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A Special Piping Materials Interview with Andy Goddard: Special Piping Materials first opened an office in Manchester in 1989 and since then has grown in strength and size and now has an enviable reputation for the quality of its products and its service. The level of quality that the company ... Read More

The European energy market has doubtless been the subject of many reviews, updates and conversations. Here at Special Piping Materials, we ensure that our knowledge is always up to date so that we can anticipate the market as best we can and support our clients in our vital role in ... Read More

Nuclear energy is typically viewed as a very interesting aspect of the energy industry and many people wonder ‘How do nuclear power plants work?’ The process of using the energy released by splitting atoms was discovered in the 1940s but nuclear power wasn’t generated on a commercial level until the ... Read More

Covid-19 and automation is a much talked about topic so our latest blog, Special Piping Materials looks at the different factors at play and how automation is being embraced in the energy sector. It is undeniable that the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the working world and the way in which ... Read More

Special Piping Materials’ division in Aberdeen was first set-up in 2007 and is led by industry expert and Managing Director Jamie Hutchinson. Mike Ogston is the Operations Manager in Aberdeen and helps to ensure the team’s enviable reputation for excellent customer service, high quality and high performing products remains constant. ... Read More

Desalination in the Middle East is a huge part of the region’s infrastructure. Rainfall in the region is at a scarcity and the arid climate means that evaporation rates are high. This means that surface water is limited and this, combined with the increase in population in the area and ... Read More

LNG News from Australia is always interesting. The LNG (liquefied natural gas) market in the region is incredibly fast-paced meaning that there are regular industry updates, with many an interested party keeping an eye on the sector. Special Piping Materials has been involved in the Australian LNG industry for many ... Read More

The Energy Sector in New Zealand is an interesting one indeed. New Zealand’s demand for energy is considered to be just a small proportion of the world’s total consumption but of course it is still a critical part of the country’s infrastructure. While the energy sector in New Zealand isn’t ... Read More

Oil and Gas News from North America is something that the team from Special Piping Materials is always keeping our eye on. Staying up to date with new trends, projects and announcements is essential in ensuring that we offer the highest quality service to our clients. We first opened an ... Read More

Rehan Sheikh has worked for Special Piping Materials for nearly a decade and has been a valuable member of the team for that time. The Dubai office was opened in 2009 to serve our many customers in the Middle East region. Since conception, the team has supported thousands of clients ... Read More

Subsea oil and gas installations are a key component of the overall oil and gas sector that many industry professionals couldn’t imagine life without. They allow companies across the sector to explore areas previously viewed as completely hostile. Subsea environments pose challenges to every part of the exploration, installation and ... Read More

Impact testing is a type of destructive test that the team here at Special Piping Materials organises regularly and is just one of the value-added services that we can provide. Impact testing is a specific way to measure the durability – or ‘toughness’ of a particular material. Brittle materials have ... Read More