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The Tube and Pipe Journal September 2020
The Tube and Pipe Journal became the first magazine dedicated to serving the metal tube and pipe industry in 1990. Today, it remains the only North American publication devoted to this industry, and it has become the most trusted source of information for tube and pipe professionals.
Options for the oil and gas supply chain in uncertain times
- By Tyler Noesser
- Sep 29, 2020
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Among the various industrial segments reeling from the COVID-19 crisis, oil and gas is one of the hardest-hit. For tube and pipe fabricators in the oil and gas supply chain, now is a good time to prepare for the price rebound that will come eventually.
Servomotors, AI assist in efficient straightening for tube, pipe, bar
- By Eric Lundin
- Sep 22, 2020
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Ohio-based machine builder Coldwater Machine Co. recently developed a straightener for tube, pipe, and bar with two newer technologies, servomotors and artificial intelligence, that automate the process.
Tube fabricator supplies exotic handrail systems
- By Eric Lundin and Jessica Rees
- Sep 15, 2020
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Tube fabricator Timeless Tube supplies handrails to an international clientele with an emphasis on innovative designs, quality workmanship.
Data indicates improvement in the tube and pipe industry
- By Paul Vivian and Rick Preckel
- Sep 8, 2020
- Shop Management
- Article
After an extraordinary contraction in the spring months, manufacturing entered a recovery phase, with improvements in production, new orders, and employment.
Metal fabricator develops business model focused on aircraft maintenance
- By Eric Lundin
- Sep 1, 2020
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Few know adversity as well as Johnny Buscema, who lost his job as a CEO and all of his personal assets at the same time. Although homeless, he never lost hope. He started over with nothing, becoming a success again with SAFE Structure Designs and a new tube fabrication business model: mobile platforms for aircraft maintenance.
Pipe fabricator takes on new role, becomes pipe producer
- By Eric Lundin
- Aug 25, 2020
- Tube and Pipe Production
- Article
Most companies that make components for tube, pipe, and conduit applications are content to buy raw material from others, but when suppliers disappear one by one, drastic measures can be necessary. One such fabricator, Specialty Conduit & Mfg. Co., took the plunge and invested in a mill to become its own raw materials supplier.
Searching for an upside when the world is upside-down
- By Lisa Wertzbaugher
- Aug 20, 2020
- Shop Management
- Article
The global pandemic has brought gloom and doom to many industries, especially in travel and hospitality, but it has led to growth in some manufacturing sectors. For metal fabricators looking for new opportunities, a little intuition can go a long way in finding new markets.
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- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 04/30/2024
- Running Time:
- 53:00
Seth Feldman of Iowa-based Wertzbaugher Services joins The Fabricator Podcast to offer his take as a Gen Zer...
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