www.tdwilliamson.com January 2005 In This Issue: 10% Discount Archives Check out the past issues of our newsletters. Click Here FeedBack Have a suggestion, comment, or idea? Let us know about it. Click Here Contact Us! Subscribe Print Version Click the printer above to print out the text version of this newsletter. TDW Job-Site Solutions Visit TDW's Web site to learn more about how professionals in your industry have teamed up with TDW to solve their pipeline maintenance problems! Visit TDW Job-Site Articles HotTapsTDW.com PiggingTDW.com Your Source for Piping Solutions! T.D. Williamson Announces New Urethane Compound T.D. Williamson is proud to introduce Formula SI™, TDW's new urethane compound used for cups and discs in cleaning, batching and instrument pipeline pigs. Formula SI means "Simplicity Improved." Cups and discs are rougher, tougher and longer lasting. The new Formula SI is a result of an extensive search for the highest performing material. Better physical properties in critical areas such as abrasion resistance, resistance to hydrolysis (high humidity and high temperature), resilience and compression set are features of Formula SI. TDW engineers and chemists looked at 30 different urethane materials and manufactured a minimum of four test cups and/or discs from 22 of these materials. TDW engineers and chemists looked at 30 different urethane materials and performed extensive analysis to assure that you get the most reliable pigs possible. This new formula has been repeatedly field tested, and over 900 runs were made before the material was selected and named Formula SI. VANTAGE® V Cleaning pig, made from the new Formula SI™ urethane, with discs, cups and brushes For more information about TDW pigging products, visit www.TDWilliamson.com or contact your TDW representative at 800-571-7447 T.D. Williamson, Inc. Announces New Vice-Presidents Jon Major, Phillip Morrison, and Andre Borucki lead global team. T.D. Williamson, Inc., a trusted name in the pipeline industry since 1920, is pleased to announce the appointments of three new Vice Presidents effective January 1, 2005. Bruce Binkley, President and C.O.O., has named three key vice presidents, strengthening TDW's worldwide operation. Vice-President Western Hemisphere Region: Jon Major has been promoted to Vice President, Western Hemisphere Region. Major's responsibilities will include Tulsa Manufacturing Operations, North America Sales & Service, and the Latin America and Far East-Asia-Pacific regional sales and services business units. Major has extensive knowledge of TDW's key markets and customers in addition to over 20 years working in various roles in the energy industry. He also brings a strong background of involvement in business development initiatives with his experience in developing TDW's Pipeline Integrity Products & Services Division over the past two years. Major has a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering from Michigan Tech and an MBA from Oklahoma State University. Vice-President Pipeline Integrity Products & Services: Phillip Morrison has been promoted to Vice President, Pipeline Integrity Products & Services. Morrison will be responsible for directing the globalization of TDW's pipeline integrity business to meet the needs of its worldwide customers. His responsibilities in this new role will include the pigging products manufacturing and service operations in both Tulsa, Oklahoma and Swindon, UK. In addition, he will lead the expansion of the in-line corrosion and geometry inspection operations. Morrison takes on this new role with a strong background in both manufacturing and service operations, along with experience in managing and developing business in international markets. Since joining TDW, he has successfully directed TDW's efforts in North America. Morrison has a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Texas A&M University and is currently working towards his MBA degree. Vice-President Europe / Africa / Middle East: Andre Borucki has been promoted to Vice President, European, Africa and Middle East Region. In mid 2004, he was promoted to general manager of the region. Borucki began his employment with TDW in 1991 and brings extensive experience and knowledge of TDW products and services, as well as our markets and customers, to this new role. Initially, Borucki was a Sales Administrator, and over the years, served in several capacities, including Hot Tapping and Plugging Services Sales Administrator, France Sales Manager, and in his latest assignment as Commercial Director of the EAM Region. More information about Tulsa-based T.D. Williamson, Inc., can be found at TDWilliamson.com. LineMaster™ 2005 Spring Schedule T.D. Williamson, Inc. continues to provide the most comprehensive hot tapping, plugging and pigging instruction available in compliance with Department of Transportation covered tasks, standards and requirements. Rigorous hands-on training and operator qualification LineMaster™ programs are TDW's commitment to the industry. LineMaster Training assists you with ensuring your technicians are trained at the highest level available. In our state-of-the-art facilities and with our pressurized simulated pipeline, TDW's LineMaster Training program is an in-depth series of classes designed to fulfill DOT Pipeline Safety Operator Qualification rules. To meet DOT requirements, training programs must include classroom time, written exams and hands-on simulated conditions. TDW's LineMaster Training meets these requirements. TDW LineMaster Training is the best in the business. The company you've trusted with your piping maintenance needs for more than 80 years has the experience to train your technicians and operators effectively and efficiently. March 28-31 Transmission Class April 4-7 Distribution Class 17 T-101 Class 18-19 Pigging Class May-June 30- 2 Distribution Class Class Information and Registration For more information, contact TDW at 918-447-5100 or toll-free at 888-839-6766. Or call your local TDW representative. Upcoming Trade Shows Don't forget to visit TDW's booth at upcoming trade shows. We are attending several in the next few months, including: Please check the entire 2005 show listing on the website. 2005 Trade Shows Dates Locations GTI Conference Jan 30-Feb 2 Orlando, FL Pipeline Pigging & Integrity Management Conference Feb 7-10 Houston, TX Indiana AWWA Feb 21-24 Indianapolis, IN NACE Conference (Great Lakes) Feb 21-24 Lafayette, IN Illinois AWWA Mar 21-24 Springfield, IL NPRA Refining May 24-27 New Orleans, LA You can submit other e-mail addresses by simply completing the fields below. Enter the email address you wish to add and select which version you wish to receive. email name Please choose the mailing list(s) you wish to join HTML Only Text Only To unsubscribe forward this email and note unsubscribe me, we will remove you. ® Registered trademarks of T.D.Williamson, Inc., in the United States and in foreign countries. TM Trademarks of T.D.Williamson, Inc., in the United States and in foreign countries.