December 04, 2008

Pipe maker Hiap Teck gets API certificate

The Star reported that Malaysian pipe maker Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's wholly owned subsidiary Alpine Pipe Manufacturing Sdn Bhd has obtained certification from the American Petroleum Institute which allows the company to sell its pipes to the oil and gas industry.

Up till now, Hiap Teck had been selling its pipes to various industries, principally the building and water sectors but could not sell its products to the O&G industry until it received API certification.

API sets the standards for equipment used in the industry, and issues certification to companies whose products meet those standards.