Nuevas instalaciones de Corma Inc. ayudan a dar respuesta a la creciente demanda de caños plásticos corrugados en África

Corma Inc., líder mundial en equipamiento para producción de tuberías corrugadas de plástico, se ha aliado recientemente al importante productor internacional Grupo Fersil a fin de dar respuesta a las crecientes demandas para grandes proyectos de ingeniería civil en África. Corma ha equipado a una subsidiaria del Grupo Fersil, llamada FIL – Tubos Angola, con dos líneas completas  de producción de tuberías corrugadas de doble pared de polipropileno de 50 a 1200 mm de diámetro externo.

Corma Corrugator in Angola

Esta nueva instalación de producción llave en mano en Luanda, Angola proveerá tuberías corrugadas de plástico que se utilizan para aplicaciones en drenajes, desagües cloacales y ductos para cables en las mejoras de infraestructura en expansión en África. Las dos líneas de producción cuentan con la tecnología Double Layer In-Line Coupling Technology (acoplamiento en línea de doble capa) patentada por Corma para lograr acoplamientos de la más alta calidad. FIL también cuenta con la más moderna tecnología de insertos de Corma, que facilita la producción de tubos de diferentes clases de acuerdo al nivel de rigidez sin necesidad de cambiar de matriz.

Corma corrugator at Fersil plant

Esta instalación marca un importantísimo avance en la capacidad de producción de FIL. Corma ha expresado su gratitud y satisfacción por haber sido elegidos para dar soporte al Grupo Fersil que continúa expandiendo su negocio para llegar a nuevos y fascinantes mercados.

Fersil's Corma equipment

Acerca de Corma Inc.

Corma Inc. es una empresa internacional con sede en Toronto, Canadá; en rápida expansión hacia nuevos mercados en todo el mundo. Recientemente, Corma ha identificado a África como uno de sus mercados más promisorios con vistas a futuro.  Con casi 40 años de sólida experiencia en la producción de equipos para la fabricación de tuberías corrugadas de plástico, Corma goza de reconocimiento tanto por las instalaciones de producción llave en mano como por sus componentes individuales.  Corma brinda soporte para todos sus productos a través de una garantía de 36 meses y un servicio al cliente de nivel superior.

Acerca de FIL / Grupo Fersil

FIL – Tubos Angola es una empresa que forma parte del Grupo Fersil, un conocido grupo empresarial con instalaciones de producción en diferentes lugares y sucursales de venta en todo el mundo. El Grupo Fersil es uno de los productores líderes de los tubos de más alta calidad en Europa Meridional, con sedes propias en Portugal y España.

Contáctenos para obtener mayor información respecto del proyecto FIL – Tubos Angola o sobre las tecnologías de vanguardia de Corma Inc.:

Worker producing a corrugated pipeLogo of Corma Corma Inc. 10 McCleary Court Concord (Toronto), Ontario L4K 2Z3 Canada Tel.: +1 905 669 9397 Fax.: +1 905 738 4744 info@mindshape.com www.corma.com

Logo of Fersil FERSIL– Freitas & Silva, S.A. Zona Industrial de Cesar Rua das Matas Cesar 3700 ‐ Oliveira de Azeméis Portugal Tel.: +351 256 856 011 Fax.: +351 256 856 011 fersil@fersil.com www.fersil.com

Caso de estudio: en los mercados del mundo, las máquinas fabricadas en Ontario construyen solidez en los negocios

Desde 1973, Corma Inc. ha producido equipamiento y maquinarias para fabricación de tuberías corrugadas de plástico, apuntando especialmente a los mercados internacionales. Stefan Lupke, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo de la empresa dice: “Mi padre, un ingeniero mecánico alemán, se dio cuenta de que había un nicho de mercado para tubería corrugada, pero sabía que la empresa no podía depender exclusivamente de las ventas en Canadá y norte de Estados Unidos. Desde el comienzo su estrategia se basó en tener oficinas de representación en diferentes países para promover nuestros productos”.

La participación en exposiciones y eventos en todo el mundo y el hecho de formar parte de organismos de fomento del desarrollo y las exportaciones de Canadá, como Export Development Canada y Canadian International Development Agency, ayudaron a nuestra empresa a ganarse un lugar y estrechar vínculos corporativos.  Corma, que tiene su sede central en Toronto, ahora tiene oficinas, representantes de ventas y centros de servicios en todo América del Norte, Alemania, Eslovaquia, China, Portugal, Turquía, India y América Central.

“Incluso en los momentos en que la economía [de América del Norte] está sólida, hay un alto nivel de saturación. Las empresas tienen que salir a encontrar nuevos mercados. Eso, obviamente, implica más gastos, pero nosotros ahora exportamos a más de 90 países”. Stefan Lupke, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo de Corma Inc.

Si bien la empresa sigue expandiéndose hacia otros mercados, dada la necesidad de infraestructura en los países en desarrollo, todavía queda mucho trabajo por hacer para seguir fortaleciendo la imagen de Canadá como líder en el área de las disciplinas mecánicas y técnicas, según las declaraciones de Lupke. “Muchos de nuestros proyectos más importantes tienen que ver con la provisión de infraestructura para instalaciones sanitarias, ya que la demanda de agua corriente está creciendo en lugares como la India, África, China y América Latina. Sin embargo, nuestros mayores competidores son empresas alemanas, y siempre tenemos que luchar contra las marcas que dicen ‘hecho en Alemania’, porque ese mensaje es muy fuerte”.

Corma's Management
Desde el lanzamiento de Corma Inc. en 1973, la empresa se ha centrado en el desarrollo de ventas en mercados en el extranjero. Foto de la familia Lupke, de izquierda a derecha: Annette Kovalik, hija del fundador y Vicepresidente Senior, Renate y Manfred Lupke, los padres, fundadores de la empresa en los puestos de Presidente y CEO, y Stefan Lupke, hijo de los fundadores y Vicepresidente Ejecutivo. Foto: suministrada por la familia.

Las organizaciones como Corma ya no pueden darse el lujo de depender sólo de las ventas en América del Norte, dice. “Incluso en los momentos en que la economía está sólida, hay un alto nivel de saturación. Las empresas tienen que salir a encontrar nuevos mercados. Eso, obviamente, implica más gastos, pero nosotros ahora exportamos a más de 90 países.

Gracias al respaldo del organismo de desarrollo de las exportaciones (Export Development Canada), nuestra empresa ha podido aprovechar oportunidades en mercados en desarrollo a través de la investigación de mercado e instrumentos tales como un seguro para cuentas por cobrar, seguro ante cancelación de contratos y seguro por riesgo político. “Este año, menos del 5% de nuestras ventas se dieron en Canadá, y el 75% se dio fuera de América del Norte. Export Development Canada participó en muchos de estos proyectos de una manera u otra”, afirma Lupke.

Este informe fue producido por Randall Anthony Communications Inc. (www.randallanthony.com) en colaboración con el departamento de publicidad de The Globe and Mail. Grant MacMillan, Gerente de categoría, gmacmillan@globeandmail.com.

Case Study: In faraway markets, Ontario machinery maker builds solid business

Since 1973, Corma Inc. has produced corrugated plastic pipe manufacturing machinery and equipment with a focus on international markets. Stefan Lupke, executive vice-president, says, “My father, a mechanical engineer from Germany, realized there was a niche market for corrugated pipes, but that the company couldn’t rely just on sales in Canada and in the northern U.S. From the beginning, his strategy was setting up international agency sales offices to promote our products.”

Participation in global trade shows and partnership with Export Development Canada and the Canadian International Development Agency have helped the company create awareness and build relationships. Headquartered in Toronto, Corma now has offices, sales agencies and service centres throughout North America and in Germany, Slovakia, China, Portugal, Turkey, India and Central America.

“Even when the [North American] economy is strong, there is high saturation. Companies have to go out and find new markets. There’s obviously more expense, but we’ve now exported to over 90 different countries.” Stefan Lupke, Executive Vice-President, Corma Inc.

While the company’s markets continue to expand with the need for infrastructure in developing countries, there is still work to be done in branding Canada as a mechanical and technical leader, says Mr. Lupke. “Many of our major projects provide water infrastructure, for which demand continues to grow in India, Africa, China and Central and South America. But our major competitors are German companies, so we’re always fighting that ‘made in Germany’ brand, which is very strong.”

Corma's Management
From the launch of Corma Inc. in 1973, the organization focused on developing sales in foreign markets. The Lupke family, left of photo to right: Annette Kovalik, daughter and senior vice-president, parents and founders Renate and Manfred Lupke, chair and CEO, and Stefan Lupke, son and executive vice-president. Photo: supplied

Organizations such as Corma no longer have the luxury of relying on sales in North America, he says. “Even when the economy is strong, there is high saturation. Companies have to go out and find new markets. There’s obviously more expense, but we’ve now exported to over 90 different countries.”

Partnership with Export Development Canada has enabled the company to leverage opportunity in developing markets with market research and products such as receivables insurance, contract frustration insurance and political risk insurance. “This year, less than 5 per cent of our sales occurred in Canada, and 75 per cent occurred outside of North America. EDC was involved in many of these projects in one way or another,” says Mr. Lupke.

This report was produced by RandallAnthony Communications Inc. (www.randallanthony.com) in conjunction with the advertising department of The Globe and Mail. Grant MacMillan, Category Manager, gmacmillan@globeandmail.com.

New installation from Corma Inc. helps meet growing demand for corrugated plastic pipe in Africa

Corma Inc., a world leader in corrugated plastic pipe manufacturing equipment, has recently partnered with prominent international manufacturer Grupo Fersil to meet the growing demands of Africaʼs large civil engineering projects. Corma has equipped the Grupo Fersil subsidiary FIL – Tubos Angola with two complete manufacturing lines to produce double walled polypropylene corrugated pipes ranging from 50 to 1,200 mm O.D.

Corma Corrugator in Angola

This new turnkey manufacturing installation in Luanda/Angola will supply corrugated plastic pipes used in drainage, sewage and cable ducting applications for Africaʼs expanding infrastructure improvements. The two manufacturing lines boast Cormaʼs patented Double Layer In-Line Coupling Technology for the highest quality couplings. FIL will also benefit from Cormaʼs latest Insert Technology which facilitates the manufacture of pipe in multiple stiffness classes without the need to change Mold Blocks.

Corma corrugator at Fersil plant

This installation marks an amazing leap forward in FILʼs production capabilities. Corma has expressed their gratitude at being chosen to support Grupo Fersil which continues to expand its business into exciting new market places.

Fersil's Corma equipment

About Corma Inc.

Corma Inc. is an international operating company headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has been rapidly expanding to worldwide markets. Corma has recently identified Africa as one of its most promising market places for the future. With nearly 40 solid years producing corrugated plastic pipe manufacturing equipment, Corma has become renowned for both turnkey manufacturing installations as well as individual components. Corma supports all of its products with a 36-month warranty and superior customer service.

About FIL / Grupo Fersil

FIL – Tubos Angola is a member of Grupo Fersil, a well-known group of companies that maintains several manufacturing locations and sales branches around the world. Grupo Fersil is celebrated as one of the leading manufacturers for the highest quality pipes in Southern Europe where it owns locations in both Portugal and Spain.

For further information regarding the FIL – Tubos Angola project or any of the breakthrough technology available from Corma Inc., please contact:

Worker producing a corrugated pipeLogo of Corma
Corma Inc.

10 McCleary Court
Concord (Toronto), Ontario
L4K 2Z3
Canada
Tel.: +1 905 669 9397
Fax.: +1 905 738 4744
info@mindshape.com
www.corma.com

Logo of Fersil
FERSIL
– Freitas & Silva, S.A.
Zona Industrial de Cesar
Rua das Matas
Cesar
3700 ‐ Oliveira de Azeméis
Portugal
Tel.: +351 256 856 011
Fax.: +351 256 856 011
fersil@fersil.com
www.fersil.com

Corma Inc. Helps Lead a Breakthrough in Double Wall Corrugated Plastic Pipes in India

Corma Inc., a world leader in corrugated plastic pipe manufacturing equipment, has recently partnered with the Kolkata-based international operating Alom Group of Companies to meet the growing demands of India’s burgeoning urban infrastructure.

Corma has equipped the Alom Group subsidiary Alom Poly Extrusions Ltd. with two complete manufacturing lines to produce Double Wall Corrugated High Density Polyethylene Pipes from 50 to 1,500 mm outer diameter. Thanks to Corma’s patented technology, the Alom Group is the first company in India to offer Double Wall Corrugated HDPE pipes over 1,000 mm.

Alom's Corma corrugator in India

Corma’s latest advancements in machinery and pipe product design enable Alom to produce an HDPE product that is safer, more cost-effective and more environmentally sound than traditional concrete pipes.

This installation marks a great breakthrough in India’s plastic pipe market which will play a crucial role in future urban development. Corma has expressed their gratitude at being chosen to support Alom Poly Extrusion which is rapidly penetrating the Indian market with this new high quality product for municipal projects.

Corrugated pipe plant in India

About Corma

Corma Inc. is an international operating company headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has been rapidly expanding to worldwide markets. Corma has identified India as one of the most promising market places for the future. The company has spent nearly 40 solid years producing corrugated plastic pipe manufacturing installations as well as individual components, and offers unprecedented support for all of its products with a 36- month warranty and superior customer service.

About Alom Poly Extrusions / Alom Group of companies

Alom Group of Industries constitutes three companies: Alom Extrusions Limited (Howrah and Balasore Units) and Universal Machines Limited (Howrah) operating in the field of aluminum extrusion and its associated products, along with Alom Poly Extrusions Limited (Falta) manufacturing Double Wall Corrugated HDPE pipes. For further information on Alom products, please contact us at mtkg@alom.in or visit http://www.alom.in For further information regarding any of the breakthrough technology available from Corma Inc., please contact us at: +1 905 669-9397 or info@mindshape.com

Corma corrugator in India

Corma wins infringement patent suit in Shanghai against Jwell Machinery Co.

Corma Inc.’s Patent Infringement Suits in Shanghai: Are about to Come to the End

Recently Manfred A. Lupke, legal representative of Corma Inc., has entered agreements regarding enforcement settlement with three defendants for patent infringement cases which were instituted in Shanghai. A total amount of RMB 750,000 yuan in total has been adjudged as compensation to Lupke after trials of second instance. Lupke won the law suits.

The patent infringement centers on Corma’s exclusive Mold Block Quick Return Technology, the use of which increases output rates while offering the pipe producer a reduction in the capital expenditure
for moldblocks.

The three defendant Chinese manufacturers, Shanghai Jwell Machinery Co., ERA Construction Materials Development Co. and Anhui Guotong High-tech Pipes Co.Ltd had been decided by court as having manufactured, sold and used products infringing Lupke’s patents for business purposes, therefore were put under the civil liabilities as to cease to produce the infringing conducts and compensate the damage.

After two years of court hearing procedures and another two years pursuing the enforcement of effective civil verdicts, Lupke wishes the enforcement procedure will end very soon.

Headquartered in Canada, Corma Inc. has been a leading provider of corrugated plastic pipe manufacturing machinery and equipment and has already registered patents in many selected countries around the world. The company has been registering patents in China since the mid-eighties, with more than 30 patents issued and dozens more in the application stage. Equipped with years of experiences defending its leading-edge technologies from patent infringements, Corma has developed its legal ability and resources necessary for protecting its competitive advantages in countries in which it operates, and is ready to protect itself where its intellectual property rights are infringed and deregulated.