TPT May 2012

I ndustry N ews

Major order for customised finishing line

REIKA GmbH & Co KG has secured a major contract from a Chinese company for a customised turnkey finishing line, including a 10-roll straightening machine and an expansive transport system. The line is designed for processing seamless stainless steel tubes up to 30m in length, and will be delivered by the end of 2012. The optimised process will minimise manpower and set-up time while maximising throughput and up-time. This was achieved through a strong and highly evolved mechanical design interlinked and

controlled by a sophisticated electronic supervisory system. A special transport system was designed for longitudinal and cross transport that incorporated various value added process steps, including marking and testing. Set-up times are significantly reduced by automatic, self- learning control. The finishing line’s state-of-the-art 10-roll straightening machine features a separating line and variable geometry inlet trough for protective and damage-free tube transport. “Customers were convinced by key features

such as a robust, rigid and vibration- resistant steel frame construction, large roll diameter for long-life operation, individual drives to compensate roll wear and tear and user friendly CNC control,” commented Reika managing director Hans-Jörg Braun. The finishing line also features a grinding line for outside grinding of the tubes, a multi- testing block (ultrasonic and eddy current), flaw cut-out devices with reworking track, length measuring station, marking and sample cutting equipment, visual inspection, an inside and outside cleaning station, and a length sorting system for up to 12 different individual lengths with bundle storage system. Reika’s production range includes finishing lines for hot-rolled, drawn, cold- pilgered and longitudinal welded tubes, hot-rolled bars and precision blanks. Individual processing stages such as straightening, testing, cutting, chamfering, multiple storage and bundling are combined within the lines. All products are subject to all-inclusive service and support such as output improvement by optimising or design according to customers’ specifications. Reika GmbH & Co KG – Germany Fax: +49 2331 96 90 96 West EMEA added, “Genoa has a long tradition in the power, metal and shipbuilding industries and is an ideal location. It supports our drive to continue winning market share against our competitors and it will allow us to play a much greater role in the Italian market.” Aveva has over 120 customers in Italy, including major owner operators and EPCs in industries such as power, oil and gas, and shipbuilding. Aveva – Italy Email: info@reika.de Website: www.reika.de

Reika will supply a customised turnkey finishing line

Aveva opens new office in Genoa AVEVA has opened a new office in Genoa, Italy, to support the growing Italian market. The office will provide sales and support for all Aveva products and solutions, as well as hosting training courses and customer events.

“Aveva’s product portfolios, particularly our engineering and design solutions in the plant and marine markets, have seen a significant growth in demand across Italy over the last year,” said Daniel Gennaro, country manager – Italy, Aveva. “In order to expand our services and support capabilities we required a space that reflects our rapidly expanding market position and will enable us to realise our growth objectives.” “The new office enables us to host key customers and prospects due to its locality, as well as the ability to offer essential product and solution services, such as on- site training.” Fredy Ktourza, senior vice president,

Fax: +39 010 863 11 86 Email: info.it@aveva.com Website: www.aveva.com

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