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(for car brake circuits), special inline bright annealing systems (for stainless steel tubes), and pipe polyethylene coating. The company’s systems are tailor-made according to the specific requirements of the end user. The company has installed more than 1,000 systems worldwide, and has been certified to the ISO 9001 standard since June 2000.

Website : www.emmedi.it

EMS SA France

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EMS manufactures end-forming, cutting, spinning and hydroforming machines for tube and pipe of different profiles and materials. Using EMS machines, it is possible to combine end- forming operations with cutting, machining and deburring, to increase efficiency and accuracy. EMS end-formers cover a wide range of applications, including automotive, furniture, heating, air conditioning, construction and scaffolding, and aerospace technology. Machines are available with manual feeding or fully automatic loading/unloading systems.

The company has also developed complete automatic production lines that include bending, cutting, hydro- forming, deburring and washing. At Tube 2008, the company will present its new CNC Formtronic

› EMS produces end-forming, cutting, spinning and hydroforming machines

end-former, a fully electric end-forming machine with 200kN of forming power, 300kN of clamping force and velocity of 200mm/ sec. Formtronic machines can be equipped with a horizontal or vertical tool changing system, featuring eight positions where different tools can be mounted, for end-forming, rolling, cutting or machining.

Website : www.ems-sa.com

Erne Fittings GmbH Austria

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Erne Fittings is a manufacturer and supplier of butt-welding fittings such as elbows, tees and reducers from ½" (20mm) to 36" (914mm). With external diameter and wall thicknesses up to 50mm, the range is made of alloyed, unalloyed, stainless steels and exotic materials. Production takes place in the company’s four plants in Austria, Germany and Saudi Arabia, where special demands for short

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