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Front Cover Story
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 it says.
Its President, Ralph Girkins, has over 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
customer needs. New, used or reconditioned, it can help put it all together
to balance clients’ budgets and increase the value of customer spending.
It has one of the largest selections of used tube and pipe mills in the world.
Utilising over 125,000 square feet of warehouse space, it also stocks
rollformers – cut to length – slitting lines and more. It has the resources and
expertise to satisfy companies’ machinery needs.
Editor Rory McBride
Features editor (USA) Dorothy Fabian
Editorial assistant Christian Bradley
Production Lisa Benjamin
Sales & marketing Catherine Sayers
English speaking sales
Giuliana Benedetto
Vendite & Marketing (Italia)
Hendrike Morriss
Verkauf & Marketing
(Deutschland, Osterreich, Schweiz)
Linda Li
中国大陆，台湾，
香港以及远东地区销售代表
Jeroo Norman
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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The July Issue
This issue we have features on tube scarfing systems and
welding and, as always, a comprehensive round-up of the very
latest industry and technology news.
Eagle-eyed readers may notice that this issue we have made
several design changes to the magazine. On the front cover the
Tube & Pipe Technology logo has been updated and given a
fresh modern look. We have also updated the contents pages
and used a new font style throughout the magazine, which aims
to make the stories and features even easier on the eye for
readers. We are very excited about the changes and we hope
you enjoy the fresh new look as much as we do.
This is also a special Tube China show issue and, although still
relatively new, the show has already become a massive date
on the international tube calendar. This year it will again be
held at the excellent Shanghai New International Expo Centre
in Shanghai. It is a great international city and always offers
a warm welcome. When I was at the show two years ago it
attracted 1,306 exhibitors and the tube machinery and tube
production market in China has continued to grow at a steady
pace since, so expect an even bigger show this year.
In the September issue we will have a first look at
EuroBlech 2012, FABTECH 2012 and Tube India
2012. We also have features on drilling, piercing
and punching technology and measuring and
marking. Thanks for reading.
Rory McBride – Editor