TPi March 2013

business & market news

Milestone for fittings provider Nero Pipeline Connections, a provider of stainless steel fittings and accessories, is celebrating 25 years in business with a number of customer-focused changes throughout 2013.

Managing director Ross Mooney commented, “Reaching our 25-year milestone is a real cause for celebration and we want our customers to benefit from our achievements. We will be celebrating our birthday with the launch of a brand new website, a vastly improved, user-friendly product catalogue and a new level of marketing investment. We want to ensure our customers can get what they want, where they want, so we’ll also be exhibiting at a number of top industry exhibitions throughout the year.” Nero was founded in 1988 by Mr Mooney and Neil McDermott, who combined decades of industry experience. With strong links throughout many industries, including the process, water and pharmaceutical sectors as well as the commercial and domestic heating and plumbing industries, the duo began recruiting staff after just nine months of trading to accommodate high levels of customer demand. Years of rapid growth followed and the team moved to larger premises in 1989, 1998 and again in 2006 to house increased stock levels from which they could offer a fast and reliable overnight delivery service.

A selection of valves from Nero

the bid has particular significance, as it indicates that Sage Forming (SGF), with Chinese independent intellectual property rights and innovative forming method, has been recognised by the international market. The SG/508 HF welding pipe line will be put into operation in August 2014, and will become the largest diameter, thickest wall, highest steel grade ERW producing line in Indonesia after completion. change this. We strived to support our struggling customers by offering as much flexibility as possible during their times of difficulty. We delivered goods at short notice when work was made available to them, sourced cost effective products that would meet their financial requirements and have always been at the end of the phone to offer technical advice and expertise to their teams.” Mr Mooney added that expansion plans are in place to increase the size of the company’s current premises, and the launch of a new e-commerce website will offer customers the latest in online product browsing and purchasing opportunities. Nero Pipeline Connections – UK info@nero.co.uk www.nero.co.uk

and Mr McDermott took particular interest in the stainless steel industry as it continued to advance in line with customer requirements. Eventually they decided that stainless steel would be the area of expertise that would drive the company forward. Despite the continued success, growth inevitably slowed during the economic decline of the 1990s and again during the recession of 2008 and 2009, particularly due to the fluctuation of exchange rates and customers struggling to secure work. However, Mr Mooney explained that both downturns were followed by quick recovery: “Customer service has always been at the core of our business and we were determined that economic downturn would not

Although the company initially offered a variety of pipeline materials, Mr Mooney

Straight seam welding pipe line contract signed

Indonesia attended the contract signing ceremony.

On 30 November 2012, in Jakarta, Indonesia, Dalian Sage Group and Krakatau Steel Group signed a contract for SG/508 HF straight seam welding pipe line. Chairman and board members of Krakatau Steel Group and PT KHI Pipe Industries, chairman and vice chairman of Dalian Sage Group, and the Counselor of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Embassy in

Krakatau Steel Group is a state-owned iron and steel enterprise in Indonesia, and has a pivotal position in the national economy. The bidding process for SG/508 welding pipe line lasted for one year, and included eight competitor firms. Dalian Sage Group stated that the winning of

Dalian Sage Group – China

sage@csage.com www.csage.com

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