The Russian pipe producer TMK Group has announced the commencement of operation of new hot rolling equipment at its subsidiary Volzhsky Pipe Plant (Volzhsky).
The new hot rolling line will annually produce 75,000 metric tons of 146-178 mm diameter premium oil and gas pipes (OCTG) with 7.3 mm wall thickness and 12 m length.
The installation of the new line is within framework of TMK's Strategic Investment Program.