TPT November 2019

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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Rory McBride – Editor in chief

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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I hope you enjoy the magazine.

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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