Fine Tubes

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Fine Tubes are a UK based manufacturer of precision tubes operating from their factory in Estover, Plymouth, Devon and currently employing 390 staff. Focus is on high specification products to niche applications within the Nuclear, Medical, Aerospace and Oil and Gas / Petrochemical markets.

Materials manufactured are Stainless Steel, Nickel and Titanium Alloys. Product forms are seamless and welded tubes. Manufactured size range is from 0.012" to 11/2" OD.


History
Founded in 1940 as a division of Moray Engineering to specialise in the production of Nickel Cathode Sleeves for electronic valves.
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Based in: Estover, Plymouth, UK

Industry: Precision Engineering

Website: www.finetubes.com

The initial location of the company was Surbiton, but in 1962, it was relocated to Plymouth, Devon. The present factory size is 51,000 square feet with a capacity to increase to 213,000 square feet with offices are based in Plymouth, Munich and Lyon.

Company Accreditation includes:
AS9100
ISO_9001
1996: ISO_14001
2005/06: Nadcap

[edit] External Links

Fine Tubes - Official Site