In today’s competitive manufacturing environment, pipe and tube manufacturing companies are continually challenged to manufacture superior products. End-use customers require a better product, more competitive pricing and improved lead times, year-over-year.
While each pipe and tube manufacturer has specific regional and market issues, it is critical they continue to drive process efficiencies to improve their existing manufacturing operations, thus helping them meet their customers’ needs. One other important customer requirement is that pipe and tube manufacturers improve their sustainability footprint, such as reducing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).