TPT March 2018

The international magazine for the tube & pipe industries

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FIMI Group is one of the most important metallurgical reality that represents the union of 4 companies: FIMI - SACMA - ADDA FER - SVM Companies that share the same vision of quality for the best customer satisfaction.

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Multitube Engineering BV........................... 28 NS Máquinas.............................................. 94 Olympus NDT Canada................................ 18 Omni-X Inc.................................................. 86 Peninsular de Vastagos SL......................... 32 Phoenix Inspection Systems Ltd................. 22 Queins....................................................... 100 Reika GmbH & Co KG................................ 96 Ritmo SpA................................................... 22 SCV Valve, LLC.......................................... 36 Seokwang Industrial Co Ltd........................ 24 Sica SpA................................................... 104 Sikora AG.................................................... 64 SMS group.................................................. 12 Sonatest...................................................... 22 Sumitomo Shoji Machinex Co Ltd............... 47 Tata Steel UK.............................................. 46 Tenova SpA................................................. 47 Transparency Market Research.................. 58 TTM Laser SpA........................................... 36 Tubacex Group......................................... 103 Tube Tech International Ltd......................... 24 Unison Ltd................................................... 40 USM............................................................ 79 Victrex plc. .................................................. 31 Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co KG.......... 92

Faccin SpA.................................................. 62 Fives........................................................... 20 Fives Group................................................ 22 FlexQube.................................................... 28 Formtek, Inc................................................ 66 FrontRow Energy Technology Group.......... 27 Gränges AB (publ)...................................... 51 Gränges Americas Inc................................. 51 Guild International....................................... 16 Haven Manufacturing.................................. 99 Huntingdon Fusion Techniques................... 95 InfoSight Corp............................................. 76 Ingenia GmbH........................................... 107 Inoutic/Deceuninck GmbH.......................... 88 ISEND SA................................................... 72 Kemppi Oy.................................................. 52 Krohne, Inc.................................................. 78 Liberty House Group................................... 46 Linsinger Maschinenbau GmbH.................... 9 Mair Research SpA....................................... 9 Manoir Industries........................................ 24 Marcegaglia................................................ 99 Merebo Messe Marketing........................... 38 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH...................... 32, 60 Metalube Ltd............................................... 10 MMT Sweden AB........................................ 38 Molecor Tecnologia SL................................ 51 Monitor Coatings Ltd................................... 55

Acimex.......................................................110 Addition Manufacturing Technologies......... 50 Advanced Machine & Engineering.............. 97 AGR Filtri Srl............................................... 69 AICON 3D Systems GmbH....................... 106 Amiblu Holding GmbH................................ 42 AMOB SA.................................................... 10 ASMAG GmbH.......................................... 107 Atomat SpA................................................. 18 battenfeld-cincinnati.................................... 88 battenfeld-cincinnati USA............................ 44 Bend Tooling, Inc. ....................................... 32 BM Group.................................................... 97 Bystronic UK Ltd......................................... 36 CENSIS....................................................... 56 Ceresana.................................................... 46 Combilift Ltd...............................................111 Contrôle Mesure Systèmes......................... 68 Copier Bevelmachines................................ 63 Dalian Field................................................. 63 Davi – Promau Group................................. 14 DWT GmbH. ............................................... 62 Elcometer Ltd.............................................. 90 ENEMAC GmbH........................................110 EnerSys.................................................... 100 ESAB Group (UK) Ltd................................. 74 EWM AG..................................................... 85 Fabtech....................................................... 34

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Since the establishment in Feb.1999, the company displayed technological strengths specialized for JCO LSAW pipe manufacturing facilities based on continuous technological development and accumulated knowhow. By now, we are only one turn-key base supplier for JCO LSAW pipe mill with the world-class technological competitiveness exporting to UAE, Russia, etc.

In addition, the company has been manufacturing a variety of hydraulic equipment, industrial equipment based on over 20 years of consistent effort.

Moreover, SEOKWANG INDUSTRIAL CO.,LTD. is satisfying customer needs and providing them with economical effects based on the capability to develop facilities in the shortest period of time compared with competitors and excellent price competitiveness.

01 Edge Milling

02 Pre Bending

03 JCO Forming

04 Gap Forming

05 Tack Welding

10 Outside Welding

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14 Hydro Testing

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Production

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Sales & marketing Catherine Sayers

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The March Issue Welcome to the latest issue of Tube & Pipe Technology magazine, which is a special Tube Düsseldorf issue. If you are attending the event then I hope that within these 200 or so pages you will find all of the information you require during your stay in Germany.

March/April 2018 Vol 31 No 2

Rory McBride – Editor

Inside you will discover a full list of exhibitors and their stand numbers to guide you around the vast exhibition (see page 124) and help you plan who you wish to visit over the five days of the show. We also have in-depth information on many of the innovative new products that are being exhibited, in our Düsseldorf Exhibitors section, which starts on page 140, as well as all of the usual tube industry and technology news from around the globe. The magazine is being distributed in several key locations at the event in Germany. We will be in the main entrance hall (EN03) and I will be based in Hall 4, Stand B23 all week. Do come and pick up some extra copies or just say hello. The entire INTRAS team will be there in force so it would be a pleasure to meet you or to say hello to some old friends at what will be my fourth Tube show in Germany and hopefully the best yet. Enjoy the magazine and have a fantastic stay in Düsseldorf in what will hopefully prove to be a successful 2018 for the industry.

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On the cover . . . Adda Fer Meccanica, established in 1990, is a leading Italian company specialising in the engineering and manufacturing of plants for the production of electro welded tubes

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sold in order to guarantee customers a complete and reliable experience. The implementation of a full technical department followed this, which was allowed to develop new machinery and to adapt and improve second-hand lines in order to offer a higher quality product at a competitive price. The results achieved by the company during recent years confirm that the choice, made just a few years ago, to focus its activity on engineering and manufacturing of brand-new equipment, instead of overhauling and servicing second-hand lines, was a successful and important step. With expert know-how and a clear orientation towards the international market, Adda Fer Meccanica has supplied several production plants around the world, increasing the popularity of the brand, which is now synonymous with quality and reliability.

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I NDUS T RY Mair Research supplies finishing line for a high productivity tube mill in US

MAIR Research has supplied an integrated finishing line for processing tubes to an important US supplier of tubes used in a wide range of applications such as A53, API, conduit and sprinkler pipe. The distinguishing factor for this finishing line is the high level of productivity it is expected to guarantee as it must follow a continuous weld (CW) mill capable of producing at speeds up to 1,000ft per minute (approximately 300m/min per minute). The products being processed are up to 4 7 / 8 " diameter with max 0.375" wall thickness and 25ft lengths. They arrive at 105°F. The line has replaced the previous system based on single processing zones; the integration of the full process placed in line with the mill has allowed it to reach a 95 per cent working progress reduction and a significant increase in output. The layout has been custom designed together with the customer according to the specific processing required as per the destinations of use for the tubes. This is also in accordance with the available floorspace. Since all operations are performed automatically, a very limited amount of operators, with sole supervisory tasks, are sufficient to conduct the line. Consequently all operator hazards have been eliminated, providing a consistently safe work environment.

The US finishing line supplied by Mair Research

The main processing equip- ment present in the line is as follows: • Chamfering machine. Mair Research employs a special double head chamfering machine to process two tubes at a time (facing, ID and OD bevel plus adaptor for specific angle bevel). The machine is equipped with a quick spindle replacement allowing it to reduce the downtimes during size changeover.

• Swarf removal station. This is used to flush out loose chips and scale from two tubes at a time in two stages by means of compressed air. All expelled particles are conveniently collected inside a bin. • Packaging machine. The tubes are automatically packed into hexagonal or square/rectangular bundles and then strapped. Special provisions allow a staggered layer bundle to form when stacking threaded tubes equipped with a socket on one end. Bundles are then weighed and placed ready on the storage chains to be picked up by an overhead crane. A

Upon changing tube length the mobile part of the equipment (conveyors and mobile head) will relocate automatically to the new position. • Hydrotester, rotary type. A special high productivity hydrotester allows the machine to test up to 1,200 tubes per hour at 3,000psi. The operation is continuous and the tubes perform a rotary movement in which the work cycles take place. Before the actual pressurisation, all tubes undergo an ID flush-out operation to clear any scale or chips.

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D I ARY of Tube Events

2018

16-20 April Tube Düsseldorf (Düsseldorf, Germany) International Exhibition 27-30 March TOLexpo (Paris, France) International Exhibition 6-8 June Guangzhou (Guangzhou, China) International Exhibition 12-14 June FABTECH Canada (Toronto, Canada) International Exhibition 26-29 September Tube China (Shanghai, China) International Exhibition 17-19 October Indometal (Jakarta, Indonesia) International Exhibition 23-26 October EuroBLECH (Hanover, Germany) International Exhibition 6-8 November FABTECH (Atlanta, USA) International Exhibition 27-29 November Tube India (Mumbai, India) International Exhibition

printer produces a customised anti-tear label including the company logo, bar code, weight and other data as required. The line is flexible to allow different routes of work and processing and to conveniently collect tubes for further reprocessing. Particular attention is given to tube handling in order to avoid dents and scratches. Mair Research specialises in the de- sign, manufacture and supply of finish- ing lines in general (automotive, OCTG, cold drawn DOM), having delivered to important worldwide producers in the field of ERW and seamless tubes for many years. All Mair Research equipment is fully designed, manufactured and assembled at its facilities in Italy. Before dispatch the equipment undergoes strict pre-shipment tests conducted in the presence of the customer. These pre-shipment tests have proven to be beneficial in allowing in-house optimisation, thus reducing on-site start-up and commissioning problems. Mair Research SpA – Italy Email: salesdept@mair-research.com Website: www.mair-research.com New CEO at Linsinger THE supervisory board of AFW Holding GmbH has appointed Günter Holleis as Linsinger Maschinenbau’s chief executive officer. Mr Holleis acquired manage- ment expertise at Weingärtner Maschinenbau, and since 2013 as CEO of LINMAG. He will develop Linsinger’s potential to expand market and technology leadership. Linsinger Maschinenbau GmbH – Austria Fax: +43 7613 8840 951 Email: maschinenbau@linsinger.com Website: www.linsinger.com

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AMOB has a record-breaking year THE year 2017 was AMOB’s most successful yet in terms of turnover and number of machines sold. Section benders accounted for the largest amount of units sold, while tube and pipe benders generated the largest revenue stream. to streamline their tube bending manufacturing processes.

The automotive and furniture sectors were an extremely strong cus- tomer base for AMOB in 2017, something that is expected to expand further this year. Among other high- lights, 2017 saw the first dual head, fully elec- tric CNC tube bender manufactured and sup- plied by AMOB to one of Europe’s largest chair manufacturers.

Fully electric CNC tube and pipe benders were up 63 per cent year on year. “It’s a fantastic achievement – we’re so pleased at how quickly we have broken into this market sector,” said Pedro Ferreira, AMOB’s sales and marketing director. The huge growth of the brand’s fully electric CNC mandrel tube bender division was mainly due to the increasing number of customers who are looking

also reduce waste. The expansion of AMOB continues across the globe, with the UK division opening its doors in Coventry in late 2017. The company now has customers in every corner of the world – AMOB will continue to invest in strategic outposts to provide sales and service worldwide. 2017’s achievements will be used as a foundation to build on when it comes to pushing forward in 2018.

AMOB worked closely alongside this customer to provide a turnkey package that could be seamlessly integrated into the production line. AMOB believes 2018 will be an even better year for fully electric tube bender sales, as the world’s manufacturing companies look for cleaner, greener and faster manufacturing methods which not only increase throughput but

AMOB SA – Portugal Website: www.amobgroup.com Metalube appoints senior development chemist at Manchester HQ A record year for AMOB

hydraulic oils. Chris Nettleship, technical director, commented, “We are delighted to welcome John to our team of chemists at Metalube. His wealth of experience allows him to hit the ground running and he will be a tremendous asset to the lab.” Metalube manufactures a range of non-ferrous drawing oils, maintenance lubricants, greases and chain oils as well as a variety of corrosion protection and forming oils. The company also has offices in Brazil, China, India, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates.

LUBRICANT manufacturer Metalube Ltd has appointed John Mainwaring as a senior development chemist. He will join the laboratory team at the company’s headquarters in Irlam, Manchester, UK. Mr Mainwaring has a degree in chemi- cal science from Manchester Metropolitan University, and as part of his new role will be responsible for the management and development of Metalube’s chain oils and greases. He joins the company from Millers Oils in Huddersfield, UK, where his expertise included automotive engine and transmission oils, as well as industrial products such as MWF, rust preventatives, gear oils, chain oils and

Metalube Ltd – UK Email: post@metalube.co.uk Website: www.metalube.co.uk

John Mainwaring

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SMS group receives follow-up order from Mahshahr Pipe Mill Company

eliminated successively. This entails not only identifying the necessary spare parts but also optimising production sequences. In order to achieve its ambitious future goals, Mahshahr Pipe Mill Company is also investing in the know-how of its employees. SMS group will provide numerous on-site training courses. In addition to this, SMS group’s technical service team will be assisting MPM with the deployment of an effective maintenance organisation, aimed at improving preventive maintenance measures to improve the availability of the plant and the quality of the finished products in the long run. To this end, SMS group is supplying IMMS ® , an integrated maintenance management system. IMMS is a combination of tried and tested software and valuable information, building on decades of maintenance experience. In order to create a reliable basis for an effective maintenance organisation, the entire MPM plant will be mapped and all technological parameters integrated. Each component subject to maintenance will be clearly marked and coded (plant tree) in order to ensure cost-effective management of the large- diameter pipe mill. “Once all the measures stipulated in the contract have been implemented we will be in a position to guarantee the same level of plant performance as in the case of a newly built plant. With its willingness to invest MPM is making a significant contribution to the further development of the country. With our service and modernisation concept we are doing our bit to enable MPM to profitably produce and supply pipes and tubes of premium quality,” said Oleg Vilents, maintenance consultant at SMS group. Mahshahr Pipe Mill Company, a subsidiary of Sadid Industrial Group, is a manufacturer of pipes primarily intended for use in gas pipelines, with diameters ranging between 24" and 56" and wall thicknesses of up to 35mm. MPM is an established player not only in the domestic market, but also in the Middle East and internationally.

MAHSHAHR Pipe Mill Company (MPM) has signed a comprehensive service and modernisation contract with SMS group for its large-diameter pipe mill in the Khuzestan Province, Iran. With this contract MPM and SMS group will continue their successful cooperation. In 2016 an interdisciplinary team of specialists from SMS group and MPM conducted an audit to inspect the current maintenance status of the large- diameter pipe mill located in Mahshahr. Overall, the assessment included areas such as production, maintenance, management, administration and compliance with occupational health and safety regulations. A comprehensive service and modernisation contract has now been agreed based on the list of recommendations compiled by SMS group following the audit. “The modernisation and maintenance concept devised by SMS group will not only provide us with premium technology, but also with sustainable growth. This is a significant future- oriented step that will enable us to safeguard our competitiveness and increase our production performance,” said Ehsan Shahrokhi, purchasing and procurement manager of MPM. The service andmodernisation concept developed by SMS group is tailored to MPM’s specific plant parameters and requirements and includes, for example, the overhaul of the complete pipe welding equipment. Digital Perfect arc ®

welding power sources are to be used for the welding units. These work with insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) power electronics and regulate the welding current by fully digital means. As a result, the level of efficiency attained by the welding units is over 90 per cent. Depending on the working point, energy savings of up to 30 per cent can be achieved. Productivity can also be increased by up to 20 per cent. As well as the welding equipment, both X-ray testing units are to be replaced, to ensure maximum pipe quality while boosting the output capacity of the overall plant. The entire hydraulic control system is also going to be replaced. The ageing MX4 hydraulic control system is being replaced with a latest-generation Indra Motion MLC L75 control system. The plant will also be equipped with the new Shape automation system, which controls the forming process based on a continuous calculation of the optimum forming parameters. This minimises any potential negative influences from the starting material and will support the operator. The Shape technology developed by SMS group provides customers a competitive edge in terms of quality compared to conventional systems. As part of the technical assistance agreement, the entire large-diameter pipe mill in Khuzestan will be examined for faults and disruptions, which will be

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Master Benders Tech event in Italy MANY specialists in section and pipe bending from all over the world were present at the recent Davi Master Benders Tech event, which allows bending companies to keep up with the latest technical developments in the science of bending. The goal is to show participants new technology developments designed as a result of customer needs. mandrels to avoid section deformation. During the second day, Davi technical experts demonstrated the innovations presented the day before, which helped to improve technical understanding for attendees. The two days were also an important networking opportunity and a way for The Davi event in Italy

the companies to meet face-to-face. Davi states that it prides itself on its customer-orientated approach.

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This year the event began with an introduction to the innovative system of hydraulics adopted on the Davi section bending machines, which allows a very accurate control of rotation speed, torque distribution and all auxiliary movements. Particular attention has been dedicated to the improvements of the structures with careful consideration to the sturdy frames and the new stronger and more powerful guide rolls. After this the Davi solution for tubes and hollow sections was presented. This system is based on the use of

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Guild International under new ownership GUILD International, which specialises in coil joining equipment for the steel processing, tube producing and stamping industries, has announced new ownership with the purchase of the company by three long-term employees. Joseph Thomas, formally VP of operations, has been named president; William Maruschak will continue as chief financial officer; and Mark Wagner – formally sales engineer – has been named vice-president of sales. Mr Thomas and Mr Maruschak have each been with the company for 30 years, while Mr Wagner joined in 2009. Guild International is a privately held company that has been owned by Michael Wheeler, son of Donald Wheeler, the original founder of the company. Mr Wheeler will continue as chairman of the board. Guild International was established in 1958, making 2018 its 60 th year in business. The company holds many patents for its coil joining processes and equipment. Throughout the years, Guild International has designed and built thousands of installations around the world on virtually all types of coil processing lines.

Mr Thomas said: “When the oppor- tunity was presented to purchase the company I knew this would be a chance of a lifetime. Now Bill, Mark and myself have the opportunity to take Guild into the future, built on a solid reputation of 60 years serving many industries.” Guild International offers a complete line of coil end welding machines for almost any steel processing, tube and pipe producing or stamping application. Its line of patented equipment includes laser welders, arc welders and resistance welders. Guild International also produces a full line of entry equipment including uncoilers, speed funnels, flatteners and horizontal accumulators for tube and pipe mills. Each of these machines is designed and manufactured to improve the productivity of any strip processing line requiring coil handling and coil end joining and welding.

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Joseph Thomas

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Atomat celebrates 50 years of welded tube engineering

rolls surpassing a certain production speed can be wiped out with carbide tools. High quality carbides are essential in achieving such goals. For this reason Atomat counts on material sintered in Italy by a sister company within the group. Carbides are produced from selected virgin powders by means of advanced sintering technology. Atomat production is committed to guaranteeing quality levels. The same approach is now leading it to enlarge the production range of steel tooling to up to 24" OD tubes. New equipment has been recently commissioned, and allows Atomat the possibility to machine rolls up to 1,600mm OD. Reliable and competent partners have been selected to outsource raw material and heat treatment, putting Atomat in the position to share and combine its expertise and matching the expectations of demanding customers.

use of rolls in sintered materials for welded tube manufacturing. New technologies in processing the tubes and the introduction of dual phase steels set new basic standards. In this scenario the top tier companies have had the opportunity to examine their core competencies. Prime raw materials along with decades of designing experience give an advantage to Atomat SpA, which has the opportunity to supply these increasingly popular products. The introduction of carbide rolls of the appropriate design allows users to easily process difficult steels (pickled with reduced grip, for example), reduc- ing possible problems related to material pick up. Beside the benefits of the increase in the working life of the carbide rolls, the main feedback from customers underlines the increase of tube mill uptime. Time spent maintaining and adjusting the rolls is reduced, while the steady and reliable set up of the tube mill allows an increase in the production output. Surface defects noted with steel

THIS year Atomat SpA will celebrate its 50 th anniversary. The company has been committed to the production and manufacture of wire and welded tube tooling since it first began and is a leading company in this area of the steel industry. Commitment, research, cutting- edge production systems and expert personnel allow Atomat to stand out, becoming a benchmark for quality in the international tube and wire industries, it said. For the last 50 years Atomat has worked in this highly selective and continuously evolving market and is now setting new goals for the future. With regard to the welded tube industry, Atomat is one of the first companies to have successfully introduced – among several of its existing customers – carbide rolls. This sintered material combines wear- resistant properties (higher than rolls in steel), with the possibility of achieving a homogeneous and defect-free surface for the tubes. The evolution in the automotive industry has endorsed the increasing

Atomat SpA – Italy Fax: +39 0432 667101 Email: info@atomat.com Website: www.atomat.com

Olympus NDT Canada invests in new office to help suppor t long-term growth

the creation of a purpose-built facility that better suited its needs. “Our new building satisfies our operational growth objectives, and it also clearly advances one of our main areas of focus: the wellbeing of our employees,” explained Alain Laboissonnière, senior director of operations in Quebec. The 15,794m 2 facility is equipped with a large hall designed for systems integration, allowing space for large- scale industrial systems to be assembled on-site, as well as an air-conditioned workshop with cutting-edge machining tools for mechanical production. The areas designated for research and development, storage, reception and shipping are more spacious than before; the new electronics manufacturing area

is adapted to the company’s operations; and the server room is better equipped. The facility also houses several spaces to encourage teamwork, including a number of development labs, 40 meeting rooms and a 50-person room for employee training. Employee facilities include a cafeteria and 400-seat dining hall, a well-equipped exercise room, several common areas, a patio with fireplace, electric vehicle charging stations, and reserved carpool parking. The building design features two roofs where gardens will provide both aesthetic value and energy savings.

NON-DESTRUCTIVE testing company Olympus NDT Canada has inaugurated itsnewofficeandmanufacturingcomplex in Quebec’s Michelet Innovation Zone. The new site unites all of the company’s services and personnel under one roof, enabling it to better respond to production demands and optimise its research and development activities in support of its industrial testing and measuring solutions. Company executives from across the Americas and the global headquarters in Japan joined government and business dignitaries from Quebec and beyond to celebrate the facility’s opening. As a previous tenant of the Quebec Metro High Tech Park, Olympus NDT Canada decided to invest in

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Best Italian Client award 2017 for Fives OTO FIVES OTO SpA, Italy, a specialist in welded tube mill lines, has received Lloyd’s Best Italian Client award in the quality, safety and environment management category. Lloyd’s Register Foundation has selected 20 companies in Italy to award the title of Best Italian Clients for fiscal year 2016/2017 in three nominations: energy, offshore and business improvement services. The ceremony gathered more than 200 people in the Villa Wolkonsky, residence of the British Ambassador in Rome, Italy, in December. Fives OTO was rewarded for commit- ment to achieve the highest quality and environmental protection standards, having incorporated those principals into development and production of high-tech products worldwide.

The company received three certifications over a short time period: the OHSAS 18001:2007 health and safety management system and ISO 14001:2015 environmental manage- ment system in March 2017, and the ISO 9001:2015 quality management in June 2016. “We are very proud and honoured to be recognised as one of the best Italian companies for quality, safety and environment management,” said Elisabetta Spiller, health, safety and quality manager of Fives OTO SpA.

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

The Fives OTO team receiving the award

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THE ESTABLISHED GLOBAL LEADER IN METAL FORMING

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Sonatest in new initiative with Phoenix ISL SONATEST has announced an initiative with Phoenix Inspection Systems, which has taken delivery of a veo+ phased array flaw detector. Phoenix will be able to demonstrate the compatibility of its dynamic range of ultrasonic scanners interfacing fluently with the veo+ to produce high resolution volumetric scans and record precise data sets. Ian Moore, business development manager at Phoenix ISL, added, “We are very pleased to further cement our long-term relationship with Sonatest. Having a veo+ permanently at our disposal allows us the flexibility to perform product demonstrations and pipe weld inspection. Sonatest offers products based on conventional UT testing as well as phased array devices. Phoenix Inspection Systems specialises in the design and manufacture of ultrasonic non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions for sectors including energy, aerospace, process industries and rail.

anytime at our UK head office or on-site at worldwide exhibitions to illustrate the synergy between the veo+ flaw detector and Phoenix scanners.” The veo+ retains the best features of the established veo line, and paired with the dynamic Phoenix scanners forms a powerful combination that offers a range of solutions for technicians across industries such as oil and gas, energy

Sonatest – UK Email: sales@sonatest.com Website: www.sonatest.com

Commenting on the announcement, Sonatest regional sales manager Matthew Davison said, “Connecting the Sonatest veo+ with the impressive Phoenix product range will show what great results can be achieved by two forward-thinking, solution-focused companies.”

Phoenix Inspection Systems Ltd – UK Fax: +44 1925 838788

Email: sales@phoenixisl.com Website: www.phoenixisl.com

Saddle socket fusion machine PRISM Up 90 is a PP-R saddle socket fusion machine, designed to weld special PP-R joints such as collectors and reduced branches. carriage jaws are designed to mount a driller with hole saw and fitting. The welding machine makes a perfect centring of drilling and socket weld, as well as the perfect alignment between pipe and fitting. The saddle sockets installed on a manual socket welder heat up the pipe and fitting surfaces. After the heating phase, the fitting is The machine is composed of two assembly parts: a main jaws bracket and a frame with fitting carriage jaws. The main jaws bracket is light, for easy fixing on the main pipe. The fitting

pushed inside the pipe by a screw system that ensures alignment. The working range for main pipe is Ø 40 to 250mm (or up to 630mm on request); and 20 to 90mm for branch pipe.

Ritmo SpA – Italy Email: info@ritmo.it Website: www.ritmo.it

Prisma Up 90 from Ritmo

Fives expands tube and pipe machinery range FIVES, a global industrial engineering group, has acquired the intellectual property and know-how of Imec Engineering’s Tube and Pipe division. The acquired portfolio covers the technological expertise in four segments of Imec Engineering: polishing, finishing, packaging and handling in the steel and energy sectors. It will complement the Fives offer, which covers engineering, manufacturing, supply and installation of custom-engineered machines under the historical names of Abbey, Bronx, OTO and Taylor-Wilson to process seamless and welded tube and pipe products. The purchase of the IP and know- how is a key step in enlarging Fives’ offer in stainless steel machinery and strengthening its global offer for the mechanical, structural and automotive tubing markets. Stefano Olcese, head of the tube and pipe business line of Fives, commented, “The acquisition will enable us to provide complete customised solutions to tube manufacturers world- wide and cement our position as a supplier of choice from start to finishing.” Fives Group – France Website: www.fivesgroup.com

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YLM work cell automation, will take you further

Tube Düsseldorf 2018 April 16 – April 20 YLM booth: 5H20

Tel (Taiwan): +886 6 384 3188 (Italy): +39 042477050 www.ylm.com.tw sales@ ylm.com.tw

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Tube Tech in joint venture with Manoir HEAT exchanger cleaning and inspection specialist Tube Tech International has announced a strategic alliance with Manoir Industries, a designer, manufacturer and supplier of centrifugal casting tubes and steel casting components. from traditional cleaning technologies, no matter how severe the fouling. Established in 1988, Tube Tech provides specialist industrial cleaning services, solving challenging fouling issues within the refining and petrochemical sectors using a patented range of solutions.

transfer plants, providing savings to clients by reducing downtime, cutting CO 2 emissions, increasing throughput and improving safety standards. With more than 50 cleaning systems in stock, Tube Tech has the expertise and capability to consult with clients to specify the most appropriate solution. Manoir Industries provides a wide range of additional services, including metallurgy expertise, welding supervision, site welding and certified welding training. Tube Tech International Ltd – UK Email: info@tubetech.com Website: www.tubetech.com Manoir Industries – France Website: www.manoir-industries.com

Tube Tech International CEO Mike Watson said, “TTM is an exciting venture for Tube Tech, and for the industry. We look forward to developing further inno- vations with Manoir Industries and our joint allies to introduce an unsurpassed product and cleaning service support package to all global petrochemical plants such as ethylene, ammonia, syngas, hydrogen and methanol.” For more than 25 years, Tube Tech has been providing simultaneous cleaning and inspection services for static heat

Working with new projects and existing clients, the partnership will allow both companies to design and deliver tailored solutions for refurbishment and upgrades. The alliance will focus on the collaborative delivery of Tube Tech’s Fired Heater Convection Bank Cleaning Robot, under the partnership umbrella of TTM. Tube Tech’s patented robotic cleaning technology is claimed to deliver near 100 per cent convection bank cleanliness, compared to the 10 to 15 per cent surface area cleaning

LSAW pipe manufacturing from Korea SINCE its establishment in 1999, Seokwang Industrial Co Ltd has specialised in JCO LSAW pipe manufacturing facilities, and focuses on continuous technological development. It is a major supplier of pipe mills around the world, exporting to many countries including the UAE and Russia. equipment and now has more than 20 years of experience in this sector. Seokwang Industrial Co Ltd specialises in developing facilities in a short period of time so that the minimum amount of production time is lost.

Seokwang Industrial Co Ltd – South Korea Website: www.skmic.co.kr

The company also manufactures a variety of hydraulic and industrial

Seokwang pipe manufacturing facilities

The next Generation of Carbide Tipped Tube Mill Saws have arrived.

Special engineered carbide tipped saw blades for orbital cutting of API casing and Line pipe on ERW mills. • GPX300 is the right choice for sawing API 5CT J55 to P110. • GPX400 is the right choice for sawing API 5L tubes X42 to X100. • GPX100 is the right choice for sawing Structural ASTM tubes. Blades in stock for OTO MILLS, MTM, KUSAKABE, NAKATA, LINSINGER, THERMATOOL. Worldwide Sales • Worldwide Service. Tru-Cut Saw A Leading Manufacturer In Sawing Technology www.trucutsaw.com

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FrontRow acquires ClearWell Oilfield Solutions FRONTROW Energy Technology

scale challenge alone currently costs the industry billions of dollars each year, because of scale prevention, scale remediation and deferred production. “The installation of ClearWell’s units can reduce or, in many cases, remove the need for alternative treatment methods, which results in major cost and time savings for operators. With the global market for oilfield scale inhibitor set to reach $700mn by 2020, we see tremendous potential for ClearWell and are excited to support its ambitious growth plans.” ClearWell, which will relocate its head office inSouthampton, UK, toFrontRow’s technology centre in Aberdeen, plans to grow its existing number of units in the field by around 400 per cent over the next five years. Martin Clark, CEO at MSL Oilfield Services, said, “This acquisition marks a very positive step forward for ClearWell, and we are excited to embark upon this relationship with FrontRow. We currently have units in operation across the world,

Stuart Ferguson

Group has announced the acquisition of ClearWell Oilfield Solutions, an oil and gas technology company focused on flow assurance and production optimisation. FrontRow has acquired 50 per cent of ClearWell from the previous owner, MSL Oilfield Services, which retains the remaining 50 per cent. ClearWell provides a non-intrusive, chemical-free scale control system, using a surface-mounted device to induce pulsed, high frequency signals into the piping system. These signals cause micro-crystals of scale to form and remain suspended in the produced fluid flowing through the pipework, rather than adhering to the internal pipe wall and restricting the flow of oil and gas. FrontRow chief executive Stuart Ferguson said, “Increasing water production from maturing oilfield basins tends to bring with it many problems, including corrosion damage and scale build-up, which can substantially reduce the economic life of fields. The oilfield

many in the USA and Canada, and have been delivering solutions to a string of major oil and gas players for some time. With the support of FrontRow, we plan to maximise ClearWell’s full international potential.” FrontRow Energy Technology Group – UK Website: www.frontrow-energy.co.uk

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