new composite pipe technology on display at val©ron strength
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For Immediate Release Media Contact: Marguerite Gerritsen
New Composite Pipe Technology on Display at Valéron Strength Films
Houston TX May 20, 2013 -- Composite Fluid Transfer showcased a new quick disconnect system for their
thermoplastic composite reinforced pressure pipe at Valéron Strength Films in Houston. The
revolutionary pipe technology is ideal for water transfer applications using 10.5” pipe rated at 250 psi.
Strong demand from the energy industry for fracking has spurred development of this lightweight (128
lbs. per 30 ft. joint) high pressure thermoplastic pipe. In addition to butt fused pipe, the Kilgore, TX
based company now offers a leak-free quick connect that makes installation and removal in the field a
snap. Two people can easily carry the pipe and make the connections without the use of cranes or
specialized material handling equipment. This new system greatly reduces the total cost of ownership in
the field.
Valéron was pleased to provide the venue for meeting with distributors and energy companies in
Houston to support the growth of Composite Fluid Transfer. Valéron Strength Films manufactures the
protective outer wrap supporting the glass fiber thermoplastic pipe. Valéron Strength Films GM, Clint
Beutelschies, commented “As an ITW division, we understand the transformative value of innovation in
new markets. This technology from Composite Fluid Transfer offers a unique value proposition for the
energy industry, and we are pleased to have the opportunity to be a part of the product introduction
with customers and end users in Houston.”
Chris Taylor, GM of Composite Fluid Transfer, demonstrates the quick connect feature
Composite Fluid Pipe with Time Saver HDPE Butterfly Valve
Valéron Strength Films, with locations in Houston (TX), Essen (Belgium) and Shanghai (China), is the
single source supplier of Valéron® film, a unique cross-laminated, flexible polyethylene specialty film with
unique mechanical properties that can be found in a number of very demanding applications worldwide
such as construction, specialty packaging and print media. Valéron Strength Films is a Division of Illinois
Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW), a Fortune 200 company based in Glenview, IL with net sales of $17 billion
USD and more than 65,000 employees worldwide. For more information, please visit our website:
www.valeron.com
Composite Fluid Transfer, LLC has manufacturing operations at Synergy Park of Kilgore, Texas. For more
information regarding Composite Fluid Transfer or composite pipe products, contact Chris Taylor at 406
565 7053.
Time Saver Valve is the most complete HDPE flow control system on the market today with over 30 years
of HDPE design and fabrication experience. The state of the art manufacturing system insures the quality
and precision in every valve. For more information contact us at 903-983-2400 or visit our website at:
www.timesavervalve.com