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July 2017 TUBE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL 9
business & market news
Transam Extrusions invests in
Davis-Standard technology
UK tubing and profile manufacturer
Transam Extrusions Ltd is continuing
to invest in Davis-Standard extrusion
equipment. Transam, which has
experienced significant growth in the
last ten years, produces both flexible
and rigid plastic pipes and profiles up to
180mm wide.
The relationship between the two
companies has grown over the past
decade, and has included investment
in new Davis-Standard extruders, screw
technology and other downstream
equipment to support the company’s
growing business.
“Davis-Standard’s expertise, dedication
and responsiveness to their customers
goes beyond all expectations,” said
Russell Brazier, managing director,
Transam. “Their equipment is extremely
reliable, screw technology second to
none and we’ve been delighted with the
technical staff that support and help us
to concentrate on our growing business
in the UK.”
Most recently, Transam added a new
Davis-Standard EB50 EuroBlue extruder
– the sixth Davis-Standard extruder,
with associated downstream, to be
installed by the company. The machine
was ordered and delivered within five
days, resulting in minimal production
delays for Transam’s clients. The
company also purchased a custom-built
Davis-Standard water bath specifically
designed for its business requirements.
Transam operates a programme that
ensures a proportion of its annual profits
are allocated to reinvestment into its
business in the form of new equipment.
Davis‐Standard, LLC designs,
develops and distributes extrusion and
converting technology. Its systems
encompass more than ten product lines
to support manufacturing applications
and customers within every major
industry, including agriculture, auto-
motive, construction, healthcare,
energy, electronics, food and beverage
packaging, and retail industries. The
company has a network of independent
sales agents and suppliers in nearly
every country, with manufacturing and
technical facilities in the USA, and
subsidiaries with facilities in China,
Germany and the UK.
Davis‐Standard, LLC – USA
Transam Extrusions Ltd – UK
TMK starts shipments of drill pipe
with TMK UP EXD tool joint connections
TMK, a producer of tubular products for
the oil and gas industry, has shipped the
first batch of drill pipe with TMK UP EXD
second-gen double-shoulder premium
tool joint connections. The pipe batch
was shipped to Samotlorneftepromkhim.
TMK UP EXD tool joint connections
offer a number of benefits over the
first-gen double-shoulder connections.
In particular, the updated design of tool
joints has provided for improved drilling
hydraulics. TMK UP EXD tool joints
are capable of withstanding higher
torque loads compared with TMK UP
TDS joints (approximately 20 per cent
improvement in performance).
The modified profile of the thread crest
provides for improved performance
versus the standard design, reducing
thread galling on the faces of the pin
and the coupling when assembling or
disassembling drill strings. Another
benefit of the TMK UP EXD connection
is a reduction in assembly times.
TMK UP EXD tool joint connection was
developed by TMK-Premium Service
as part of TMK’s import substitution
programme.
The company states that in terms of
performance it is in no way inferior
to similar products by leading global
manufacturers.
TMK – Russia
Flexible and rigid pipe and profiles