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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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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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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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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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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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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