As environmental awareness grows, LIEBHERR and its exclusive distributor Maats join forces to help create a greener future through environmentally-friendly pipeline equipment.
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Australia should look to gas to reduce emissions: APIA
Renewable energy is not the only answer to climate change, with natural gas being critical to meeting emission reduction targets, the Australian Pipeline Industry Association (APIA) has said.
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APA Group cashed up for new pipeline infrastructure
APA Group Managing Director Mick McCormack has said that the company is interested in purchasing more pipeline infrastructure, following a strong full year profit result for the business.
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These boots are made for welding
BOC has announced that its new range of ESCAPEâ„¢ and WELD GUARDâ„¢ welding boots will be available in store over the coming spring season.
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The Australian Pipeliner October edition now online!
The October edition of The Australian Pipeliner is now available online.
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Dresser introduces new low profile repair sleeves
Dresser's new Piping Specialties Style 220 low profile repair sleeve is now available. Dresser said that the sleeve is the result of unique manufacturing capabilities combined with an existing product, creating a repair solution that reduces labour and material costs in the field.
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Mipela and GeoSolutions merge
GeoSolutions Australia and Mipela GIS have merged to create a new company, continuing their focus on geographical information solutions as Mipela GeoSolutions.
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VIETZ and Sunset Equipment appoint new Aussie rep
VIETZ and Sunset Equipment have appointed Sandra Schleiernick as the new Australian representative for VIETZ Pipeline Equipment.
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PII technology to improve security of two major pipelines
PII Pipeline Solutions, a GE Oil & Gas and Al Shaheen joint venture, has been selected to help improve the long-term security of two important natural gas pipelines.
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Fastwave on the move
Fastwave Communications has moved to new premises at 60 Coghlan Road, Subiaco, Western Australia, while further developing its product range.
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Icom releases two new land mobiles
Icom has released two new land mobiles suitable for use on Australian project sites - the IC-F3163 and IC-F4163.
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Product news: Sailing through pipe construction with the Deckhand
PipeLine Machinery International (PLM) is now the distributor of the Deckhand, a pipe handling system that accomplishes precise placement without requiring a ground crew to work in the vicinity of moving pipe.
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Interview: Equipped for the job – sourcing and maintenance made easy
Equipment Manager Ross Demby is responsible for bringing together the key tools that enable Nacap to carry out its day-to-day works. Mr Demby tells The Australian Pipeliner his considerations in the selection, maintenance and safety requirements of Nacap's pipeline equipment.
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Company news: New General Manager- Victoria for OSD
OSD Pipelines has promoted Michael Peoples to General Manager - Victoria following recent corporate restructuring initiatives.
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Diversified speeds up poly welding
Brisbane-based pipeline company Diversified Construction Corporation has just landed another first in Australia, bringing in an Automated Poly Fusion Machine from ISCO Industries in America.
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New Midwestern sideboom attachment
A long-time leader in design and manufacture of high quality hydraulic sideboom attachments, Midwestern Manufacturing of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has announced the completion of field testing of its newly-engineered 200,000 lbs sideboom attachment for a Caterpillar D9H tractor body.
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Interview: Andrew Hopkins on the sociology of accident prevention
Professor Andrew Hopkins, a leading researcher in accident prevention, is assisting the pipeline industry to increase industry safety from a sociological viewpoint. The Australian Pipeliner talks to Professor Hopkins about how the design of pipeline organisations can impact on the safety of its employees.
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PipeLine Machinery and Caterpillar team up on sale into China
PipeLine Machinery International (PLM) has delivered twenty Caterpillar 320D excavators and four D7G tractors to Langfang, China, for China Petroleum Pipeline Bureau (CPPB) projects.
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Developments in steel pipeline coating systems
Steel pipelines are used all over the world for cross country transport of natural gas, crude oil, water, petrochemical and petroleum products at high pressures over long distances. These pipelines are protected against corrosion by external coating systems and cathodic protection.
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Lower energy consumption fusion bond epoxy
Fusion bond epoxy (FBE) coating products have long been in use on pipelines. They have been used for stand-alone protection against corrosion as well as the first layer in three-layer polyolefin systems.
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President’s Message
As President of the Australian Pipeline Industry Association and on behalf of APIA's Board and membership, I would like to welcome all IPLOCA members who have travelled such long distances to come to Sydney and accept some Australian hospitality. I am sure the IPLOCA members will be warmly welcomed and enjoy learning a little about Australian history and culture. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate Andy Lukas on his presidency of IPLOCA.
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Chief Executive’s Report
In this special edition of The Australian Pipeliner magazine, and on behalf of all at the APIA secretariat, I would like to welcome delegates and guests to the IPLOCA Annual Convention being held in Sydney for the very first time.
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Australian pipeline industry looks to youth
APIA has taken a proactive stance to assist the pipeline industry with the development of its younger members, in order to ensure the industry continues to prosper in the future.
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IPLOCA Convention Welcome
The IPLOCA Convention coming to Australia for the first time is an impressive landmark for the Australian Pipeline industry - so it is timely to note the strong links between the international and Australian pipeline communities.
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Still time to register for the APIA National Convention & Exhitibtion!
Although the golf competition has been in hot demand and now has a waiting list, there is still time to register for the APIA Convention and Exhibition, so you can take part in all the other exciting events and be part of the forum that brings the pipeline industry together to discuss the important issues.
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Boddingtons – a world leader in pipeline protection products
Established in 1975, Boddingtons is a privately-owned manufacturer and converter of specialised thermoplastic films, meshes and nets. The company is based in the UK with a manufacturing operation in Australia and a representative office in China. Boddingtons sells its products to over 60 countries worldwide.
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