TPT January 2021

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Tube Tech International and Serba Dinamik announce strategic par tnership

TUBE Tech International has announced a strategic alliance with international integrated engineering services provider Serba Dinamik, which will see the two companies deliver a portfolio of world- class fouling solutions to refineries across Indonesia and Malaysia. Tube Tech launched its next- generation robotic cleaning system in January 2020 following a multi-million- dollar research and development project. With a global reputation for delivering maintenance solutions to improve process efficiency, reduce maintenance costs and energy consumption and extend equipment life, Serba Dinamik was a sought-after partner in the region. “We have seen exceptional interest in our cleaning technologies across SoutheastAsia,” said Tube Tech’s managing director Jon Camp. “It is a region where there is clear demand from operators to invest in solutions that

The region is bucking the global trend, with Indonesia accelerating its processing capacity at a rapid pace in a bid to cut its reliance on fuel imports. Bloomberg reported that one Indonesian oil refiner is investing $48bn to almost double processing capacity to 1.8 million barrels per day over the next seven years. Dr Karim Abdullah, the group chief executive officer for Serba Dinamik, said: “We are very optimistic that this collaboration will bring significant benefits for all in the value chain. Serba Dinamik is always looking for partners with new technology and innovations to sustain our business. This is an excellent opportunity to expand our scopes and marketability in the region.” Tube Tech International www.tubetech.com

The solution will help refineries in Indonesia and Malaysia

will benefit their stakeholders and the environment. Serba Dinamik has an unrivalled reputation for delivering expertise in operation and maintenance solutions, and we are delighted to be working in partnership with them. “This strategic alliance will not just bring enhanced technologies to the region but enable us to pass logistical savings and rapid response to the vast and ever-increasing refining market in Southeast Asia.”

Mitchell manufactures push pointer for cold drawing aluminium tubes

GEORGE A Mitchell Company, based in Ohio, USA has been contracted to supply a 12,500lb three die in-line Hydraulic Push Pointer for a US manufacturer of cold drawn aluminium tubes for the aerospace industry. This is one of the fastest push pointers Mitchell makes and is able to produce a 6" point length with a three die reduction in 5 seconds.

Paul Russo

Mitchell developed the Hydraulic Push Pointing over 50 years ago, and shipped its first 12,500lb three die in-line Push Pointer in 1968. Mitchell Push Pointing machines have several advantages over other methods of pointing, including, but not limited to, material savings, low noise level, improved ergonomics, reduced changeover time and straighter points. George A Mitchell Company www.mitchellmachinery.com

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