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Front Cover Story
Since 1985 Universal Tube & Rollform has been
committed to being the number one supplier of
used tube, pipe and rollform machinery in the
world. Its presence in this industry has always
been strong and honourable, working with
companies locally and all over the world, it says.
Its president, Ralph Girkins, has over 35 years
of experience in the tube and pipe industry.
The company takes pride in its knowledge and
ability to mix and match various machinery to fit
customer needs. New, used or reconditioned, it can help put it all together
to balance clients’ budgets and increase the value of customer spending.
It has one of the largest selections of used tube and pipe mills in the world.
Utilising over 125,000 square feet of warehouse space, it also stocks
rollformers, cut to length, slitting lines and more. It has the resources and
expertise to satisfy companies’ machinery needs.
Editor Rory McBride
Features editor (USA) Dorothy Fabian
Editorial assistant Christian Bradley
Production Lisa Wright
Sales & marketing Catherine Sayers
English speaking sales
Giuliana Benedetto
Vendite & Marketing (Italia)
Hendrike Morriss
Verkauf & Marketing
(Deutschland, Osterreich, Schweiz)
Linda Li
中国大陆，台湾，
香港以及远东地区销售代表
Jeroo Norman
Indian sales
Advertising Liz Hughes
co-ordinators Andrea McIntosh
Subscriptions Liz Hughes
Accounts manager Julie Case
Publisher Caroline Sullens
Founder John C Hogg
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Preheat/Anneal,Straighteners,Swagers.ROLLFORMERSYoder, Tishken,Dahlstrom,
Bradbury, Lockformer.SHEET& STRIP Accumulators, Cut-Offs, Cut-To-Length,
Slitters, Flatteners, Levelers, Presses. ENTRY EQUIPMENTUncoilers, Coil Cars,
Re-Coilers, ShearWelders.JUST ARRIVED12"WYMER LYDEN H.F. TubeMill
Line - Stock#2881,200KW THERMATOOL Solid StateH.F.Welder - Stock#2923,
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B&KRollformer -#2940.AFFORDABLEBUYINGOPTIONSNEW7-1/2" (190mm) x
.240" (6mm) TubeMill Line - Stock#2747.
FOR USEDANDRECONDITIONED TUBE,PIPE&ROLLFORMMACHINERY
The international magazine for the tube & pipe industries
VOL 26 NO 6 US$33
NOVEMBER2013
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The November Issue
Welcome to the latest issue of Tube & Pipe Technology
magazine. This issue we have features on the FABTECH
show at McCormick Place, Chicago, and we take an in-depth
look at the latest developments in the area of welding
technology.
To complement our welding feature we also have a
fascinating article from the experts at Polysoude on the
specific methods and problems encountered while performing
narrow gap welding. As usual we also cover all of the very
latest industry news and information about the latest tube and
pipe machinery.
Between the time of writing and the January issue I will be
flying to São Paulo in Brazil and Chicago, USA. I am looking
forward to visiting both TuboTech and FABTECH and I am
sure I will see plenty of familiar faces. It is always good to
meet readers face to face and get your feedback about the
magazine. Make sure you drop by and pick up a copy of the
magazine if you are at either of these shows.
Next issue we begin our preparations for Tube Düsseldorf
with a preview. Please make sure you contact your usual
marketing representative at the magazine (phone number
and email addresses are to the right of this
column) as soon as possible in order to
ensure your inclusion in the issue. Please
submit your editorial for this issue and the
January features on straightening technology,
cutting, sawing and saw blades, coiling and
uncoiling technology to
Enjoy the magazine.
Rory McBride – Editor