TPi April 2012

The April issue

events calendar

Welcome to the latest Tube Products International. In this issue we have features on plastic pipes, construction, building & structural tubes and pipe inspection equipment, as well as an in-depth article that examines the phenomenon of air in pipelines. We also have all of the latest industry news and the usual updates on new developments in every conceivable area of the tube and pipe products industry. I think most people would agree that the ongoing world- wide economic problems have made business difficult enough over the past few years – although many experts are now thankfully suggesting that there are some very positive signs of recovery. Let’s hope so. However, the last thing anyone needs is for their entire factory to be decimated by the forces of nature. Well, that’s sadly what happened to friends of the magazine at Independence Tube. It operates out of three locations in the USA and its Decatur, Alabama plant was pretty much flattened by a 200 mile per hour tornado. Devastating for all concerned. 27 April 2011 is not a date anyone who works there is going to be forgetting in a hurry. However, the real reason why I mention this story is that, out of adversity, a lot of very inspiring things resulted, which just go to show some people will never be beaten down, no matter what the world throws at them. That’s something worth thinking about if you feel like you are having a bad day today… Within days, if not hours, the company was actually starting the rebuilding process. It even took the opportunity to add in a few improvements and upgrades so it can handle even bigger pipe production capabilities. Talk about making the best of a situation. From what Independence say its colleagues in the north (Chicago and Marseilles, Illinois) and its customers and suppliers have really pulled out all the stops to get the plant back on its feet with a minimum of disruption too. Hats off to them. Next issue we will be focusing our features on the oil and gas industry, extruded tube, and materials & tube handling as well as looking at the ever growing Tube China show.

2012 7-11 May

IFAT Ensorga (Germany) International Exhibition www.ifat.de

28-31 May

Tube Russia International Exhibition www.metallurgy-tube-russia.com Tube China International Exhibition www.mdna.com EuroBlech (Germany) International Exhibition www.euroblech.com Tube India International Exhibition www.mdna.com Fabtech (Las Vegas, USA) International Exhibition www.fabtechexpo.com Valve World Expo (Germany) International Exhibition www.valveworldexpo.com

25-28 September

23-27 October

30 October – 1 November

12-14 November

27-29 November

2013 7-10 January

Tube Arabia International Exhibition www.mdna.com Indometal (Indonesia) International Exhibition www.indometal.net Boru 2013 (Turkey) International Exhibition www.borufuari.com

20-23 February

28-30 March

May

Tube Russia International Exhibition www.metallurgy-tube-russia.com

If your company is involved in any of these sectors then we invite you to send in your information for inclusion. For more information about submitting editorial please see our website www.read-tpi.com or do not hesitate to get in touch if we can offer further assistance.

Rory McBride Editor

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