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Contents July 2014

6 Business & Market News 22 Products & Developments 42 Tube China 2014 44 Pipeline inspection & corrosion protection 50 Steel tubes 56 Questions & Answers

24-27 September 2014

The 6 th all china International Tube and Pipe Industry trade fair

with James Dunning, CEO of Syrinix 58 Corrosion mechanisms processes Understanding the basic elements that cause rust is the first step in preventing it from forming By Susan Conley, product manager – tube and pipe at Quaker Chemical Corp 60 When the rain stops, look beyond the clouds Wichita Falls, Texas, USA, builds emergency HDPE water reuse pipeline 62 Editorial Index 63 Catalogue 64 Advertisers Index

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24-27 september Tube china 2014 (Shanghai, China) International Exhibition www.tubechina.net 21-25 october euroblech (Hanover, Germany) International Exhibition www.euroblech.com 28-30 october Tube India 2014 (Mumbai, India) International Exhibition www.tubeindia.com

Welcome to the latest issue of Tube Products International magazine. This issue we have a very interesting magazine for you with features on pipeline inspection & corrosion protection and steel tubes as well as an interview with James Dunning of Syrinix and two extended articles starting on page 58. The first is an in- depth look at corrosion mechanisms processes by Quaker Chemical Corp, followed by a fascinating case study from Wichita Falls, Texas, USA, entitled ‘When the rain stops, look beyond the clouds’. This issue of the magazine is being distributed at Tube China in Shanghai. The show was last staged in 2012 and broke its previous attendance records: 1,399 exhibitors presented their machinery and products from tube and tube processing and cable industries, and there were 33,469 visitors. In addition to the strong Chinese participation, Tube China 2012 featured many European exhibitors and companies from traditionally well-represented countries such as North America, South-East Asia, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Shanghai is one of the most spectacular and welcoming cities I have visited so the show should be a major success again this year. Next issue we have features on Tube India 2014, plastic and composite tubes, aluminium tubes, and chemical and pharmaceutical tubes.

10-12 november Fabtech (Atlanta, USA) International Exhibition www.fabtechexpo.com

2-4 december Valveworld (Düsseldorf, Germany) International Exhibition www.valveworldexpo.com 11-13 december Indometal Tube (Jakarta, Indonesia) International Exhibition www.indometal.net

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10-13 January Tube arabia (Dubai, UAE) International Exhibition www.tekno-arabia.com 26-28 March boru (Istanbul, Turkey) International Exhibition www.borufair.com

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The pipe was blocked 80-90 per cent by hard scale

Pipetech celebrates technical success Pipetech International, a provider of advanced and environmentally friendly water-based cleaning technologies to the oil and gas and petrochemical industries, has delivered its first pipe cleaning project since its recent acquisition by Ramco Tubular Services. 33m of the 20" line, including several 90° bends, was cleaned. The work was performed over three days and involved approximately 12 hours of cleaning time.

without incident, maintaining Pipetech’s zero LTI record.

Mr Bernhardsson added, “A pre- mobilisation site survey addressed the key questions regarding entry point and methodology for handling the scale once it was removed. The site survey and close coordination with our client ensured that the overall offshore execution time was minimised, delivering a safe, effective solution.” Ramco Tubular Services strengthened its position as a provider of tubular services by acquiring a controlling interest in Pipetech International AS in March. The acquisition enhances Ramco’s offering to clients and establishes a permanent presence in the UK for Pipetech. Pipetech International as – Norway pipetech@pipetech.no www.pipetech.no

Tomas Bernhardsson, the Pipetech supervisor for the project, said, “This was a relatively straightforward job for us which left our new client completely happy with the outcome. We are hopeful that the demonstration of our capability on this job will lead to more work where we can further demonstrate our ability to clean round multiple 90° bends over extended distances.” Pipetech adheres to strict HSE requirements when carrying out all projects. The Aqua Milling system scale collector was bolted to the entry point on the 20" line, providing an enclosed, safe operation, and preventing any spill or leakage into the environment. All scale was removed, collected and disposed of in a safe, clean and dry operation. The work was also performed

The project was completed offshore Denmark for a major Danish operator. Using Pipetech’s Aqua Milling system, the company was able to fully clean a 20" sea dump line blocked 80-90 per cent by hard scale. The Aqua Milling system is an effective mechanical method for removing scale and debris from pipes using nothing more than high-pressure/high speed water. The water was delivered through one of a range of specially developed nozzles deployed on the company’s Aqua Drill International flexible hose system.

After gaining entry through a difficult- to-access under-deck vent, more than

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Metalube wins Queen’s Award for second year

ChrisNettleship, technical director, commented, “This is a great feather in our cap. To win the Queen’s Award once is a major achievement, but to win two years in a row is a superb honour. I am so proud of all our chemists who innovate on a daily basis. It is fantastic that their hard work and technical expertise is now acknowledged by this esteemed recognition.” Metalube manufactures lubricants and greases mainly for the wire and cable industry. Many households will own everyday appliances that use copper wire lubricated by Metalube, and its

Pipe Center and Climate Center, UK heating and cooling suppliers, have a new leadership team. The new structure, announced by managing director Lee Jon Newman, forms part of the company’s ambitious growth agenda and is also aligned with its strategy to deliver customer service via its network of branches across the UK. With Mr Newman at its head, the leadership team consists of Kevin Hartshorne, sales director; Geoff Stone, national accounts director; Andy McEwan, commercial director; David Beattie, sourcing director; Iain Mills, Scotland director; Richard Jones, finance director; and Chris Banner in the newly created role of branch director. Mr Newman commented, “The new structure is designed with customers in mind, putting them at the heart of our business and positioning us to take advantage of the growth opportunities I believe will arise. I am delighted that Pipe Center and Climate Center’s new leadership team includes several Specialist lubricant manufacturer Metalube Ltd has been awarded a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation 2014. This is the second successive year that the company has been honoured with this accolade. Exporting to over 86 countries worldwide, the company won in the International Trade category in 2013. The Innovation Award was made to Metalube for inventing a novel synthetic grease – OCG 6000 – to protect over- head electrical conductors. The corrosion-preventing grease can operate at over 200°C with an operational life exceeding 20 years. OCG 6000 extends the lives of conductors and ultimately saves capital investments by delaying future renewal of pylon infrastructure.

Metalube’s team has won a second Queen’s Award

greases protect the overhead power cables that conduct electricity to homes. The company has offices in China, India and Brazil.

Metalube Ltd – UK post@metalube.co.uk www.metalube.co.uk

New leadership team for Pipe Center and Climate Center

for clients. It is an exciting time to be part of the industry. As we emerge from a challenging couple of years, I am very optimistic for the future.”

senior managers from the business with many years’ service, deployed in new roles, plus talented people from the wider Wolseley family and outside the business. I am confident that the new team contains the right balance of industry experience, fresh thinking, energy and ideas, and we are looking forward to working with customers and suppliers to deliver an even better result

Pipe Center – UK www.pipecenter.co.uk

Climate Center – UK www.climatecenter.co.uk

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Insulation and installation for Northern Courier

consist of pipes, joints, fittings and surveillance. The company has delivered more than 170,000km of pre-insulated pipes. Headquartered in Denmark, Logstor has subsidiaries in Austria, China, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia, Sweden and Switzerland, as well as a network of agents and sales offices.

The contract involves coating 90km of 610mm (24") diameter pipe with insulation coating. This is expected to commence during the third quarter of 2014 and will be executed at Shaw Pipe Protection’s pipe coating facility in Camrose, Alberta. Logstor is a supplier of pre-insulated pipe systems for energy-efficient transportation of liquids and gases for district heating and cooling, marine and industrial purposes, as well as oil and gas pipelines. The systems

Logstor has received a contract from TransCanada PipeLines to provide pipeline insulation and installation services for the Northern Courier Pipeline Project. The pipeline for the proposed project is 90km in length and will transport bitumen between the Fort Hills mine site and the East Tank Farm located north of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. A portion of the contract has been sub- contracted to Shaw Pipe Protection, a division of ShawCor Ltd.

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Contract heralds start of global growth plan Premier Hytemp, a manufacturer of precision engineered alloy components for the oil and gas industry, has secured new business potentially worth more than £25mn over the next three years, and is planning a significant expansion of its manufacturing capabilities in Scotland and Singapore. Their combined value in year one is around £7mn.

Company chairman Maurice McBride said, “Premier Hytemp is strongly positioned, with the full backing of its investor, to capitalise on new opportunities in the global oil and gas market while extending the range and depth of services it already provides to its extensive client base of original equipment manufacturers and leading service companies in the industry. Within the next year we intend to increase the scale of our Scottish manufacturing base and to expand our manufacturing operation in Singapore. The resulting new capacity will enhance our ability to meet the needs of a rising market and create up to 100 new jobs by 2017.” Since November 2012, the company has completed significant investment in Singapore, with a fourth heat treatment furnace and second set of quench tanks; new systems and procedures to deliver enhanced operational efficiency; and the development of a comprehensive strategy for the future direction of the business.

The firm, which recently announced the appointments of Campbell MacPherson as chief executive officer and Gavin Rippe as chief commercial officer, has been laying the foundations for global growth since its management buyout at the end of 2012. It is planning to expand its manufacturing operations, located in the UK and Singapore, to create additional capacity to meet market demand, and expects to increase its 200-strong worldwide workforce by up to 50 per cent in the next three years. Premier Hytemp is an expert in the manufacture and supply chain management of precision engineered alloy components for the energy sector onshore and offshore, including wellheads, valves and downhole tools.

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– one for a minimum of three years and another for one year with a second year option – could be worth up to £25mn over the next three years, and will draw upon Premier Hytemp’s full suite of capabilities. Their scope includes the supply of wellhead components for harsh subsea environments in a variety of formats, from raw material to marshalled kits for on-site assembly and complete turnkey assemblies, and the supply of high-value nickel alloy as cut pieces and machined to shape.

Premier Hytemp – UK contactus@premierhytemp.com www.premierhytemp.com

Two new contracts with undisclosed clients servicing the oil and gas industry

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OMS wins Queen’s Award for innovation Oil and gas pipe measurement specialist Optical Metrology Services (OMS) has won the 2014 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category for its SmartFit™ service, a system for managing pipe preparation and fit-up in readiness for welding prior to pipe laying. (steel catenary

risers) and flowline pipes to tight specifications is critical. Counterboring the pipes might not be a viable method of controlling pipe geometry due to cost considerations or to limitations on pipe wall thickness. In order to prevent bottlenecks during welding and to minimise project delays and risks, oil industry owners, pipelay contractors

Used in the oil and gas industries, SmartFit ensures accurate fitment of pipes prior to welding and laying in trenches, preventing environmentally damaging leaks. OMS also developed bespoke laser measuring equipment and methodologies with supporting software, for optimising pipe fit-up. The service reduces costs through faster pipe laying and improves quality by eliminating mismatched pipe ends. Hugh Davies, client solutions director at OMS, commented, “Everyone at OMS is honoured to receive this award because innovation has always been a priority here and a cornerstone of this company’s growth and financial success over the years. Innovation is something that the UK excels at and so the competition for the Queen’s Award must have been intense.” Founded in 2006, OMS is a privately held company based in Bishops Stortford in Hertfordshire, UK. The company also has an office in Houston, Texas, USA. Since 2006, OMS has grown company sales revenues by at least 100 per cent per year, with around 90 per cent of annual turnover from overseas customers.

OMS staff outside the company’s UK offices

position on each pipe end. In the bead stall, these marks are aligned to achieve best rotational position so that misalignment is minimised. Any problem pipes that won’t fit at a specified HiLo are also indicated and re-sequenced or removed completely so that fit- up problems do not occur, avoiding production delays due to mismatched pipes. Optical Metrology Services Ltd – UK info@omsmeasure.com www.omsmeasure.com

and welders need to capture, record and analyse pipe end geometry quickly and accurately. This measurement data can help to ensure that pipes delivered into the bead stall will fit together within the welding specification requirements. Typically, end dimensioning and fit-up involves collecting pipe measurement data. Automatic, laser-based measure- ment tools are used to measure geometrical features of pipe ends, performed onshore or offshore. Data from laser measurement tools can then be made available to OMS’s SmartFit pipe optimisation software, which uses pipe measurement data to analyse, predict and control pipe fit- up, before the pipes are brought into the bead stall for welding. This averts production issues relating to poor fit-up and manages the assembly of problem pipes in order to maximise welding productivity. Each pipe end is measured, identified and entered into SmartFit, which then analyses fit-up of pipes, allowing the operator to mark the best rotational

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Progress for Tube Developments Tube Developments has reported that it is pleased with the first quarter of 2014, with an increase in project work and providing customers with piping solutions around the world. The company has been successful in working with many oil and gas companies, some of which include Premier Oil, Conoco Philips and BP Angola. In May 2014, Tube Developments added Qatar Petroleum to the list of companies where it has achieved Approved Vendor status. The company’s QA/ QC procedures and manuals are assessed and approved by each customer prior to achieving this type of status. Tube Developments Ltd – UK info@tubedev.com www.tubedev.com

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Seminar on choosing the right NDT techniques

pipe sizes, including large diameters, with minimal transducer adjustments during size changeovers. Because the transducers are under the pipe, no tight fitting glands or shoes are needed, resulting in lower water circulation requirements, fewer wear components and virtually no changes required to the basic water tank on size changeover. The spinning tube transducer system can also be used for testing tube ends, as well as for a retrofit or upgrade of existing installations.

than one type of test technology, a requirement to meet many stringent test standards such as API and ASTM, as well as information on inspection of specific products. Knowledgeable field staff will provide information in multiple languages on all of the company’s products. Guests will include vice president Dudley Boden; Casey Powers, systems engineer; Paloma Domenico, advertising manager; David Terry, business development manager for SE-Asia; and Jerry Zhu, business development manager for China.

With more than 85 years of experience in designing and manufacturing non- destructive test instruments and systems for the metals industry, Magnetic Analysis Corp (MAC) is to host a seminar later this year in South- East Asia. The event will take place in Shanghai, China, on 23 September. Building on the success of the Echomac ® rotary ultrasonic testers, the company will be featuring a new spinning tube ultrasonic test system at the seminar. This system features a unique APC (automatic pitch control) transducer carrier that contains the water couplant and follows and adjusts to the pitch of the tube as it rotates through the tester. This allows testing of a large range of

A Rotomac ® eddy current rotary and coil platform will also be on display.

Magnetic Analysis Corp – USA info@mac-ndt.com www.mac-ndt.com

Information will be presented on test systems using a combination of more

Molecor enters Southeast Asia water pipe market Molecor (SEA)

developers for both pipe laying and pipe replacement.

Sdn Bhd has secured a project to manufacture and market PVC-O pipes under the Hypro brand in the Southeast Asia region. The company is 65 per cent owned by Fitters Diversified Bhd, with Ricwil (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and Molecor

Molecor Tecnologia developed and patented the molecular orientation technology that gives PVC-O pipes the desired mechanical properties and service life of up to 50 years. PVC-O pipes, which are manufactured in compliance with international standards, are resistant to corrosion and natural chemical substances that ensure consistent fluid quality, making them suitable for distributing high pressure water from water treatment plants for industrial and household usage. Molecor Tecnologia SL CEO Ignacio Muñoz commented, “PVC-O pipes manufactured under Molecor technol- ogy have a track record of effective implementation in several countries including Australia, Italy, Spain, Colombia and Ecuador. The Hypro PVC-O pipe market in Malaysia is promising.”

The signing ceremony was attended by representatives from Molecor, AVK Valves, Fitters Diversified, and the Malaysian government, and the Spanish ambassador

operations are planned to begin by the fourth quarter of 2014.

Tecnologia SL holding the remaining 25 per cent and 10 per cent stakes respectively. The three parties signed an agreement, witnessed by the Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water, Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili, during the Asia Water 2014 Exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. The company is also investing about RM80mn in capital expenditure to set up the first phase of its PVC-O manufacturing facility in Gebeng, Kuantan, Malaysia. Manufacturing

The plant will initially have three production lines, with a total installed capacity of up to 11,000 metric tons per year. Its subsequent phase would double the production. The group plans to expand its production capacity over the next three and a half years locally as well as in Thailand and Indonesia. The business will largely serve governments and township

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British valve firm wins second Queen’s Award Valve engineering specialist Severn Glocon Group has been awarded a Queen’s Award for Enterprise, International Trade for the second time in four years. The award recognises the British manufacturer’s three-year trajectory of continuous growth in overseas sales. Between 2010 and 2012 international trade increased by 120 per cent and now represents 68 per cent of total group turnover.

as the Middle East also played a major role in overall international sales.

The group has continued to invest in its facilities and infrastructure, including the relocation of established plant division Severn Unival to purpose-built £2.5mn premises; significant expansion of manufacturing facilities in India; and installation of sophisticated high- capacity cryogenic testing in Gloucester, UK. A Regional Growth Fund grant facilitated the opening of a dedicated valve innovation centre, which is one part of an enhanced focus on research and development that helps the group compete more effectively with larger US conglomerates. “The past three years have been the most dynamic in our 53 year history,” said CEO Maurice Critchley. “Many different strands of activity have come together, driving significant growth and success. I am proud to be at the helm of a progressive British engineering and manufacturing firm that delivers truly world-class valve products and technical advisory services.”

Growth was accelerated by strategic acquisitions of UK firms specialising in subsea and butterfly valves within the three- year timeframe. This diversification enhances the scope of the group’s British engineering and manufacturing capabilities for the global oil and gas industry. New developments in Australia, China, Brazil, India and Iraq played an important role in the award win. seen significant growth, with the group earning ‘top three cryogenic valve manufacturer’ status and securing several landmark LNG contracts. Established markets such Australia has

Severn Glocon Group plc – UK sales@severnglocon.co.uk www.severnglocon.com American Piping fills management roles Severn Glocon CEO Maurice Critchley

have earned it with hard work and exceptional dedication to American PipingProducts. These keypromotions are part of an ongoing effort to build a world-class management team at our company.” Collectively, Mr Koehler, Mr Danis and Mr Hickey bring more than 40 years of management and piping experience to the company’s executive team. American Piping Products Inc – USA sales@amerpipe.com www.amerpipe.com

Shep Hickey, who joined the operations team in 2011, has been promoted to COO. American Piping Products CEO Al Rheinnecker said, “American Piping Products is an industry leader as a result of investing in people, and we think that promoting successful people from within our organisation is the ultimate vote of confidence in their abilities.

American Piping Products, a distributor of steel pipe, fittings and flanges, has filled three key positions with in-house talent. Kevin Koehler, who has served as the company’s executive vice president since 2012, will move into the role of managing director. Matt Danis, who joined the company in 2009, will move from his role as COO into a position as managing director. Mr Danis will also remain the CFO.

“I am pleased to announce the promotion of these three leaders. They

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Additional NORSOK approval for Fine Tubes Fine Tubes has received additional NORSOK approval to supply UNS S31254 seamless tubes as endorsed by Parker Hannifin and Statoil. The company has also achieved a place on the Statoil TR2000 approved supplier list. The additional NORSOK approval enables the company to supply UNS S31254 seamless tubes across a com- prehensive range of tube dimensions. agreement with these two companies, and adds Fine Tubes to the Statoil TR2000 approved suppliers list. Bait Al-Aseel is a contractor servicing the power and energy industries in Kuwait. Its client list includes Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC), Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) and the Kuwaiti Ministry of Electricity and Water.

Mr Burridge continued, “Having a place on the Statoil TR2000 approved supplier list will open up new opportunities that have been unavailable to us to date and will allow us to be more competitive in a fast-growing market. The experience we have gained throughout the process will prove invaluable in our future approval endeavours of other product lines, such as S32750 Super Duplex.” Fine Tubes has also announced that it has appointed Bait Al-Aseel to act as its agent in Kuwait. The decision forms part of a strategic plan to secure further growth in the market for exotic alloy tubing across the Middle East region. Demand for this type of tubing continues to increase in line with greater operating demands matched by a desire for an extended service life that traditional alloys are unable to achieve.

Nick Head, Fine Tubes business development manager for oil and gas/ chemical processes, commented, “The appointment of Bait Al-Aseel is an important one for us and represents a significant addition to the agent partnerships we already have in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Oman. We’re looking forward to working closely with them to develop new opportunities in this key market.”

Chris Burridge, customer quality engineer for Fine Tubes, commented, “The approval process allowed us to take a closer look at our manufacturing activities for this particular product line and refine them to meet with the requirements of NORSOK M-650.” Fine Tubes secured the approval by aligning its manufacturing process with NORSOK M-650 requirements, and providing compliance through an audit undertaken by Parker Hannifin and Statoil. The new supply approval was made possible through a frame

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Schroeder Valves celebrates 125 th anniversary

Under Mr Muecher’s leadership, Schroeder has successfully pursued international expansion and has grown rapidly. In 2010, the company opened a new factory, which doubled its operating capacity. The new headquarters allow Schroeder to effectively respond to the growing global demand for its products.

control valves. Each product is custom designed.

Schroeder Valves is celebrating 125 years of business this year. The history of the global specialist for pro- tective pump fittings began in 1889, when Heinrich Schroeder established H Schroeder & Co GmbH & Co KG in Gummersbach, a rural community east of Cologne, Germany. Up to the end of World War II the company manufactured agricultural equipment. In 1950 Schroeder started to design and produce protective pump fittings. In subsequent decades, the company expanded and optimised its portfolio with several new developments. Today Schroeder Valves offers a wide range of products, from throttles and automatic recirculation valves to high-pressure

Throughout its history Schroeder has remained family owned and operated, with Axel Muecher taking over the leadership in 2005 after the retirement of his father.

Schroeder Valves GmbH & Co KG – Germany

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UKAS accreditation for BSR Pipeline Services Following significant investment, pipeline service provider BSR Pipeline Services Ltd has secured UKAS accreditation for laboratory and testing services, at its facilities in Hartlepool, UK. water absorption, heat, abrasion and chemicals.” Hartlepool laboratory we have invested in state-of-the-art equipment to simulate a variety of environmental conditions, such as climatic and environmental influences, mechanical and dynamic environmental influences and the effects on field joint coating cycles.” $10mn wastewater rehabilitation contract Insituform Technologies, a subsidiary of Aegion Corp, has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $10mn by the City of Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Including this latest contract, the City of Baltimore has awarded Insituform $56.9mn in contracts since September 2012. pipelines located throughout the Baltimore area. Approximately one mile of the installation will be for medium- diameter trunk sewers. control in the city centre and Inner Harbor areas. Our engineers and crews are well prepared to successfully complete this project while minimising the disruption for citizens and businesses.” Work on the project is expected to begin in mid-2014 and will take approximately 16 months to complete. Insituform will install nearly seven miles of small- and medium-diameter cured- in-place pipe (CIPP) in wastewater Jeff Kowal, vice president and general manager of Insituform’s east region, said, “We are pleased the City of Baltimore has entrusted us to execute this technically challenging wastewater rehabilitation project, which will require a large bypass system and effective traffic Insituform Technologies, LLC – USA www.insituform.com

Besides conducting tests to recognised international standards and industrial certifications (ISO17025:2005), the experienced and flexible workforce within the organisation is able to offer the option of designing and building bespoke test arrangements to provide an independent certification for the performance of safety critical coating components.

Commenting on the accreditation, General manager John Harwood said, “We recognise new and improved materials are being introduced at an accelerated pace. Laboratory testing will provide an accurate insight into the applied properties of coatings in relation to corrosion, adhesion,

In addition to the news of this investment, BSR has just received its tenth consecutive H&S award from RoSPA.

BSR Pipeline Services Ltd – UK www.bsrcoatings.com

Mr Harwood added, “Within our

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Tube and wire 2014 in review More than 2,500 international exhibitors from the wire, cable and tube industries can look back on five successful trade fair days. Inspired by the upswing of the steel market, the exhibiting companies presented their product innovations at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre during the trade fairs and Tube 2014 and wire 2014. Tube 2014 took place in halls 1 to 7 and in hall 7a. More than 1,200 exhibitors from 47 nations showed their innovations on approximately 50,000m 2 of total exhibition space. This represents a 3.1 per cent increase in exhibiting companies and close to a 4 per cent increase in booked space compared with the previous event in 2012.

Trade fair guests at Tube came from a total of 62 countries. Visitors came primarily from Italy, France, the USA, the Netherlands, India, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Poland, Austria, the Czech Republic and the UK. 64 per cent of all trade fair visitors came from industry, 18 per cent from trade and 6 per cent from craft. Visitors were primarily interested in tubes (54 per cent), machines for tube processing (24 per cent), machines for tube reprocessing (23 per cent), raw materials (21 per cent) and machines for tube manufacture (20 per cent). wire and Tube once again take place simultaneously in 2016, from 4 to 8 April in Düsseldorf. Information on the trade fairs can be found on the respective websites, www.wire.de and www.tube.de Messe Düsseldorf GmbH – Germany infoservice@messe-duesseldorf.de www.messe-duesseldorf.com

“The trade fairs took place at exactly the right time. Now several companies are planning on investing in order to position themselves for continued competition,” commented Joachim Schäfer, managing director accountable for the fairs at Messe Düsseldorf. “Once again, wire and Tube recorded exhibitor growth as well as a significant increase in booked exhibition space.” The exhibitors presented themselves to 72,000 trade visitors who travelled to the exhibition halls from 104 different countries to learn about the latest machines, equipment and products for the wire, cable and tube processing industries.

Tube presented the entire spectrum, from manufacturing to processing, to reprocessing and tube trade. The offerings ranged from raw materials, tubes and accessories, machines for tube production and tools for process engineering to auxiliary materials, as well as measurement and control technology. Test engineering and special areas such as warehouse automation and control systems rounded off the broad spectrum of offerings. Machines and equipment for the manufacture of profiles and their end products were presented in a variety of forms and materials. The areas of tube trade and OCTG technology again covered a large area.

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Sealing main-to-lateral junction

D.K. JONES Ltd. International distributor of Fittings, Flanges and Pipe to the Petrochemical Industry. We are now looking to recruit experienced personnel to fulfil permanent positions within our lively UK based commercial departments in Stratford upon Avon and Middlesbrough to deal with enquiries from our worldwide client base. You will need to be a highly motivated, enthusiastic and conscientious individual with bright ideas and excellent communication skills. If you are looking for a stimulating and exciting career move please forward your C.V. to lindacox@dkjones.com CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Location : Stratford upon Avon and Middlesbrough, England.

Patent Office continues to recognise LMK’s innovations for rehabilitating main-to-lateral sewer connections. Protecting our intellectual property promotes the advancement of pipe rehabilitation technologies and is consistent with our ongoing commitment to our customers and installation contractors.” LMK Technologies specialises in trenchless methods to renew lateral sewer infrastructure, and has more than one hundred United States and foreign patents relating to pipeline rehabilitation technologies. The company serves the municipal and residential markets through a network of licensed contractors.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued two patents to LMK Technologies, LLC, relating to the use of hydrophilic materials to help seal the junction between main and lateral sewer pipes. US Patent 8,667,991 is directed to a gasket of hydrophilic rubber used in combination with a lining assembly to rehabilitate the pipe junction and a portion of the lateral pipe. The patent also covers technology using a hydrophilic paste for sealing about the pipe juncture. US Patent 8,667,992 includes additional claims relating to the use of hydrophilic paste in main/lateral pipelining applications.

LMK Technologies – USA info@lmktechnologies.com www.lmktechnologies.com

According to Larry Kiest, president and founder, “LMK is pleased that the

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Delivering safe, affordable water supplies to Kenya

Wim Roels, CEO of Borouge’s Marketing & Sales Company, commented, “Based on our significant experience in developing sustainable water systems in all kinds of terrains and urban environments, we are able to bring our expertise in plastic pipe solutions and networks to the people living in this Kenyan settlement. In Asia, we have also supported several local communities in India, Vietnam and China through our Water for the World programme, facilitating access of safe drinking water and better sanitation to schools and villages. This collaboration with WSUP is another opportunity where we engage with global NGOs to bring affordable, safe and clean drinking water to more homes.” WSUP chief executive Sam Parker noted that the key objective is to supply drinking water at an affordable price: “We achieve this by applying a model that strengthens the capacity of service providers to extend their services into low-income areas and informal settlements on a profit-basis, at the same time as offering water at a price less than half a cent per jerry can.”

Water for theWorld™, a joint Borealis and Borouge corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP) and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) have joined forces to supply Nairobi’s Mukuru Sinai and Korogocho informal settlements with improved access to drinking water. This will be achieved through a planned

An estimated 56,000 of Nairobi’s poorest residents will benefit from a programme initiated by four partner organisations. Co-funded by Borealis, Borouge and OFID, with implementation and project management by WSUP, the programme will deliver a safe and reliable water service costing a tenth of what residents currently pay to private water vendors.

approach to network design using high quality PE pipes and pre-paid water dispensers to provide water at a much lower unit tariff than they currently pay. “Using high quality PE pipes, we will reduce the non-revenue water lost due to leaks and illegal connections that impact on Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company’s financial ability to supply informal settlements around the city,” explained Borealis chief executive Mark Garrett. “The expected lifetime of these pipes is three times as long as existing pipes, and higher durability results in fewer pipe breakages, less contamination and leaks, and lower maintenance costs.”

Some of Nairobi’s poorest residents will benefit from safe, reliable water service at a lower price

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Water for the World – Austria www.waterfortheworld.net

Pipe fabrication award CB&I has been awarded a contract valued in excess of $100mn by Enterprise Products Partners LP.

have the extensive resources and capabilities to continue our track record of success in this region.”

CB&I is an energy infrastructure focused company, and a major provider of government services. With 125 years of experience, CB&I provides reliable solutions while maintaining a focus on safety and standard of quality.

The project scope will include pipe fabrication for a new propane dehydrogenation unit in Mont Belvieu, Texas, USA.

“CB&I has a history of successfully providing pipe fabrication to projects along the Gulf Coast, and this award builds on that experience,” said Luke Scorsone, president of CB&I’s fabrication services operating group. “We also

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