Monday, 3 August 2009
Success Flowing from Tyco’s Somerton Facility
All of the 70 kilometres of pipe required to complete the Sugarloaf Pipeline project have now been manufactured, thanks to Tyco’s Somerton facility.
Tyco Water Steel Pipelines Marketing Manager, Rodney Glocer, said the Somerton facility has proven it is capable of supplying large diameter steel pipelines to major projects and is well placed to work on future water pipeline initiatives.
“The work undertaken at Somerton reinforces Tyco’s capability in meeting tight timelines, budgets and the stringent demands of vital water pipeline projects,” Mr Glocer said.
“We are responding to the increased demand and are delivering supplies to complete two major projects – the Sugarloaf Pipeline and the Adelaide Desalination Plant Connector Pipeline.
“Last year, the capacity of our small diameter facility was around 12,000 tonnes of steel pipes. Since Somerton has come online, this has extended to more than 60,000 tonnes each year.”
Mr Glocer said despite recent rain, the Sugarloaf Pipeline Alliance has confirmed the project is maintaining steady progress and continues to be ahead of schedule.
“Over the next two months our Somerton facility will complete all our current commitments including the Adelaide Desalination Plant for which we will manufacture the 11 kilometres of pipe needed to bring water from the desalination plant to Adelaide,” Mr Glocer said.
“At the same time we will be working on supplying a small quantity of pipe to link into the Cardinia reservoir close to Melbourne.
“All of us at Tyco are thrilled that our Somerton factory is playing an important role in these essential infrastructure projects.”
Adelaide’s desalination plant, being built at Port Stanvac, is part of ‘Water for Good’, the South Australian Government’s plan to ensure the ongoing supply of drinking water during drought.
Tyco’s Somerton facility, opened by the Minister for Water, Tim Holding in November 2008, was built with the support of the Victorian Government, part of its efforts to generate manufacturing opportunities in the state.
Photo Caption: Pipe in holding storage for the Sugarloaf Pipeline at Yea, Victoria
Contact: Graeme Morris, Plant Manager, Tyco Water Somerton t: 92173161, e: gmorris@tycowater.com
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Victorian Minister for Water, Timothy Holding officially opens
Tyco Water’s new
Large Diameter
SINTAKOTE Steel Pipeline Systems
Somerton manufacturing facility
The official opening of Tyco Water’s SINTAKOTE Steel Pipeline Systems new large diameter steel water pipe manufacturing facility recently took place at Somerton, Victoria. The plant was officially opened by the Hon. Timothy Holding, Minister for Water for Victoria, on 27th of November 2008.
Tyco Water’s new $40 million large diameter SINTAKOTE Steel Pipeline Systems manufacturing facility at Somerton, will supply pipes to many of Southern Australia’s most significant water infrastructure projects. “Previously, the highest output from the small diameter facility was approximately 12,000 tonnes, which was achieved last year. With the new plant coming online, the capability has extended to above 60,000 tonnes per annum” states Tyco Water Steel Pipeline Marketing Manager, Rodney Glocer.
Tyco Water’s significant investment into further enhancing its Australian manufacturing presence has also resulted in 80 new full-time Victorian jobs. “Tyco Water is proud to help strengthen the Australian economy during these difficult times” states Mr Glocer.
Tyco Water is Australia’s largest and most experienced manufacturer of water pipelines. The Australian water industry can rest assured that we remain your pipeline partner.
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Tyco Water continues to provide 950 Australian Jobs
(September 2008) While other companies continue to source products from overseas, it is refreshing to see that Tyco Water is extending, its already significant, commitment to Australian manufacturing. Included in this commitment to Australian manufacturing is the fact that Tyco Water continues to provide 950 Australian jobs. A leading supplier to the Australian water industry, Tyco Water believes that its innovative Australian workforce has enabled the company to continue setting industry standards, through the creation of world leading products, such as SINTAKOTE Steel Pipeline Systems.
Tyco Water has used its 950 strong Australian workforce to drive much of the company’s recent prosperity. “Our company’s recent prosperity has enabled growth and as a result Tyco Water has decided to increase its Australian manufacturing presence, by opening a new SINTAKOTE Steel Pipeline Systems manufacturing facility in Somerton, VIC.” states Tyco Waters Marketing Engineer, Michael Loconte. By increasing its Australian manufacturing presence, Tyco Water is effectively ensuring that the benefits associated with the creation of market leading developments such as SINATKOTE, continue to fuel the Australian economy, along with ensuring there is a fruitful creation of jobs for future generations.
As overseas competitors begin to attack, Tyco Water will not compromise quality and therefore remains committed to using the innovative talents of its 950 strong Australian workforce to help shape the future of Australia’s water industry.
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Tyco Water Recycles Millions of Tonnes of scrap metal into
Australian made Ductile Iron Pipe
(August 2008) Greenhouse gas emissions are continuing to threaten the sustainability of our environment. In order to minimise damages good companies are adopting innovative, carbon reducing, manufacturing processes.
Tyco Water understands this philosophy and is continuing to expand its carbon footprint reduction programme. One significant step that was taken many years ago, was to utilize 100% scrap steel to produce the industry leading Ductile Iron Pipeline System.
In over 40 years of operation, Tyco Water’s Yennora (Sydney) Ductile Iron Pipe manufacturing facility, has recycled more than 2.5 million tonnes of scrap and waste steel.
Tyco Water has transformed this scrap steel into over 55,000 kilometres of high pressure ductile iron pipe. This pipeline system has been utilised in a majority of Australia’s most significant water pipelines.
As the global focus moves towards a greener future, Tyco Water’s Ductile Iron Pipeline Systems are proof of how manufacturing smarts can minimize environmental impact. Tyco Water will continue to implement innovative manufacturing processes, allowing the company to decrease its carbon footprint and continue to shape the future of Australia’s water industry.
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SINTAKOTE Steel Pipeline Systems Design Manual - 2008 Edition
Tyco Water has recently released the new SINTAKOTE Steel Pipeline Systems Design Manual.
If you have recently requested a copy of the Design Manual you will be sent the 2008 Edition.
To request a copy for yourself, simply click on here and provide us with your details and we will send you out the latest edition.
| SINTAJOINT put to the Test
Tyco Water is proud to announce the recent award of 160km of 813OD SINTAJOINT steel pipes and fittings for a high pressure water supply project in the United Arab Emirates. We are also proud to advice that one of the SINTAJOINT pipes involved in the contract has successfully passed a third party verified type test of 5.31 MPa (53 Bar) as well as a vacuum test of -80 kPa. These tests were conducted with the SINTAJOINT at maximum angular deflection (2 degrees) and maximum radial deflection (2%).
SINTAJOINT - simply one of the best water supply pipeline systems in the world.
| 5 Million metres of SINTAKOTE Steel Pipe
The Brisbane steel pipe manufacturing facility recently celebrated the despatch of the final pipe for the Mt Miller water pipeline project in Gladstone. The special significance of this pipe was that it brought the total length of SINTAKOTE pipe that has been manufactured to over 5 million metres.
SINTAKOTE has been in use since the early 1970's and has replaced all other coatings for the vast majority of steel water supply pipelines in Australia.
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40 years, 10 million pipes, $40 million to the economy
Tyco Water Yennora, Australia’s only ductile iron pipe manufacturer, recently celebrated its 40th anniversary and the launch of a significant development in its product portfolio, the TYTON 2100 Series*.
Celebrated by Kim Yeadon NSW Energy Minister and Minister for Western Sydney, local dignitaries, VIPs, customers and two hundred Tyco Water employees, the anniversary marks a number of significant community, environment and economic achievements of Tyco Water.
“The Tyco plant has provided jobs to more than 7,000 people since it opened its doors in 1962”, said Mr Yeadon.
“The important point for the community is that 90 per cent of these people are from the local area.
“Tyco contributes over $40 million to the state and national economy through employment, acquiring raw materials, power, gas, water and other services.
“This manufacturing facility has also recycled 2.5 million tonnes of scrap and waste steel that would otherwise have gone to landfill – enough to fill 2,000 football fields. The recycled waste has been used to produce 55,000 kilometres of iron pipe, which has been laid in more than 10 countries around the world.
“Tyco Water is using innovation to stay globally competitive and this is good for the economy of Western Sydney”, said Mr Yeadon.
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