Axis Pipe and Tube Receives American Petroleum Institute Certifications

BRYAN, Texas, March 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Axis Pipe and Tube, Inc. and The Prolamsa Group confirmed today that operations have commenced at their Texas Triangle Park facility in Bryan, Texas.

Axis Pipe and Tube's new 283 acre, fully integrated facility includes a slitting line, mill and finishing floor.  Production encompasses a wide range of electric resistance welded API energy tubular products, including – OCTG and Line Pipe, in diameters through 16" with wall thicknesses up to .625", as well as standard and structural pipe and tube capabilities. The heat treatment and threading facilities continue on schedule and are due to begin operations by the end of 2015.

Officials also announced final audit completion, approval and receipt of American Petroleum Institute (API) certifications API-5CT, API 5L, and API Spec Q1, as well as ISO: 9001(2008). These certifications demonstrate their commitment to quality management systems and standards and will provide Axis customers with verified high-quality pipe and tube products for the Energy industry and Construction markets.

API and ISO certifications are an integral part of the company objectives of providing exceptional OCTG and Line Pipe products to the energy industry. Their Mission statement is to exceed their customer's performance requirements and expectations through Innovation, Quality and Service.

Axis Pipe and Tube, Inc., a Prolamsa Group company, was formed in 2013 to build and operate the pipe and tubular products manufacturing facility in Bryan, TX.   An investment in excess of $150 million has been made in this new highly automated, state-of-the-art facility, anticipated to generate direct employment for more than 285 people, upon reaching its full 300,000-plus ton production capacity.

The Prolamsa Group was established in 1954 and is a leading producer of pipe and tubular products in the Americas.  It currently operates major mills and distribution centers in Mexico and Texas.  The company is noted for its quality and extensive product lines.

SOURCE Axis Pipe and Tube, Inc.