EnPro Industries’ combined PSI (Pipeline Seal & Insulator) and Pikotek business units will now go to market as GPT™. Under the new name, they will continue to serve the global oil, gas and water/wastewater industries with their fieldproven products and expertise in pipeline technologies.

“Both PSI and Pikotek have excellent credentials within the global pipeline industry,” said GPT Vice President Todd Anderson. “PSI has extensive experience in the water/wastewater sector, while Pikotek’s primary focus has been in oil and gas. Going forward as GPT, we will realize significant synergies in the production, sale and distribution of our strong product brands, as well as greater strategic alignment of these two former competitors.“

Pikotek was acquired by EnPro in 2003 and PSI in 2011, giving GPT an extensive product portfolio that includes Flowlok/Firelok electrically insulating flange gaskets and seals for flow and injection lines, gas/oil separation, natural gas plants and pipelines, wellhead equipment and processing systems in hydrocarbon production. Also offered are LineBacker® flange sealing and isolating devices; Ranger II® pipeline casing spacers/isolators; the original LinkSeal® modular sealing system for piping penetrations through walls, floors, ceilings and bulkheads; Riser-Wrap® manhole infiltration sealing systems; hole-forming products; and safety-related pipeline signage.

LORDCO are proud to be able to bring you the extensive range now under the GPT name.

From Wednesday 19^th October to Friday 21 October 2011 Wairakei Resort, Taupo played host to the 2011 Gas New Zealand Industry Forum. For the first time the forum was a joint venture between the LPGA, GANZ and NZIGE, hosting up to 150 attendees for three days of technical workshops, seminars and a range of networking events.

Lordco would firstly like to applaud the organisers for an extremely successful, educational and entertaining event run at an extremely high standard. We would also like to thank all of the speakers, as well as members, and non-members, who attend the forum and helped to make it such a great 3 days.

The technical workshops and seminars were very insightful and entertaining. They helped to paint a clear overall picture of the past, present and future of the gas industry in New Zealand, while also educating on more specific aspects of the industry and closely related subjects.

The forum also presented an exceptional opportunity to network within, and between, the different sectors of the industry. Whether visiting a geothermal plant, golfing, fishing, over dinner, or enjoying a drink, the forum was an excellent opportunity for all members and associations to come together and gain an understanding of one-another and their part in this industry, meet new people and catch up with old friends.

Lordco was lucky enough to secure a trade display during the forum. This proved very popular with the Acting Minister of Energy Hon. Hekia Parata, who was also kind enough to give Lordco a special mention in her opening address to the forum. But it is to all who came and spoke to us or had a look at the vast range of products we had on display, that we thank, and look forward to seeing or hearing from in the near future.

We hope that this event can continue to attract such a vast and interesting group of people and that it will continue to run long into the future.

Lordco has once again rolled out the welcome mat. This time we are extremely excited to introduce Vee Kay Vikram & Company (VKVC) to the New Zealand and Australian pipeline and process industries. 

Vee Kay Vikram & Company (VKVC) is involved in manufacturing and providing pipeline engineering and polyurethane products. Including Pigging Products,Pipeline Equipment, Pipeline Repair and Maintenance Products, Surge Relief and Pipeline Valves, Floats and Buoys, and Pigging Services.

LORDCO is proud to announce that we are now the sole distributors of M.T.Deason Company Incorporate products to the Australian and New Zealand pipeline and process industries.

M.T.Deason Company Inc. are world leaders, providing products and service for the natural gas, water, wastewater and industrial markets since 1982. Mike Deason, MTD CEO, is a firm believer that customer service comes first.

MTD believe that the success of the company has been based on listening to the needs of their customers. Thier company goal is to be flexible enough to meet customer needs with quality products and on time deliveries which are crucial in our business environment today.

LORDCO are very much looking forward to the opportunity to work alongside a world leading company such as M.T.Deason Company.