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New Composite Pipe Technology on Display at Valéron Strength Films

Houston TX May 20, 2013 -- Composite Fluid Transfer showcased a new quick disconnect system for their

thermoplastic composite reinforced pressure pipe at Valéron Strength Films in Houston. The

revolutionary pipe technology is ideal for water transfer applications using 10.5” pipe rated at 250 psi.

Strong demand from the energy industry for fracking has spurred development of this lightweight (128

lbs. per 30 ft. joint) high pressure thermoplastic pipe. In addition to butt fused pipe, the Kilgore, TX

based company now offers a leak-free quick connect that makes installation and removal in the field a

snap. Two people can easily carry the pipe and make the connections without the use of cranes or

specialized material handling equipment. This new system greatly reduces the total cost of ownership in

the field.

Valéron was pleased to provide the venue for meeting with distributors and energy companies in

Houston to support the growth of Composite Fluid Transfer. Valéron Strength Films manufactures the

protective outer wrap supporting the glass fiber thermoplastic pipe. Valéron Strength Films GM, Clint

Beutelschies, commented “As an ITW division, we understand the transformative value of innovation in

new markets. This technology from Composite Fluid Transfer offers a unique value proposition for the

energy industry, and we are pleased to have the opportunity to be a part of the product introduction

with customers and end users in Houston.”

Chris Taylor, GM of Composite Fluid Transfer, demonstrates the quick connect feature

Composite Fluid Pipe with Time Saver HDPE Butterfly Valve

Valéron Strength Films, with locations in Houston (TX), Essen (Belgium) and Shanghai (China), is the

single source supplier of Valéron® film, a unique cross-laminated, flexible polyethylene specialty film with

unique mechanical properties that can be found in a number of very demanding applications worldwide

such as construction, specialty packaging and print media. Valéron Strength Films is a Division of Illinois

Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW), a Fortune 200 company based in Glenview, IL with net sales of $17 billion

USD and more than 65,000 employees worldwide. For more information, please visit our website:

www.valeron.com

Composite Fluid Transfer, LLC has manufacturing operations at Synergy Park of Kilgore, Texas. For more

information regarding Composite Fluid Transfer or composite pipe products, contact Chris Taylor at 406

565 7053.

Time Saver Valve is the most complete HDPE flow control system on the market today with over 30 years

of HDPE design and fabrication experience. The state of the art manufacturing system insures the quality

and precision in every valve. For more information contact us at 903-983-2400 or visit our website at:

www.timesavervalve.com