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BLM SpA, Italy, a leading manufacturer of
tube bending and end forming machines
and systems, has purchased Officina
Meccanica Montorfano Sas.
The takeover of Montorfano, effective
from 13 January 2009, allows BLM to
complement its technology in the tube-
bending field with highly productive
machines for the bending of wire, small
diameter bar and tube, strip/profiles, and
armoured heating elements.
For more than 40 years Montorfano has
specialised in the manufacture of multi-head
machines for wire bending. The company’s
first patent for this type of machine was
granted in 1965, while its first three-axis
CNC machine was introduced in 1979.
The company currently offers a range of 18
standard machines capable of bending wire
and bar from 1mm to 33mm diameter.
These machines are widely used in the
automotive and construction industries, and
in the production of household appliances,
indoor and outdoor furnishings, bathroom
accessories, and equipment for shops and
stores.
BLM SpA – Italy
Fax: +39 031 715911
Email:
Website:
BLM Group UK Ltd – UK
Fax: +44 1525 402 312
Email:
Website:
ITA’s AGM and 30th anniversary
reception
The International Tube Association will
hold the 30th annual general meeting in
its history at 12.45pm on 20 May 2009. A
significant AGM for the Association’s 30th
year, it will take place at the Manor Hotel
in Meriden, UK.
The ITA will mark its important landmark in
a number of ways during 2009 beginning
with a special buffet reception immediately
following the AGM. The ITA hopes that as
many members as possible will attend
the AGM and join with fellow members for
the free buffet lunch immediately after the
formalities have been concluded.
Other events to commemorate the
anniversary are planned at the Tube
Russia, Tubotech and Tube Southeast Asia
exhibitions. Later in the year, the ITA will
also celebrate at the Pipe & Tube Istanbul
09 technical conference in Turkey.
International Tube Association – UK
Fax: +44 1926 314755
Email:
Website:
Tungsten carbide
insert for outside
tube scarfing
HSS-DMo5 saw blades
& friction circular
saw blades
CON.T.R.A.S.T.
Impeder core for
high frequency
welding of tubes
Fiberglass pipes
for impeder
core
CON.T.R.A.S.T.
30026 PORTOGRUARO - Italy - Via Umbria, 15
Tel. ++39.0421.271699 Fax ++39.0421.770571
BLM Group acquires Officina Meccanica Montorfano
 An automotive stabilising bar, bent using BLM
technology