OREANDA-NEWS. November 25, 2010. Interpipe has successfully passed the external audit of the international industrial distributor The Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group. As a result of the audit all Interpipe mills particularly Interpipe NTRP, Interpipe NMPP and Interpipe Niko Tube have been included in the Approved Manufacturing List (AML) of the Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group.

The representative of Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group examined the quality management system of the Interpipe mills, checked the management of technical documentation (standards, procedures and working instructions) as well as carried out a technical audit of all manufacturing processes.

Fadi Hraibi, Director for Product and Resource Management at Interpipe said: “The Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group is one of the largest distributors of steel pipes, having a diverse distribution network around the world. That is why the received status of approved manufacturer of the Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group is a natural and important step for Interpipe. Collaboration with one of the largest industrial pipe distributors will allow the Company not only to strength its position on export markets but also to diversify its clients’ base.”