TPT November 2009

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I ndustry N ews Bronx/Taylor-Wilson awarded contract for tube straightening machine BRONX/Taylor-Wilson (BTW) has been awarded a contract for a customised 6CR11 series heavy-duty tube straightening machine for The Interpipe Group in the Ukraine. Interpipe needed a heavy-duty fully automatic API pipe straightening machine to process large diameter pipes at high throughput speeds to replace an outdated machine from the Soviet Union era. The contract was awarded to BTW as it was able to customise a solution incorporating specific design features into the equipment. BTW will install a customised 6CR11 heavy duty series fully automatic tube straightening machine to process hot rolled carbon and alloyed steel tubes and pipes with plain ends after hot rolling mill in cold and warm condition in accordance with API 5CT specifications. These pipes have an outside diameter of 168mm to 377mm, wall thicknesses of 5.5mm to 22.2mm, measure 5,500mm to 15,000mm in length with a maximum yield of 1034 MPa and have temperatures of 0–150°C. BTW worked with Interpipe NTK and its consultants to ensure that the desired design features were included when developing the new straightener. Bronx/Taylor-Wilson – USA Fax: +1 330 244 1961 acquires Hydrolink Group GATES Corporation has announced the acquisition of Hydrolink Group of Companies. Founded and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Hydrolink has expanded to 20 locations in the Middle East and CIS regions. The collective market size for fluid power products in this region is estimated to be worth around $480mn per annum. This acquisition allows Gates to accelerate its market penetration for fluid power products in these high-growth regions. “Hydrolink is uniquely positioned to serve the oil and gas industry needs, and is a natural addition to Gates Engineering & Services group. The acquisition creates new opportunities for Gates to expand our product and services offering at existing clients as well as extend some of our core competencies to Hydrolink,” said Gates group president, David Gau. Kevin Roberts, Hydrolink group managing director, said: “The alignment with Gates will give us a great opportunity to accelerate growth in the region and other oil and gas hotspots.” Email: sales@btwcorp.com Website: www.btwcorp.com Gates Corporation

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