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The move will create a sizeable amount of room for expansion at UKF’s head office, which will be devoted solely to storage and distribution. Plans are also in hand to revolutionise the storage system combined with a new bespoke MRP system. The new manufacturing site will allow a consolidation of the company’s resources of manpower, skills and machinery. This will ensure that the company continues with its policy of continuous improvement. UKF will be co-exhibiting with associate company JPC (The Joint Perforating Co Limited), which specialises in the production of perforated tube and tubular components. Website : www.ukfstainless.co.uk

for both statistical control and conformance to industry specifications. The company also offers the ERW Amalog system for full-body electromagnetic induction (EMI) inspection, with longitudinal defect detection of both the weld seam and the pipe or tube body. The WeldSonic C, Truscope and ERW Amalog all incorporate Tuboscope’s latest developments in digital signal processing, graphical presentation and connectivity to the user’s host computer system.

ERW Amalog systems provide flexibility for the customer to select the right technique to meet relevant specifications. Designed to be installed inline after the welder, or offline after heat treatment and hydro-testing, the WeldSonic C enables multi-channel ultrasonic (UT) inspection of the weld seam and HAZ (heat-affected zone). For complete full-body ultrasonic inspection applications, the Truscope ® system provides fast and accurate flaw detection and wall thickness measurement › Truscope provides complete full-body ultrasonic inspection œ

Website : www.varco.com

UKF Stainless Ltd UK

6B05

Urbano Pensotti Srl Italy

7C30

UKF is a UK-based stockholder of welded stainless steel tube. In August 2007, the company invested in a purpose built factory to house all of the company’s manufacturing activities. This facility – close to the existing head office – was due to be fully operationally by early 2008.

Urbano Pensotti srl operates in the used industrial plants sector, and offers a complete research and brokerage service, technical plant refurbishment, expert delivery and assistance during installation.

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