TPT March 2010

I ndustry N ews

Sikora AG extends headquarters

New premises acquired by UK pipe company

SIKORA AG is expanding its headquarters in Germany in response to a growth in business in the last few years. With the extension of one of the existing three buildings by three storeys, the company also aims to provide more space for future developments. The start of construction is scheduled for spring 2010. In 2007, Sikora extended its headquarters by adding a new building for research, development and service. This new building will now be extended by three storeys. Sikora sees further growth opportunities in the international market,

and the new building will be utilised to support this growth. Specifically in emerging markets where the expansion of the power network is extensive, Sikora forecasts particularly strong growth. Currently Sikora has more than 600 X-ray measuring systems, which are used for the production of energy cables, installed worldwide.

UK specialist pipe coupling manufacturer Teekay Couplings has recently acquired new premises in Milton Keynes, UK, increasing current manufacturing floor space by 80%. The new premises will accommodate final assembly, production testing and despatch departments and will include storage facilities suitable for housing a stock in excess of 20,000 pipe couplings. According to joint MD Ian Webb, the new acquisition meets the expanding global business potential in five key sectors – marine, water, civil engineering, building services and industrial. The Teekay Couplings Visitor Centre will provide a working environment where customer product training can be undertaken. Teekay Couplings Ltd – UK Fax: +44 1494 679500 Email: chris.webb@teekaycouplings.com Website: www.teekaycouplings.com

Sikora AG – Germany Fax: +49 42148 90090 Email: sales@sikora.net Website: www.sikora.net

The planned new building at the Sikora headquarters in Bremen

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