TPT September 2018

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Addition expands capabilities in UK operation TUBE bending and end forming technology specialist Addition Manufacturing Technologies has expanded production capabilities customer base is a key part of our strategic plan for growth globally.”

with the constantly evolving needs of our customers. They have requested local manufacturing and stocking of consumable tooling used in the bending process and we have delivered on our commitment to meet their needs. By installing a tooling production cell in our Preston, UK, location we will reduce logistics costs and time in transit for our European customers. Expanding our manufacturing capabilities and local availability for tool stocking agreements within closer proximity to this valued

Addition’s investment includes Haas and Mazak machines that manufacture consumable tooling components such as wiper inserts and mandrel balls and noses that are more rapidly consumed during the bending process than hard tools. This production cell is capable of machining parts using the common materials for these tools – aluminium bronze and tool steel with chrome. With manufacturing facilities in the USA, Canada, Mexico, the UK, France and China, Addition currently employs approximately 250 associates. In time the additional production will increase the company’s workforce in the UK. Addition offers a full range of CNC bending machine tooling solutions, for tubing diameters from ¼" to 10" and single-stack or multi-stack multi-radius bend dies. In addition to the wiper and mandrel components now manufactured in the UK, the company offers bend dies, bend die insert and clamp dies, pressure dies, collets, mandrel assemblies (ball segment and cable style), wiper dies and wiper die holders as individual components or complete sets, from its tooling manufacture headquarters in Lebanon, Ohio, USA.

by adding a manufacturing cell for consumable bending tools. Addition recognises that the integrated world demands that companies operate seamlessly on a global scale while delivering locally in customers’ markets. Nicolas Dunand, general manager of European sales and service, stated, “It is important that we grow

Addition has expanded production capacity

AdditionManufacturing Technologies – USA Website: www.additionmt.com Boost for Middle East tube and pipe sector

held at Expo Centre Sharjah from 14 to 17 January 2019. SteelFab 2018 hosted 290 exhibitors from 28 countries who displayed more than 1,000 brands from across the world and attracted 7,123 trade visitors from many countries. Apart from the pipe and tube machinery, other special segments at SteelFab 2018 included wear resistant welding and cutting and machine tools, seminars and technical presentations, live displays, the Essen welding and cutting pavilion, and Fasteners World Middle East, a dedicated area for the complete range of industrial fasteners and fixings.

RISING oil prices have brought the focus back on the oil and gas sector in the Middle East with the pipe and tube sector standing to gain from the rise. The oil price has surged to a four- year high, boosting oil exports for GCC governments and encouraging them to spend more to stimulate growth. “Every rise in the price of oil boosts the budget position of regional governments. Now, apart from the revival of stalled projects, infrastructure, construction and transport projects are set to increase significantly across the Gulf region. Oil and gas projects account for a big chunk of active projects in the area and one segment that stands to benefit is pipes and tubes,” said Abdalla Sultan Mohamed Al Owais, chairman of

the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Expo Centre Sharjah. The buoyant market has resulted in a significant rise in queries from those interested in attending the upcoming edition of the region’s premier metal working industry event – SteelFab 2019. The event will host a special segment on pipe and tube machinery and will be

SteelFab 2019 – UAE Website: www.steelfabme.com

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