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12 Tube Products International October 2010
Ductile iron’s suitability as a material for
water and sewer pipe applications is
to be taken the length and breadth of
the UK thanks to an initiative from iron
technology leader Saint-Gobain PAM
UK. The company has developed a
platform to take the ductile iron story
direct to key decision-makers in the
water industry and to demonstrate its
abilities.
The iTEK Roadshow is a fully liveried
demonstration vehicle which opens
out like an exhibition stand and uses
the latest communication techniques
to demonstrate, in a highly visible and
interactive way, the benefits of ductile
iron and the quality, innovation and
technical expertise of Saint-Gobain.
The display explains how ductile iron is
different, why it should be specified, its
durability,andhowitscost,environmental
attributes and performance compare
with other materials. Touch screen
technology allows visitors to see for
themselves the latest innovations in
action.
Paul Hancock of Saint-Gobain PAM
UK explained, “Modern ductile iron
is realistically the only material that
can cope with any demand in pipeline
applications. Recent innovations,
based on extensive research and
Ductile iron takes to the road
development, have created advanced
solutions which offer optimum durability
and performance alongside ease of
installation and cost-effectiveness.”
Companies interested in a visit from
the iTEK Roadshow should telephone
Saint-Gobain PAM UK on +44 115 930
5000, to speak to a member of the
technical support team.
Saint-Gobain PAM UK The iTek Roadshow demonstration vehicle
from Saint-Gobain
The Kuwait Pipeline Technology
Conference & Exhibition, to be held at
the Hilton Hotel, Kuwait, 6 & 7 October
2010, is a new international platform
for products, systems and services
relating to the transport of oil, gas and
water.
The focus will be on the entire value
added chain, fromplanning, construction
and operation to maintenance and
repair.
The conference will provide participants
with practical solutions for effective
planning, design, construction,
operation, corrosion, mitigation and
maintenance strategies applied to state-
of-the-art pipeline networks.
The conference will also present
detailed information and techniques
needed to overcome pressing
challenges in effective planning and
management of pipeline systems.
The Pipeline Technology Conference
combines all pipeline related topics,
including: manufacturing materials
and technologies; pipeline project
management; design and construction;
rehabilitation and maintenance; GIS/
Kuwait Pipeline Technology Conference
& Exhibition
database development; pipeline
integrity management; pipeline
automation and measurement; risk and
reliability; protection, corrosion and
monitoring systems; and standards and
regulations.
ProMedia International – Kuwait
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