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elcome to the first issue of PIM Metals incorporating IMT magazine, firstly we must thank all the readers of IMT for now completing the registration for PIM Metals plus those newly registered readers. What is pleasing to see is the diversity of our readers in terms of geography and the industry sectors covered. Geographically readers in Europe represent 59% of the total individuals followed bye the Asia Pacific region with 27%, then the Americas with 13% and the rest of the world at 1%. When we look at the broad industry breakdown 68% have put Metal Tube & Pipe production and processing as there number 1 activity and the balance is shared with sheet, strip wire & rod (metal producers and processors = 100%). Machinery and equipment producer’s registrations are kept on a separate database and form no part of the 17,500 initial circulation. As many of you will have seen Tube & Wire Dusseldorf was recently moved to June 20-24 inclusive to ensure it was as accessible as possible to the thousands of visitors the show attracts from around the world, PIM Metals will present as much pre-show news as possible in the June issue published 1 week prior to the opening. However, in our next issue April we welcome editorial items and article proposals on any of the following: Tube & pipe bending and forming technology, Production & processing software plus Laser & plasma cutting. Article proposals are required no later than April 8th, news items are required on or before April 19th and should be sent to imtmagazine@virginmedia.com . www. processindustrymatch.com
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Severstal makes first delivery of large diameter pipes to Canada
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Severstal makes first delivery of large diameter pipes to Canada
S
everstal has
manufactured 1,500 tonnes of large diameter pipe (LDP) for the Canadian
market for the first time. The LDP will be delivered to one of the leading groups for the production and distribution of pipes in North America, adding value to a variety of Canadian industrial activities, and will eventually be used across Canada’s energy sector. Severstal has produced LDP which meets both the Canadian CSA Z245.1 standard and American API5L specifications. The pipes also meet NACE MR 0103 and NACE MR 0175 and are made to satisfy the typical requirements of the Canadian market. The pipes, which have diameters ranging between 508-1066.8 mm and wall
Mill 5000, located on the same
in receiving products of the
expanded its export geography
thicknesses between 12.7-19.05
industrial site as the Izhora Pipe
highest quality. In addition, the
for its LDP offering, cementing
mm, were manufactured from
Plant. The pipes were coated
client has indicated its intention
its position as a global market
X42M PSL2/GR 290-II + Gr B
with a thin anti- corrosive epoxy
to further develop international
player. This is testament to the
and X70M PSL2/GR 483-II + GR
layer to protect them from
cooperation between the
hard work put in by the whole
448-II strength steel. They were
corrosion and damage during
companies, linking Russian
team in developing new markets
produced at the Izhora Plant
transportation.
quality with the most stringent
and products for our offering,
Canadian requirements.
as well as providing a superior
(part of the Severstal Russian
The client noted Severstal’s
Alexander Semyonov, Sales
service for international clients.”
Steel division of PJSC Severstal)
longstanding reputation as a
in the Kolpinsky district of St
Russian steelmaking leader in
Director for the Energy Sector
Anastasia Mishanina
Petersburg, using heavy plate
selecting Severstal as a supplier,
at Severstal, commented: “Last
anastasia.mishanina@
from Severstal’s own Steel Plate
and expressed full confidence
year, Severstal significantly
severstal.com
Leading world trade fairs wire and Tube postponed to early Summer The new period offers more
Messe Düsseldorf postpones
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wire and Tube in consultation
planning security and added
with the partners and
value due to METAV held
associations involved to 20 to
concurrently in part. This the
24 June 2022. The currently
leading trade fair for metal-
very dynamic infection
working technologies was
patterns and rapidly spreading
already postponed by VDW
Omicron variant have
Düsseldorf trade fair calendar
the wire and Tube originally
(German Machine Tool Builders’
resulted in adjustments in the
that require re-scheduling
planned for 9 to 13 May.
Association) to 21 to 24 June.
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SMS to supply one of the world’s largest horizontal continuous casters for brass billets to Hailiang Metal Europe
H
ME (Hailiang
productivity significantly.
The scope of supply
(plant fault monitoring) will
includes a pressure-controlled
assist the operators to increase
produces brass extrusion billets
casting furnace with a
process transparency, plant
with a diameter of 245 to 400
capacity of approx. 35 tons,
availability and, furthermore,
millimeters for the subsequent
high-performance molds for
it helps to reduce maintenance
group.com) for a four-strand,
production of profiles using the
efficient strand solidification,
costs to a minimum. Smart
fully continuous horizontal
extrusion method.
the withdrawal device with
Alarm offers an enhanced
the highly advanced Softcast
overview and better control of
Metal Europe)
The new four-strand caster
has placed an order with SMS group (www.sms-
caster for brass billets. The
“Our overall plant
new caster, one of the largest
engineering package,
drawing cycle, a flying saw, the
error messages and simplifies
in the world for copper alloys,
consisting of automation
exit roller table with separating
the process of analyzing system
will replace an existing vertical
through to digitalization, was
device, an automatic cooling
notifications. For greater
semi-continuous caster at
what convinced HME. HME
water control system for
process transparency, the
the company’s Serravalle
can fully rely on the reliability,
constant process conditions,
process and plant parameters
location in Italy. With this
durability, and high design
and the hydraulic unit.
can be visualized and evaluated
new installation, the Italian
quality of our machines,”
manufacturer of brass profiles
says Dr. Thomas Winterfeldt,
package consisting of
intends to achieve consistent
Executive Vice President
SMS-Metrics (process data
is scheduled to go on stream in
product quality and boost its
Forging Plants.
acquisition) and Smart Alarm
the second half of 2022.
The basic digitalization
using SMS-Metrics. The new continuous caster
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Lesjöfors UK rebranding
£1 million investments, expansions and a new company for a new era - introducing Lesjöfors Heavy Springs UK
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esjöfors AB, the €300m global spring manufacturing powerhouse, with over 50
manufacturing and technical sales sites across the world, is launching a new company, rebranding two of its UK factories to Lesjöfors Heavy Credit © Lesjofors Heavy Springs UK
Springs UK. The UK factories in Cornwall, formerly called European Springs & Pressings, will now form a new company called Lesjöfors Heavy Springs UK. Michael Gibbs, Managing Director of the newly formed Lesjöfors company says: “This is a really exciting new chapter for
team, propelled with investment
the Cornwall factories. Our new
support by Lesjöfors AB.”
company and new name reflect a
The rebrand is part of a new
fit for the company’s future.” Gibbs concludes: “We’re
with a mergers and acquisitions programme that has seen the
evolving for our customers;
company acquire nine sites
unified team under the Lesjöfors
division, focusing on growth and
enhancing efficiencies,
from the US and Europe in the
AB brand and the world-leading
significant investment in the
committing even more
last few months, with further
springs we manufacture
heavy springs sector across the
investment and moving forward,
announcements planned for the
for customers across the
synergised specialisms, product
together with our heavy spring
year ahead.European Springs
automotive, rail, agriculture, oil,
range and industries served
colleagues in Finland and
& Pressings will continue its
mining, construction and energy
within the Lesjöfors AB heavy
Sweden, as a progressive and
manufacturing operations in Kent.
sectors in the UK.
coiling sites in the UK, Finland
competitive global design,
www.lesjoforssprings.com
and Sweden.
manufacturing and technological
For interviews or further
development network.”
information, please contact
We have achieved a recordbreaking order book over the
Ola Tengroth, CEO of
Increasingly dominating the
Tamsin Loveless on 07855
Lesjöfors AB says: “As part of
we’ve grown our team by 40%
our global long-term future-
springs industry, Lesjöfors AB is
798536 or tamsin.loveless@
and our annual turnover is our
focused growth strategy, the
rapidly expanding its portfolio
tagcommunications.co.uk
best yet at £15m. This year
heavy springs sector has
we’re investing £1 million in new
been identified as one of four
machinery and every element of
key expansion areas and the
our performance has been driven
Cornwall sites evolution, to a
by an ambitious and progressive
new Lesjöfors brand, is a natural
Credit © Lesjofors Heavy Springs UK
Credit © Lesjofors Heavy Springs UK
last year; sales are up 35%,
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Global aluminum associations call on G7 trade ministers to tackle state subsidies New briefing lays out economic and environmental costs of failure to act
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oday, the Aluminum
weaken domestic supply chains
Association,
for many products vital to
European Aluminium,
national and economic security.
the Aluminium Association of Canada
Additionally, the abovementioned state subsidies tend
and the Japan Aluminium
to support extraction, production,
Association jointly released their
processing and export of high
investments, operational
newest policymaker briefing,
greenhouse gas (GHG) emitting
efficiency and stringent
distorting behavior.
Towards a Fairer and Cleaner
production systems instead
regulatory environment”, said
c Strong Trade Enforcement:
Trade in Aluminium, on the
of cutting-edge aluminum
Jean Simard, President and CEO
Countries should continue to
ongoing challenges in the global
production. About 88% of China’s
of the Aluminium Association
use available trade enforcement
trade of aluminum. The paper
aluminum production relies on
of Canada. “As we move ahead,
remedies to combat unfair trade
cites data from the Organization
coal-generated electricity, which
to further our decarbonization,
practices in relevant markets.
for Economic Co-operation
emits 10X as much CO2 per
a clear and clean trading level
Governments in the U.S., Europe,
and Development (OECD)
ton of aluminum as compared
playing field is required in order
Canada and Japan have all
demonstrating how massive
to hydropower-based systems
to avoid subsidized carbon
made substantial use of trade
state subsidies, especially in
common in the rest of the world.
leakage disrupting our North
enforcement tools in recent
American value chain.”
years and these efforts should
China, have distorted aluminum
“With continued demand
solution to combat market-
supply chains and harmed the
growth and U.S. investment
environment. The briefing was
totaling $4 billion in the over the
operate along the aluminium
c Multilateral Engagement:
shared with lead trade ministers
past decade, American aluminum
value chain and support almost
The U.S./EU/Japan Trilateral
in all G7 nations (Canada, France,
has an enormous opportunity to
100 thousand jobs”, said Yasushi
Partnership; U.S./EU Global
Germany, Italy, Japan, the United
thrive in the 2020s and beyond,”
Noto, executive director of
Arrangement on Sustainable
Kingdom and the United States).
said Charles Johnson, president
Japan Aluminium Association.
Steel and Aluminium; U.S./
& CEO of the Aluminum
“Aluminium is significantly useful
EU Trade and Technology
over the past 20 years,
Association. “But, meeting our
to recycle compared with other
Council; and the Global Trade
aluminum production in China
full potential will require smart
materials and the industry has
Challenges Working Group have
grew from around 10% of the
policy to combat massive state
the vital role to reduce carbon
all highlighted the challenges of
global market to nearly 60%
subsidies that distort global
footprint. To achieve the goal
market distorting behavior in the
today. Much of this growth
supply chains and slow down the
of carbon neutral, we have to
aluminum trade. These groups
was driven by massive state
industry’s push to decarbonize.”
prevent the carbon leakage
must now work toward concreate
associated with distorted global
policy solutions to address these
aluminium value chain.”
challenges.
As the briefing explains,
subsidies non-compliant with
“Unfair trade practices
“In Japan, 2,400 companies
continue.
WTO rules. A 2021 OECD report
erode the tremendous economic
examined state subsidies to 32
and social benefits domestic
companies representing 70%
value chains crucial to the
are calling for immediate action
to build supply chains that
of the global aluminum market.
achievement of the European
and attention to address these
are robust and resilient, in
The study found that Chinese
Green Deal bring and accelerate
systemic challenges. Specific
an environment where public
firms received state support
an alarming trend Europe has
calls for action include:
policies are transparent,
ranging from 4% to 7% of annual
been facing over the past years:
c Updated WTO Rules on
predictable, and non-
revenues as compared to similar
an increasing import dependency
Industrial Subsidies: The
discriminatory. These conditions
support representing 0.2% of
on high-carbon products that do
World Trade Organization
are essential to incentivize the
annual revenues of non-Chinese
not meet Europe’s sustainability
(WTO) should update its rules
enormous private investments
firms. These subsidies unfairly
standards”, said Paul Voss,
to discipline countries that
that are required to decarbonize
benefit Chinese production at
Director General of European
engage in non-market-oriented
our sector, sustain our
the expense of the more than
Aluminium.
practices, including massive and
environment, strengthen the
harmful state subsidies. Such
resilience of our industrial
The aluminum associations
“We need the freedom
1.8 million direct and indirect
“Canada’s responsibly
aluminum jobs supported by
produced low CO2 primary
an effort would be a significant
ecosystems, and continue to
the industry in the U.S., Europe,
metal is the result of massive
undertaking but is likely the
provide good jobs,” the briefing
Canada and Japan. They also
multibillion dollar modernisation
most effective long-term
concludes. PIMM Metals Spring 2022
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GE selected by BUMA to supply electrical equipment for thyssenkrupp Steel hot rolling mill
G
E Power
the required surface quality is
The project will be realized in
from the plant. The installation
Conversion has
achieved using as little water as
four steps:
of the new descaling system by
been selected
possible to keep the temperature
1. Electrical installation, starting
BUMA and GE Power Conversion
by the Austrian
loss as low as possible.
February 2022
will help to significantly mitigate
2. Delivery and installation of
these risks, as the new system
mechanical
BUMA is developing and
supplier BUMA engineering &
installing a new descaling plant
pump house equipment, May 2022
will considerably improve the
Anlagenbau GmbH (BUMA) for
for thyssenkrupp Steel Europe
3. Functional test of pump house
surface quality of the strip and
the installation of electrical
which will replace the existing
equipment, June/July 2022
the process stability of the
equipment for a new descaling
descaler ZW2 directly upstream
4. Final installation and
plant.
spray at thyssenkrupp Steel
of the 7-stand finishing mill. With
commissioning of descaler ZW2,
Europe’s hot rolling mill WBW2
the new plant, descaling can be
August 2022
in Duisburg, Germany.
carried out with a 3-fold higher
The effective removal of scale during the hot rolling of steel
water pressure. BUMA selected GE Power
“We are proud that we have won the order for the delivery of the electrical equipment for
During hot rolling, the
the new descaling plant for
incoming rough strip in
thyssenkrupp Steel Europe.
is essential for high material
Conversion as the partner for the
front of the finishing mill is
We look forward to the new
quality. In the hydro-mechanical
electrical equipment, due to our
automatically detected and
partnership with Buma
descaling, the scale layer, formed
long-term business relationship
automation failures resulting in
engineering & Anlagenbau
in the hot rolling process, is
and experiences with the end
errors and downtime are a risk.
GmbH and to the technical
removed with a high-pressure
customers’ (thyssenkrupp
A standstill in production causes
challenges we will overcome
water jet. The intensity (impact)
Steel Europe) installed base.
considerable costs due to loss of
with our expertise and know-
of this process is an important
The contract for GE Power
material and time. This can lead
how.” Jörg Nuttelmann, General
indicator for the descaling
Conversion has a volume of
to material being devalued - and
Manager, GE Power Conversion
performance, ensuring that
$3.6million USD.
in the worst case - removed
Germany.
China commission for SMS Group Amer International Group commissions SMS group to supply eleven new CONTIROD® copper wire rod plants to China
The Amer International Group,
CONTIROD® plants, Amer Group
basis for the high-quality wire
based in Shenzhen, China,
is ideally positioned in a market
rod surface. In the first phase,
has placed an order with SMS
that is experiencing tremendous
the wire rod is deoxidized by
group (www.sms-group.com)
growth.
treating it with a water-alcohol
for eleven CONTIROD® copper
CONTIROD® is the only
mixture. It is then cooled down further with water.
wire rod plants (CONTIROD® is a
manufacturing process for cast
registered trademark of Aurubis
wire rod that utilizes a Hazelett
Belgium). The new plants will
twin-belt casting machine.
are equipped with the latest
produce 8 mm copper wire rod,
A decisive factor behind the
technical solutions for producing
This strategic decision
excellent product quality is the
high product quality at the
a range of different electrical
strengthens the relationship
near horizontal casting method
lowest process costs. A large
conductors. The Chinese market
with SMS group that spans over
that can physically preclude
number of sensors and control
needs these above all for the
a decade. Four CONTIROD®
porosity in the casting bar’s core.
elements work in conjunction
ambitious expansion of the wind
plants have already been
The well-proven CONTIROD®
with the specially developed
power and energy networks.
successfully put into operation
rolling mill with individual drives
software to ensure high process
By expanding its production
at the Amer Group since 2009.
shapes the casting bar into fine-
reliability and reproducible
capacities, Amer Group is well
These new orders underline
grained copper wire rod. The
quality.
equipped to meet the huge
the customer’s confidence in
completely overhauled cooling
increase in demand for high-
CONTIROD technology. With an
section features two separate
facilities is scheduled for the
quality copper wire rod.
additional eleven highly efficient
media circuits and provides the
period 2022 through 2024.
to be used in the production of
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SMS group to deploy blast furnace decarbonization technology for MMK
S
MS group will
from this technique is potentially
improve the
substantial. The system is
efficiency of
flexible, allowing for a general
Magnitogorsk Iron
increase in productivity”. SMS group has 150 years of
& Steel Works
(MMK) processes with the use
experience in steel technology
of ‘syngas’, a combination of
and equipment, supporting
hydrogen and carbon monoxide
clients, such as MKK, around the
which replaces a portion of the
world. Our regional hubs and our
solid carbon fuels – setting the
expanded portfolio of products
stage for greater decarbonization
and services means we can provide tailored help to our local
potential in the future. “We are excited to be able
in June 2021 and is to be a
the world.
customers. SMS group provides a range of assistance, including the
to work further with MMK
completely new project. It will use
to develop and deploy these
enhanced techniques, developed
these projects is the production
construction, maintenance and
innovative solutions”, said André
by SMS group company Paul
technology and workflow for
servicing of whole Blast Furnaces
Schneider, CEO of SMS group
Wurth. It will achieve very high
the use of syngas – which
through its group company Paul
Region CIS. “With our support,
standards of environmental
can be injected into the blast
Wurth, and Direct Reduction
our customer will be able to
performance. These new
furnace shaft”, said Dr. Thomas
Furnaces under license from
quickly achieve substantial
technologies can also be used
Hansmann, Head of Metallurgy
Midrex®. SMS group technology
CO2 emission reductions with a
in existing Blast Furnaces, thus
for SMS group and CTO for
solutions support the global steel
relatively limited investment”.
enabling CO2 emissions to be
Paul Wurth. “The degree of
sector’s transformation towards
reduced at existing sites around
emissions reduction possible
its low-carbon, green steel future.
Blast Furnace 11 was ordered
“Part of our contribution to
New hydrogen testing lab installed at Corinth Pipeworks Corinth Pipeworks is leading
the development of a hydrogen
the development for the
network to achieve climate and
energy market and takes action
energy objectives. It is worth
to provide solutions for the
mentioning that more pipeline
European Hydrogen Backbone
projects of the latest awarded
scheme and the increasing
ones, have been requested
needs of our clients for hydrogen
to be certified for hydrogen
certification of new pipelines.
transportation in order for pipes
In 2021 we successfully
produced today and installed in
certified large diameter pipes
the current gas network to cover
for new European projects for
the energy mix of tomorrow.
hydrogen transportation and are
The laboratory has been
now going one step further by
designed to test pipeline material
expanding our capabilities with
in hydrogen gas in pure or
the expansion of our accredited
blended form under static load
testing center with a new state-
conditions and high pressure (up
of-the-art hydrogen testing
to 207bar), in full compliance with
laboratory. This laboratory is
the requirements of the ASME
among the first of its kind for a
B31.12 code. This new facility will
pipe manufacturer worldwide,
support primarily qualification
New development plans for 2022
toughness testing under rising
offering capabilities to address
testing of new hydrogen pipeline
include the further upgrade of
load conditions and evaluation of
the need of the energy market for
projects, as well as R&D testing.
the hydrogen lab for fracture
fatigue resistance.
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TATA STEEL NEWS
Tata Steel to be used in world’s largest offshore wind farm
U
K-made steel from the country’s largest producer Tata
These steel structures form the junction between the tower above the
Steel is playing a role in helping create the world’s
surface of the sea and the foundations below the water.
largest offshore wind farm. Capable of providing green energy for six million
homes in the UK, the Dogger Bank Wind Farm is due to
be complete by 2026. The wind farm is being developed in three 1.2 giga-watt phases: Dogger Bank A, B and C. Dogger Bank A and B is a joint venture between SSE Renewables (40%), Equinor (40%) and Eni (20%). In November 2021 SSE Renewables and Equinor, 50:50 joint venture partners in Dogger
Fabrication companies Sif and Smulders were awarded contracts to provide the wind turbine foundations for the first two phases of Dogger Bank in November 2020, with Dogger Bank C awarded a year later Steel made in Tata Steel’s Port Talbot plant and processed into hollow sections at the company’s Corby and Hartlepool sites is being fabricated by one of the thousands of contract companies helping to build the first two phases of the wind farm. Sandip Biswas, Chairman of the Board of Tata Steel UK, said: “We
Bank C, announced Eni will take a 20% stake in the final phase, with
are proud to be able to help support UK jobs and manufacturing
SSE Renewables and Equinor maintaining 40% stakes each, in a deal
through this project.”
which is expected to complete in the first quarter of 2022 subject to regulatory approvals. In the first two phases of construction the vast GE Renewable Energy turbines, each one rated at 13 mega-watts – enough to power a home for two days with a single rotation – will sit on foundations featuring Tata Steel products used in safety-critical transitions pieces.
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Hundreds of tonnes of Tata Steel products, able to endure the harsh North Sea conditions, will be used in the first two phases of the giant wind farm project, which is located 130 kms off the North East coast of England. Sandip added: “Huge amounts of steel will be needed to help the UK achieve its net-zero goals – to build everything from renewable
NEWS TATA STEEL
In the first two phases of construction the vast GE Renewable Energy turbines, each one rated at 13 mega-watts – enough to power a home for two days with a single rotation - will sit on foundations featuring Tata Steel products
energy and low-CO2 transportation to hydrogen production and distribution. “At the same time, we have targets for our own decarbonisation as a steelmaker. Our own transition to a decarbonised future will rely on a secure supply of competitively priced renewable energy – whether that be to create hydrogen for future steelmaking or power new low-CO2 furnaces. The more we can help in delivering these landmark projects the better.” Dogger Bank Wind Farm Project Director, Steve Wilson, said: “This is another great example of how we’re taking advantage of UK skills and expertise to build the world’s largest offshore wind farm. Our transition pieces are among the largest to be installed on an offshore wind farm, and this UK-manufactured steel will form some of the supporting components. “Dogger Bank Wind Farm is already creating or supporting more than 3,000 jobs in the UK supply chain, and giving companies the chance to work on a pioneering project which will help them become increasingly competitive as the world adapts to produce energy that doesn’t cost the earth.”
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Fronius Open House
Wed 18 - Thurs 19th May - Milton Keynes Technology Centre We have recently received intelligence that Fronius UK will once again open its doors to unveil the latest cutting-edge technology as it hosts its fifth Open House at its Milton Keynes Technology Centre.
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We invite you to take up your Licence to Try - An opportunity to explore the world of Fronius, visit our facility and try our products including the most recent advances in welding technology. And if The
n See how the TPS/i can be easily integrated into various robotic welding systems. n Find out how our unique, intelligent battery chargers can reduce
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Energy Storage Inspection 2021. You can also see our new powerful
and 120V models to charge powerful traction batteries for heavy
yet robust, project inverter for high yields, the Tauro, and With a View
duty forklifts? PLUS solutions also now available for LITHIUM-ION
to Kill those energy prices, you can find out about our Fronius Solar Lease scheme where it’s our absolute mission to save you money
batteries. n With Charge & Connect, you can go beyond the limits of
on your bills from the word go. Or perhaps you are interested in our
conventional charging. Increase the performance and efficiency
guarantee to reduce your energy costs across your materials and
of your intralogistics operation with this cloud-based software
handling fleet using intelligent battery charging technology?
solution that provides real-time data on your charging
For Your Eyes Only, we have put together a wide range of demonstrations across our range of products, solutions and applications – including some specially selected guest speakers and industry partners.
infrastructure. n PV installer refresher workshops on Fronius software and web based applications n Hear from an expert on the development and possibilities of Wire+Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM).
Due to the success of our previous Open Houses, we have spread this year’s event across two days to allow everyone the time and space to observe demonstrations safely, provide time to speak to our experts and try out products were possible.
n We have a View to Kill those energy prices. We’ll show you how to protect your business with no upfront investment. n See our EV charger, the Fronius WattPilot in action and charge your EV whilst you look around. n Industry leading speakers and exhibitors will be in attendance –
Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm on both days
keep an eye on our social media channels and registration page for
Location: Fronius UK, Maidstone Road, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD
these as they are announced.
Just a snippet of what you can you expect to see… n Designed to perform: The Tauro, our robust project inverter that
We are serving a hot lunch, with refreshments available throughout
makes commercial large-scale photovoltaic systems even more
the day.
cost-effective.
If you are intending to join us don’t keep it secret! To ensure we can
n Now you have the full freedom to unleash your welding potential: The New iWave Multiprocess Pro. In addition to all the TIG
provide refreshments for everyone please register at: http://www. froniusopenhouse.co.uk and let us know you intend to join us.
functions, you can weld all MIG/MAG process variants with a single system as well as expanding your high-tech welding system
Email or call us to find out more information on 01908 512300.
platform to suit your own specific needs with the Welding Packages
We have so much in store for you to experience throughout the
Standard, Pulse, PMC, LSC, or CMT.
event, including talented performers, plus a vintage classic you may
n Want to weld faster, with less rework? Check out the Fronius
have seen on an assignment or two.
TransSteel Pulse. n See if you can Spy the New MagicCleaner 150/300. This innovative
We look forward to seeing you at our Open House on either the 18th
technology allows optimum reworking of TIG weld seams and
or 19th May. If you register for one day, but need to come on the
stainless steel surfaces in a single step, with minimal impact on the
other don’t worry - we would appreciate you amending online where
material surface.
possible.
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Sustainable Welding
I
t is becoming ever more important to act sustainably to achieve efficient manufacturing during the welding process.
There are many factors that have an impact on sustainability where the welding process is concerned.
Reliable welding equipment Weld Purge Monitors® are an essential instrument to help obtain non-oxidised, zero colour welds by monitoring the oxygen levels when welding sensitive materials such as titanium, zirconium, nickel, stainless steels and low alloy steels containing chromium. Oxidation can lead to loss of corrosion resistance and a decrease in mechanical strength. Many decades of design and expertise has gone into developing the PurgEye® range of Weld Purge Monitors®. These extremely reliable monitors can measure residual oxygen content as low as 1ppm
inflatable devices. Manufactured
attach onto any TIG/GTAW,
shield around reactive alloy
(0.0001%).
from 1” (25 mm) right up to
PAW/Plasma and MIG/GMAW
materials.
88” (2,235 mm), these systems
welding torch,
Increased welding speed
reduce inert gas usage and
Inert gas purging is now the
therefore cost.
preferred method to avoid
For complete inert gas
Reducing costs
coverage, essential where
By striving for zero colour welds,
complex geometry joints are
companies can eliminate any
Creating high-quality joints
involved, welding inside a Flexible
post-weld cleaning costs. These
The use of an Inflatable Weld
Welding Enclosure® offers the
costs can be very high. In some
Purging System can reduce
The use of Argweld Weld
user a further option. The use of
restricted access can even
purging times dramatically,
Trailing Shield® can provide
Flexible Welding Enclosures® has
preclude effective post-weld
particularly as tube and pipe
inert gas coverage during the
increased significantly during
cleaning.
diameters increase.
cooling process and thus avoid
development of the Wire Arc
oxidation in high temperature
Additive Manufacturing process,
HFT® have a Worldwide Exclusive
zones. Trailing Shields® simply
providing a complete inert gas
Distributor Network.
contamination during welding.
PurgElite® and QuickPurge® are now the industry’s standard
Huntingdon Fusion Techniques
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UNISON
Unison tube bender makes light work of SST’s life-saving Halo system and other titanium structures
I
nvesting in a Unison Breeze all-electric CNC tube bending machine has not only assisted Oxfordshirebased SST Technology in
becoming the only Britishbased precision fabricator authorised to produce the life-saving Halo titanium driver protection system, as used in Formula 1. It has also equipped the business to complete numerous complex structural projects involving titanium tube – including roll-cage structures for military vehicles and aerospace components. The machine, a Unison Breeze 130 mm ‘large diameter’ multi-stack tube bender, was purchased to help SST produce high-performance optimal-flow exhaust systems for Formula 1, IndyCar and other motorsport sectors. With a pedigree in motorsport components and a powerful new tube bending machine to hand, however, SST’s thoughts quickly turned to driver safety. The exceptionally tight material control, production parameters and dimensional tolerances provided by the all-electric Unison Breeze tube bender, combined with SST’s considerable experience in the development and manufacture of ultra-precise fabrications, led to the company’s Halo design securing FIA conformity
Halo tube being bent on the Unison Breeze 130 mm machine. metals, titanium doesn’t readily
forming, the material must be
2 and Formula E motorsport
Notoriously difficult to bend
lend itself to being formed –
compressed on the inside of
and being adopted by several
Titanium, however, is
a characteristic that makes
the bend and stretched on the
race teams. SST’s Halo design
notoriously difficult to bend.
creating tubular structures
outside, while wall thinning and
requires the precise bending
With low uniform elongation
for aerospace and motorsport
ovality of the tube have to be
of titanium tube of 4 mm wall
typically requiring a much
applications particularly
kept to very tight tolerances.
thickness.
greater bend radii than other
challenging. For successful tube
Traditionally, ‘hot bending’ - a
for use in Formula 1, Formula
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UNISON as material quality, tooling
The Unison Breeze 130 mm tube bender purchased by SST is well suited to manipulating exotic alloys such as titanium and Inconel, as well as Super-Duplex stainless steels and provides high-quality thin wall bending.
configuration, machine design and flexibility of control need to be considered,” comments Unison Key Account Manager, Steve Haddrell. “This is because any variation in material quality, any lack of rigidity in the mechanics of the bending machine and any failure to achieve repeatability time after time will invariably lead to failure. With exceptional power, optimal rigidity, precise mechanical motion and allelectric control for accurate, effortless repeatability, we knew the 130 mm Breeze was the ideal machine for precision-bending
process involving the use of
SST’s Halo design. With material
super-heated tooling - has
quality assured, it really came
been used to overcome the
down to working with SST to
challenges of bending titanium.
establish the correct tooling
However, the very process of
configuration and programming
applications. Combining
and fall pressure die can result
hot bending presents a number
of the Unison Unibend machine
this capability with our
in significant savings in tooling
of issues. For example, the
operating system.”
AS9100REVD accreditation
costs and allows tools of very
means we are perfectly set up
different radii to be used on a
use of super-heated tooling
SST’s Titanium Driver Protection System (Halo).
Delivering significant benefits
to support leading aerospace
part within a cycle. The tube
and can present a hazard
propulsion, fluid and air system
bender can be programmed
to operators; complex
“Investing in the 130 mm
OEMs.”
manually or from CAD data
modifications must be made to
Unison Breeze machine has
bending machinery, and tooling
clearly paid dividends,” says SST Technology’s Group
Intelligent tube manipulation
STEP files.
heat-up times are lengthy. By contrast, Unison’s infinitely
Business Development Director,
The Unison Breeze 130 mm
invited to advise customers on
controllable and robust all-
Daniel Chilcott. “Tool changes
tube bender purchased by SST
particularly challenging tube
electric machines enable the
are rapid, programming is
is well suited to manipulating
bending projects,” concludes
safe, precise cold bending
incredibly user friendly, while
exotic alloys such as titanium
Steve Haddrell. “That’s partly
of titanium. With advice and
the automatic setup ensures
and Inconel, as well as Super-
because of the immense
application support from the
uncompromising levels of
Duplex stainless steels and
capabilities offered by our tube
technical team at Unison Ltd,
accuracy and repeatability.
provides high-quality thin wall
bending machines. Assisting
SST were therefore able to
Sufficiently impressed with
bending. Multi-stack tooling
SST on establishing the optimal
develop a cold-bending process
the capabilities of our 130
allows the most complex of
tooling configuration of their
for their Halo design that
mm machine, we have also
parts to be formed in one
Unison Breeze machine for the
allowed for the low elongation
purchased a smaller 65
uninterrupted manufacturing
production of the life-saving
of the metal and delivered
mm Breeze model for the
cycle, while Unison’s bar code
Halo device, however, is one of
precise results.
production of more intricate
scanning system ensures that
the most rewarding projects we
pipework and parts for
only the correct tooling is
have been involved in.”
aerospace and gas turbine
installed. The standard-fit rise
www.unisonltd.com
requires considerable care
“To successfully coldbend titanium, factors such
using industry-standard IGES or “At Unison, we are often
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MACH 2022
ABB’s latest flexible robotic handling solutions on show at MACH 2022
A
BB will showcase
of videos and displays, with
collaborative robot, GoFa will be
offer precise control over the
its latest
solutions designed to suit every
present on the stand. Designed
height of levitation. Offering
advanced
need, from simple applications to
as a collaborative partner for a
six degrees of motion control
automated
advanced tasks. Today customers
wide range of applications, GoFa
freedom, the shuttles can be
handling and
are demanding greater choice
offers a 5kg payload and a class-
precisely positioned to within
robotics solutions at MACH
and customizability with quick
leading 950 mm reach. With a
±5µm, making ACOPOS 6D
2022 (NEC Birmingham, 4-8
delivery times. ABB’s FlexLoader
top speed of 2.2 m/s, GoFa is
perfectly suited for applications
April), including a high payload
M range accommodates this by
faster than other cobots in its
with strict positioning
collaborative robot, machine
enhancing machine utilization,
class, while also offering easy
requirements.
tending systems to suit every
flexibility and responding fast
programming and a high degree
production need and a magnetic
to batch size one, high mix and
of built-in safety.
levitation-based conveyance
low volume production. Fast to
system.
program and user friendly, no
see GoFa in action alongside
important for businesses looking
robotic expertise is required
ACOPOS 6D; a revolutionary
to maximise their productivity
an example of one of ABB’s
making it easy to fine-tune when
new handling system that
and competitiveness,” explains
latest robotic machine tending
business needs change over a
uses magnetically levitating
Matthew Rollins, Business
solutions. The ABB FlexLoader
period.
shuttles to carry products and
Development Manager for ABB
materials to processing stations,
Robotics in UK and Ireland. “The
Stand 18-310 will feature
M for AGV, is a fully automated
There will also be a
Visitors to the stand will
“The ability to achieve faster, more flexible manufacturing is becoming increasingly
feeder for automated guided
presentation on ABB FlexArc®
eliminating mechanical wear
solutions on display on our stand
vehicles. Handling all types of
robotic welding cells, complete
and speeding up transit times.
are part of a wider portfolio
workpieces, it can pick straight
robot systems that are available
ACOPOS 6D uses a variety
of products and systems that
from the pallet brought to it by
in several flexible, modular
of magnetic shuttles to carry
can help companies to take
the AGV.
packages, offering the best
payloads of 0.6 to 14 kilograms,
advantage of the real growth
combination of price and
reaching speeds of up to 2
opportunities presented by
performance for custom-built
m/s. They can move freely in
automation.
welding.
two-dimensional space, rotate
https://new.abb.com/products/
and tilt along three axes and
robotics/
ABB’s complete range of FlexLoader M automated machine tending solutions will be shown on the stand in a series
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MACH 2022
Bringing Nukon’s precision laser cutting technologies to MACH 2022 Hall 6 Stand 723
I
4 – 8 April
NEC, Birmingham
ngenium Integration Ltd,
are incredibly accessible,”
beam optimisation, and Lantek
Ingenium Integration also offers
the sister company of
comments Ingenium Integration
Expert software – one of the
Nukon’s range of fully automated
UK-based tube bending
sales manager, Steve Haddrell.
most advanced CAD/CAM nesting
loading and unloading solutions.
machinery specialists
“Several models also have an
software packages on the market
Unison Ltd, will be
Before being appointed
extremely compact footprint,
today. Available in a range of
as Nukon’s exclusive UK and
showcasing the Nukon range
making them well-suited to
power options and sheet sizes,
Ireland distributor in 2021,
of precision fibre laser cutting
production environments where
Nukon’s 2D fibre laser machines
Ingenium Integration spent
systems at MACH 2022.
floorspace is at a premium.
combine high performance
time searching the market for a
Visitors to Stand 723, Hall
Additionally, companies buying a
with high efficiency. The Nukon
range of high-quality, accessible
6, will be able to see a Nukon
Nukon fibre laser cutting system
range of 3D, 5-axis machines
laser-cutting technologies that
Eco Speed Pro Line 315 4kW 2D
from Ingenium Integration can
has been developed for the most
would be of significant interest
fibre laser machine in action
expect to receive the same
challenging of applications, such
to manufacturers. “Short of
and discover why Ingenium
uncompromising levels of service
as precision-cutting tubes, pipes
building our own laser- cutting
Integration believes Nukon
and support as enjoyed by
and intricate profiles in a wide
machines in-house, our challenge
machines are the ideal choice for
users of Unison tube bending
variety of materials, as well as
was to find an established
first-time laser users, businesses
machines.”
R&D work. While Nukon laser tube
product range that mirrored
cutting machines include pipe
the uncompromising levels of
and profile cutting models, as well
accuracy, reliability, build quality
subcontractors requiring high-
High spec standard features
as ‘Vento Flex’, a highly versatile
and support that are synonymous
performance machines for the
The Nukon fibre laser range
machine able to cut tubes, pipes,
with the Unison name,” adds
most demanding of laser-cutting
includes 2D, 3D (5-axis) and laser
profiles and flat metal sheet. To
Steve Haddrell. “We believe we
applications.
tube cutting machines. High
assist customers in maximising
have found such a product range
spec standard features include:
the productivity and efficiency
in Nukon.”
nLIGHT fibre lasers with adaptive
of their laser-cutting operations,
www.ingeniumintegration.com
adding value to in-house manufactured products, and
“For such premium quality machines, Nukon fibre lasers
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PRODUCTS
Gaining the cutting edge: Unision Tube LLC and Moore Machines team up to provide wider product offering
U
nison Tube LLC of
Ltd invented all-electric tube bending, and we consider
About Unison tube and pipe bending machines
the shipbuilding industry.
Danville, VA and Moore Machine Tools
their tube and pipe bending
Unison Ltd is the UK’s leading
stack and right/left varieties,
of West Jordan, UT
machines to be the best in the
manufacturer of tube and
Unison machines are delivered
have teamed up to provide their
business. Working with Unison
pipe bending machines,
to more than 20 countries
individual customer bases with
Tube LLC means we will be able
offering the largest range
globally. Unison’s tube bending
an even wider range of machine
to introduce our customers
of all-electric benders for
software is recognised as the
tool solutions.
to Unison Tube LLC and their
diameters from 4 mm (5/32”)
most user-friendly control
full range of tube and pipe
to 275 mm (10” schedule
system for tube bending
manipulation technologies.”
pipe). With a reputation for
machines. The software is
Unison Tube LLC is the North American division of
Available in single-stack, multi-
building highly powerful, highly
written and supported by
manufacturers of ultra-precise,
About Nukon fibre lasers
robust machines that deliver
Unison, ensuring complete
all-electric Unison Breeze tube
The Nukon fibre laser range
uncompromising levels of
control of its evolution, with no
and pipe bending machines
includes 2D, 3D and laser tube
accuracy and repeatability,
need for third party support.
and the recently introduced
cutting machines. High-spec
Unison Ltd continually
www.unisonltd.com
range of Unison Synergy hybrid
standard features include:
innovates the tube and pipe
tube bending machines. In
nLIGHT fibre lasers with
bending marketplace.
addition to other machine tool
adaptive beam optimisation and
The company
technologies, Moore Machine
Lantek Expert software, which
manufactured
Tools is the official distributor
is one of the most advanced
the world’s first
of Nukon 2D fibre laser, 3D
CAD/CAM nesting software
all-electric
fibre laser and fibre laser tube
packages on the market.
tube bender
cutting machines in the United
Nukon’s 2D fibre laser machines
in 1994,
States.
include models designed for
followed by
first-time laser users and
the world’s
our CNC tube manipulation
businesses adding value to in-
first all-
technologies and work cells
house manufactured products,
electric multi-
often require a high-quality
as well as high-performance
stack tube bender,
laser cutting capability,”
machines for demanding
then the world’s
comments Stuart Singleton,
flat-bed laser metal cutting
largest all-
Vice President of Unison Tube
requirements. Nukon 3D 5-axis
electric tube
LLC. “Our agreement with
machines have been developed
bender
Moore Machine Tools will enable
for challenging applications,
for
us to offer Unison customers
such as precision-cutting tubes,
in North America the full suite
pipes and intricate profiles, as
of technologies available in
well as R&D work. While Nukon
the Nukon laser product range.
laser tube cutting machines
Over in the UK, the Unison
include pipe and profile cutting
Group already offers Nukon’s
models and a highly versatile
range of fibre laser machines.
machine able to cut tubes,
Hence, we are fully aware
pipes, profiles and flat metal
of the outstanding quality
sheet. Nukon also offers a range
and capabilities that Nukon
of fully automated loading and
provides.”
unloading solutions.
UK-based Unison Ltd, the
“Customers purchasing
“For us it’s a win-win situation,” adds Beau Moore, Vice President of Sales at Moore Machine Tools. “Unison
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PRODUCTS
Widia introduces the next generation In versatile end milling
W
IDIA™ announced today the launch of the WCE solid end milling
platform, delivering affordable performance and reliability for small to medium machine shops. The initial release of the WCE platform features WCE4, a fourflute geometry which combines advanced, high-performance features with a brand new,
The WCE4 will be a small-to-medium job shop staple with advanced, versatile geometry features at an affordable price.
The WCE4 is offered in both ball nose and square end configurations.
versatile grade offered at a
shop floors where reliability
iron applications. These design
available in both metric and inch
highly competitive price.
and consistent tool life are high
features, coupled with the four-
dimensions. The WCE5 five-flute
priorities.”
flute geometry, deliver an end
geometry will be released later
mill with reliable performance
in 2022. Orders for the WCE4
“With its new design, the WCE4 delivers the next
Two key features of the tool
generation of versatile end mills
are its asymmetrical index and
and application versatility – even
end mill, as well as other WIDIA
to help our customers be more
variable helix. The combination
in demanding operations such as
metal cutting tooling, can be
productive and efficient,” said
of the two reduce vibrations and
full slots and heavy cuts.
placed through WIDIA authorized
Tamir Sherif, Solid End Milling
enable heavy cuts, while the new
Global Portfolio Manager, WIDIA.
grade,
“The WCE4 is an attractively priced tool for small-to-medium
WU20PE, enables versatility on steel, stainless steel and cast-
The WCE platform includes
distribution partners. The WCE4 is offered in
four-flute, square-end and ball nose end mills with both straight
both ball nose and square end
and Weldon shanks and is
configurations.
Yale enhances lithium-ion range with Sunlight Li.ON FORCE batteries Yale Europe Materials Handling
emissions with no risk of acid
is enhancing its lithium-ion
spillage. A single battery can replace
range with batteries provided by Sunlight Group, one of the world’s
multiple lead-acid batteries,
top manufacturers of industrial
meaning customers can benefit
and advanced energy storage
from fast opportunity charging
solutions.
during breaks and shift changes. Areas previously needed for
Sunlight Group boasts over 12 years of research and
battery change can be repurposed
development in lithium chemistry.
as additional working or storage
Yale ® will offer Sunlight Li.ON
space. The robust Sunlight Li.ON
FORCE batteries as a solution for
FORCE batteries are maintenance-
selected warehouse and electric counterbalance trucks, enabling
“Thanks to the success of our
Sunlight Li.ON FORCE
free with long life cycles. With no
its customers to select the best
collaboration, Sunlight Group
batteries are well suited for
battery exchange required, Yale
battery technology to suit their
has become a trusted partner
intensive and/or multiple shift
lithium-ion products offer more
applications.
of Yale, helping us to deliver
applications. For industries
uptime as well as reduced running
efficient and productive solutions
where clean operations are a
costs. The charging efficiency of
relationship between the two
for our customers,” said Marcus
must, such as food, beverage and
lithium-ion batteries is at over
companies. Sunlight Group has
Rosenkranz, Area Business
pharmaceutical, Yale products
90% - greater than lead-acid
previously provided lead-acid
Director for Eastern Europe at
fitted with Sunlight Li.ON FORCE
options.
batteries for Yale products.
Yale.
batteries are free of gaseous
www.yale.com
The move marks a deepening
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PEOPLE
Jörg Mosser takes over leadership role
W
ith effect from
new role from John Emholz,
Starting in the management of
February 1st
Global CEO Messer Cutting
subsidiaries, he has led the sales
Jörg Mosser,
Systems, who has led the
team since 2012.
who was Sales
location of Groß-Umstadt and
Manager Europe
Europe internally in addition to
outstanding qualifications
his global tasks.
and experience for his future
for Messer Cutting Systems until now, has taken over the
Before his time with Messer
© Messer Cutting Systems GmbH
Position as solutions provider in plate preparation further strengthened
“Jörg Mosser brings
tasks: on the one hand, he has,
management of Messer Cutting
Cutting Systems, Jörg Mosser
of course, the technical and
Systems (MCS) Groß-Umstadt
was, amongst other things,
commercial competence but,
and is the new CEO Europe.
active as electrotechnical
even more importantly, comes
With this step, Messer Cutting
engineer in engineering and
his long service in the Company.
Systems will strengthen and
plant construction and held
He knows the team well and
extend its position as market
various commercial positions.
knows what is required”, says
transformation of Messer Cutting
leader and solutions provider for
Since 2007 Jörg Mosser has
John Emholz. Besides leading the
Systems into a modern, customer
plate processing.
been part of the team of Messer
Groß-Umstadt site, Jörg Mosser
oriented solution provider for the
Cutting Systems Europe.
will continue to progress the
plate preparation branch.
Jörg Mosser takes over his
Jörg Mosser is the new CEO of Messer Cutting Systems Europe.
ROCOL reinforces customer support with new appointment International lubricants manufacturer ROCOL is reinforcing its support for UK customers with the appointment of a new metalworking fluid chemist. Daniel Moulson studied Chemistry at Sheffield Hallam University before starting his career with in the cosmetics industry. Working first in quality control, he continued his career there as a microbiologist. He joins the technical department at ROCOL where his primary role is to work with the levels of service and support.
service engineers to offer
fantastic reputation is one I
my career so far in a way that
advice and recommendations
had to take. Being given the
will be beneficial to customers.
for the efficient running of
opportunity to work with high-
It also allows me to develop
Technical Manager, said,
metalworking equipment. Daniel
quality products and deliver
new skills and learn from an
“We’re pleased to have Daniel
is also the first point of contact
the great levels of service that
experienced team.”
joining us. He is a talented
for customers with issues that
ROCOL customers have come
cannot be fixed on-site and
to expect is something that
reinforces ROCOL’s
to deliver a top-class service
require deeper investigation.
excites me a lot.
commitment to the
to our customers. I know that
metalworking sector and
our metalworking customers
Daniel commented,
“Joining ROCOL allows me
Daniel’s appointment
Chris Dyson, ROCOL
chemist and has an appetite
“The opportunity to join
to apply the knowledge and
ensures that ROCOL customers
will benefit from his skills and
an organisation that is well
skills and knowledge that I
across the country will
commitment.”
established and has such a
have from both university and
continue to receive the highest
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