TPT March 2012

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concept generates real added value for our customers – in economic terms too.” Key benefits of ecoplants are the savings they produce on valuable resources, such as raw materials, energy and operating materials, as well as the reduction in emissions and the significant improvement in the recycling rate. Various reference plants on show at the trade fair are testament to the fact that responsible action

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non-destructive testing: ultrasound and electromagnetic techniques. The main standard products are automatic ultrasonic and eddy current systems for weld and parent material inspection for ERW and SAW processes; and multi-channel control (up to 32) for high-speed inspection of plate before forming. Sofratest offers innovation and application of advanced technology in turnkey systems for automated inspection, with full traceability according to standards API, Aramco, Shell,

SMS is promoting an eco-friendly outlook at the show this year

and sustainable growth work well together. As well as introducing its ecoplants solutions, SMS Meer will be using the trade fair to present its extended range of products and services. In addition to SMS Meer, PWS, which specialises in spiral pipe plants, and Elotherm (heat treatment), SMS Concast will also be presenting its products and services at the Tube and wire stand. SMS Concast supplies plants for steel production, metallurgical treatment and continuous casting. With this the SMS Meer business area is able to offer its customers holistic solutions and services from a single source, for example minimills for producing wire rod and sections. The same principle applies to the SMS Meer companies as does to the long-term partnerships fostered by SMS Meer and its customers: quality unites.

in a responsible manner. At the same time, they offer good opportunities for generating more sales and profit. “Sustainability has become a key factor in our customers’ growth. The market demands environmentally and economically sound solutions, which go hand in hand. This we can achieve with our ecoplants,” explains Dr Joachim Schönbeck, President of SMS Meer. “Modern plants need to meet more stringent requirements with regard to environmental protection and use of resources. Our ecoplants sustainability

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BS534 and DIN 17172. Fax: +33 1 34 75 53 41 Email: sales@sofratest.com Website: www.sofratest.com Stalatube Oy Finland

3B28 THE installation of tube laser, bending machine, saw line and welding robot at Stalatube’s new facility has created capacity to supply customers in new ways. The company serves end-users in various industries in cooperation with its distributors and stockholders, which allows it to supply expertise and individual service from the beginning of a project through to the end. Instead of 6m-long standard tubes, customers can order ready-to- assemble components. The tubes can be delivered cut-to-length, bent, welded or with perforations in set areas. This reduces the amount of scrap and creates less on-site costs. The company can handle all kinds of material, including austenitic, ferritic or Duplex stainless steels. Another aspect of value-adding service is the development and production of special grades, such as special Duplex grades or materials like 904L. The special grades can offer customers fit-for-purpose materials. The know-how of working with special grades is gained by the company’s

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Sofratest France

6F49 SOFRATEST specialises in manufacturing non-destructive testing equipment for longitudinal or spiral welded pipes. The company has pioneered develop- ments in computer-based solutions for

Off-line SAW spiral weld examination (up to 4m)

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