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Heavy Metal & Tubes : Putting stellar quality
Heavy Metal & Tubes ( India ) Pvt .
Ltd . ( HMT ) is a selfsufficient company that manufactures seamless carbon , alloy , and stainless steel tubes / pipes , from round bars to the final product , for heat exchangers and boilers — all under the “ HMT ” brand . Led by a young and dynamic management team , the company aims to reach new heights . We spoke with Mr . Sandeep Kumar Mathur , General Manager of Marketing , about HMT ’ s success , production capabilities , and the management ’ s ambition to expand its role in the heat exchanger and boiler markets .
By Iryna Mukha , Heat Exchanger World
Heavy Metal & Tubes has a clear vision and has invested in cutting-edge technology and top talent to consistently deliver products that exceed customer expectations . The company produces seamless carbon , alloy , and stainless steel tubes and pipes . Starting from round bars , HMT offers tubes and pipes in both hot finish and cold finish , with a wide range of diameters , wall thicknesses , and lengths . With its unique capabilities and strong market position , HMT is a significant player in the domestic market and is steadily gaining recognition internationally . One key factor behind the company ’ s remarkable success and its differentiation from competitors is its ability to produce a wide variety of tubes and pipes in different grades , thicknesses , sizes , and lengths — all under one brand . “ No one else in India is doing what we do ,” says Mr . Mathur . “ That ’ s why we describe ourselves as a perfect blend of quality and integrity .”
Over four decades of excellence “ Heavy Metal & Tubes has a rich history and strong reputation ,” says Mr . Sandeep Kumar Mathur . Established in 1978 , it was among the pioneers of cold-drawn tube manufacturing in India for carbon and alloy steel . The company started producing commercial-grade cold-drawn seamless carbon steel tubes in Mumbai during the late 1970s and opened a second plant in Ankleshwar , Gujarat , in 1982 . It quickly evolved into a dedicated producer of high-quality products for critical industries like refineries , petrochemicals , power plants , fertilizers , and chemicals . By 1991 , firmly established as a reliable producer , HMT invested in three new manufacturing facilities at Chhatral , Gujarat , focused on seamless carbon and alloy steel tubes and stainless steel seamless tubes . These investments positioned the company to meet the surge in demand following the liberalization of the Indian economy in 1991 and capture a significant share of the growing Indian market .
Fuelling growth In recent developments , Heavy Metal and Tubes further strengthened its technological capabilities by introducing cutting-edge machinery for seamless tube production . This initiative also ensured the integration of a state-ofthe-art piercer machine and the expansion of its pilger machine fleet to 30 units for the Stainless Steel Division .
8 Heat Exchanger World October 2024 www . heat-exchanger-world . com