TPT January 2022

The January Issue Welcome to the latest issue of Tube & Pipe Technology magazine. In this first issue of 2022 we have a fascinating interview with the CEO of Airmo Inc, Harry Morán, who offers us an interesting insight into what it is like running the US-based company that

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recently celebrated its 75 th anniversary and continues to go from strength to strength. There is a lot of great advice from Mr Morán that we can all learn from. You can read more starting on page 52. We also have three in-depth articles from Fives OTO SpA looking at tube mills used in the automotive sector; advice on how to decrease cutting times from the experts at KASTO Maschinenbau GmbH; and last, but not least, an interesting and detailed overview of the ever expanding seamless steel pipe market from FACT.MR. Next up we have our Tube Düsseldorf Show Issue in March. With the event being held in the Spring in Germany – a bit later than usual – it should be a fantastic event in the city. It will of course be vitally important to see the global tube & pipe industry together again after an often difficult two years in terms of face-to-face events. The team from Tube & Pipe Technology magazine is looking forward to seeing you all there in Germany. The editorial deadline for the March 2022 issue is 24 January and the advertising deadline is 14 February so please get in touch if you would like to be included in this important issue.

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On the cover . . . Nakata entered the cold roll forming industry in 1959 and developed many new technologies. We are particularly proud of the FFX Mill, the only type of mill in the industry that introduced the complete common-use rolls combined with the NC system supported by our proprietary FEM technology. Our mills promise the top quality

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performance and production of high grade tubes. Everyday we work hard to invent new technologies and to maintain the valuable trust of our loyal customers. We strive to fulfil our mission in becoming “World Leading Technology” pioneers while continuing to meet our customers’ needs. The company values are: • Always keeping harmony with ourselves and our work through the spirit of co-operation. • Always moving one step forward with persistent efforts and creative plans. • Always contributing to society through providing good products.