Welcome to the latest issue of Tube Products
International. This issue our special features
examine the worlds of innovations in plastic
and composite pipes, large diameter pipe, and
construction and building and structural tubes.
We also feature a fascinating technical article
looking at optimising pipe fit-up and logistics to
improve welding productivity.
This issue will be distributed at Made in Steel
in Milan, Italy, and if you turn to page 44 you
will find all the information you need about
the show and some news on the Italian steel
industry from the experts. It looks like it will be
an excellent show with even more exhibitors
and visitors than last time according to the
organisers.
One thing I particularly admire about the
philosophy of the event is the strong emphasis
on forums and panel discussions and the
exchange of ideas, expertise and contacts.
While it is great to exhibit machinery and
products it is also invaluable if you can come
away with a pearl of wisdom from one of the
leading experts in the industry or make contact
with someone who can solve a problem that
was troubling you. So I would urge everyone
who attends to throw themselves into the show
with enthusiasm and I am sure you will be more
than rewarded for this.
Next issue the deadline for editorial is 18 March
and we will be featuring articles on hydraulic
tubes, valves, fittings, flanges
and connectors, and will be
taking a look at Tube Russia
2013 and Valveworld Expo
2013 in the USA.
2013
28-30 March
Boru 2013
(Turkey)
International Exhibition
3-5 April
Made in Steel
(Italy)
International Exhibition
25-28 June
Tube Russia
International Exhibition
25-26 June
Valve World Expo Americas
International Exhibition
16-21 September
EMO Hannover
(Germany)
International Exhibition
17-19 September
Tube SE Asia
(Thailand)
International Exhibition
1-3 October
TuboTech
(Brazil)
International Exhibition
16-23 October
‘K’ Plastic 2013
(Germany)
International Exhibition
12-14 November
Stainless Steel World Expo
(Netherlands)
International Exhibition
18-21 November
Fabtech
(Chicago, USA)
International Exhibition
19-22 November
TOLexpo
(France)
International Exhibition
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Editor
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March 2013
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