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November2011 |Vol24No6 |US$33
FRONT COVER S TORY
Since 1985 Universal Tube & Rollform has
been committed to being the number one
supplier of used tube, pipe and rollform
machinery in the world. Its presence in
this industry has always been strong and
honourable, working with companies locally
and all over the world. Its CEO, Ralph Girkins,
has more than 35 years of experience in the
tube and pipe industry. The company takes
pride in its knowledge and ability to mix and
match various machinery to fit a customer’s
needs. New, used or reconditioned, it can help
put it all together to balance your budget and
increase the value of your spend.
THE NOVEMBER ISSUE
Welcome to the latest issue of Tube & Pipe Technology
magazine, which this month features an in-depth look at
the latest developments in tube bending and manipulation
as well as software that is used in the tube and pipe
industry.
We also have a fascinating article about the operation of a
tube welding plant from the perspective of SMS Meer and
Arvedi Tubi Acciaio as well as a special look at acoustic
microscopic tube inspection, which can help to identify
leaks and cracks where there seemingly were none. Very
interesting stuff and sincere thanks to the writer Tom
Adams who went to a lot of effort and undertook tireless
research to bring us this cutting edge article.
Next up is our January 2012 issue – which will have a
special first look at Düsseldorf as well as finishing and
end finishing so please be sure to send me any news or
updates as soon as you can. And it is also time to start
thinking about the March Düsseldorf issue – final deadline
for editorial is 9 January so there is no time to waste.
Rory McBride – Editor
Editor • Rory McBride
Features editor (USA) • Dorothy Fabian
Editorial assistant • Christian Bradley
Production • Lisa Benjamin
Sales & marketing • Catherine Sayers
English speaking sales
• Giuliana Benedetto
Italian sales
• Hendrike Morriss
German speaking sales
• Linda Li
Chinese sales
• Jeroo Vandrevala
Indian sales
Advertising • Liz Hughes
co-ordinators • Andrea McIntosh
Subscriptions • Liz Hughes
Accounts manager • Richard Babbedge
Publisher • Caroline Sullens
Founder • John C Hogg
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