TPT July 2007

Industry News

facility, bringing all Hydratight’s services and operations in the region under one roof. Hydratight is a leader in bolted joint and pipeline technology, serving the oil and gas and power generation sectors amongst others. Ms Kathleen Baker, Hydratight’s leader for its Gulf of Mexico business, said “The move to this new facility marks an important day for us in Texas. We have put a great deal of effort into growing our business in this region. Our parent company, Actuant, has shown its faith in our strategy.” The company’s business leader for America, Mr Bob Boychuk, added “The team in Houston has done a wonderful job in firstly building and then in supporting a strong customer base. We have come a very long way in the two years since the acquisition of Hydratight by Actuant. And now we have a brand new facility to make our home.” Hydratight – USA Fax : +1 713 860 4201 Email : houston@hydratightsweeney.com Website : www.hydratight.com

Growth takes Hydratight to larger facilities in Houston

Due to continuing expansion and growth of its business in the region, and particularly in the Gulf of Mexico, Hydratight has outgrown its old offices and workshops in Houston, USA, and has moved its operations to new,

larger premises based in the south-east of the city. The company’s local DL Ricci rentals services will also operate from the new

fi Hydratight’s new premises in Houston

Superior Technologies Europe appoints 3-S as agent for Turkey

Superior Technologies Europe Ltd, UK, has announced the appointment of 3-S Engineering Consulting Industry and Trade Ltd as its exclusive agent for the Turkish market.

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3-S is a well established and

3-S is a well established and connected company in the Turkish tube and pipe manufacturing industry and already supplies other products and services including lubricants and packaging products. Adding ST-Europe’s range of HF welding consumables will enhance its services and increase ST-Europe’s presence in the Turkish market. ST-Europe Ltd was formed in 2004 as a

connected company in the Turkish tube and pipe manufacturing industry

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specialist supplier of HF welding consumables serving the global tube and pipe Industry. With more than 18 years technical experience in the tube industry, the company offers its customers a wide range of services and products including the EHE range of impedors, coils, ferrites, casings and other HF welding consumables. The company also operates a European sales and service office for Superior Technologies Inc, the world leader for inline galvanizing and OD coating systems.

Superior Technologies Europe Ltd – UK Fax : +44 1252 848 624 Email : sales@st-europe.co.uk • Website : www.st-europe.co.uk 3-S Engineering Consulting Ind & Trade Ltd – Turkey Fax : +90 216 527 47 88 Website : www.3-s.com.tr

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