TPi September 2014

business & market news

Ready for mandatory CE marking Steel bending company Barnshaws Metal Bending announced that it was fully ready for the 1 st July introduction of mandatory CE marking for all fabricated structural steelwork. place to ensure that all materials used in manufacture are correct for purpose, with a traceable audit path, and that the Barnshaws product in question is fully compliant with its expected end use.

aspect of the product range, using hundreds of samples fabricated to a variety of different radii. The company has involved its entire supply chain in the CE marking process, to ensure that all product components acquired from third parties are in full compliance in terms of measurement and performance. Each of the company’s five UK oper- ations was audited by Lloyds Register during the accreditation process. Barnshaws Section Benders Ltd – UK sections@barnshaws.com www.barnshaws.com

The CE mark also confirms the competence, knowledge and skills of manufacturing staff and that manufacturing equipment is properly maintained and calibrated (where necessary). Barnshaws invested a six-figure sum to achieve accreditation. Particular emphasis was placed on both tensile and yield strength of products in the performance assessment of every

Barnshaws claims to be the first metal bending company in the UK to have achieved total compliance with EN1090-1; Requirements for conformity assessment of structural components, covering the supply of curved components to Execution Class 4 (Exc4). Successfully assessed by Lloyds Register LRQA, Barnshaws is able to assure customers that it has systems in

Internal linings to extend oilfield tubulars’ service life

equipment and accessories, offering solutions for the internal coatings of drill pipes, injection tubes, driving, production, valves, spools, tools, pumps and filters, among other components.

of Duoline liners have been installed worldwide as a robust alternative to plastic coatings, and as a high- performance, high-value alternative to corrosion resistant alloys. Founded in 2004, Nova Coating is a Brazilian pioneer in anti-corrosive internal coating systems.

Duoline Technologies and Nova Coating have formed a newpartnership to serve the Brazilian marketplace with Duoline ® internal lining systems, to protect oilfield tubulars from corrosion damage. Duoline 20 and Duoline 350, manufactured by Duoline Technologies, are filament-wound, fibreglass-reinforced epoxy liners. Since 1964, more than 100mn feet

Duoline Technologies – USA www.duoline.com

Nova Coating – Brazil www.novacoating.com.br

The company works in partnership with manufacturers of metal pipes,

Distributor promotes social networking Irestal, a pioneer in introducing stainless steel into Spain, is approaching its 70 th anniversary and continues to be a major service centre for stainless steel. to be a helpful tool for customers: “Communication has changed

relevant news from the group and from the market. Irestal has prioritised its presence on LinkedIn and Google+, since it considers them to be the most appropriate according to its business. The company has also enabled the distribution of its newsletter and its range of products on other networks, such as Facebook and Twitter, and also has a presence on Foursquare.

dramatically over recent years and we are able to offer many different ways to advise and assist our customers and suppliers. We will continue to work towards offering the most up-to-date communication available.” Following the renovated corporate website, which was released in 2012 and gave more detailed information about the group and news in the stainless sector, the company has joined social media portals where it will present

Within its strategic plan, started in 2013, the focus is on opening up new markets with business opportunities, and empowering traditional markets through innovation and higher value- added products. Another key factor is the updating of the company’s media. Toni Caparros, group marketing manager, wants it

Irestal Group – Spain irestal@irestal.com www.irestal.com

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