TPi March 2015

business & market news

Constellium completes acquisition of Wise Metals Constellium NV has completed its previously announced acquisition of Wise Metals Intermediate Holdings LLC), a private aluminium sheet producer located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, USA. With the closing of the acquisition, Constellium now has access to 450,000 metric tons of hot mill capacity from the widest strip mill in North America. “This acquisition is a key milestone for Constellium that will allow our company to provide greater sustainable value to our customers globally,” commented Pierre Vareille, CEO of Constellium. “It enhances Constellium’s global footprint and offering by increasing the company’s exposure to the North American market and supplementing Constellium’s

leading position in Europe. Constellium expects to benefit from increased product development resources and technological capabilities, wider global reach and greater operational flexibility.”

Constellium – France webmaster@constellium.com www.constellium.com

AS9100 certification Superior Tube has announced that it is now certified to AS9100, having been successfully assessed by the independent certification organisation Det Norske Veritas.

Kevin Heaphy, global director product management and commercial sys- tems, added, “By reinforcing stake- holder trust in the company, AS9100 will help us take advantage of new business opportunities internationally as well as supporting our strategic expansion in key aerospace segments.” Superior Tube Company, Inc – USA info@superiortube.com www.superiortube.com

improvement, AS9100 helps to reduce and prevent errors, leading to cost reductions across the entire supply chain, including design, manufacture, maintenance and distribution. SuperiorTube’squalitysystemsmanager, Deborah Kamertz, commented, “Gaining AS9100 certification is an important step for Superior Tube and a tribute to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in the certification process.”

Based on the ISO 9001 series of quality management systems, AS9100 was introduced to provide a globally harmonised standard specifically for the aerospace industry. By establishing recognised procedures and controls and promoting a culture of continuous

Flexenergy appoints sales manager for Scotland

and determination, I’m sure he will be very successful in his new role.”

UK-based pipe specialist Flexenergy has appointed Steven Rankine as area sales manager for Scotland. Mr Rankine has worked in the energy sector for more than four years, and will be responsible for introducing customers to Flexenergy’s energy-efficient pre- insulated products, ranging from cooling pipes to pipes for district heating schemes and solar thermal projects. Mr Rankine commented, “Flexenergy possesses a wide range of innovative and sustainable products which, along with a very good reputation in the industry, makes for an exciting future.” Sales director Sandy Fairley added, “Steven will be playing a key role for Flexenergy as we continue to expand our business. He knows the industry and the territory well and with his keenness

Flexenergy designs, supplies and installs distribution pipework used in heating, and hot and chilledwater systems across a wide variety of renewable/sustainable energy technologies, including solar, biomass CHP, geothermal, and district and community heating. The company offers extensive pipe stocks; jointing technologies (welded and mechanical); pipe ancillaries, meters and fittings; system design; installation services; and in-house fabrication service. It is also the UK and Ireland stockist of the Flexalen pre-insulated pipe system.

Flexenergy Ltd – UK www.flexenergy.co.uk

Steven Rankine, Flexenergy’s area sales manager for Scotland

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