TPi January 2013

business & market news

IPP secures order in Norway IPP Scomark Engineering has reported another contract win to supply a 14"/18" 900lb stainless steel pig launcher, for the Gudrun tie in to Sleipner Project Offshore, Norway.

develop our position as a member of the IPP Group of Companies.”

IPP Group is a worldwide stockholder and manufacturer in Duplex and Super Duplex, 6Mo, nickel alloys, in pipe, tube, flanges, BW fittings and forged fittings, to the oil, gas, petrochemical, nuclear and shipbuilding industries.

Paul Newbury, technical sales manager at IPP Scomark Engineering, said, “We completed an oil pig receiver for the same project last year and this latest order is confirmation of the quality that IPP SE delivers and the company’s commitment to superb service. We continue to develop our strong relationships in this region and to

International Piping Products – UK sales@ippgrp.com www.ippgrp.com

Swagelok acquires Innovative Pressure Technologies Swagelok Company has acquired the assets of Innovative Pressure Technologies (IPT) as part of its strategy to broaden the company’s offering of products and services for fluid system technology customers around the world. “We are excited to welcome the IPT team to Swagelok,” said Arthur F Anton, president and CEO of Swagelok Company.

Headquartered in Ohio, USA, Swagelok Company is a developer and provider of fluid system solutions, including products, assemblies and services for the research, instrumentation, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, power, petrochemical, alternative fuels and semiconductor industries. Its manufacturing, research, technical support and distribution facilities support a global network of more than 200 authorised sales and service centres in 57 countries.

“These products will help meet customer demands for using higher pressures in their applications.” IPT designs and manufactures a range of ball, needle, check, relief, high- pressure and subsea valve products. “The IPT acquisition allows us to offer a more robust valve portfolio,” continued Mr Anton.

Located in Pennsylvania, USA, IPT is a manufacturer of high- and medium- pressure and sub-sea valves, fittings and fluid control devices used mostly in oil and gas, chemical/petrochemical, waterjet cutting, automotive, water blasting and other demanding applications. Terms of the purchase were not disclosed.

Swagelok Company – USA www.swagelok.com

A sample of Swagelok’s products

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