TPi January 2016

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Double celebration at Hobas TechCenter

requirements to conduct officially recognised independent tests on GRP pipe systems. In an area of approximately 1,400m 2 , and by means of more than 30 different long-term and short- term tests, Hobas experts constantly test and monitor the performance of various Hobas products according to national and international standards. They examine the pipes’ stiffness; their resistance against abrasion, corrosion and chemicals; their performance under draw as well as under hydrostatic, cyclic and negative internal pressure; the tightness of comprehensive pipe systems including joints; and the functionality of complex fittings.

Since February 2013, the Hobas TechCenter in Wietersdorf, Austria, has been a state-approved, independent testing facility for GRP pipe systems. The laboratory has now been put through its paces again in order to re-confirm what had previously been accredited. An excerpt of the latest accreditation report shows that the Hobas TechCenter has again passed the audit to ISO/IEC 17025 with flying colours: “ The testing facility provides a very high standard of competence with regard to the production and testing of GRP pipes as well as sophisticated, comprehensive testing equipment. The testing personnel has specific skills and profound knowledge in the realisation of all tests. The quality management system is very well implemented both in practice and electronically. The random inspection for the recording and documentation of measurement uncertainties showed an impressive report of outstanding quality for the estimation of measurement uncertainties. ” With this re-certification, the Austrian Ministry of Economics confirmed that the Hobas TechCenter meets all

Hobas Group managing director Doris Strohmaier welcomed industry experts from around the world at the Hobas TechCenter anniversary celebration

The international guests enjoyed a look behind the scenes of the TechCenter’s officially accredited testing facilities

gain an insight into Hobas research and development activities.

Inaugurated in 2010, the Hobas TechCenter recently celebrated its fifth anniversary. Well-wishers from all around the world travelled to Wietersdorf to participate in technical lectures, and to

Hobas Engineering GmbH – Austria info@hobas.com www.hobas.com

Certification for duplex steel tubes producer

for the hot pipe production of tubes made of duplex and super duplex steel grades. Similar approval was obtained for the production of duplex and super duplex cold-deformed pipes. Centravis supplies products to key markets worldwide through a branched network of sales offices in Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Italy and the USA, and sales agents in regions including Brazil, the Middle East, South Korea and Australia.

duplex steel tubes to Germany, where the company’s products are in high demand,” said head of Centravis sales Germany, Nicholai Rosenthal. “Furthermore, VdTUV 418 certification validates yet again the quality of Centravis products, especially those made of duplex steel grades.” In addition to Germany, Centravis is developing its Scandinavian market. In 2015, the company received Norsok M-650 (qualification Norsok M-630, Edition 6) certification from independent inspection company Ztrong Partner AS

TÜV Rheinland Group has confirmed that Centravis, a supplier of solutions in the segment of seamless stainless tubes, has received VdTUV 418 certification, showing that the company’s steel duplex tubes are produced in accordance with German industrial standards. According to Centravis, this certification will ensure a 45 per cent increase in the sale of duplex tubes in the German market, as compared to 2014. “Obtaining the TÜV Rheinland Group certificate will strengthen the company’s position with regards to supply of

Centravis – Ukraine www.centravis.com

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