Tube Products International March 2015

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March 2015 Tube Products International 9
business & market news
AS9100 certification
Superior Tube has announced that
it is now certified to AS9100, having
been successfully assessed by the
independent certification organisation
Det Norske Veritas.
Based on the ISO 9001 series of
quality management systems, AS9100
was introduced to provide a globally
harmonised standard specifically for
the aerospace industry. By establishing
recognised procedures and controls
and promoting a culture of continuous
improvement, AS9100 helps to reduce
and prevent errors, leading to cost
reductions across the entire supply
chain, including design, manufacture,
maintenance and distribution.
SuperiorTube’squalitysystemsmanager,
Deborah Kamertz, commented, “Gaining
AS9100 certification is an important
step for Superior Tube and a tribute
to the hard work and dedication of
everyone involved in the certification
process.”
Kevin Heaphy, global director product
management and commercial sys-
tems, added, “By reinforcing stake-
holder trust in the company, AS9100
will help us take advantage of new
business opportunities internationally
as well as supporting our strategic
expansion in key aerospace
segments.”
Superior Tube Company, Inc – USA
Flexenergy appoints sales manager
for Scotland
UK-based pipe specialist Flexenergy
has appointed Steven Rankine as area
sales manager for Scotland. Mr Rankine
has worked in the energy sector for
more than four years, and will be
responsible for introducing customers
to Flexenergy’s energy-efficient pre-
insulated products, ranging from cooling
pipes to pipes for district heating
schemes and solar thermal projects.
Mr Rankine commented, “Flexenergy
possesses a wide range of innovative
and sustainable products which, along
with a very good reputation in the
industry, makes for an exciting future.”
Sales director Sandy Fairley added,
“Steven will be playing a key role for
Flexenergy as we continue to expand
our business. He knows the industry and
the territory well and with his keenness
and determination, I’m sure he will be
very successful in his new role.”
Flexenergy designs, supplies and installs
distribution pipework used in heating,
and hot and chilledwater systems across
a wide variety of renewable/sustainable
energy technologies, including solar,
biomass CHP, geothermal, and district
and community heating.
The company offers extensive pipe
stocks; jointing technologies (welded
and mechanical); pipe ancillaries, meters
and fittings; system design; installation
services; and in-house fabrication
service. It is also the UK and Ireland
stockist of the Flexalen pre-insulated
pipe system.
Flexenergy Ltd – UK
Constellium completes acquisition
of Wise Metals
Constellium NV has completed its
previously announced acquisition of
Wise Metals Intermediate Holdings LLC),
a private aluminium sheet producer
located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama,
USA. With the closing of the acquisition,
Constellium now has access to 450,000
metric tons of hot mill capacity from the
widest strip mill in North America.
“This acquisition is a key milestone for
Constellium that will allow our company
to provide greater sustainable value to
our customers globally,” commented
Pierre Vareille, CEO of Constellium. “It
enhances Constellium’s global footprint
and offering by increasing the company’s
exposure to the North American market
and supplementing Constellium’s
leading position in Europe. Constellium
expects to benefit from increased
product development resources and
technological capabilities, wider global
reach and greater operational flexibility.”
Constellium – France
Steven Rankine, Flexenergy’s
area sales manager for Scotland