Manufacturing

Cleaning pig tips from the original ‘Polly-Pig’ manufacturer, Girard Industries

As manufacturer of the original ‘Polly-Pig’, Girard Industries has been producing high-quality pipeline cleaning pigs and accessories for over 55 years. Tremco Pipeline Equipment spoke with Girard general manager Michael Henry about the changes he’s seen in the pipeline industry, and his top tips for a successful pipeline cleaning program.
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Staff Writer17 April 2023, 2:28 pm19 April 2023

Tremco and PLIDCO offer local pipe fittings

23 year partnership still delivering industry leading fittings to local market

An exclusive partnership between Tremco Pipeline Equipment and PLIDCO (The Pipeline Development Company), stretching back to the turn of the century, continues to supply the local market with industry leading fittings. Read More

christianalphonso10 March 2023, 8:30 am9 March 2023

Small but mighty: reducing gas emissions from venting just got easier

The new ZEVAC Mini series has entered the Australian and New Zealand market, allowing pipeline operators a more lightweight, versatile option to reduce their emissions from venting activities. Read More

christianalphonso14 February 2023, 8:00 am7 February 2023

The Tritan 560 was designed with operator safety in mind.

McElroy Manufacturing’s latest and greatest is here: the Tritan™ 560

As pipe fusion standards and methods continue to evolve, McElroy® presents the latest in its line of rugged, industry-leading equipment. Read More

Molly Hancock27 January 2023, 9:30 am27 January 2023

WATCH: kwik-ZIP demonstrates its innovative product range

kwik-ZIP’s spacers and centralisers have a segmented design, meaning they can be fit to an extensive range of pipe diameters with the addition of multiple segments. Read More

Molly Hancock29 November 2022, 10:18 am29 November 2022

San Francisco is known worldwide for its attractions such as the glittering red wonder of the Golden Gate Bridge from which travellers can look out upon the San Francisco Bay.

Australia’s kwik-ZIP and the case of San Francisco’s sinking Millennium Tower

301 Mission Street is getting a helping hand from Australian-owned kwik-ZIP Spacers as the building foundations are being modified in an effort to keep it from sinking. Read More

Molly Hancock25 November 2022, 2:29 pm25 November 2022

Tube and wire trade fair at Dusseldorf 2022

International Wire and Tube Fair to resume in 2022

For the first time in four years, a joint event from two world-renowned trade fairs, wire (the International Trade Fair Wire and Cable) and Tube (the International Tube and Pipe Trade Fair), will be hosted at Dusseldorf Fairgrounds in June 2022.
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Staff Writer2 May 2022, 2:29 pm12 October 2022

Veris to deliver $4.6 million in pipeline infrastructure

Veris has secured new pipeline infrastructure project works across Australia, expected to generate $4.6 million in revenue.
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Staff Writer21 February 2022, 9:22 am21 February 2022

Anti-corrosion measures that are tailor-made for every solution

The Winn & Coales International Group of companies has been creating bespoke and off-the-shelf solutions that provide enduring protection against corrosion and chemical attack.
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Staff Writer12 January 2022, 11:49 am12 January 2022

Unique pipes produced for sewer upgrade

Steel Mains has manufactured MSCL pipes with specialised coating for the Belconnen sewer upgrade to blend with the natural environment.
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Staff Writer17 August 2021, 10:27 am11 October 2022

Senex and Adbri sign gas agreement

Senex Energy and Adbri Limited have signed a new seven-year gas sales agreement to support manufacturing operations.
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Staff Writer30 July 2021, 8:48 am30 July 2021

PipeServ offering world-leading lift system

The Ovolift system is a safe, practical and proven solution for on-stream pipe inspections and remediation. Read More

Staff Writer29 July 2021, 10:55 am12 October 2022

Baker Hughes has the recipe for composite pipe success

Baker Hughes is helping the energy industry transition into a low carbon future through its advanced composite pipe solutions.
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Staff Writer27 July 2021, 9:27 am27 July 2021

Narrabri big winner from NSW Gas Statement

The New South Wales Government has backed the $3.6 billion Narrabri Gas Project in its Future of Gas Statement.
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Staff Writer22 July 2021, 3:19 pm12 October 2022

Primus Line celebrates 20 years

Radlinger primus line GmBH was officially founded in 2001 and the company is commemorating the milestone with a look back at its history.
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Staff Writer8 July 2021, 11:50 am8 July 2021

Anode brings Apache pigs to local market

Anode Engineering is the corrosion control engineering design expert offering the highest quality international corrosion-related brands and products for pipeline applications across Australia and New Zealand. Read More

Staff Writer22 June 2021, 9:35 am12 October 2022

PLX remains Shipman King’s crown jewel

Shipman King has manufactured and supplied high quality equipment to Australia’s pipeline industry for close to 100 years.
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Staff Writer21 June 2021, 2:30 pm21 June 2021

Vacuworx renews commitment to safety

Vacuworx’s heavy-duty vacuum lifting solutions are specifically designed to offer a safe and efficient way to move and place pipe.
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Staff Writer15 June 2021, 9:24 am12 October 2022

Bringing the world to Australian shores

Iontech is an Australian-owned engineering company focused on providing environmentally friendly asset integrity solutions and reliable inspection services. Read More

Staff Writer15 June 2021, 8:53 am12 October 2022

Iplex goes large with PE pipe

Iplex Pipelines is one of Australia’s foremost pipeline delivery specialists, helping to provide safe and innovative solutions within the infrastructure sector.
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Staff Writer3 June 2021, 9:48 am3 June 2021

Featured job: Head of Technical Sales

Iplex Pipelines is seeking a Head of Technical Sales to lead a team and provide product leadership and technical expertise.
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Staff Writer25 May 2021, 9:56 am25 May 2021

Featured APGA Member: Delnorth

Delnorth is a leading Australian manufacturer of critical infrastructure safety products for road and utility networks.
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Staff Writer19 April 2021, 9:11 am19 April 2021

Project Haber enters next phase

Pre-front end engineering and design (pre-FEED) works have commenced at Strike Energy’s Project Haber in Western Australia.
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Staff Writer12 April 2021, 11:20 am12 April 2021

New testing system shows off Pipe Tek wares

Pipe Tek is continuing its upward trajectory as one of Australia’s leading pipeline testing firms with the opening of its new inline inspection demonstration piping system.
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Evie1 March 2021, 8:00 am2 March 2021

An increase in SUPERIORity

Superior Manufacturing has expanded its broad range of equipment and products.
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Evie2 February 2021, 8:00 am2 February 2021

Morrison deals with LNG exporters

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has signed an agreement with Australian LNG exporters that will see uncontracted gas offered to the domestic market first.
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dconvery24 January 2021, 11:08 am2 February 2021