The organizations set up
worldwide to look after the gradual & consistent development of pipe
& tube fittings are described along with their vital informations.
USA
CAST IRON
SOIL PIPE INSTITUTE
With its inception in 1949, CISPI was organized to aid & improve
the plumbing industry by the leading American manufacturers of cast iron
soil pipe and fittings.
Contact address : 5959 Shallowford Rd., Ste 419,
Chattanooga, TN 37421, USA
Tel : +1 (615) (423) 892 0137
AMERICAN
PIPE FITTINGS ASSOCIATION
The establishment of this association was done keeping in mind to
represent the manufacturers of all cast and malleable iron pipe fittings
and flanges, cast brass solder fittings, pipe hangers and supports, pipe
nipples, steel pipe couplings, forged steel fittings and unions, plastic
lined pipes and fittings to name a few.
Contact Address : 201 Park Washington Ct. Falls
Church, VA 22046-4527, USA
Tel : (703) 538-1786
Fax : (703) 241-5603
NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF PIPE FABRICATORS
NASPD is another nationally reputed trade which was set up to represent
the steel pipe and tubular products distribution industry & the
related businesses. It provides ample amount of help to all its members
such as professional staffs who help them in gaining maximum amount of
success in the competitive global market place.
Contact address : 1501 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite
307, Victoria, TX 77904
Tel : 361-574-7878
Fax : 832-201-9479
NATIONAL CORRUGATED
STEEL PIPE ASSOCIATION
NCSPA promotes sound public policy which are related to the proper
usage of corrugated steel drainage structures in both private and public
construction. The other job includes collecting and distributing of
technical information, helping the public and private agencies in the
formulation of specifications and designs & a host of other vital
duties.
Contact address : 14070 Proton Road, Suite 100 LB 9,
Dallas, TX 75244
Tel : (972) 850-1907
Fax : (972) 490-4219
THE
TUBE COUNCIL
Yet another not-profit trade organization, the council was established
to be the representative of all those businesses actively engaged in the
production of products or services related to the collapsible squeeze
tube industry.
Contact address : 87 West Street, Suite 101, Walpole,
Massachusetts 02081, USA
Tel : (508) 850-5179
Fax : (508) 850-5178
STEEL
TUBE INSTITUTE OF NORTH AMERICA
With the aim to promote the gradual growth and competitiveness of North
America's steel tubular products industry, this institute was
established which even works towards enhancing the tubular manufacturing
techniques. It even keeps the consumers informed about the utility and
versatility of steel tube and pipe.
Contact address : 2000 Ponce de Leon, Suite 600,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Tel : 305.421.6326
Fax : 305.443.1603
UK
DUCTILE IRON PIPE
RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
Providing accurate & reliable engineering information related to
cast Iron pipe & ductile iron pipe, DIPRA has come a long way which
keeps the consulting engineers updated about the utility of these pipes.
Contact address : 245 Riverchase Parkway East, Suite
O, Birmingham, AL 35244
Tel : (205) 402-8700
Fax : (205) 402-8730
SOUTH AFRICA
THE ASSOCIATION
OF STEEL TUBE AND PIPE MANUFACTURERS OF SOUTH AFRICA
A non profit association, ASTPM was established to represent the major
South African welded carbon steel tube and pipe manufacturers. All its
members produce a complete range of tube and pipe for the conveyance and
structural applications meeting the international standards.
Contact address : PO Box 18587, Sunward Park, 1470
Tel : +(27)-11-823-2377
Fax : +(27)-11-823-2377
SPAIN
SPANISH
ASSOCIATION OF STEEL TUBE MANUFACTURERS
AFTA is a complete non-commercial organization established by the
National Companies. It's main objective was to train & offer free
technical counseling to all professionals related with fluid conveyance
installations.
Contact address : Avda. Gasteiz, 81 - 1º Izda,.
01009 Vitoria, Alava, Spain
Tel : + 34 45 22 85 00 - 22 85 04 - 24 29 95
Fax : + 34 45 22 50 25