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STALATUBE OY

With a history of almost half a century and an eye on the future , Stalatube is a well-established producer of stainless structural products such as square and rectangular hollow sections , press brake tubes , and I-beams as well as other profiles . To meet all current industry requirements Stalatube has over the years constantly expanded their product range in terms of sizes and material grades . And when it comes to size , all products are available in both standard and customised dimensions . This year Stalatube has concentrated on creating more high strength options for their customers ’ most demanding projects . “ High strength structurals are our biggest strength ,” explains Sami Packalén , CEO at Stalatube . “ We seek to understand our customers ’ needs and create tailor-made solutions , and high strength material grades have multiple benefits for the end-users . The significant material savings when using high strength structurals , such as Stala 350 or our newest material grade Stala 500A , result in weight- and cost-savings and make the structures more sustainable .” The company ’ s high strength products are indispensable to a variety of industries where different applications are exposed to corrosive or otherwise demanding environments . Among them are heavy machinery , transportation , building and construction , all kinds of process industries , energy and oil & gas .
When asked about the company ’ s unique points , Mr . Packalén answers without hesitation : “ Custom-made is our standard . Our technology and know-how are at the full disposal of our customers , an example being digital design tools and handbooks on our website . Stalafit PRO , for instance , is a fully functional Eurocode design software for direct member design or to be used with FEM results . Another tool allows customers to choose the right steel grade for a specific application , taking into consideration also the environmental conditions .” Stalatube offers thorough technical guidance , carries out comprehensive testing and documentation according to project standards and assists in the selection of optimal materials . Tube laser cutting and cut-to-length service give customers the possibility
to customise the products according to their needs . In customer projects , Stalatube ’ s professionals can take care of the entire process and deliver products onsite , ready to assemble . “ We help guarantee that the best weight-to-cost relationship is achieved . If our customers have any queries about processing or welding , Stalatube is always ready to help . To ensure all this , we collaborate with numerous engineering and design companies ,” Packalén says . “ We place great emphasis on customer service and reliability , which we also continue to improve through investments in production facilities , R & D and digitalization ”, comments Sami Packalén . Together with a wide range of high-quality and innovative products , this approach is sure to guarantee Stalatube a flourishing global future .
Company details :
Name :
Stalatube Oy
Address : Taivalkatu 7 F-15170 Lahti Finland
Phone : + 358 3 882 190 Email : Website : stalatube @ stalatube . com www . stalatube . com
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