First half of 2010, the European tube industry order to achieve satisfactory double-digit revenue growth, mainly relying on different models and types of pipe demand is strong.

Therefore, the European tube manufacturers association members are extremely confident in the end of this year, the pipe deliveries to reach 1 billion units. Better performance in some European countries, the delivery was even able to reach the best level in 2008. Take full advantage of the current productivity is reflected in orders for small quantities of short-term trend is clearly to require pipe manufacturers have greater flexibility.

But in 2010, a significant enhancement of tube production prices of raw materials has been a huge growth in the threat. From June 2009 to June 2010, crude oil prices increased by 23%, aluminum prices rose 40%; plastic raw materials in the PE-LD and PP grew by 53% and 64%; paper prices were up 77%. The raw material prices led to a number of transport contractors, painting, printing ink and board manufacturers to raise their offer to put the European pipe industry, a lot of pressure. This part of the client usually requires long-term payment, the pipe manufacturer liquidity has caused great difficulties.

European Tube Manufacturers Association, 席马丁欣茨 On this point, said: "Association members to survive the crisis of 2009, thanks to increased productivity, intelligent control systems and industrial innovation. The past 12 months the huge price of raw materials greatly compressed by the European pipe manufacturer's profit. This is very important for the industry, a problem because in any industry, the rational of group profits Quebao innovation, sustainable production and a prerequisite for investment in new technology. "