TPT July 2011

I ndustry N ews

McElroy adds two international distributors in the Norwegian and Gulf regions

FUSION equipment specialist McElroy has announced the addition of two new international distributors. The authorised distributors are OPD Solutions of Norway, and Gulf Services and Industrial Supplies Co, LLC of Oman. “The appeal of McElroy fusion machines continues to spread worldwide,” said Chip McElroy, president and chief executive officer of McElroy. “There is a growing need for premium butt fusion equipment and productivity solutions in industries from gas to mining to water to alternative power systems.” Headquartered in Stathelle, Norway, OPD Solutions is already a distributor of polyethylene pipe in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark. The company’s area of expertise is installing infrastructure for municipalities, industries and within the private market. The group also uses polyethylene pipe and butt fusion in fish

farming and renewable energy industries. OPD Solutions is a division of OPD Group. Gulf Services and Industrial Supplies Co, LLC is a division of Arabi Holding Group KSC. Gulf Services has grown from a small trading firm to one of the leading industrial equipment suppliers in the region. A provider of water, wastewater, gas, oil, welding and power tool equipment, Gulf Services has branches in Wadi Kabir, Sohar, Sur and Salalah, Oman. Butt fusion (also known as pipe fusion or plastic pipe joining) is a process that joins two pieces of thermoplastic pipe together with heat and pressure. Commonly associated with high-density polyethylene pipe (HDPE), the butt fusion process starts by ‘facing’ or shaving the pipe ends simultaneously so that they can be joined together with heat to create a

continuous, sealed pipeline. The welding of the pipes is accomplished by using a hot plate in contact with the pipe ends, which heats the plastic to a molten state. Then, after its removal, the ends are pressed together under a controlled force to form a weld that is stronger than the pipe itself. Third-party industry research indicates that HDPE pipe and joints can have a lifespan of more than 100 years. McElroy – USA Email: fusion@mcelroy.com Website: www.mcelroy.com OPD Solutions – Norway Website: www.opd.no Gulf Services and Industrial Supplies Co LLC – Oman Website: www.arabigsis.com

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