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November 2016 Tube Products International 13
business & market news
Krupalu Inc.
337 Deerfoot Trail
Waterloo, ON, N2K 0B4, Canada
630-929-7244
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Krupalu Inc. is one of the largest
Importers and Exporters of Ferrous
and Non-Ferrous Alloys (Tubes,
Pipes, Bars, Plates and Coil) having
over 25+ years of extensive global
tube industry experience.
We work as a trusted partner to
provide the most competitive price,
high quality and efficient delivery.
We have registered offices in USA,
Canada, India and Europe.
Joint venture to manufacture pre-insulated
flexible pipe for district heating
Radius Group, UK, a provider of pipeline
infrastructure solutions for district
heating, gas and water transportation,
has announced the establishment of
a new joint venture with Jielin Plastic
Pipe Manufacture Co Ltd based in Zibo,
Shandong Province, China. Radius
Group will be the majority shareholder.
The joint venture will focus on the
production of reinforced pre-insulated
flexible pipes for the district heating
market in China, and will operate under
the name Radius (Shandong) Piping
Systems Ltd.
Andy Taylor, Radius Group CEO, said,
“We are overjoyed and excited to
partner with Zibo Jielin Plastic Pipe
Manufacture in establishing this exciting
new opportunity. District heating is a
core segment for Radius Group and
through this manufacturing partnership
we will deliver a state-of-the-art pipeline
solution which will benefit the Chinese
district heating market.
“Zibo Jielin Plastic Pipe Manufacture
is a leader in the production of plastic
pipe for district heating, gas
and water applications. Their
pipe manufacturing capabilities,
knowledge, quality and leading
position in the Chinese market
combined with Radius Group’s
unique product proposition in
reinforced pre-insulated flexible
district heating pipe systems will
create a strong market player.”
Liu Hongbo, CEO of Zibo Jielin
Plastic Pipe Manufacture,
added, “I am very excited at the
prospect of this collaboration
with Radius. Radius’s highly
advanced production technology,
outstanding R&D capabilities,
management expertise and experience
in developing value makes them one
of the largest manufacturers of plastic
pipes and fittings in Europe and therefore
a perfect partner for Zibo Jielin. Through
the establishment of this JV both parties
will benefit from outstanding synergy
opportunities. Our combined product
proposition is unique and will accelerate
the replacement of steel pipes in the
district heating network. As a result,
our JV company will contribute to the
energy saving and the carbon emission
reduction in the district heating industry
in China.”
Radius Systems Ltd – UK
Miron Gorilovsky, president of Radius Group, and
Liu Hongbo, CEO of Zibo Jielin Pipe Manufacture,
sign the new JV agreement
McElroy unveils
modernised website
Pipe fusion equipment manufacturer
McElroy has launched its newly
redesigned website. The entire fusion
website has been designed to be more
inviting, informative and mobile-friendly,
and is easy to use, providing machine
information as well as fused piping
system information to both frequent and
first-time users.
With a new menu structure, machines
are grouped into two distinct categories
based on the type of industries
served: underground/construction
– for equipment fusing traditional
thermoplastics like HDPE, MDPE, PA12
and Fusible PVC®; and mechanical/
HVAC/plumbing – for equipment fusing
polypropylene pipe including PP-R and
PP-RCT.
All product lines include an overview
of the features and benefits. Individual
product pages include all information
and collateral pertinent to the particular
machine within the product line, for
example part numbers; photos, videos
and animations; machine specifications;
literature; and accessories and
replacement parts.
A search feature has been added that
allows visitors to search for products,
articles, accessories and more.
An optional tutorial to help visitors
navigate the site is also offered.
McElroy – USA