Russia largest oil and gas pipe producer TMK has announced that it has licensed its TMK PF and TMK FMT premium connection technology to Wesco Abu Dhabi a subsidiary of the Scottish engineering company WEIR Group of Companies.

Under the agreement established between Wesco and TMK subsidiary TMK-Premium Service, Wesco will thread and repair TMK PF and TMK FMT premium connections in the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East.

Pipes with TMK PF and TMK FMT connections are produced at TMK Sinarsky, Tagmet and Kaztrubprom mills.

Mr Mikhail Zykov GD of TMK Premium Service said "Demand for TMK premium threaded products by the oil and gas industry is stronger than ever. TMK not only produces and sells premium connections but is also actively developing its network of licensed threading partners. This enables us to promote TMK products on the global markets while increasing operational efficiency."