TPi April 2012

business & market news

Swagelining appoints Middle East consultant Pipeline rehabilitation specialist Swagelining Limited has appointed David Piper as business development consultant for the Middle East. enhancing to provide wider options and cost savings for clients.”

that open up new markets in both the offshore and onshore sectors and we are now investing in new local staff to help service requests in a timely manner. Being based in Bahrain, and with a great network of contacts throughout the Middle East from previous employment, David will play a pivotal role in raising the profile of our 25 year old proven technology, which we are continually

Swagelining Limited delivers all aspects of the polymer lining service, including project management, design, engineering and procurement, through to site installation and testing, allowing clients a single point of contact throughout the process. Commenting on his appointment, Mr Piper said, “The team at Swagelining Limited are truly innovative, constantly pushing the boundaries of their technology and driving polymer lining developments to extend its scope of application. With my insight into the Middle East territory, I look forward to playing a key role in the on-going growth of this pioneering company by encouraging the oil and gas sector in this region to adopt this highly beneficial cutting-edge technology for both the established water injection market and also as an alternative to CRA materials for hot sour hydrocarbon service.”

Based in Bahrain, Mr Piper is responsible for promoting Swagelining technology to the Middle East oil and gas sector. He will be responsible for building relationships with pipeline operators, contractors, consultants and project managers. David Whittle, Swagelining’s business development director, commented, “Our company is now expanding our service delivery options into the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. As sole owners of the technology, Swagelining Limited provides the only route to market for all Swagelining consultation and operational delivery requirements. With the buoyant oil and gas sector in the Middle East, which is experiencing continued significant investment in new pipelines, this region is a key sector in Swagelining’s on-going growth strategy. “Our continued research and development is producing new and innovative materials and products

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David Piper, Swagelining’s business development consultant for the Middle East

AM Castle acquires Tube Supply AM Castle & Co, a global distributor of metal and plastic products, value-added services and supply chain solutions, has completed the acquisition of Tube Supply, Inc, a distributor of tubular and bar products for the oil and gas industry. & Gas Commercial Unit. Tube Supply operates service centres in Houston, Texas and Edmonton, Alberta, and has recently completed construction of a new, 250,000ft 2 facility located at its Houston headquarters. Its products include highly engineered prime carbon and alloy mechanical tubing, bars and blocks, which are designed to operate in severe conditions in the oilfield.

within our existing oil and gas strategy and is a great long-term fit that will allow us to capitalise on the growing demand and opportunities in this sector.” Within its core metals business AM Castle specialises in the distribution of alloy and stainless steels, nickel alloys, aluminium and carbon. Through subsidiary Total Plastics, Inc the company also distributes a broad range of value-added industrial plastics.

Tube Supply has provided products and services primarily to the North American oilfield equipment manufacturing industry for the past 25 years. The purchase price was $165 million. Tube Supply was founded in 1986 by Paul Sorensen and Jerry Willeford who, with the rest of the management team, will remain in place. Both Tube Supply and Castle Metals Oil & Gas businesses will be led by Nick Jones, current president of Castle Metals Oil

The company also provides value- added services including heat- treating, boring, honing, saw cutting, and machine work. Michael Goldberg, president and CEO of AM Castle & Co, commented, “We are very pleased to welcome the Tube Supply team to the AM Castle family. This transaction fits squarely

AM castle & co – USA info@amcastle.com www.amcastle.com Tube supply, Inc – USA sales@tubesupply.com www.tubesupply.com

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