TPT September 2012

Industry News

New Axxair subsidiary in Texas

Highly automated tube branching for automotive and air conditioning industries

AXXAIR, a leading company in tube cutting and bevelling equipment for the tube and piping industry, has established a new facility in Alvin, Texas, close to Houston, as part of the company’s strategy to become closer to its customers through subsidiaries in regions with high potential. The facility will have a warehouse with machines, repair capabilities and training capacity, in a 300m 2 building. Ray Brown will be subsidiary manager for the USA. The company states that the US market is demanding closer attention and also more technical input locally. Axxair’s goal is to set up a network of distributors that will be trained in its product lines and fully capable of giving technical advice, and also to give demonstrations of the equipment. Axxair’s machines have been promoted to markets such as semiconductor, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and chemical and petro chemical. The company sells its products in 40 countries. Axxair USA will participate in the Fabtech show in Las Vegas in November. Axxair USA Website: www.axxairusa.com Rafter ships RF-1500S-3 mill RAFTER Equipment Corporation has shipped an RF- 1500S-3 pullout/sizing mill to a major North American custom roll forming company. The mill has been designed to mate up with the customer’s existing Tishken roll forming machine. It will provide the necessary base space for the customer’s laser welding operation, as well as provide pullout and sizing capability for the welded profile. Integration of the customer’s motor and a new part quench trough were also included. Rafter Equipment Corporation manufactures tube and pipe mills, roll forming machines, cutoff machines, auxiliary and other related tube and pipe mill machinery. Additional services include rebuilding and upgrading mill equipment. Originally started in 1917, the Rafter name is known for reliable, high-quality tube mill and roll forming equipment. Axxair – France Fax: +33 4 7557 5080 Email: commerce@axxair.com Website: www.axxair.com

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