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Tube Products International January 2011
Recognising the need for key
government contractors and engineers
to quickly search, find, and assess
their customised aluminium extrusion
solutions, Taber Extrusions LLC has
launched an enhanced website that will
offer potential customers a streamlined
‘shopping’ experience.
As a participant in an industry known
more for its engineering prowess
than information technology know-
how, Taber Extrusions president Bill
Wetmore commented on the need for
the company to continue to innovate in
every area, including technology, sales
and marketing: “We would be remiss
not to acknowledge the importance of
today’s technological tools, particularly
with regard to the role that search
engines and social media play in the
ability to target our customer-base.
Streamlined search for aluminium
extrusion capabilities
In addition to providing the best,
customised products, it’s also important
for us to provide a user-friendly platform
for contractors and engineers.”
taberextrusions.com platform features
include a three-minute informational
video; company blog and news section;
highlights section with high-resolution
product and application images; and
digital ‘capabilities’ chart and ‘standard
shapes’ catalogue.
SteveAlthardt,Russellville’ssalesmanager
for Taber Extrusions, commented, “The
overarching goal of our upgraded digital
presence is two-fold: first, we want to
specifically reach those who are searching
for what we have to offer; and second, we
want them to understand our approach,
capabilities, and services in less time than
it would take to search for our contact
information in the phone book. We’ve built
a convenient interface and worked with
the best designers to ensure a satisfying
customer experience.”
In 1973, Taber Extrusions LLC pioneered
the extrusion of large, heavy and wide
complex shapes, to differentiate itself
in the aluminium extrusion industry.
The company offers extrusions in 2000,
5000, 6000 and 7000 alloy series,
in a range of sizes and shapes. All
extrusions are engineered, manufactured
and tested in the United States. Taber
Extrusions maintains its headquarters
at the Russellville, Arkansas facility, with
a regional sales office at its Gulfport,
Mississippi facility.
Taber Extrusions LLC
– USA
IHWT Thermatool has produced a
comprehensive 12-page brochure that
covers the wide range of induction coils
and impeders, designed specifically for
use with Thermatool CFI and HCT series
solid-state HF induction welders.
Manufactured from high conductivity
copper, quality inspected and painted
orange for clear identification, there are
numerous types and sizes of induction
work coils available to satisfy a range of
applications. Many of these models are
available for immediate delivery from
stock. There are also many different
types of impeder, available in a wide
range of lengths and diameters.
The correct choice of induction coil
and impeder will play a significant
part in optimising the performance
and overall operating efficiency
of a welder, provided they are both
correctly positioned on the mill. IHWT
Thermatool produces induction coils
for specific needs, including production
of carbon steel, stainless steel, copper,
brass, aluminium or galvanised tubing,
suitable for installation on Thermatool
welders with power ratings from 50kW
to 2MW and operating frequencies
ranging from 100 to 800kHz.
Thermatool IHWT
– UK
New tube welding consumables brochure
Lacol Oy
becomes
Larikka
Since the 1970s Leo Larikka has
provided the pipe pre-fabrication world
with solutions for manufacturing tubular
parts such as tees and manifolds.
Larikka’s company image has now
undergone a major renovation. In
renewing the company’s brand identity,
careful consideration was given to the
company name. The previous company
name, Lacol, never gained the brand
value and strong recognition within the
market that the Larikka name enjoys, so
it was decided to change the company
name to Larikka. An updated logo
creates a more modern look, reflective
of the Larikka technologies for collaring,
cutting and welding tubular parts.
Larikka Ltd
– Finland
Lacol Oy has become Larikka
