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Global Resources and CRC-Evans
Automatic Welding, leaders in products and
services for the oil and gas industry, have
joined forces to create a new company
– Global Pipelines.
This new company will provide turnkey
operation of spool bases, specialist welding
manpower services, and spool piece
fabrication and associated work. Global
Pipelines will also provide specialized
personnel for all types of pipe welding at
construction or fabrication sites.
Operating primarily in Europe but also
internationally, Global Resources Group
is a dynamic, fast-growing organization
providing a range of services and solutions.
These capabilities include procurement
and supply chain management, resource
management and supply, fabrication and
engineering, and engineering project
support services to the drilling, subsea and
offshore production sectors.
CRC-Evans Automatic Welding is a
recognised leader in automated pipeline
welding services for the onshore and
offshore construction of pipelines. The
company has locations in Houston (Texas),
Tulsa (Oklahoma), Edmonton (Alberta), and
Nijkerk (Holland).
Mr Ben MacKay, managing director of the
new firm, says “With the support of our
parent companies, Global Pipelines brings
a truly unique package to the market. We
aim to form partnerships in the development
of solutions through our extensive research
and development programs.”
“Global Pipelines is positioned to offer the
optimum welding solution required for any
project,” said Mr Brian Laing, president of
CRC-Evans Automatic Welding.
CRC-Evans Automatic Welding – USA
Fax: +1 281 999 8724
Email:
Website:
Global Resources – Scotland
Fax: +44 1224 356565
Website:
Accommodation and travel
for Tube Düsseldorf 2008
With Tube and wire Düsseldorf 2008 getting
set for one of the biggest and busiest events
in its history – with Metav now joining the
show – arranging travel and accommodation
will prove to be increasingly difficult.
Pressplan Travel, the trade fair hotel and
flight centre, will offer accommodation and
travel arrangements for those attending
Tube 2008 from 31 March to 4 April.
The company offers a wide selection of
high quality hotels (2-4 star) to suit all
needs and budgets. This hotel booking
service can be used in conjunction with low
cost scheduled airfares.
All of the hotels have been specifically
selected for their high standard of comfort
and exceptional locations for easy access
to the fairgrounds. Pressplan Travel is a
fully licensed ATA and ATOL agency.
Pressplan Travel – UK
Fax: +44 1727 867435
Email :
Website:
Two leading pipeline service providers
form Global Pipelines