globalpipe  by KWD

LEUVEN – February 2008 – RIDGID® is introducing the new versatile RIDGID RP 330 pressing tool, adding to its existing line of pressing equipment. Offered in a corded (RP 330-C) or battery (RP 330-B) version, the RIDGID RP 330 is the fastest, cycle time of 5 seconds, pressing tool available. (weiterlesen…)

KWD-globalpipe, 2008-02-19, No. 270. Trans-Matic Systems, a division of Trans-Matic Manufactur-ing Co. Inc., today announced that it will unveil the “Omni-PRESS” plumbing and heating connection system for plastic pipe at the Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) trade show in Milan, Italy, on March 11 – 14, 2008.
MCE is one of the world’s largest international exhibitions for the HVAC and plumbing industries. Trans-Matic will demonstrate the features and the benefits of the Omni-PRESS system in Hall 9, Showcasing Omni-PRESS at MCE provides an early opportunity to see the new patent pending system before it is officially launched into the market. The engineers at Trans-Matic designed Omni-PRESS to address shortcomings of currently available fitting systems (primarily press fittings). The new system will appeal to contractors, builders and architects looking for a simplified plastic pipe connection system that delivers a high degree of mechanical integrity. (weiterlesen…)

Due tue our visitor’s large interest in the multilayer pipes and fittings market we have decided to put a new special interest website online: www.multilayer-pipe-market.com.

Not only will we publish news but give general information on pipe producers, pipe materials, pipe machinery, fittings & tools and standardisation matters. We are bound to give a quick insight into the global multilayer market, this is what the tag line of the new website promisses: The Multilayer World In A Nutshell! (weiterlesen…)

KWD-globalpipe, 2008-02-12, No.269. Pipe Coil Technology Limited introduce our fully automated coiling range with a stretch film packaging system for small diameter gas and water pipe producers. Each machine eliminates all the disadvantages of traditional coil strapping, providing significant advantages for pipe producers. (weiterlesen…)

KiTEC Industries (India) Limited, an ISO 9001 company, is a joint venture promoted to manufacture revolutionary piping system popularly known as “KiTEC Composite Pipes”. The company commenced its manufacturing operation in technical and financial collaboration with KiTECHNOLOGY BV, Netherlands at its Silvassa (India) plant in October, 1996.
The past 4 decades account for accelerating the trend towards the use of altenative materials, particulary plastics and ceramics based, as replacement for metals including steel and non-ferrous materials (Copper, aluminium, brass).
In India, GI pipes are being extensively used for domestic water distribution system. However, this trend ic changing and use alternative materials such as copper is being already thought of. High cost of copper piping is a major factor which is keeping the use of this pipe to very low levels. Composite pipes offer an economic alternative to copper piping with a potential to replace GI pipes. (weiterlesen…)

Battenfeld Extrusionstechnik GmbH, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany and the Indian machine manufacturer Kabra Extrusionstechnik Ltd., Mumbai, have now completed 25 years of highly successful cooperation in serving the Indian ex-trusion equipment market. The partnership has been further strengthened by the joint venture which was established in 2006. Working as a team, the two companies have repeatedly set milestones in the performance of their PO and PVC pipe extrusion lines, with a total of almost 1,300 lines sold, and just under 100 granulators that have been installed as well. (weiterlesen…)

effidur, the new supplier for heating and cooling systems for floor, wall and ceiling areas combines the expertise of the building material manufacturer Hasit and the heating and cooling systems of Lindner Armaturen to a capable partner. In addition to the newly-developed floor system with joinable underfloor heating and cooling, the service team advises on all matters concerning building materials such as screeds, plasters and insulations. The effidur floor systems are as capable and efficient as the service. (weiterlesen…)

KWD-Editorial 2008-01, published in our newsletter KWD-globalpipe no.267: Rarely has a year begun with so many question marks hanging over it, be it in relation to the situation in the US housing market, sustained high oil prices, the weak dollar or the political free-for-all. And yet, companies must set their course, make or postpone investment decisions, undertake product developments and explore new markets. To do so, it is important at least to have some idea of identifiable trends. It is impossible to ignore the effects of the rapid expansion in multilayer pipe production capacity over the last 2 years. (weiterlesen…)