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Contents May 2018

6 Business & market news 22 Products & developments 40 FABTECH Canada 2018 42 Plastic & composite tubes & pipes 50 OCTG, gas & pipeline products 54 Guangzhou 2018 56 Pioneering a new virtual dimension of valve design 59 Editorial index 60 Advertisers index

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6-8 June Guangzhou (Guangzhou, China) International exhibition www.julang.com.cn 12-14 June FABTECH Canada (Toronto, Canada) International exhibition www.fabtechcanada.com 26-29 September Tube China (Shanghai, China) International exhibition www.tubechina.net 17-19 October Indometal (Jakarta, Indonesia) International exhibition www.indometal.net 23-26 October EuroBLECH (Hanover, Germany) International exhibition www.euroblech.com

Welcome to the latest Tube Products INTERNATIONAL magazine. In this issue you will find features on plastic & composite tubes & pipes as well as OCTG, gas & pipeline products. The technical article this issue is from the experts at Valve World and looks at recent advances in the design of valves (page 56). Much of what is predicted in the article will be relevant to other areas of the industry and it offers an interesting insight into the future of design. As also mentioned in the article it will not be long before valve and tube samples are able to be 3D printed in factories and offices anywhere around the world or even while out in the field – for example on an oil rig in the middle of the ocean. The more remote the destination, the more this process makes sense. How long will it be before robots are printing spare tube parts on a space station, rather than sending up supply rockets to perform more simple tasks? The magazine team will be at both FABTECH Canada and Guangzhou trade shows in June so please do come and say hello if you are visiting the shows. Canada is a relatively new area for us so it is good to meet those involved in the industry from a country with so many natural resources that require tubes, valves and associated products to transport oil, gas and water across the vast country – and of course also to the US. Next up we have the July issue of the magazine and it will have features on valves, fittings, flanges & connectors as well as steel & stainless steel tubes, copper & aluminium tubes, and corrosion repair & replacement.

6-8 November FABTECH (Atlanta, USA)

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27-29 November Tube India (Mumbai, India) International exhibition www.tube-india.com

If you would like to submit editorial for the July issue the deadline is 26 April. If you would like to advertise, the deadline for your booking is 8 May. Enjoy the magazine.

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AxFlow has expanded its fluid handling service

Axel Johnson expands fluid handling service capacity in France

Raymond RDC commented, “Joining an internationally renowned group like AxFlow is a real opportunity for RDC Productions to develop. We are honoured to now be a part of it. This will offer great opportunities to our staff, and our future together will ensure sustainable and profitable growth. RDC and AxFlow are two complementary companies, and the synergy of their know-how will be the key to success.” Axel Johnson International – Sweden axinter@axinter.com www.axinter.com AxFlow Holding AB – Sweden www.axflow.com Chevallier of

multi-brand equipment, spare parts and tailor-made systems. “RDC is a solid, well-respected provider of fluid handling service for the food, pharma, chemicals, petrochemicals and cosmetics – all important business segments for AxFlow,” said Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding. “Adding RDC’s expertise in service will reinforce our solution-provider strategy and allow us to improve the service offer in the French market.” RDC is expected to benefit from the increased visibility and sales activity generated through AxFlow sales staff as well as through knowledge sharing between the companies.

AxFlow France, part of the fluid handling solutions business group of Axel Johnson International, has taken a strategic step to strengthen its service capacity in the French fluid handling market with the acquisition of RDC Production. The acquisition is in line with AxFlow’s strategy of growing by adding value- added service as a differentiator from its competition. The transaction closed in January. RDC specialises in industrial equipment service and maintenance for pumps, heat exchangers, homogenisers and valves. It also conducts integrity tests on exchangers and tanks and offers

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Conex Bänninger grows turnover from OEM solutions

of our processes and systems, alongside product tests and measurements. Both aspects are essential to us delivering the best possible products and services to our customers, ensuring our high standards are always met. “Our test procedures are thorough, with pressure, thermal, tensile, resistance and pneumatic tests all carried out, alongside other more specialist tests depending on the product in question. We have nine dedicated members of staff in the quality control team, with the machinery operators on the factory floor also playing an important role, as they constantly carry out quality tests as part of their daily remit. “Looking at our OEM service specifical- ly, having an in-house team enables us to eliminate problems before they reach the customer. We can identify potential issues and propose solutions to rectify them very quickly. This includes production process improvements, staff training and tooling performance monitoring.” Conex Bänninger – UK www.conexbanninger.com In addition to the local impact, other businesses will see benefits, including Italian company Marcegaglia, which supplies the unbent tubing material. UKF/JPC managing director Simon Greenhill commented, “This is a very exciting time for the company and local businesses. Being able to keep skilled manufacturing in the area was a real bonus for us when we agreed the takeover.” The Joint Perforating Company – UK

Conex Bänninger, a manu- facturer of pipe fittings and valves, has grown its OEM tube solutions revenue within the last five years, highlighting the company’s expertise and manufacturing skill within this discipline. The business supplies bespoke tube components and pipe fittings, with OEM customer end products ranging from boilers to industrial heat pumps, and the company servicing sectors such as ACR, domestic and industrial heating, medical and industrial gases. The company has the ability to under- take processes of tube manipulation as well as tube fabrication on tube diameters ranging from 54 to 219mm. Piotr Matykiewicz, OEM cell manager at Conex Bänninger, said, “Thanks to recent investments in our world class machinery, we are able to produce complex products to high quality standards for our customers. The modern technologies at our disposal also mean that we can offer our industry-leading functions such as tube manipulation at a competitive premium, with high reliability.

“The machinery performance is matched by our in-house engineers’ technical expertise, who work with the customer to provide the product design, bespoke tooling designs and technical support to achieve the required solution. This includes constantly refining the designs, with any modifications to existing products made to minimise cost for our clients.” Conex Bänninger’s quality control function ensures that the solutions provided are of a high standard – an increasingly important function with the complex nature of the work and the rise in volume of OEM orders. Ewa Szymańska, quality manager at Conex Bänninger, explained, “The key to our quality control is the repeated review operation to outside the UK. JPC was able to step in, already being a supplier of tubular components to EET. Rather than seeing the loss of the manufacturing site, JPC agreed that it would take over the EET bending cells and keep the jobs in Coventry. With six sophisticated bending machines that it says rival any other firm in the country, JPC offers job security for at least the next five years, producing and supplying a complete range of original equipment bend and manipulated exhaust pipes direct to EET’s remaining facility in Cowley.

Boost to local economy The Joint Perforating Company (JPC), based in Bromsgrove, UK, plans to save local jobs by taking over a pipe bending business and preventing the loss of employment.

JPC, part of the UKF Stainless Holdings Group, said it expects to save at least 12 of the existing workforce and has plans for further expansion. Previous owner Eberspaecher (EET) had planned to move its automatic welding cells from Coventry to Cowley, where it has warehouse facilities next door to its customer, but was considering moving the tube bending

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Extensive e-learning package on sealing solutions

Sealing Solutions, commented, “Our e-learning modules range from the basics of sealing technology for everyone, through to more complex areas specifically for design engineers. “Not forgetting of course students – the engineers of the future. In addition, they offer hands-on practical advice such as seal installation instructions.

engineers, designers and students through a variety of e-learning modules. Recently extended, the e-learning portfolio represents an extensive learning package, and is online and free of charge. Robert Zahiri, director global marketing and communications for Trelleborg

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has experience and knowledge of sealing technology and applications in a wide variety of industries, from aerospace to healthcare and medical, oil and gas to automotive. Focusing on accelerating the performance of its customers, the company shares its expertise with

“We’ve made the modules totally free of charge for anyone to access on our website. All that is required is a simple registration.” Users can also gain access to tools, apps and a technical area that includes whitepapers, also free of charge. The e-learning lessons currently available on the Trelleborg Sealing Solutions website are on sealing materials, O-rings, hydraulic seals, rotary seals and engineered moulded parts, as well as instructions for installation of various seals.

Trelleborg has a wide range of e-learning modules available

Trelleborg – Sweden www.trelleborg.com

Asahi/America appoints new business development manager

development, and process piping systems and equipment. He holds degrees in mechanical technology and mechanical engineering, and was previously a certified plumbing engineer. Asahi/America provides solutions for fluid handling systems, including corrosion-resistant thermoplastic fluid handling products such as valves,

Asahi/America, Inc has announced the addition of Robert Marsiglia to its business development team. Mr Marsiglia joined the company in February as business development and national sales manager for commercial products. Mr Marsiglia brings 30 years of direct sales, distribution, and repmanagement with him to Asahi/America, where he will work closely with the company’s sales team on sales efforts and engineering specifications. His background also includes experience in industrial process and high purity product

actuators, pipe and fittings. Asahi/America, Inc – USA asahi@asahi-america.com www.asahi-america.com

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business & market news TechnipFMC and Island Offshore in strategic collaboration agreement

Odd Strømsnes, vice president of offshore integrated services at TechnipFMC, will be the managing director of Island Offshore Subsea AS. The agreement with TechnipFMC is subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions. Island Offshore operates a fleet of 25 advanced service vessels for the offshore oil industry, and provides services in market segments such as platform supply, anchor handling, walk-to-work, well stimulation, subsea construction and light well intervention. TechnipFMC – UK www.technipfmc.com Island Offshore Subsea AS – Norway subsea@islandoffshore.com www.islandoffshore.com

AS will be rebranded and become the operating unit for TechnipFMC’s RLWI activities worldwide. Morten Ulstein, chairman of the Island Offshore Group, stated, “Over the years we have had a rewarding cooperation with TechnipFMC, and we now see that an even closer integration of our companies and services is right to further develop and strengthen our position within RLWI, both in Norway and internationally.” Hallvard Hasselknippe, president of TechnipFMC’s subsea business, commented, “We are now able to deliver a complete range of RLWI services to markets, globally. Our current track record delivering RLWI services together with Island Offshore has significantly increased production from more than 500 subsea wells.”

TechnipFMC has signed an agreement with the Island Offshore group to acquire a 51 per cent stake in Island Offshore’s wholly owned subsidiary Island Offshore Subsea AS. Island Offshore Subsea AS, based in Norway, provides riserless light well intervention (RLWI) project manage- ment and engineering services for plug and abandonment (P&A), riserless coiled tubing and well completion oper- ations. The company has developed proprietary designs related to subsea P&A and riserless coiled tubing. In connection with the acquisition of the controlling interest, TechnipFMC and Island Offshore will enter into a strategic cooperation agreement to deliver RLWI services on a worldwide basis, which will also include TechnipFMC’s RLWI capabilities. Island Offshore Subsea

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New general manager of sales at egeplast Plastic pipe manufacturer egeplast has been joined by sales expert Christian Haferkamp as general manager of sales. His responsibilities also include product management and marketing. Dr Ansgar Strumann, managing director of egeplast, commented, “With

range of mandates in sales and marketing as a consultant and principal. “I am very much looking forward to inspiring existing and new customers with enthusiasm for the innovative and high quality products and system solutions provided by egeplast together with the entire team,” said Mr Haferkamp. “Even today, egeplast holds an excellent position both in the booming field of cable conduits for broadband access and related to pressure pipes for critical infrastructures. Now the task will be to tap into the existing growth potential both nationally and internationally.” From its factory for polymeric pipe systems, egeplast supplies multi-layer pipes including the corresponding fittings as all-in-one solutions for drinking water and sewage pipes, gas pipelines and protective pipes for glass fibre and electricity cables. egeplast international GmbH – Germany computer vision, LIDAR, ultrasound, RF, Wi-Fi, gyroscope, accelerometer and machine learning technologies, the robot can precisely navigate and apply the SippSteel composite inside the pipe. The device can be operated via umbilical or autonomously providing lining lengths of more than a mile from one access point in the pipe. “The SippSteel technology addresses a multitude of customer needs as well as resolving systemic problems in the trenchless technology sector,” said SippTech CEO/CTO Kent Weisenberg. “Today’s pipeline rehabilitation industry has long been searching for an innovative and, more importantly, versatile technology to fulfil all the structurally independent liner requirements.” SippTech Technologies, LLC – USA www.sipptech.com

Christian Haferkamp we managed to recruit an experienced sales manager who is a perfect match for our envisioned growth plans. He combines a high degree of strategic expertise with extensive experience in the fields of practical implementation and management in sales, and knows the challenges of our industry inside out.” Mr Haferkamp’s most recent position involved establishing and managing the nationwide marketing of Deutsche Lichtmiete, a vendor of industrial lighting solutions. Prior to that he held various posts in the energy and telecommunication group EWE AG for almost ten years. As the managing director of the company EWE Vertrieb GmbH he played a major role in the company’s transition from a utility provider to a customer-orientated service provider. As well as holding a degree in industrial engineering, Mr Haferkamp gained extensive experience in strategy development and project management in his six years with Roland Berger, where he was entrusted with a large Dr Matthews added, “It is also a monumental moment for the TTC as this is the largest contract awarded to us from a private company since our conception.” Dr Matthews will be assisted on the four-phase project by co-principal investigators Dr Shaurav Alam and Dr Amin Azimi. Industry professionals, and undergraduate and graduate students will also be collaborating during each phase of testing. SippSteel consists of a composite lining of two dissimilar lining material layers and a carbon fibre filament reinforce- ment, which are applied robotically in a single pass through the pipe system. The robotic apparatus is self-propelled, and all its mechanical functionalities are controlled autonomously by internal sensors and computer vision. Employing both individually specific and a synergetic combination of

info@egeplast.de www.egeplast.de Contract for SIPP technology analysis Christian Haferkamp has taken over the management of sales at egeplast

SippTech LLC has finalised a contract with Louisiana Tech’s Trenchless Technology Center for their continued partnership and product analysis of the advancement of spray-in-place pipe technology (SIPP). The awarded contract specifically involves testing of SippTech’s robotic systems and installation of its filament reinforced composite lining, SippSteel™. “The Trenchless Technology Center (TTC) is excited to support SippTech through testing, research and developmental support of their innovative spray-in-place pipe technology,” stated Dr John Matthews, director of the TTC and principal investigator on the SippSteel project. “This new SIPP technology has high potential to drive the pressure pipe rehabilitation industry forward in the very near future.”

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New heat-treatment facility launched at TMK-ARTROM

extend the ranges of our premium products while simultaneously reducing production costs and improving product quality. The environmental benefits are also worth noting, as the facility will significantly reduce the environmental footprint. This is a unique fusion of innovation and green technology that will allow TMK to strengthen its position in the global market.” TMK manufactures and supplies steel pipes for the oil and gas industry, operating 27 production sites in the USA, Russia, Canada, Romania, Oman and Kazakhstan, with two R&D centres in Russia and the USA. TMK – Russia

17 key performance indicators ranging from sustainable offerings, financial performance, human resources management, energy and water use, to sustainability leadership. Christina Båge-Friborg, head of sustainable business at Sandvik, said, “We are very proud to, for the first time, be included in the Global 100 index. The indicators measured are well in line with our sustainable business strategy, that evaluates the sustainability perfor- mance in our own operations as well as in our offering to customers.” Sandvik is also included in in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, FTSE4Good and in the Ethibel Sustainability Indexes. The Global 100 Index is compiled by the media and investment advisory firm Corporate Knights. Sandvik AB – Sweden product units per hour. The equipment enables precise control of the heat treatment process and monitoring of individual pipe treatment parameters. As a result, the new facility will provide heat treatment for 60 to 273mm pipes with 5 to 60mm walls, enabling effi- cient production of popular premium products. The heat treatment facility will also reduce natural gas consumption and environmental impact, as well as reduce nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide emissions. “TMK continues to develop its production facilities,” said Dmitry Pumpyanskiy, chairman of TMK’s board of directors. “The new pipe heat- treatment facility at TMK-ARTROM will

The 2018 iteration of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World (Global 100) index was released during the World Economic Forum in Davos. Sandvik is included in the list for the first time, and ranked 65 th overall. Global 100 represents the top 2 per cent in most leading companies in the world on sustainability performance. “Sustainability is an integrated part of our business,” commented Björn Rosengren, president and CEO of Sandvik. “A sustainable approach to business, helping our customers become safer, more efficient and more productive, will contribute to ensuring long-term value creation for our customers, investors and employees.” To determine the ranking, 5,994 publicly listed companies were analysed against global industry peers on a suite of TMK, a producer of steel pipes, has commissioned a new integrated heat treatment line for seamless pipes at TMK-ARTROM, Romania. Covering over 12,000m 2 , the facility’s treatment capacity is 165,000 tonnes of pipes per year. The facility includes the main line at Shop 1-Assel as well as a water treat- ment station and a power substation located in separate buildings. It enables a full range of heat- treatment services, such as tempering and quenching, normalisation, soft annealing and hot straightening. The uninterrupted transportation of treated pipes with minimal handling will allow a throughput of up to 120 tubular

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indometal 2018 indometal – the international metal and steel trade fair for Southeast Asia – is scheduled to take place in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 17 to 19 October 2018 at Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran. More than 75 per cent of exhibitors are expected to come from outside Indonesia, together with international representation from national pavilions and country groups such as China, Germany, Italy and Taiwan.

demand is driving efforts in countries like Indonesia and Vietnam to build more modern plants to better compete with China’s enormous mills.” Efforts are already underway to improve local processing and smelting industries to reduce the nation’s dependence on imports. With domestic manufacturers only able to produce a fraction of Indonesia’s steel needs, the country imports nearly half of its steel demands. The Indonesian government aims to see domestic steel production capacity rise to 12 million tons by 2019, followed by 17 million tons by 2024, and to 25 million tons by 2035. However, this target, set in the National Industry Development Masterplan by Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry, will require private investor involvement. “Against this backdrop, Indonesia is a model location for a specialised trade fair such as indometal which presents a comprehensive spectrum of products and solutions in the metal and steel value chain which will be critical for domestic producers looking to upgrade their technology and to remain competitive in the industry, as well as provide a one-stop platform for international companies looking to invest and enlarge their footprint in Indonesia and the region,” added Ms Ho. Jointly organised by Messe Düsseldorf Asia and PT Wahana Kemalaniaga Makmur (WAKENI), indometal has gained recognition as an exhibition focused on the synergistic interrelations of foundry technology, castingproducts, metallurgy and thermoprocess technology. indometal showcases new solutions for better production and processing efficiency and new market innovations reflecting market trends, and changes and demands of the metal and steels industries. In 2018, the exhibition will focus on machinery and equipment optimisation, retooling and steelmaking technology, and resource- and cost-efficient solutions and applications. Messe Düsseldorf Asia Pte Ltd – Singapore indometal@mda.com.sg www.indometal.net

According to Beattrice J Ho, project director of indometal, co-organised by Messe Düsseldorf Asia, Indonesia is a growing hotspot for the export market as steel production is shifting from mature to emerging economies: “This bodes well for Indonesia and the region as the industry prepares for growth and development. Although steel from China is still expected to dominate for many years, strong global

ADS updates website Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc (ADS), a manufacturer of thermoplastic corrugated pipe and ancillary products, has improved the functionality of its website and increased the number of free online design programs and documents available, while making it more responsive across all platforms, including mobile devices.

Drain Basin Configurator, FlexStorm ® Project Configurator and Inserta Tee ® Configurator. The ADS Installation Guides App and the ADS Agriculture Drainage Resource App are available from the Apple App Store and on Google Play. “The new website is designed for the customer,” stated Tori Durliat, director of marketing for ADS. “Our goal was to construct a comprehensive website that also allows the user to design the most effective water management system in any application. We sought feedback from people responsible for designing, purchasing and installing water management solutions, and incorporated their input with ideas from across the organisation.” Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc – USA www.ads-pipe.com

The engineering library resource database available now includes more than 850 reference documents, with specific information for each of the 14 end markets served by the company, plus the company’s products including N-12 ® , HP Storm and SaniTite ® HP pipe. Quick links go directly to the Drainage Handbook, CAD drawings, finding a representative locator, and employment opportunities. Design tools to support a number of its allied product lines include the StormTech ® Design Tool, Nyloplast ®

The ADS website has been enhanced to make it responsive across all platforms

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Multi-million-pound UK flooding prevention scheme

Many towns and cities across the UK have experienced flooding, sometimes with devastating consequences. While we cannot control the weather, flooding is a problem that can be prevented with an effective modern drainage system. Water management specialist Asset International delivers flood alleviation schemes using Weholite HDPE pipes including, most recently, a waste water storage upgrade in Rutherglen, just outside Glasgow, UK. In recent years, areas of Rutherglen, including six properties in the Viewpark Drive residential development, have been affected by issues with recurrent flooding. To tackle this problem, as part of a wider £250mn five-year programme of work, Scottish Water undertook a £3.2mn project to reduce the risk of flooding by improving its waste water infrastructure, increasing the capacity of the sewer network responsible for the Viewpark area. Having previously worked on attenuation systems with Asset International, including projects in Meadowhead, Lossiemouth, the Ness-Dollar and most recently Mingulay Crescent, Scottish Water opted to again utilise Asset’s expertise in flood alleviation systems for this project.

The tank includes seven 1,500mm internal diameter Weholite pipes

To help achieve this, Asset supplied a new 260m 3 attenuation tank to provide additional capacity for the area’s waste water. After completing the initial design, Asset manufactured and supplied a double manifold pipe tank consisting of seven 33.5m-long, 1,500mm internal diameter Weholite pipes and integral 1,200mm internal diameter access shafts. Due to the site’s location within a built- up residential area, the project was subject to a number of environmental constraints that required the tank’s components to be delivered in lengths no longer than 8.8m. The versatile nature of Weholite allowed these limitations to be easily accommodated, enabling Asset and FPP to deliver bespoke short sections of pipework that were welded internally on-site following their placement and installation. The product’s light weight combined with the shorter length of the pipes selected for the project meant that less plant and equipment was required, minimising disruption and inconvenience for both residents and road users, while enabling the pipes to be laid and installed quicker than would have otherwise been possible.

Delivered in collaboration with FPP Scotland, the Scottish Water framework supplier based in Hillington, Glasgow, the project at Viewpark Drive is set to bring environmental improvements to the local area by ensuring the sewer network is capable of storing more water during periods of heavy rainfall, when the system becomes overburdened.

The new attenuation tank will provide additional capacity for waste water

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before, we have seen numerous benefits to using Weholite over alternatives, including quicker installation, resulting in reduced disruption for members of the community, as well as cost savings

products over recent years and continue to be impressed by its performance and versatility, which has contributed to a number of successful projects. “In the case of the Viewpark Drive pro- ject, we wanted to upgrade the existing system by adding additional storage to mitigate flooding in the area, and Asset effectively listened to our brief. As

Following initial design consultations, the Viewpark Drive project is being undertaken by Scottish Water’s delivery partner, aBV – a joint venture partnership between Amey and Black & Veatch. Commenting on the choice of Weholite plastic tanks and pipes, Lloyd Condie, civil engineer at aBV, said, “We’ve had a lot of experience using Weholite

and improved performance.” Asset International Ltd – UK

sales@weholite.co.uk www.weholite.co.uk

New ASTM specifications support pipes and manholes made with corrugated steel

standards fill a long-standing gap for using corrugated steel products in such applications. Entities that own, manage and help construct manholes and sewers will find the standard of benefit. This includes municipalities, states, regions and other governments that might use the new standards to help build storm sewer systems for their communities. ASTM International – USA

structures, or designing a full system using corrugated steel drainage products,” said Michael McGough, director of technical services at National Corrugated Steel Pipe Association. Mr McGough and others developed the standards through ASTM International’s committee on metallic-coated iron and steel products (A05). Mr McGough noted that other standards have supported the use of other materials in storm sewer systems for years, but that these new

Owners and specifiers of storm sewers will be able to use two new ASTM International standards that support the use of corrugated steel in storm sewer systems. The first specification is for corrugated steel used to build manholes (A1105), while the second supports connectors between manholes and corrugated steel drainage pipes (A1107). “The new standards apply whether you are connecting corrugated steel pipe to new or existing concrete manhole

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Senior appointment to support water industry growth across AMEA and APAC

“Existing infrastructure is ageing and the need to maintain pipeline networks and the environment become ever more critical.” Part of the wider Trelleborg industrial solutions business area of the Trelleborg Group, the pipe seals operation is a supplier of new and rehabilitation sealing solutions for concrete, plastic pipes and manhole pipes used for water, sewerage and drainage. It has a logistics and sales network spanning Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa, North America and South America.

Trelleborg’s pipe seals operation has made a significant senior appointment, to enable its pipeline rehabilitation business to increase its presence in Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific: Frans Roukens has joined in the position of sales director EMEA and APAC. Mr Roukens, who has worked for Trelleborg for five years in operational and senior sales management positions, commented, “This is an exciting opportunity to join a business which manufactures unique technical solutions to repair existing pipelines using trenchless technology. I see fantastic opportunities for Trelleborg’s pipe seals to achieve further significant growth with the pipeline rehabilitation industry.

Trelleborg – Sweden www.trelleborg.com

Frans Roukens has been appointed sales director EMEA and APAC at Trelleborg

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IOS secures two new contracts valued at £12.5mn Storage and inspection firm

IOS’s new inspection facility will give it additional capacity to handle the requirements of the Sumitomo contract. The OCTG inspection and preparation resource will prepare and inspect up to 300 joints per day – triple the current capacity. The key factors in Sumitomo’s selection of the facility were the close proximity to the Peterhead port, the range of services provided and the potential for future expansion. Donald MacKay, VP for European business

Independent Oilfield Services (IOS) has secured two major new contracts, worth more than £12.5mn. The Sumitomo Corporation Europe has awarded IOS an eight-year, £10mn contract to carry out OCTG management and inspection services, while Odfjell Drilling has agreed a £2.5mn contract for the management and inspection of drill pipe. IOS is now proceeding with a £3mn expansion to its Longside Supply Base near Peterhead, UK, in order to significantly expand its capacity to service the two new clients as well as its existing customer base. This represents the second phase of a new £5.5mn investment by IOS in the region. Late last year IOS announced that it had purchased its previously leased 32-acre site at the former Longside airfield for £2.5mn. The company retains a 15-year option to lease additional sites at Longside, with potential to extend its facility to 100 acres. Following the granting of planning permission at the end of last year to create an additional 35 acres of storage, work has now begun on the construction of new warehousing, an inspection facility and a machine shop. The expansion will create around 20 additional jobs with the company, which has already doubled its workforce in recent years.

IOS managing director Glynn Geddie

at Odfjell Well Services, said, “We awarded this contract to IOS because the size of the facility and the range of equipment they have available enables quick and efficient loading and offloading, which allows us to meet our very tight deadlines and deliver a reliable service to our growing client base.” Also included in the expansion is a new machine shop and an additional 2,000m 2 of warehousing, which will add to IOS’s existing indoor storage capacity of 4,000m 2 . Glynn Geddie, managing director at

IOS, commented, “We are delighted to have won these two important new contracts. We have already made major investments in our Longside site to ensure that we provide a first-class service in a state-of-the-art facility for our customers. Our expansion will significantly increase our capacity to meet the operational requirement of all our clients. “We chose the site at Longside because of its prime location only four miles from the quayside at Peterhead. The proximity to the port provides a very competitive alternative through reduced transport and fleet costs for oil and gas operators and service companies who berth at Peterhead’s deep water quays.” IOS opened its Longside base when the company was set up in 2014. It incorporates both hard-standing outdoor storage and internal warehouse storage. Services include OCTG, drill pipe and offshore inspection, equipment rental, transportation and tubular management. Independent Oilfield Services – UK operations@iosuk.net www.iosuk.net

The IOS site at Longside

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business & market news Victaulic to build additional manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania

Robotic and optical technology in the facility will advance the limits of quality control for the company’s castings and finished products through automated assembly operations. Computerised visual inspection systems will be used to identify non-conformities, preventing them from being shipped to customers. Along with the expansion, Victaulic anticipates adding 40 to 50 new jobs by the end of this year. From machining and lab technicians to assemblers and production staff, it is expected that many of the new positions will be filled by local talent from the area’s skilled workforce. New hires will join the current Victaulic team of 3,600 employees globally, of which 49 per cent are located in the USA. Victaulic – USA www.victaulic.com

products in the United States, this facility will further enhance our product delivery capabilities, making our US operations even more competitive.” Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf commented, “Whenever a manufacturer expands here in Pennsylvania, it’s more evidence that our manufacturing sector is growing stronger. The establishment of Victaulic’s new facility doesn’t simply continue the company’s 40-year tradition of commitment to growth here in the Commonwealth – it will also create jobs and help develop the Lehigh Valley’s manufacturing workforce.” In addition to housing the company’s current light assembly operation, which has been conducted in partnership with Cast-Pac Inc for 20 years, the new facilitywill include several million dollars’ worth of new equipment to modernise its manufacturing operations.

Victaulic, a manufacturer of mechani- cal pipe joining solutions, has unveiled plans to build an additional manufac- turing centre in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, USA. The facility is the result of increased domestic demand for the company’s products. It is expected to break ground later this year and be fully operational in 2019. “This new facility will play an important role in meeting increased customer demand, while also producing the highest quality products in the industry – something our customers have come to expect from us since our first innovation nearly 100 years ago,” said John F Malloy, CEO of Victaulic. “Amajor aspect of our business strategy has always been to manufacture products in close proximity to our cus- tomers. While we already manufacture 80 per cent of domestically sold

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Weir Valves receives government award for university collaboration

heavily used by the oil and gas industry around the world. “We found that we can have the same performance with a smaller valve following the research findings, meaning economies of scale and reduced manufacturing costs,” said Professor Mishra. The “astonishing improvement in sizing calculations” – as the company describes it – has contributed to a 640 per cent increase in sales for valves in multi-phase applications. This was the second successful KTP formed by Professor Mishra and Weir. The first focused on the company’s need to embed complex flow knowledge into its design, operation and sales teams. It was able to enhance valve performance and fully comply with the latest international standards. A third KTP is now under way. It began in January and is being backed to the value of £211,000 over three years, with half of the investment coming from the company and half from Innovate UK. The University of Huddersfield is contributing its research expertise. The goal is to develop smart valves, embedded with sensors that can estimate the remaining useful life of the product, leading to cost and operational savings for manufacturers and end users. Weir Valves & Controls UK www.global.weir University of Huddersfield – UK www.hud.ac.uk

studies illustrating knowledge transfer partnerships at their best. The latest University of Huddersfield- Weir Valves KTP began in October 2014 and concluded in October 2017. Its official remit was “to design, develop and launch a new range of products for multi-phase, multi-component flow applications”. Professor Mishra supervised the research and postgraduate student Antonio Carlos Oliveira, who was embeddedwithinWeir Valves as theKTP associate at the firm’s manufacturing and design centre of origin in Elland. The latest fluid dynamics knowledge was used to help the company improve the design accuracy of valves that are

The latest research collaboration between a University of Huddersfield professor and an engineering firm has been hailed by a UK government body. Professor Rakesh Mishra, an expert in fluid dynamics, has formed a sequence of knowledge transfer partnerships (KTPs) with Weir Valves & Controls UK, part of the UK-based multinational Weir Group. KTPs are part-funded by the government-backed body Innovate UK, and each project is assessed by an independent grading panel. The recently completed collaboration between Weir Valves and Professor Mishra has been given the highest grade of ‘outstanding’, and joins a shortlist that is used to prepare case

Professor Rakesh Mishra (right) with Weir’s Matthew Charlton and Joanne Hirst

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suburbs of Elmhurst and Addison, Illinois, USA. The two facilities have a combined total area of 178,000 ft 2 and employ approximately 125 people. Val-Matic Valve & Manufacturing Corp – USA valves@valmatic.com www.valmatic.com

Founded in 1966, Val-Matic manufac- tures valves for municipal, commercial building and industrial applications. Its corporate offices and manufacturing facilities are located in the Chicago

Val-Matic has been ISO registered since 2006. Its quality management system scope, as on its ISO 9001:2015 certificate, is: design, manufacture, and service of valves and related products

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