TPT March 2018

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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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