TPT May 2019

The May Issue Welcome to the latest issue of Tube & Pipe Technology magazine. In this issue we have a feature on tube mills, starting on page 72, and a technical article on pipe forging lines from Dr Hans Pelster and Dr Paul Nieschwitz of SMS group – see page 86.

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Rory McBride – Editor in chief

This is also a busy show issue and is being distributed at both Made in Steel and Lamiera in Italy, which are being held later in the month in Milan. The magazine will also be distributed at the Guangzhou International Metallurgy Exhibition in China in June. I will be attending both Made in Steel and Lamiera this year so please do come and say hello if you are in Milan during the week. Next up we have the July issue of TPT. It will have features on straightening technology & equipment, finishing & end finishing, software for design, production & management, and advances in measuring & marking technology. If you would like to submit editorial for the July issue the deadline is 13 May. You can contact me at: rory@intras.co.uk for further information. I would also like to offer a warm welcome to our new sales manager, Steve Martin. If you would like to advertise in TPT, or would like further information, contact him at: steve@intras.co.uk and he will be happy to assist you with all your advertising and marketing requirements.

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Enjoy the magazine.

The international magazine for the tube & pipe industries

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