2 Wins in 1 Week!
Racing
August was a busy month for Special Piping Materials sponsored Race horse Super Duplex; it won at both Epsom and Windsor!
Super Duplex won first at Windsor on the 9th and then at Epsom on the 12th. The Racing Post commented:
“The three-year-old’s success delighted Les Buckley of owners Special Piping Materials (not a lot of people know this, but Super Duplex is a type of Stainless steel used underwater in the gas and oil industry, who said “We are down from Cheshire and we were at Windsor on Monday and here we are again today. Two wins in a week is very nice. He’ll probably have a break now.”
Let’s hope he doesn’t have too long a break and gets some more wins soon!
Environmental Certificate 14001:2004
ISOSPM Manchester is proud to announce that it has been awarded its ISO 14001:2004 Environmental certificate from The British Standards Institution (BSI). This means that it operates an Environmental Management System which complies with the requirements of ISO 14001:2004 for the stockholding and supply of stainless steel, nickel alloy and duplex fittings, flanges and pipe for use in oil, petrochemical and associated industries, from quality assured sources with lot traceability.
A copy of the Certification and our Environmental Policy Statement is now available to download as a PDF version on our website
316/316L Pipes, Fittings and Flanges now in stock in Australia
AustraliaNow in Perth stock is a complete range of Pipes, Fittings and Flanges from 25NB to 200NB.
- Pipes
- 90 Deg Elbows
- 45 Deg Elbows
- Equal Tees
- Reducing Tees
- Reducers (Concentric & Eccentric)
- Stub Ends
- End Caps
- Weld Neck Flanges
- Slip On Flanges
- Blind Flanges




SPM Houston Super Duplex S32750 and Duplex S31803
Houston
It has been an exciting week at SPM USA with the delivery of our first inventory shipment of Duplex S31803 (2205) & Super Duplex S32750 (2507). As Stockist around the world are trimming their inventory, SPM is increasing their presence with stock now located in five different countries. SPM USA is moving fast and effectively to increase our market share in North America & Central America by utilizing trade shows such as Oil Technology Conference in Houston, Texas and the Global Petroleum Show this upcoming June in Calgary, Alberta Canada.
A SUCCESSFUL OTC 2010, THANK YOU!
Trade Show
Special Piping Materials USA had a very successful OTC 2010! Our stand pictured here with Landon Fabela our business development team member who was there to meet and present our duplex, super duplex & nickel alloy products. Thank you all for stopping by our stand and showing interest in our products. Special Piping Materials looks forward to receiving your inquiries for Duplex S31803, Super Duplex S32750 & S32760, Nickel Alloy 625 & 825 as well as all other stainless pipe, fittings, flanges, plate and bar. Please visit our website at www.spm-usa.com for a list of all products and locations.
SPM Running Team
RunningWe are proud to announce that 4 employees of the UK branch of SPM have completed the Great Manchester Run on Sunday 16th May. All entrants completed the 10km run in great times with no casualties and have now almost recovered!
Each person was running for their selected Charities. Paul for Macmillan, Dawn for Alzheimer’s, Natalie for Christies and Alex for Sue Ryder Care
Altogether they managed to raise over £1000 for their respective charities
Oil Technology Conference in Houston Texas
Trade Show
It has been an exciting start to 2010 with the introduction of Super Duplex pipe, fittings and flanges to our inventory in America. Stop by our stand 2241-D at the Oil Technology Conference in Houston Texas on May 3rd – 6th at the Reliant Center. A great opportunity to meet our team and learn how SPM USA can help with your special alloy needs.
Special Piping Materials – Booth 2241-D (UK Pavilion).
SPM USA will stock Super Duplex pipe, fittings and flanges up to 8″ dia on the floor in Houston Texas.
Houston Warehouse now open.
OfficesSpecial Piping Materials USA is pleased to announce its decision to stock Super Duplex pipe, fittings and flanges in Houston Texas. SPM has recently acquired a warehouse located near George Bush Intercontinental airport.
This decision allows SPM to service & support local fabricators & contractors in the Oil, Gas & Chemical sector with quick deliveries and hands on service. In addition to our newly acquired space SPM USA has invested in a state of the arts software package. This procurement system allows us to manage the entire supply chain using real time data availability allowing SPM to provide current information and updates to our customers.
You may also see additional information on our website www.spm-usa.com
Contact Info:
- Daniel Composto – 281-684-7729 / daniel.composto@spm-usa.com
- Landon Fabela – 713-876-7191 / lfabela@spm-usa.com
ALLOY 825 and ALLOY 625
AlloysAlloy 825 and Alloy 625 from SPM
SPM is now stocking pipes, fittings and flanges in ALLOY 825 and ALLOY 625.
Manufactured in Europe we are stocking sch10s, 40s and 80s / 1/2″ – 12″ NB
The material will meet the full requirements of MESC specs 74/019 and 74/026. Stock will be carried in our Manchester warehouse, and by the end of 2010 stock will also be carried at our other locations worldwide.
Increase in stock of Alloy 825 & Alloy 625
We decided to increase our stock range due to the increase in demand from our market sectors for Alloy 625 and Alloy 825. Our new offices, SPM Dubai has seen a huge interest in Alloy 825 material since it opened earlier this year
SPM’s stock range will now include Stainless Steel (316/L), Duplex (S31803 / F51 / 2205), Super Duplex (S32760 / S32750 / 2507 / F55 / F53), 6% Moly (S31254 / F44) and Nickel Alloys (NO8825 / NO6625).
Please contact a member of our sales team to find out more details about these exciting events
Special Piping Materials FC
FootballSpecial Piping Material’s, Houston’s very own Super Duplex pipe, fitting and flange supplier is now the official sponsor of Special Piping Materials FC at Kicks Indoor located in Houston Texas. Football or Soccer as its known in the US has been a big part of SPM for over 20 years, especially at the corporate office located in Manchester, England where our staff support either Manchester City FC or Manchester United FC.

