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May 2017 TUBE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL 15
business & market news
Trelleborg appoints sales director to
enhance global customer support
Trelleborg’s pipe seals operation has
appointed Tim van Putten as sales
director for pipe, connector and
manhole seals.
Based in Lelystad, Netherlands, Mr van
Putten will lead business development
for sealing systems with a focus on
expanding international sales and
customer relationships. He has almost
20 years’ experience in business-to-
business sales, including senior roles
across the plastic pipe and building
materials industry, and previously
worked at Wavin and Henco Industries
in the Netherlands and Asia Pacific,
where he led the delivery of national and
regional sales strategies and targets.
Bill Hagenberg, business unit president
for Trelleborg’s pipe seals operation,
said, “The water and wastewater
industry is increasingly coming under
the spotlight. While western markets
look to replace ageing infrastructure,
developing markets are driven to
improve the supply of quality drinking
water and closed drainage systems
in response to rapid urbanisation and
rising living standards. As potentially
the weakest link in the system, the
seal plays a vital role in keeping these
networks but receives the least budget
and attention.
“With a deep understanding of our
portfolio, Tim is well placed to advise
customers on how our customisable
solutions can achieve a leak-free, hassle-
free network. Tim brings a wealth of
experience in the pipeline industry and
will play an integral role in supporting
our international customers, leading the
business development and sales teams
for pipe, manhole and connector seals.”
Trelleborg’s pipe seals operation
supplies new and rehabilitation sealing
solutions for concrete, plastic pipes
and manhole pipes used for water
and drainage. It offers a wide range
of technology designed to provide
structural renovation of pipelines, and
specialises in the sealing of pipes to
prevent infiltration and exfiltration.
Trelleborg AB – Sweden
Krupalu Inc.
337 Deerfoot Trail
Waterloo, ON, N2K 0B4, Canada
630-929-7244
Email:
Krupalu Inc. is one of the largest
Importers and Exporters of Ferrous
and Non-Ferrous Alloys (Tubes,
Pipes, Bars, Plates and Coil) having
over 25+ years of extensive global
tube industry experience.
We work as a trusted partner to
provide the most competitive price,
high quality and efficient delivery.
We have registered offices in USA,
Canada, India and Europe.
Tim van Putten
Zekelman completes
acquisition of Western
Tube & Conduit
Zekelman Industries has finalised the
acquisition of Western Tube & Conduit
Corporation. Through this acquisition,
Zekelman will expand its presence
across the western half of the US and
Canada in the electrical, fence and
mechanical tube markets.
“We are very excited to welcome
Western Tube & Conduit Corp to the
Zekelman Industries family,” said Barry
Zekelman, executive chairman and
chief executive officer of Zekelman
Industries. “Western shares our passion
for operational excellence and our high-
quality, customer-centric focus.”
Western Tube & Conduit Corp will
continue to operate under its individual
brand and identity. “Western Tube is an
excellent fit for our company,” said Jim
Hays, president of the electrical, fence
and mechanical product divisions of
Zekelman Industries. “The acquisition
complements our long-term strategies
of continued growth in the tubular
product market.”
Zekelman Industries also includes
the operating divisions of Atlas Tube,
Picoma, Energex Tube, Sharon Tube,
Wheatland Tube and Z Modular.
Zekelman Industries – USA
Western Tube & Conduit Corp – USA