Tim Jackson

SHAWCOR solutions for trenchless technology

Traditional anti-corrosion coatings such as Yellow Jacket (two-layer high density polyethylene), tri-laminate 3LPE/3LPP, and dual-layer fusion-bonded epoxy have served the Australian pipeline industry for more than 30 years. However, no material innovations have been made until recently, despite the constantly evolving challenges for pipeline contractors and operators.
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Fighting fire with fire in Adelaide

The August APGA Adelaide dinner drew a great crowd, with attendees keen to hear from guest speaker David Van about how the pipeline industry can address conservationists' campaigns against fossil fuels.
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APA introduces the Wallumbilla evolution

A lot of change has happened in Australia's east coast gas market over the past four years, and many of those changes have centred on Wallumbilla, the small rural town 436 km west of Brisbane that would be largely unknown if not for its status as a gas trading hub.
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Worker on the line: Neil Scoble

Working in the pipeline industry for more than 30 years, McConnell Dowell Spread Boss/Senior Superintendent Neil Scoble speaks to The Australian Pipeliner about the versatility a career in the pipeline industry can bring.
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Valves for use on PE pipelines

AVK Australia supplies a range of valves and fittings that can be butt-welded directly onto polyethylene pipelines with no risk of leaks through bolted flanges or mechanical couplings.
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Industry high achievers recognised

The 2014 official Australian Pipeline Industry Association awards, presented by APIA Immediate Past President and APA Group Executive Infrastructure Development Kevin Lester at the APIA Convention in Melbourne, recognised the actions and work of the industry's high achievers.
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A smart choice for metal fabrication

Smart Fabrication is an award-winning South Australian business that specialises in the planning, design, construction and installation of mechanical and medium to heavy structural projects.
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Teeing off the Convention in style

The annual Vermeer APIA Golf Classic, held this year at the picturesque Waterford Valley Golf Course, saw pipeliners brave the early morning temperatures to record a solid day on the green.
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Tests reveal a new benchmark in high-pressure butt-welding

Worldpoly's Australian-made, high-pressure welding machine was recently independently tested by Dr John Scheirs of ExcelPlas Polymer Testing Services in Dalby, Queensland, where it displayed extremely impressive weld quality abilities, setting a new benchmark in today's welding technology.
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New addition to the family: the SUPERIOR SPX-260

In 2014, Worldwide Machinery created its new umbrella brand "˜Worldwide Group', which covers the different divisions for the rent and sales of earthmoving and pipeline equipment plus industrial parts and manufacturing of pipeline equipment in the future.
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