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members will be able to meet ITA staff to
learn all about what the Association can
do for them.
They can also collect details of the ITA
benefits including reduced delegate fees
for ITA conferences, free promotional
opportunities in the ITAN newsletter, and
free visitor entry and hospitality at selected
exhibitions.
Members can also gain access to copies of
ITA technical conference papers, and large
discounts for company promotion on www.
tubefirst.com (the comprehensive online
material, product and equipment database).
In addition, all members receive a free
annual subscription to either of the
officially endorsed magazines, Tube & Pipe
Technology or Tube Products International.
The ITA will be located in hall W4 with an
information stand providing its standard
support facilities like office facilities,
hospitality, meeting area and additional
interpreter services for members and
companies in the ITA’s exhibitor group.
Members who are just visiting the exhibition
will also be entitled to make full use of all
these services.
industries. In addition, complete packages of
pipe, flanges/forgings, plate, bar, and fittings
are supplied to fabrication companies,
contractors, engineering companies, and
direct to the oil and gas industries.
Hart operates in conjunction with partners
specialised in these materials. The company
supplies both from extensive material stocks
and, in the case of larger quantities and
longer deliveries, through major nickel and
titanium suppliers. Since the start of 2008,
the company offers an extensive stock range
of seamless pipe in alloy 200/201, alloy 400,
alloy 600, alloy 625 and titanium grade 2.
Website:
Established in 1968, Hypertherm offers
expertise in metal cutting based on plasma
technology. The company’s range of cutting
products features a number of innovations to
improve cut quality and service life, enhance
productivity, and lower operating costs.
Hypertherm is involved in constant research
and development to ensure an expanded
range of products for metal cutting. The
range includes plasma arc cutting systems,
torches and consumables, laser cutting
heads, torch height controls, CNCs and
software for process automation.
Website:
The International Tube Association (ITA)
is the world’s largest association of tube
and pipe engineers and its presence will
be geared towards offering assistance to
tube and pipe professionals. An emphasis
will be placed on the membership benefits
available, including support services at
the major tube shows worldwide and the
educational opportunities provided through
technical conferences and seminars.
Existing members can ensure they are
taking full advantage of the enhanced
range of membership benefits. Non- 