TPT July 2012

Editor

Rory McBride

The July Issue This issue we have features on tube scarfing systems and welding and, as always, a comprehensive round-up of the very latest industry and technology news. Eagle-eyed readers may notice that this issue we have made several design changes to the magazine. On the front cover the Tube & Pipe Technology logo has been updated and given a fresh modern look. We have also updated the contents pages and used a new font style throughout the magazine, which aims to make the stories and features even easier on the eye for readers. We are very excited about the changes and we hope you enjoy the fresh new look as much as we do. This is also a special Tube China show issue and, although still relatively new, the show has already become a massive date on the international tube calendar. This year it will again be held at the excellent Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai. It is a great international city and always offers a warm welcome. When I was at the show two years ago it attracted 1,306 exhibitors and the tube machinery and tube production market in China has continued to grow at a steady pace since, so expect an even bigger show this year.

Features editor (USA)

Dorothy Fabian

Editorial assistant

Christian Bradley

Production

Lisa Benjamin

Sales & marketing

Catherine Sayers English speaking sales catherine@intras.co.uk Giuliana Benedetto Vendite & Marketing (Italia) giuliana@intras.co.uk Hendrike Morriss Verkauf & Marketing (Deutschland, Osterreich, Schweiz) hendrike@intras.co.uk Linda Li 中国大陆，台湾， 香港以及远东地区销售代表 linda@intras.co.uk Jeroo Norman Indian sales jeroo@intras.co.uk

Advertising co-ordinators

Liz Hughes

Andrea McIntosh

Subscriptions

Liz Hughes

Accounts manager

Richard Babbedge

Publisher

Caroline Sullens

Founder

John C Hogg

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In the September issue we will have a first look at EuroBlech 2012, FABTECH 2012 and Tube India 2012. We also have features on drilling, piercing and punching technology and measuring and marking. Thanks for reading.

Rory McBride – Editor

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Front Cover Story Since 1985 Universal Tube & Rollform has been committed to being the number one supplier of used tube, pipe and rollform machinery in the world. Its presence in this industry has always been strong and honourable, working with companies locally and all over the world it says. Its President, Ralph Girkins, has over 35 years of experience in the tube and pipe industry. The company takes pride in its knowledge and ability to mix and match various machinery to fit

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customer needs. New, used or reconditioned, it can help put it all together to balance clients’ budgets and increase the value of customer spending. It has one of the largest selections of used tube and pipe mills in the world. Utilising over 125,000 square feet of warehouse space, it also stocks rollformers – cut to length – slitting lines and more. It has the resources and expertise to satisfy companies’ machinery needs.

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