(GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies: Billerica, MA) -- An ultrasonic testing machine from GE Inspection Technologies is helping EUROPIPE maintain its competitive advantage and its technological leadership in manufacturing large-diameter, welded steel pipe. The automated inspection system was installed at EUROPIPE’s Muelheim plant (UOE-line) two years ago and has been used to ensure that EUROPIPE consistently matches customers’ specifications and manufactures high-quality pipe, fit for service in the most exacting operating conditions.

EUROPIPE GmbH was founded in 1991 by combining the experience and competences in the field of plate-rolling and large-diameter pipe production of two of the pioneers of the steel industry, AG der Dillinger Hüttenwerke and Mannesmannröhren-Werke AG. Today the EUROPIPE Group manufactures longitudinally and helically welded large-diameter pipes in a wide range of diameters and wall thicknesses. With manufacturing plants in Germany, France, the United States, and Brazil, the EUROPIPE Group develops optimum solutions to suit specific applications.

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