TPI April 2009

events calendar

Keeping your lamp alight . . . As we move into the second quarter of 2009, we are hearing more and more stories of companies crumbling under the current economic crisis. However,

2009 May 12-15

there is some positive news from Moscow and beyond. Tube Russia 2009 exhibition (Moscow, 12-15 May) will take place for the 7 th time this year and we are pleased to report the show has completely sold out in terms of exhibitor space booked. This very

Tube Russia 2009 International Exhibition www.metallurgy-tube-russia.com Tubes & Fittings Ukraine International Exhibition www.tube-ukraine.com 10th China (Guangzhou) Int’l Tube & Pipe Industry Exhibition www.julang.com.cn

June 17-19

encouraging sign proves the resilience of companies within this industry despite the global recession. Our Tube Russia show section in this issue shows the extent of international exhibitor participation at this year’s event. Looking ahead to the July 2009 issue, TPi will be reporting on the latest components available within the very popular Fittings, Flanges & Connectors (metal and plastic) sector, and we will also be looking at new equipment designed for ‘ Materials Handling’ of tube and pipe. If your company is involved in either of these areas then please send in editorial and pictures for inclusion. This service is free of charge and more information about submitting editorial is available on our website: www.read-tpi.com Also in the July edition we shall be previewing Tube Southeast Asia 2009 exhibition (Bangkok, 13-15 October). This issue will be freely available to visitors at the show from our stand, so if you wish your company to be promoted in the magazine, please contact us for advertising space in the July issue before the closing date of 3 June 2009. With two such well-subscribed exhibitions coming up in Eastern Europe and the Far East this year, it’s clear those exhibiting recognise that “To keep a lamp burning, we have to keep putting oil in it” (George MacDonald). It is vital to keep promoting your company to your customers – and to keep your lamp alight. Whilst we all try to remain optimistic and hopeful for the early return of profitable business times, it is important to remember that motivation, like hope, is a conscious choice rather than just a random feeling.

June 23-26

EMO Milano 2009 International Exhibition www.emo-milan.com Tubotech 2009 International Exhibition www.cipanet.com.br

October 5-10

October 6-8

Tube Southeast Asia 2009 International Exhibition www.tube-southeastasia.com Pipe & Tube Istanbul 09 ITA Conference www.itatube.org

October 13-15

November 2-3

Fabtech 2009 International Exhibition www.sme.org/fabtech

November 15-18

2010 February 10-12

Tube India 2010 International Exhibition www.tube-india.com Tube Düsseldorf 2010 International Exhibition www.tube.de Tube China 2010 International Exhibition www.tube-china.net

April 12-16

September (TBA)

Stay encouraged, stay positive, stay motivated. Stay in business.

Paul Hogg Editor

For further information on any of the above events please contact INTRAS Limited UK office (address and contact details on page 4)

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Tube Products International April 2009

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