TPT January 2010

I ndustry N ews

Allied Tube & Conduit Corporation makes $30mn investment in flagship facility expansion

ALLIED Tube & Conduit Corporation, a business within Tyco Electrical & Metal Products (TEMP) – which is a segment of Tyco International – has announced the grand opening of a 514,000ft 2 expansion of its manufacturing centre in Harvey, USA. The $30mn investment will double the size of the existing facility and is expected to be complete by early 2010. Marking what will be the company’s first LEED- certified project, the facility’s technology will streamline manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, creating efficiencies that enable it to better serve customers in the surrounding community and across North America. “Building on a half-century of innovation, Allied’s people, products and processes have helped to reshape the tube and conduit industry, and we are proud to celebrate today’s expansion in Harvey as a renewed commitment to our employees, customers and the community at large,” said Nelda Connors, president Tyco Electrical & Metal Products. “The Harvey community has played a key role in our success, and our investment in this facility not only positions us to better serve our customers, but also to strengthen our roots in the community for years to come.”

In addition to technological advance- ments in warehousing and distribution, the new space will make room for additional capacity and capabilities in Harvey for steel coil slitting, gauge reduction, roll forming, threading, product packaging and other secondary operations. It will also improve railroad spur service and inbound and outbound truck loading and traffic lanes, enhancing order fulfilment and processing. The expansion project also reflects Tyco’s commitment to sustainable business practices, meeting enough LEED requirements for new construction to achieve a Silver certification. Most notably, it incorporates sustainable architectural design features, environmentally friendly construction practices and building products and energy-efficient systems that benefit both indoor and outdoor environmental quality. Several eco-sensitive attributes include: • Designed and installed high energy efficiency building envelope, heating and ventilation systems, water heating, power, and equipment systems to maximise performance with minimum energy usage. • Provided measurement and verification systems for continuous monitoring of will provide nationwide sales and service support for the Irion brand. The Irion product range is designed for handling long and awkward loads in industries such as textile, wood, timber, building products, steel, cable and aluminium. Its strong durable construction is ideally suited to tough outdoor applications where performance, reliability and operator comfort are of paramount importance. Graham Jones, general manager UK sales at Barloworld Handling, said: “We are committed to providing a complete portfolio of durable and reliable handling equipment with superior support for our customers. The Irion range gives a wider choice in specific industry sectors”. Irion, a division of the Terra group of companies, is one of the leading sideloader

cooling load, air/water economiser, and air distribution systems. • Met the ASHRAE Indoor Air Quality standards for ventilation with the HVAC system design. • Reduced potable water consumption through water efficient landscape and low- flow lavatories by 20%. • Encouraged utilisation of renewable energy sources, by purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates to offset percentage of annual building electricity usage. • Diverted construction waste from the landfill by implementing waste management plan during construction by recycling or salvaging up to 75% of the construction and demolition waste. “Since pioneering the process of in-line galvanising in 1959, Allied has remained dedicated to advancing the industry while saving our customers valuable time and money,” added Connors. “In the same spirit on which the company was founded, we’ll continue to seek opportunities to improve the quality of our products and services, lower manufacturing costs and build on our trusted global brand.” Tyco Electrical and Metal Products – UK Email: lwinter@tyco-emp.com brands in Europe with manufacturing facilities in Austria and France. The DFQ fixed wheel range is available with diesel/ LPG options, hydrostatic transmission, fully enclosed operator cab, a lift capacity between four and eight tons and lift heights of up to eight metres. Irion products are available with an extensive range of options and attachments to suit specific application needs. “To date, Irion has had little exposure in the UK but with the backing of the Barloworld support infrastructure it represents an excellent new solution in our portfolio to help businesses operate efficiently, reliably and at reduced cost when handling long and bulky loads,” added Mr Jones. Barloworld specialists provide free site surveys and advice on all elements of a material handling fleet including service, finance, short-term hire and fleet management. Barloworld – UK Fax: +44 1628 820418 Website: www.barloworld.co.uk

Barloworld seals partner- ship with Irion Sideloaders

BARLOWORLD Handling has announced an exclusive UK supply agreement with Irion Sideloaders, offering a product range designed to handle long and awkward loads such as piping and tubes. Barloworld, one of the largest suppliers of materials handling equipment in the UK,

Barloworld has signed a deal with Irion

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