TPi May 2017

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Trelleborg appoints sales director to enhance global customer support

improve the supply of quality drinking water and closed drainage systems in response to rapid urbanisation and rising living standards. As potentially the weakest link in the system, the seal plays a vital role in keeping these networks but receives the least budget and attention. “With a deep understanding of our portfolio, Tim is well placed to advise customers on how our customisable solutions can achieve a leak-free, hassle- free network. Tim brings a wealth of experience in the pipeline industry and will play an integral role in supporting our international customers, leading the business development and sales teams for pipe, manhole and connector seals.” Trelleborg’s pipe seals operation supplies new and rehabilitation sealing solutions for concrete, plastic pipes and manhole pipes used for water and drainage. It offers a wide range of technology designed to provide

Trelleborg’s pipe seals operation has appointed Tim van Putten as sales director for pipe, connector and manhole seals. Based in Lelystad, Netherlands, Mr van Putten will lead business development for sealing systems with a focus on expanding international sales and customer relationships. He has almost 20 years’ experience in business-to- business sales, including senior roles across the plastic pipe and building materials industry, and previously worked at Wavin and Henco Industries in the Netherlands and Asia Pacific, where he led the delivery of national and regional sales strategies and targets. Bill Hagenberg, business unit president for Trelleborg’s pipe seals operation, said, “The water and wastewater industry is increasingly coming under the spotlight. While western markets look to replace ageing infrastructure, developing markets are driven to Tube & Conduit Zekelman Industries has finalised the acquisition of Western Tube & Conduit Corporation. Through this acquisition, Zekelman will expand its presence across the western half of the US and Canada in the electrical, fence and mechanical tube markets. “We are very excited to welcome Western Tube & Conduit Corp to the Zekelman Industries family,” said Barry Zekelman, executive chairman and chief executive officer of Zekelman Industries. “Western shares our passion for operational excellence and our high- quality, customer-centric focus.” Western Tube & Conduit Corp will continue to operate under its individual brand and identity. “Western Tube is an

Tim van Putten

structural renovation of pipelines, and specialises in the sealing of pipes to prevent infiltration and exfiltration. Trelleborg AB – Sweden www.trelleborg.com

Zekelman completes acquisition of Western

excellent fit for our company,” said Jim Hays, president of the electrical, fence and mechanical product divisions of Zekelman Industries. “The acquisition complements our long-term strategies of continued growth in the tubular product market.” Zekelman Industries also includes the operating divisions of Atlas Tube, Picoma, Energex Tube, Sharon Tube, Wheatland Tube and Z Modular. Zekelman Industries – USA info@zekelman.com www.zekelman.com Western Tube & Conduit Corp – USA conduitsales@westerntube.com www.westerntube.com

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