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IT’S THE TOOLS
THAT SAY HOW GOOD YOU ARE
TUBE AND PIPE
END FORMING
SOLUTIONS
Cutting & End forming in-line
Closing, reducing, expanding
Flanging
NEW Mobile Flanging Machine F-170M!
I NDUS T RY
Groundbreaking
ceremony unveils new
tube pickling plant
SANDVIK held a ceremony in June, at its headquarters in
Sandviken, Sweden, to commemorate a major investment
in a new pickling plant for hot flow processes in tube
manufacturing. Construction of the plant is set to begin
immediately, and the new pickling line will be up and running
by the end of 2017. The new facility will cover 6,000m2.
Around 50 people were invited to take part in the event,
in which the ground beneath the location of the new pickling
plant was symbolically broken for the first time to mark the
beginning of construction of the new building. A custom-
made shovel was produced for the occasion, and the first
dig was a joint effort between Christina Anttila, project
manager; Michael Andersson, head of product area tube;
Ulrika Silver, supply manager tube; and Petra Einarsson,
president of Sandvik Materials Technology.
Ms Einarsson commented, “This investment is very
positive for Sandviken. It strengthens our position globally
and, at the same time, confirms that Sandviken remains an
important part in our forward direction.”
Almost all tubes produced in Sweden pass through
the pickling process step, which makes the new plant an
important investment that will help ensure the stability
and quality of tube production. The plant will be equipped
with the latest technology and will be designed to provide
a safer working environment and environmentally friendly
processes.
Sandvik Materials Technology – Sweden
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From manufacturer
to supplier
IN recent years, a training and adaptation process has taken
place at the Tubacex Group that consists of reinforcement
and increased use of technology in the sales area; strong
development of R&D abilities; inorganic growth to complete
the product portfolio; and development of new products and
processes for high-demand applications. The innovation
strategy has been adapted to offer new products and
solutions resulting from internal R&D activities. This has led to
the inclusion of two new key concepts: alliances with partners
or suppliers of technology and complementary products; and
development of new added-value services, based on the
needs of the customer.
Tubacex Group – Spain
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