TPT January 2019

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EHE Consumables acquires ISO cer tification EHE Consumables has been awarded ISO 9001 certification, underlining the company’s commitment to excellence and customer service. The team at EHE worked hard over the ten months between initiation and the certification audit and the results were outstanding as they passed the audit.

Standardization. The standard is based on a number of quality management principles including a strong customer focus, the motivation and implication of top management, the process ap- proach and continual improvement. ISO 9001:2015 helps ensure that customers get consistent, good quality products and services. Tony Fletcher from Fletcher & Associates served as the ISO consultant throughout the process which began in November last year. Documenting and reviewing all the company’s processes and thousands of drawings before the certification audit, by American inspection and certification organization NSF, in August of 2018, was a huge undertaking for engineer Alex Daum, who led that part of the job. “Yes, it certainly was,” he smiles,

EHE Consumables, a subsidiary of EFD Induction Group, is a supplier for the tube and pipe industry and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of impeders and induction coils. “At EHEConsumables, we are focused on quality, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction,” said managing director Wil Johnston. “With the ISO 9001 certification, we are taking it to the next level. Achievement of this certification shows our commitment to our customers that we will provide high- quality products that they can trust.” ISO 9001 is a standard for qual- ity management systems developed by the International Organization for

“During our final audit, there were no findings!” said Mr Johnston. “Our auditor told us that based on those results, we were in the top two per cent of companies he has ever seen.” The managing director is proud of the team at EHE Consumables for its commitment to excellence. “EHE Consumables have always competed on quality,” he said. “And now, to my knowledge, we are the only consumable tube and pipe products manufacturer in the market that is ISO 9001 certified.” EFD Induction has to date installed thousands of heating solutions for a wide range of industrial applications – bringing the benefits of induction technology to many manufacturing and service companies. EFD Induction has manufacturing plants, workshops and sales and service centres in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Corporate headquarters are in Skien, Norway. over and over again, and we look forward to our new partnership.” For more than 25 years, Tube Tech has been providing simultaneous cleaning and inspection services for static heat transfer plants, providing savings to clients by reducing downtime, cutting CO 2 emissions, increasing throughput and improving safety standards. Robotic, remote, in-situ and live-during full production cleaning services are examples of the advantages available to Tube Tech’s clients. Tube Tech International Ltd – UK Email: info@tubetech.com Website: www.tubetech.com Jetstream of Houston LLP – USA Email: sales@waterblast.com Website: www.waterblast.com EFD Induction – Norway Email: eni@efdgroup.net Website: www.efd-induction.com

“but I saw the value in it and actually enjoyed the process. Sounds strange perhaps, but the deadline had me focused.”

Engineer Alex Daum (left) and managing director Wil Johnston of EHE Consumables announce that the company has received its ISO 9001 certificate Tube Tech in alliance with Jetstream TUBE Tech International has

access to North America’s leading pump equipment range. The supply partnership also enables us to pass logistical savings on to our customers for further competitive advantage.” Jetstream manufactures industrial water blasting equipment operated at pressures up to 40,000 psi for a wide range of applications, including industrial cleaning and surface preparation. Product offerings include a complete line of skid- and trailer-mounted pump units, control guns, valves, hoses, replacement parts and nozzles. David Brown, director of rental at Jetstream, commented, “We are extremely excited to have the opportunity to work with such a professional company in Tube Tech International. We are thrilled we were able to help provide a viable solution that can be duplicated

announced an exclusive supply contract with Jetstream of Houston LLP. The agreement will see Jetstream supply specialist plant and equipment to Tube Tech’s US base of operations. The announcement coincided with Tube Tech launching its dedicated US operation, based in Houston, Texas. Tube Tech will develop local relationships with operators in the region, and extend its maintenance provision, alongside its portfolio of cleaning services. Jon Camp, Tube Tech’s managing director, said, “Having a dedicated US operation allows us to be responsive to the needs of the industry and deliver on- the-ground solutions to our customers. Our alliance with Jetstream enhances our service portfolio with assured

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