TPi July 2010

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Quaker makes move into Chinese tubular market

Quaker Chemical Corporation is a provider of process chemicals, chemical specialities, services and technical expertise to a wide range of industries, including steel, automotive, mining, aerospace, tube and pipe, coatings and construction materials. Tube and pipe capacity in China has increased fivefold in the past decade, with China producing nearly half of the world’s tubular goods. This segment is a key strategic growth segment for Quaker. “We draw on our process expertise, proven solutions, and technology from around the world to act as a ‘front-to-back’ supplier of lubricants, coolants and cleaners [for the front-end process], and a complete portfolio of rust preventives and final coatings at the back end,” commented Karl Kunkel, Quaker’s global director of strategy. Quaker currently supports many tube andpipecustomers throughout China. In the North, Quaker supplies a significant

amount of welded pipe forming fluids, threading and hydrotesting fluids, and UV curable coatings. In the South, Quaker supplies water dilutable rust preventives, as well as threading and hydrotesting fluids. Quaker is looking to expand into China’s seamless mills with both Quintolubric ® fire-resistant hydraulic fluids and customised hot rolling lubricants. “We have established ourselves as a trustworthy and committed partner in China,” commentedAlbert Ma, business director of Quaker Asia Pacific. “We are targeting growth within additional ERW forming lines, and UV-curable corrosion preventives. In particular, UV opportunities are a perfect fit for Quaker, as they give us the ability to work closely with customers on value- added projects – presenting a true win- win scenario.” Quaker Chemical Corporation – USA info@quakerchem.com www.quakerchem.com

Quaker offers chemicals for the tube industry

Manufacturer & Exporter of Seamless & Welded Stainless Steel Tubes,Pipes & ‘U’ Tubes

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