 1969, when Phillips Driscopipe asked company founder Art McElroy to design a 2" prototype machine for its high-density polyethylene (PE) pipe product. This led to the 4" Hand Pump, and more sizes developed rapidly after that, along with stationary and wheeled models and eventually tracked vehicles. Art McElroy accurately predicted a sustainable future in fusion and adopted a philosophy to stay ahead of the game by investing in engineering and product development. The company’s equipment was relied on heavily in the construction of natural gas distribution systems, and today thermoplastics are

Chip McElroy drives the first TracStar machine on a job site in 1997

in outdoor, underground construction, McElroy took its products inside in 2014 with equipment to fuse polypropylene pipe for plumbing and mechanical systems. By 2018, the company offered socket tools as small as 16mm and butt fusion machines up to 630mm for polypropylene pipe, and believes its polypropylene tools are a key part of the future.

McElroy – USA Email: fusion@mcelroy.com Website: www.mcelroy.com New president at KraussMaffei in the USA The Talon 2000

CHARLIE Rogers has been named as president of KraussMaffei Corporation, based in Kentucky, USA. He succeeds Paul Caprio, who left the company during the summer. Mr Rogers will report to Dr Michael Ruf, chief operating officer at the KraussMaffei Group. After studying mechanical engineering at Georgia University of Technology and completing am MBA at Chicago University, Mr Rogers initially worked for various industrial companies. Most recently, he was general manager at

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