TPI April 2009

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New Plymouth website features MetalMiner’s 2009 Metal Price Predictions is now available, at no cost, at http://agmetalminer.com/download- metalminer-2009-price-predictions- whitepaper/

Plymouth Tube Company, USA, has updated its website to include a new section offering high quality Prime 4130 material, including round, square and streamline 4130 tubing, produced to Mil-T 6736B cond N. The website also includes a new ‘Technical Tubecast’ section (www. plymouth.com/tubecast.aspx), featuring videos of technical presentations for all areas and facets of the company.

Subjects of videos currently available include an explanation of the process of welding stainless steel tubing, the advantages of stainless steel and titanium, and the basics of carbon boiler tubing. This area of the website will be updated regularly with technical topics. Plymouth Tube Company – USA sales@plymouth.com www.plymouth.com

The executive whitepaper covers a wide range of metals, including copper, steel, stainless steel, aluminium, zinc, tin, lead and nickel.

Aptium Global Inc – USA www.aptiumglobal.com www.agmetalminer.com

HIGH PRESSURE FITTINGS Forged-Carbon-Alloy-Stainless Steel, Threaded and Socket Weld PRODUCTS: 90°/45° elbow, tee, union, coupling, bushing, plug, cap, insert, pipe nipple & swage nipple . . .etc. MATERIALS: - Stainless Steel: ASTM A182, F304/304L, F316/316L, F304H/F316H, F317L - Carbon Steel: ASTM A105, SF440A & A181, A350 LF2 - Alloy Steel: ASTM A182 F11, F22 PRESSURE RATINGS: 2000, 3000, 6000 & 9000 lbs APPROVAL CERTIFICATES: ISO-9001 Quality Assurance, L/R, C/R, N/K & ABS register of shipping, PED (CE)

Acquisition of assets of CAM software developer

Plasma arc metal cutting technology expert Hypertherm has announced the acquisition of the core assets of MTC Software, a developer of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software used by the sheet and plate processing industry. MTC Software’s ProNest, TurboNest and other products are known for delivering ease of use and increased productivity. MTC’s software helps companies in the metal cutting industry optimise their cuts so that cut quality and productivity are improved, while producing less scrap. The CAM software is used in conjunction with CNC systems for oxy- fuel, plasma, waterjet, laser and other cutting processes. Hyperthermdoes not plan any significant changes to MTC’s operations as a result of the purchase. MTC headquarters will remain in Lockport, New York and its 40 associates will continue to work at their current locations. MTC has offices and distribution partners throughout the world. Hypertherm designs and manufactures advanced plasma cutting systems for use in a variety of industries, including shipbuilding, manufacturing, and auto- motive repair. Its product line includes handheld and mechanised plasma systems and consumables, as well as CNC motion and height controls.

Manufacturer & Exporter BOTH-WELL STEEL FITTINGS CO., LTD. No. 303, Jen-Hsin Rd., Jen-Wu Hslang, Kaohsiung Hsien, Taiwan (814) Tel: +886 7 3711536, 3710497, 3720260 Fax: +886 7 3713864, 3713882 E-mail: box@mail.bothwell.com.tw http://www.bothwell.com.tw E-mail: export@mail.bothwell.com.tw ®

Hypertherm Inc – USA info@hypertherm.com www.hypertherm.com

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