TPi May 2014

business & market news

IPP Group’s new appointments IPP Group has appointed Ian Crabtree as business development director.

well as being responsible for developing new business globally.

Mr Crabtree has served as managing director of International Piping Products Middle East FZC since 2012, and was previously group sales director. He has more than 25 years’ experience supplying into the oil, gas and petrochemical industries, both domestic and international. IPP CEO Jared Ayres commented, “We welcome Ian’s return to the UK office to strengthen our sales and management team. I would like to thank him for his two years in the Middle East where he has developed a progressive company and opened many new doors.”

IPP Group has also made two new key additions to its QA and project management team. Caroline Adams is appointed as quality systems manager, with responsibility for developing the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System throughout the IPP companies based at the facility in Barton Under Needwood, UK. David Such joins the group as project manager, and will be handling the project management of the IPP Scomark facility.

Ian Crabtree, business development director

IPP Group Ltd – UK sales@ippgrp.com www.ippgrp.com

Mr Crabtree will continue to have involvement with IPP Middle East as

Asahi/America to move to new HQ Asahi/America Inc, a manufacturer of corrosion-resistant thermoplastic fluid flow solutions, will move its corporate headquarters to Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA, in October 2014. The 200,000ft 2 facility will house all of the company’s current operations, as well as providing room for aggressive development plans. president of sales and marketing. “This facility will be the perfect venue to showcase our products and grow our business.”

Asahi/America in solutions for fluid handling systems. Its corrosion-resistant thermoplastic fluid handling products include valves, actuators, pipe and fittings. The company maintains an extensive custom fabrication department, and provides on-site consultation, supervision and training where required. specialises

The new headquarters will not only include office space and an expansive manufacturing and warehouse floor, but will also allow the 43-year-old company to host meetings, provide training seminars and better serve customers. There are no anticipated interruptions in business or to services.

“I am pleased that we have been able to secure a state-of-the-art facility in Lawrence for our new headquarters,” said Dan Anderson, senior vice

Asahi/America, Inc – USA asahi@asahi-america.com www.asahi-america.com

Expansion of production facilities in Brazil Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc (ADS) has announced the start-up of a second manufacturing facility in Brazil for its joint venture with Tigre SA. Located in Maceio, Alagoas, in the northeast of Brazil, the facility will double Tigre-ADS’s annual capacity of HDPE pipe. The new facility will be the fourth operating plant in South America for the joint venture. anywhere in the world, and that has led to the success of this venture,” said Joe Chlapaty, ADS chairman and CEO. “We are excited to extend the Tigre- ADS offering throughout such a vibrant market.” The joint venture also has operations in Antofagasta, Chile and Rio Claro, Brazil. The newly added capacity will allow Tigre-ADS to continue to meet the needs created by rapidly expanding infrastructure development across South America.

Established in 2009, Santiago, Chile- based Tigre-ADS manufactures and distributes HDPE pipes for a wide range of markets, including storm water management, sanitation, mining, agriculture, telecom and electrical, throughout South America.

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc – USA

“From day one, Tigre has shared our commitment to making quality products and exceeding customer expectations

info@ads-pipe.com www.ads-pipe.com

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