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Pipeline 3President’sMessageGreg Semmel, NASPD PresidentAs my term expires I would just like to say“thank you” to everyone who has worked sohard to make the NASPD the “place to be” inthe pipe industry! I don’t think anyone otherthan the Past Presidents can appreciate allthe work, planning, discussions anddevotion that goes into the NASPD.In the past two years we have: Streamlined the NASPD overhead. Gained 51 new members, which brings usto 199 members with 5 pendingapplications. This surpasses our goal of200 members, thanks to the hard work ofour Membership Committee. Conducted two very successful trainingsessions orchestrated by Don Bohach,Bill Buckland, and Gerald Merfish, witha lot of work put in by our presenters. Invested more than one year’s worth ofoverhead expenses in CDs to carry usthrough any rough times ahead. Visited some great new locationsincluding San Diego, New York and LakeTahoe. Witnessed one of the best pipe markets inthe history of the NASPD. Watched China take its position as aleading force in our industry. Dealt with health insurance costescalating out of control. Witnessed more mergers and acquisitionsin our industry than ever before. Seen oil prices jump to over 70 perbarrel, resulting in gas prices over 3.50per gallon.As for the future;Who knows what it will bring:Cars that run on corn?Russia emerging as an oil-producing giant?Susannah having her fourth child? Justkidding!It has been a wild ride. All the members I’vemet in the last two years have beenincredible. Getting to know all thewonderful speakers and presenters was veryeducational.I have cherished being your President for thelast two years. Thank you for theopportunity. I will not, however, missstanding in front of you at the podium andtrying to figure out a way to get us all to turnoff our cell phones.I wish you all a happy and very successfulNew Year.André Crispin is RetiringAndré Crispin, founder and CEOof The Crispin Company, isretiring. As a substantial supporterof NASPD, we recognize hiscontributions by dedicating thisissue in his honor. He servedNASPD as President from 19871989, past member of the Board ofDirectors, Honorary BoardMember and received theKnowles-Rubenstein Award ofExcellence in 2001. The followingis a story of part of his colorful life.“Andre is a kind and generousman whose past reads better than most fictionnovels. He embraces life with enthusiasm andstyle.”André A. Crispin was born on August 23, 1923, inBrussels, to a Belgian career officer, and wassubsequently educated in Brussels and Louvain.In his youth he was very active in the Boy Scouts,where he eventually became regionalcommissioner, a benevolent function in Belgium.In 1940, upon the German invasion and at theinvitation of the Belgian government, hevolunteered in the Belgian army and was shippedto southern France for training. After thearmistice with France and an unsuccessfulattempt to join the allied forces in Great Britain,he was returned to occupied Belgium, where hefinished high school and enteredUniversity. His father was aprisoner of war in Germany.When the German occupyingforces closed the universities in1943, Crispin joined the“Mouvement NationalRoyaliste”, a faction of theBelgian resistance.After the liberation of Belgium in1944, Crispin re-joined theBelgian Army’s 21st Battalion offusiliers, but was tranferredalmost immediately to the Belgian ArmyInterpreters’ Corps and detached to the E1C2group of the 9th U.S. Army. After the Belgian andGerman campaign, upon the implementation ofthe Potsdam agreement and the division ofGermany, his U.S. unit was assigned to theProvincial military government of Land Hesseand its capital city of Kassel.André Crispin was discharged in April of 1946and returned home to his parents. His father, bynow retired from active duty, had taken themanagement of a small non-ferrous foundry inCouvin, a small town near the French border.Encouraged by his American brethren-in-arms,Crispin decided to go to the United States, the jobmarket and prospects in Europe being ratherdismal, and a military career not being promising.(continued on pg. 8- CRISPIN)MARK YOUR CALENDARSDON’T FORGET YOURPASSPORT FOR CANCUNJust a reminder to American citizens.If you do not have a passport, this isthe time to get one. You will berequired to have a passport to enterMexico. If you plan to attend our FallConference in Cancun, October 1113, it would be a good idea to applyfor a passport now so you don’t haveto pay extra to rush the process. Onceyou have all of your necessarypaperwork and identification, thepassport process takes 6-8 weeks.The airlines also suggest that youbring another form of identification inaddition to your passport, i.e. driver’slicense or birth certificate, as it willhelp speed the re-entry process.2007 Annual ConventionMarch 1-3, 2007Westin RiverwalkSan Antonio, TX2007 Summer ConferenceJune 21-23, 2007Willard InterContinentalWashington D.C.2007 Fall ConferenceOctober 11-13, 2007Ritz CarltonCancun, Mexico2008 Annual ConventionFebruary 14-16, 2008 (tentative)Wynn (tentative)Las Vegas, NV2008 Summer ConferenceJune 12-14, 2008The Fairmont San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA2008 Fall ConferenceOctober 9-11, 2008The Fairmont Copley PlazaBoston, MA
From the Executive DirectorLooking Back at 2006 and Forward in 2007will surpass our goal of 200 members forthe first time ever, and I expect ourattendance in San Antonio to be one of ourhighest.by Susannah Feux PorrNASPD Executive DirectorTwo-thousand-six posted banner yearrecord for the NASPD due to severalfactors, specifically a very strong steelpipe distribution industry. We conductedour first two Certification Programs,thanks to the work of Don Bohach, BillBuckland and Gerald Merfish. We heldthree notable meetings in San Diego,Lake Tahoe and New York. Twothousand-seven already looks to be arecord breaking year. Our membershipSan Antonio, a historic city of culturaldiversity, offers exciting opportunities forfun and fellowship in at atmosphereblended with heritage and tradition. OurFriday night reception will be held at thelegendary Don Strange Ranch. This eventwill be a fun mix of an elegant South Texasevening and a good ole’ western hoedown! The attire will reflect that style aswe are suggesting a “Texas Tux” which is atux top paired with boots and jeans formen and “Texas Smart” for women(anything western chic and fun, butfunctional at a ranch). San Antonio, theeighth largest U.S. city, offers quiet walksor vibrant activities along the famousriver. The interesting history of thiswonderful town will be laid out in anoptional tour of the city. We have a golftournament scheduled at the awardwinning Quarry Golf Course. Ourprogram is going to be fantastic, so don’tmiss it and be sure to thank Mike Evansfor his work as Program Chairman.Friday’s lunch speaker is Grady JimRobinson, writer, humorist andstoryteller. See information about all ofour speakers beginning on page 17.Our Summer Conference will be held inWashington D.C. June 21-23, at thehistoric Willard Hotel just down thestreet from the White House. Theprogram will be a virtual Who’s Who ofWashington thanks to the influence anddetermination of John Mocker and MikeEvans. Our Fall Conference will be heldin Cancun, October 11-13, at the elegantRitz Carlton. We’ll have lots of fun andrelaxation scheduled along with amemorable candlelight dinner on thebeach. This will certainly be one to bringyour spouses!THE PIPE MILLWITH FAST SERVICEROLLS TO ORDER:STOCKS:26 O.D.–168 O.D.30 O.D.–48 0.D.312–.813 W.188–1.25 W20 FT. LENGTHSLENGTH UP TO 80 FT.STRAIGHT SEAM–D.S.A.W.LEAD TIME: 0-2 WEEKSCALL JACK BARD1–800–821–3475FAX 815-964-00451025 SCHOOL ST.ROCKFORD, IL 31105-0898ARNTZEN MAKES YOUR DEALS WORKOCTG & Line PipeSeamless and ERWWith Product Liability InsuranceWanted: Sales RepresentativesContact US:sales@minmetalsla.comPhone: 909 627 8258Fax: 909 627 8830www.minmetalsla.comAddress: 1037 Walnut Avenue, Pomona, CA 91766, USAPIPELINE STAFF and NASPD CONTACT INFORMATIONExecutive Director/PublisherSusannah Feux PorrOffice AdministratorGail BelcikEditor/Publishing Services/Advertising SalesLinda W. KeyNASPD MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICES:NASPD Headquarters: 1501 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 307, Victoria, TX 77904;phone 361-574-7878; fax: 832-201-9479. E-mail: info@naspd.com; Office hours:8:30 am - 5:00 pm CST. Web site: http://www.naspd.com.ADVERTISING IN PIPELINE:Linda Key: phone 361-574-7888; fax 361-574-7197; email: lwk@key-assoc.com;delivery address for advertising materials: 103 Garden Place, Victoria, TX 77904. 2007 National Association of Steel Pipe Distributors, Inc. All rights reserved. No partof this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form, or by any means,electronic or mechanical, including photocopy or other recording, or by anyinformation storage or retrieval system, without the express written permission of thepublisher, the National Association of Steel Pipe Distributors, Inc. (NASPD), a nonprofitorganization representing the steel pipe and tubing industry. The views expressedherein are the opinions of the authors, and do not necessarily represent the policies oropinions of NASPD.
ThankyouPipeline 5P & W INDUSTRIES, L.L.C.68668 Hwy. 59P.O. Box 1550Mandeville, Louisiana 70470Website: www.pandwindustries.comPHONE: 985/892-2461FAX: ��18”16”16”16”16”16”13 3/8"10 3/4”10 3/4”10 3/4"10 3/4”9 5/8”9 5/8”8 5/8”7”4 1/2”3 1/2”3”2 7/8”2 7/8”CONTACT: DAVIS GARDNER, WILDA SHARP,HERMAN FARRINGTON, TRAVIS 217AVG LNGTHDESCRIPTIONNew, BareDRLNew BareDRLSurplus Bare CasingDRLUsed Bare PipeDRLSurplus Bare34-42'Used Bare CasingDRLUsed Bare Casing30-47'Used Bare CasingDRLUsed Bare, BareRandomUsed Bare Casing25-35'Used Painted M/W Surplus 27-35'Surplus, Tar CoatedDRLUsed Bare CasingDRLSurplus Fusion Bond30-40'Used Bare CasingDRLUsed Bare CasingDRLUsed CasingDRLUsed Bare CasingDRLSurplus Fusion BondDRLSurplus O.F. Tubing30'Surplus Fusion BondDRLUsed O.F. T & C30'Surplus O.F. Tubing30'ALSO AVAILABLE:BEVELLING, CUTTING & DOUBLE JOINTING.SURPLUS AND USED STEEL BEAMS 6" TROUGH 36".SURPLUS AND USED STEEL PLATE 3/16” - 1”.CALL FOR PRICING AND OTHER SIZES.NASPDMemberCorporateHeadquartersHarrow, Ontario,CanadaPRODUCTSHSSHSLAMechanical TubingRoundsPipe SizesPilingWeathering SteelsFiber Optic PipeWater Well CasingProductionFacilities andSales OfficesSize RangeHSS Tubular Products1” - 16” Square1 1/2 x 1 - 20” x 12”RectangleSize RangePipe Size Tubing1 1/2’’ - 20’’ NPSWall Thickness Range.065 - .625Wall Thickness Range.125 - .625SpecificationsA 500 Gr B and CA 513HSLAA 847SpecificationsCSA G 40.21A 252 Gr 2 & 3A 252 Gr 3 with 50,000 min yieldRolling cycles on selectsizes every 2 – 4 weeksLarge diameter rollingsavailable in Harrow & ChicagoCapabilities50-70,000 min yieldUT TestingCopper bearing gradesWeathering steelsCapabilitiesMelted & Manufactured USA50 - 70,000 min yieldMicro Pile gradesPiling lengths up to 100Sourcing For Tubing, Pipe, Piling and CasingThank youSponsors2006 Conference - New YorkSeptember 14-16, 2006PlatinumAmerican Metal MarketArkley UK, Ltd. ChTPZ Group Co.Fremak Industries, Inc.Mill Man Steel, Inc.GoldBaltimore Pipe Inc.CAPPCOKen Miller Supply, Inc.Lally Pipe & TubeLiberty CompaniesMandal Pipe CompanyPlatinum Grover Int. Inc.SAW PipesWomble Co., Inc.**SilverAtlas Tube, Inc.Corpac Steel Products CorporationKurt Orban Partners LLC**Omega Steel Co.BronzeAlliance Pipe & Steel Corp.CPW America Co.EXLTUBEFortenberry Pipe & Supply Co.Houston Tubulars, Inc.International Pipe &Supply, LLCInterpipe, Inc.**IPSCO Tubulars, Inc.Kayem Pipe & Steel, Inc.L.B. Foster Co.McJunkin Appalachian OilField Supply Co.Mittal Steel North AmericaPipe & Tube Supplies, Inc.SDB Trade International, LP**Skyline Steel CorporationTex-Tube CompanyThe Crispin CompanyTrident Steel CorporationValiant Steel & Equipment, Inc.Vass Pipe & Steel Co., Inc.** Indicates two sponsorships on this same levelwww.atlastube.comHarrow, Ontario, CanadaPhone: 800.265.6912Fax: 519.738.3537Winnipeg, Manitoba CanadaPhone: 204.953.3100Fax: 204.953.3107Chicago, Illinois USAPhone: 800-733-5683Fax: 773.646.6128Blytheville, AR USAOpening 2nd Quarter 2007Plymouth, Michigan USAPhone: 888.785.8823Fax: 313.738.5604St. Louis, MO Sales OfficePhone: 636.519.5214Fax: 636.519.5218NASPD
6 PipelineDispatchesTrinity Products Inc. HiresPast NASPD PresidentRobert Griggs,President of TrinityProducts, Inc.announced that J.E.(Jimmy) Walters willjoin the Missouricompany on March 1,2007.Walters’ new positionwill be Regional SalesDirector for theSoutheast, Gulf Coast &West Texas. His job will to be to travel that areaand call on all Trinity Products customers inperson, selling pipe from the new spiral weldmill, plus all the coating & fabricationcapabilities.“Jimmy has been one of the most respected pipepeople in our industry ever,” states Griggs. “Weare excited to add his skills and expertise to ourcompany.”Randy Bono, most recently white metalsproduct manager, has been named carbonproduct manager. Hired in 1984 as amanagement trainee, he advanced throughinside sales and account management. Bonohold a BS degree in marketing fromSlippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.He lives in Butler, Pa.Rich Wertz has advanced to white metalsproduct manager. He began his tenure in1989 as a traffic clerk and held positions inbranch service, telemarketing and insidesalesperson. Wertz earned a BS degree inmarketing from Slippery Rock Universityof Pennsylvania and is a resident of Butler,Pa.Brad Jordan has transferred from theOrlando, Florida location to Butler asproducts manager - electric weld, carbonsquare & rectangular tubing. He was hiredin 1998 as management trainee at theSouthampton, Massachusetts location andlater held positions in Orlando as operationsmanager and account manager. Jordanholds a BS degree from Kent StateUniversity and makes his home in Mars, Pa.Ronald Carlucci has been promoted tocontroller at Marmon/Keystone Canada,Inc. He will be responsible for financialWalters served as president of NASPD from1992 - 1993. His past work includes fellowNASPD companies P&W Industries and TheShaw Group. Other company affiliations arewith Thomas Pipe and Industrial & MarineConstruction.Marmon/Keystone AnnouncesPersonnel PromotionsThe following are several personnel promotions recentlyannounced by Marmon/Keystone.Keith Gage has been promoted to branch manager at theSouthampton, Massachusetts service center. Hired in 1992 as aninside salesperson, Gage was named inside sales manager in2002. He holds a BS degree in business administration fromWestfield State College and lives in West Springfield, Mass.Mike Beck has been promoted to national marketing manager stainless & aluminum. Since 1984 he held a series of salespositions at the company’s Chicago (Bolingbrook) service center- inside sales, product specialist, account manager, field salesmanager and general sales manager. Beck is a graduate ofMoraine Valley Community College and resides in Frankfort, Ill.William W. Emery has been promoted to general sales manager atthe Chicago (Bolingbrook) service center, with responsibility forsales and marketing in the Midwest region. Beginning in 1977 asan inside sales person, Emery has held positions as white metalsproduct manager, inside sales manager and account manager forthe northern Illinois territory. He studied accounting andeconomics at Prairie State College and lives in Naperville, Ill.activity at all locations in Canada. He washired in 2006 as manager of financialreporting and has a background of 25 yearsin accounting and finance. A BusinessCommercial graduate of the University ofWindsor and the University of WesternOntario, Carlucci is a CharteredAccountant Finalist. He resides inOakville, Ontario.M a r m o n / K e y s t o n e a n d a ff i l i a t e dcompanies are members of The MarmonGroup, an international association of morethan 125 business units that operateindependently within diverse businesssectors. Member companies havecollective revenues of more than 6 billion.IPSCO Acquires NS GroupIPSCO Inc. has announced the recentacquisition of NS Group, Inc. following afavorable vote by NS Group shareholders.As part of the deal, IPSCO transferred tothe paying agent, 66 per share in cash foreach issued and outstanding share of NSGroup’s common stock. The aggregateprice is approximately 1.46 billion,including NS Group’s net cash.(continued on pg. 16- DISPATCHES)International ORY FOR SALE11,470’ 8.6250.562X65 SMLSFBE1,764’ 12.7500.812X60 SMLSBare287’ 12.7501.125X60 SMLSBare2,400’ 240.562X70 DSAW Bare15,897’ 300.375X60 DSAW Bare560’ 300.750X70 DSAW Bare24800 Pitkin Road, Suite AThe Woodlands, TX 77386(281) 367-6608Fax (281) epipe.com
Pipeline 7WelcomeNew MembersPlease join NASPD inwelcoming our newest members.Port of New OrleansPort of New Orleans is a professionalaffiliate member offering shiploading/discharge; terminaling services;transportation; and Foreign Trade Zoneservices.Jim Reese is the NASPD contact.Crestwood Tubulars, Inc.Crestwood Tubulars, Inc. is a regularmember. The company handles productsgrades of prime, reject, used and limitedservice line pipe of domestic and foreignproduct origin. Specifications handled areA53, AP1, A252, rejects and A500 withvery little OCTG Specs. Sizes rangefrom 2-3/8” to 48” diameter. Servicesoffered include cutting, end finishing,coating, and attaching plates or points.Transportation is via flatable trucks,LTL van shipments or rail.Tom Ferguson is the NASPD contact.Crestwood Tubulars, Inc.P O Box 6950St. Louis, MO 63123(p) 314-842-8604(f ) 314-842-9064JAKS Steel IndustriesJAKS Steel Industries (associate member)manufactured products are ERW Pipes;BS1387; ASTM A53/A53M; ASTM A500;JIS G3452; JIS G3449; JIS G3445; JISG3137; JIS G3101; JIS G3141; from 1/2"to 6" Diameter Spiral Pipes: BS534;BS3601; ASTM A252; from 10" to 87"Diameter Butt-Weld Fittings; ASTMA234/234M.WPB, ASME SA234.WPB,and ANSI BI6.9 of prime grade withproduct origin from Malaysia.Specifications handled include BS1387;ASTM A53/A53M; ASTM A500; JISG3452; JIS G3444; JIS G3445; JIS G3131;JIS G3101; JIS G3141 BS 534; BS 3601;ASTM A252; ASTM 234/234M.WPBASME SA234, and ANSI BI6.9. Thecompany also supplies a range of steelproducts from associated Chinese mills pipes, fittings and flanges; carbon as wellas stainless steel; seamless and welded.Transportation is by common carriers.Port of New Orleans1350 Port of New Orleans PlaceNew Orleans, LA70130(p) 504-528-3264(f ) 504-528-3357ListYourPipeRiver City SteelCompanyRiver City Steel Company is a regularmember with product grades of prime,reject, used and limited service withdomestic and foreign origination.Specifications handled are A500, excessprime, secondary, open weld, and used.Sizes ranges include 1/2"-24" Pipe, and1/2"-12" square and equivalent rectangleswhich are cut to length. Transportation isvia River City Trucking (a sudsidiary ofRiver City Steel Company).Jeff Babb is the NASPD contact.River City Steel Company6501 S. Spoede LaneWarrenton, MO 63383(p) 636-456-0000(f ) 636-456-0005.OnlineDon’t forget to list your pipe on ourPipeline Online. This is a method for youto list your inventory free of charge. Thisfree service is available only for NASPDRegular Members. Don’t hesitate - joinyour competitors and list your pipe today.Take advantage of this great marketingtool for your business - absolutely free.The Pipeline Online allows otherNASPD members to see what you have ininventory and then contact you directly.To access this service log on to theNASPD website at www.naspd.com andclick on “Pipeline Online”.Texas Iron & Metal Co.Texas Iron & Metal Co. (regular member)has a product mix of line pipe; standardpipe; pressure tubing; fittings; flanges;couplings; structural steel; and heavy wall.Product grades are prime, reject, used andsurplus with domestic and foreignoriginations. Specifications handledinclude A-120; A-53; and A-106. Servicesoffered are torch cutting and saw cutting.Transportation is via company trucks andcommon carrier.Max Reichenthal is the NASPD contact.Texas Iron & Metal Co.865 Lockwood DriveHouston, TX 77020(p) 713-672-7595(f ) 713-672-0653TrainingManualA comprehensivebody of knowledgespecifically for thetubular products industry.Lawrence Loh is the NASPD contact.JAKS Steel Industries1945 MontclairAvenueOttawa, ON K1W 1H9(p) 613-841-3743(f ) 613-841-2305Order yours today!Call 361-574-7878 or go to:http://www.naspd.com
8 PipelineCACCRANENASPDMEMBERProfessionalAffiliate MemberCoverages Available:Carleton-Berra InsuranceatCrane AgencyPropertyBusiness Income andExtra nCoverageGeneral LiabilityIncluding Productsand CompletedOperationsAutomobile — TruckFleetWorkersCompensationUmbrella LiabilityInsurance Brokers Since 1885We are specialists in risk management forsteel pipe distributors.15 of your fellow members are currentclients — some for 12 years. We willgladly refer you to one or more ofthem when you call us.Contact: Bill Carleton or Tom Berra, Jr.100 S. Fourth St., Ste. 800St. Louis, MO 63102-1820Ph: 800-946-3884, Fax: 800-946-5670E-mail: Carletonb@craneagency.com or Berrajr@craneagency.com(Cont. from pg. 3 - CRISPIN)Crispin had the promise of a small job inColorado and thus was granted a visa inNovember of the same year. He arrived in NewYork on a Swedish-American Lines ship inJanuary, 1947. After a visit to the Americancapital, he set out by train to Colorado, with stopsin Chicago and Lincoln, Nebraska, where hevisited some of his American war companions,who had been discharged and sent home.Colorado was rewarding and promising, butbecause his employer was a family business,Crispin decided to leave after nine months andtry to get a bit of anAmerican educationat the University ofMichigan, where hehad been offered apart-time job.H o w e v e r, h a v i n gstopped Lincoln,Nebraska again tovisit his formercommanding officer,he was told by thelatter of an attractivejob offer in Houston,with all expenses paidfor an interview. Theoffer was for a vicepresidency in a new export venture, owned by arich Texan.Crispin founded The Crispin Company in 1949.Headquartered in Houston-Texas, the companypioneered the import of steel mill products to theUnited States. Over the years the company hasrepresented major steel companies from leadingsteel producing areas of the world.KAYEM Pipe & Steel, Inc.P.O. Box 130143, Dallas, TX 75313-0143(214) 979-0042(214) 979-0074 FaxOver thirty years of experience in servicingand supplying the Oil & Gas Industry withPrime API OCTG and Line Pipe.Our stock size ranges:Casing: 4-1/2” thru 16” J-55 & Alloy GradeTubing: 1-1/4” thru 3-1/2” J-55 & Alloy GradeLine Pipe: 2-3/4” thru 12-3/4” API 5L, X-42, & A-106Please call or e-mail us for your tubular requirements.d.kayem@kayempipe.com (Doug)max.kayem@kayempipe.com (Max)ds.ashley@kayempipe.com (Donna Sue)g.conly@kayempipe.com (Glen)s.guckian@kayempipe.com (Sheila)Fred Lundberg - Houston sales office, phone 713-253-0833Crispin was named Honorary Consul of Belgiumin 1951 and later Consul General. Due to hiswork with the steel industry and its applicationsfor the oil and gas drilling industry, Crispin wasnamed one of the “Five Outstanding YoungTexans” in 1952. He became involved in anumber of civic activities: Chairman of theHouston Chamber of Commerce InternationalBusiness Committee, Board of Trustees memberof the Institute of International Education, thenregional Board Chairman for eleven years, andmember of the National Board and ExecutiveCommittee, member of the Advisory Board ofthe University of St. Thomas, President of theMusic Guild, the World Affairs Council, TheAlliance Francaise, the Houston chapter of theFrench-American Chamber of Commerce, theInstitute for Storm Research, the NationalAssociation of Steel Pipe Distributors, and theH o u s t o n Wo r l d Tr a d e A s s o c i a t i o n .Subsequently, he served as Chairman of Boardof the Awty International School, member of theExternal Advisory Board of Texas A&MUniversity, and Grand-Maitre of theCommanderie de Bordeaux.He was married to Sylvia Clevenger and has fiveadult children.
Trinity Products, Inc.1969 West Terra Lane O’Fallon, Missouri 63366 1-800-456-7473 (fax): 636-639-6258 www.trinityinc.comPipe Offering SpecialsQty3,199'1,500'4,000'3,900'3,300'OD & Wall16 x .688 (112.51#/ft)16 x .688 (112.51#/ft)8.625 x .500 (43.39#/ft)12.75 x .250 (33.38#/ft)12.75 x .375 (49.56#/ft)A252-Gr3 - DRLA252-Gr3 - DRLA53 40'2" ForeignA53 40'2" ForeignA53 40'2" Foreign 720 /ton 700 /ton 900 /ton 900 /ton 900 /tonPortland, ORSt Louis, MOHouston, TXHouston, TXHouston, TX40'40'40'40'40'40'40'40' 850 /ton 850 /ton 850 /ton 850 /ton 875 /ton 960 /ton 960 /ton 960 /tonMontreal, CNMontreal, CNMontreal, CNMemphis, TNMemphis, TNSt Louis, MOSt Louis, MOSt Louis, MO 850 /ton 850 /ton 800 /ton 800 /tonSt Louis, MOBoston, MASt Louis, MOSt Louis, MO 950 /ton 950 /tonHouston, TXHouston, TXSpiral Weld A252 - 0 x .438 (138.92#/ft)42 x .438 (194.42#/ft)48 x .438 (222.49#/ft)24 x .438 (110.22#ft)48 x .438 (222.49#/ft)30 x .438 (138.92#/ft)42 x .438 (194.42#/ft)48 x .438 (222.49#/ft)Must move quickly!600'3,200'140'77'42 x .625 (276.18#/ft) Fusion Bond - straight seam w/mids 20'14 x .312 (45.61#/ft) A252-gr2 Spiral-43pcs@40', 25pcs@60'96 x .750 (762.95#/ft) SRLUsed96 x .625 (636.63#/ft) SRLUsedComing Soon6,700'6,700'18 x .250 (47.39#/ft) 40' A53-GrB Foreign Prime Jan 0720 x .250 (52.73#/ft) 40' A53-GrB Foreign Prime Feb 07Based on Truckload Quantity ** All Material subject to prior salePrices subject to change due to fluctuating steel replacement costs.Can Load Truck or RailCheck out our web site (www.trinityinc.com)Call ROBERT GRIGGS for Information1-800-456-7473 ext. 150 (fax) 636-639-6258 e-mail address: rgriggs@trinityinc.com1969 West Terra Lane O’Fallon, MO 63366 800-456-7473 sales@trinityinc.com
Trinity Products, Inc.Trinity Products, Inc. is proud to announce the Grand Opening of ourWorld Class Spiral-Weld Pipe Facility in St. Louis, Missouri.Production is Scheduled to begin March 2007. Now accepting orders!· 16” OD to 120" OD· .250" wall to 1.00" wall(1” available at 36" OD plus)· Length capacity to 10' -- 100'· Grade: A252, A139 Gr. B - hydro testingavailable 2008· State of the art welding technology (Lincoln “PowerWave”)· In-line ultrasonic testing of all welds· Rail delivery available· 30 Ton overhead Crane Capacity· Custom Fabrication and Coatings available· Stocking locations across America· API pipe available late 2008· Availability of Abrasion Resistant and high strength steel1969 West Terra Lane O’Fallon, MO 63366 800-456-7473 sales@trinityinc.com Your structural steel source the world over!
12 PipelineGuest ArticleKeep Your Customers Coming Back Reward Employees For Their Good Work2. Tell employees the standards their jobperformance must meet to match customers’expectations.Bob Cicerone, Richard Sassaman, andJohn Swinney3. Observe employee job performance and askcustomers how well their requirements are metby the job performance of your employees.Managers’ actions can cause employees to upsetcustomers. Employees upset customers whenmanagers don’t reward employees for jobperformance that meets or exceeds customers’expectations.4. Decide how closely employee jobperformance meets customer expectations.Rewarding job performance that meets orexceeds customer expectations is importantbecause it helps communicate to employees thatcustomers expect a particular level ofperformance. Employees will then be morecooperative about performing at that level than ifa performance standard seems to be based on amanager’s whim.Some rewards involve financial expense; othersare free. There are five types of free rewards.Give effective rewards:5. If customer expectations were met orexceeded, tell employees exactly what was donewell and how their job performance benefitscustomers and the company, then deliver thereward using the rules of If-Then, Quick, andVariety.The following is an example of effectivelygiving a reward.Owner of steel pipe distribution company toinside sales person: “Phil, last month I leteveryone who talks with our customers and theirAppreciation: Saying thanks or expressingappreciation to an employee. (Example: “Iappreciate how quickly you . . . .”.)Body Expressions: Handsignals or facial expressionsthat mean approval. (Example:smile.)Preferred Work Assignment:Tasks an employee likes to do.(Example: More freedom tomake decisions.)There are three rules for effectively rewardingemployee job performance.If-Then rule: If and only if - an employee’s jobperformance meets or exceeds customerexpectations, then reward the employee.Quick rule: Give a reward as soon as practicalafter the job performance occurs.Variety rule: Change what you use to reward anemployee. This prevents any one reward fromlosing its effectiveness due to overuse.These are the steps to prepare for and giveeffective rewards.Prepare to give effective rewards:1. Ask prospects and customers what they expectfrom your company. For example, find out whatfeatures and benefits of your products or servicesare important
Mill Man Steel, Inc. Silver Atlas Tube, Inc. Corpac Steel Products Corporation Kurt Orban Partners LLC** Omega Steel Co. ** Indicates two sponsorships on this same level www.atlastube.com Corporate Headquarters Harrow, Ontario, Canada Production Facilities and Sales Offices Harrow,
May 02, 2018 · D. Program Evaluation ͟The organization has provided a description of the framework for how each program will be evaluated. The framework should include all the elements below: ͟The evaluation methods are cost-effective for the organization ͟Quantitative and qualitative data is being collected (at Basics tier, data collection must have begun)
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