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Pipe and Tube
The latest news on companies making seamless and welded pipe and tube products.
Latest News
TMK IPSCO Opens New Premium Facility in Canada
26 March 2013 - TMK IPSCO, the North American division of global pipe manufacturer TMK, has opened a new pipe threading and service facility in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Steelmakers Report Major Advances with REBOX "Flameless" Combustion and Oxyfuel Technology from Linde
26 March 2013 - Two U.S. steelmakers will report double-digit increases in production capacity with “flameless” combustion and other oxyfuel technology from Linde North America at the AISTech 2013 Conference at the David L. Lawrence Exposition Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., 6–9 May 2013.
Steelmakers Report Major Advances with REBOX "Flameless" Combustion and Oxyfuel Technology from Linde
26 March 2013 - Two U.S. steelmakers will report double-digit increases in production capacity with “flameless” combustion and other oxyfuel technology from Linde North America at the AISTech 2013 Conference at the David L. Lawrence Exposition Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., 6–9 May 2013.
Northwest Pipe Reports Record Sales in 2012
22 March 2013 - Northwest Pipe Company announced its 2012 financial results including record net sales in 2012, but notes that competition from imports of energy tubular products will continue to negatively impact profitability in the near term.
TMK Announces New Appointments
20 March 2013 - TMK announced the appointment of Sergey Chetverikov, previously managing director of Sinarsky Pipe Plant, to the position of managing director of Volzhsky Pipe Plant.
TMK Launches Production of Super-Chrome Steel VIT
18 March 2013 - TMK has shipped the first pilot batch of vacuum insulated tubing (VIT) made of 13CrS steel (super-chrome steel) for Gazprom’s Bovanenkovo oil and gas condensate field on the Yamal peninsula in Russia.
Canada to Maintain Duties on Seamless Well Casing from China
13 March 2013 - The Canadian International Trade Tribunal found that the dumping and subsidizing of seamless carbon or alloy steel oil and gas well casing from China were likely to result in injury or retardation, therefore antidumping and countervailing duties will be maintained.
Tenaris Expands Sucker Rods Mill in Mexico, Doubling Production Capacity
12 March 2013 - With an investment of US$12 million, Tenaris has finalized the second stage of the building of a sucker rods mill in Veracruz, Mexico.
MRC Global and NAWAH to Open Distribution Facility to Support Iraq's Energy Sector
12 March 2013 - Pipe, valves and fittings distributor MRC Global Inc. and NAWAH LLC, a company aimed at building enduring businesses in Western Asia, announced an exclusive logistics alliance to serve Iraq's booming oil and gas market.
OMK Opens New U.S. Pipe Plant
07 March 2013 - On 26 February 2013, Russia's United Metallurgical Co. (OMK) held a grand opening ceremony for its new 200,000 tonnes per year, US$98 million OMK Tube plant in Houston, Texas.
TMK Reports 2012 Results and 2013 Outlook
06 March 2013 - As TMK reported its results for 2012, it said that its Russian division sees a strong backlog for the beginning of the year but noted the drilling environment in the U.S. and economic conditions in Europe remain challenging.
Sandvik to Acquire Canadian Drilling Solutions Provider
06 March 2013 - Sandvik has signed an agreement with Cubex Limited (CUBEX) of Winnipeg, Canada, to acquire its drilling solutions business and operations.
CSI Orders 24-Inch HF Tube Welding Line from SMS Meer
05 March 2013 - California Steel Industries (CSI) has placed an order with SMS Meer for the delivery of a 24-inch HF tube welding line for its new ERW pipe mill in Fontana, Calif.
PSI Metals to Supply Production Management System to California Steel
04 March 2013 - PSI Metals North America Inc. has been selected to implement a production management system based on its comprehensive suite of PSImetals applications to California Steel Industries Inc., of Fontana, Calif.
Tenaris and Zalau City Hall Partner to Open Laboratory in Technical School
01 March 2013 - Silcotub, Tenaris’s mill in Romania, in partnership with Zalau City Hall inaugurated a modern laboratory of pneumatics and hydraulics with state-of-the-art equipment in the “Mihai Viteazul” technical high school in Salaj County, Romania.
EVRAZ North America to Begin Heat Treat and Threading Expansion at Calgary
28 February 2013 - EVRAZ North America announced Board approval of its plan to expand heat treat and threading capacity at its Calgary, Alberta, tubular facility. The multimillion dollar project, which will commence next month, includes expanding heat treat capacity by over 150% and threading capacity by about 40%.
Shale-Inland Appoints Frank Riddick as Executive Chairman
26 February 2013 - Shale-Inland Holdings announced that, effective 21 February 2013, Frank A. Riddick, III has been appointed the company's executive chairman. He replaces Craig Bouchard, who no longer serves as a director.
Line Pipe Coating Facility Managed by Tenaris Receives Safety Recognition Award
25 February 2013 - Pipe Coaters Nigeria Ltd (PCN), the line pipe coating company managed by Tenaris, received a safety recognition award from Chevron and West Africa Ventures for its performance on the Escravos Gas Project 3A.
MRC Global Announces Q4 and Full Year 2012 Results
25 February 2013 - MRC Global said 2012 was a landmark year for the company as it completed anIPO and a secondary offering, significantly reduced debt and interest expense, improved its product mix and grew its business both organically and through strategic acquisitions.
Tenaris Investments in Nigeria Recognized
22 February 2013 - Tenaris has recently received the Nigerian Content Equipment Certification from the Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board. The certification verifies the company’s eligibility to participate in tenders relating to supply and service contracts for OCTG products.
