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Large Diameter

Steel Pipes

ILVA Taranto Works

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Riva GroupA Family Company

The Riva Group consists of several companies operating in the steel industry and related activities. It is the outright leader of the sector in Italy, the 2nd in Europe, and 12th in the world. This position was attained over half a century, as the result of an expansion policy which included the acquisition, restructuring and revitalization of several companies. The most important of these was the privatization of ILVA from the IRI Group in 1995.

Today the Group owns 38 production and processing plants, 20 of which are located in Italy where most (63%) of the steel is manufactured and 70% of the turnover is achieved. It commands a considerable international presence, with works in Germany, France, Belgium, Spain, Greece, Tunisia and Canada. The Riva Group also has 26 service centers and trading companies.

The Group’s factories cover all stages of the steel process, starting from raw steel production (both integrated-cycle and electric furnace) through hot and cold rolling, up to the manufacture of coated products and special fi nishes.

Steel production and processing are integrated with other diversifi ed and synergistic activities, such as: scrap recovery (one plant in Canada and one crushing plant in France); refractory material production (six works in Italy) and rolling cylinder manufacturing (one plant in Italy).

The shipping business includes thirteen vessels, one of which transoceanic, and four innnovative barges 30,000 t moved by two powerful pushers to save time during loading and unloading operations.

The total workforce is approximately 25,000 employees.

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Steel making area

Hot strip area

Plate area

Pipe area

Cold rolled area

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ILVA TarantoMill Map

1 Piers2 Belt conveyors3 Raw materials stock piles4 Coke oven plants5 By-product plants6 Sintering plant7 Blast furnaces8 Steel making shops9 Continuous casting machines10 Hot strip mills11 Cold rolling mill - Hot dip zinc12 Heavy plate mill 13 Longitudinal ERW and SAW pipe mills14 Oxygen plant15 Central maintenance shop16 Water treatment17 Strip fi nishing mill18 Scrap yards19 Pipe coating plants20 General warehouses21 Quarries22 Other Riva’s Companies23 Subcontractor zone24 Electrical power station25 Headquarters

Main Plant FeaturesTotal area 15,000,000 m2 6 square milesRailroad 200 km 125 milesRoads 50 km 30 milesBelt conveyors 190 km 118 miles

7Ilva Taranto WorksThe Largest Steel Plant in Europe

ILVA Taranto is the largest integrated steel plant in Europe, employing about 15,000 people and includes:

• 10 Coke oven batteries• 2 Agglomerations plants• 5 Blast furnaces• 2 LD steel works with 3 x 300t and 3 x 350t converters• 5 Continuous casting machines (2 strands) for slabs• 2 Hot rolling mills for coils• 1 Hydrochloric pickling line• 1 Batch annealing line with 54 furnaces• 1 Continuous pickling and cold rolling line• Strip fi nishing and cutting lines• 1 High Quarto reversing mill for plates• 1 Longitudinal ERW pipe mill• 2 Longitudinal SAW pipe mills• 4 Internal and external pipe coating

plants (polyethylene, polypropylene, epoxy resins, FBE)

• 1 Electrogalvanizing line• 1 Hot-dip galvanizing line• Port facilities.

The Steel

The steel is supplied by our Taranto integrated steel works which has an annual production capacity of over 10 million metric tons.

The steel is obtained by LD basic oxygen converters of 350/300 tons capacity each, starting from desulphurized and dephosphorized hot metal produced by the blast furnaces. It is then poured into slabs by continuous casting only.

The high degree of cleanliness in the steel is obtained by calcium injections (CAB) and vacuum degassing (RH) ladle treatments.

The Plates

The Plate Mill

The plant has an annual production capacity of 2,000,000 tons (one of the highest in the world), manufacturing heavy plates with:

thickness 10 - 250 mm 0.39 - 9.84 inches

width 1,000 - 4,500 mm 39.37 - 177.16 inches

fi nal plate length 5,000 - 25,000 mm 16.40 - 82 feet

The Manufacturing Process Of Plates

The thermo-mechanical control process, introduced by ILVA in 1964 is constantly being updated thanks to the versatile and powerful computerized system.

The fi nishing stand (total width 190”, engine power 16,400 kW, maximum separating force 9,000 tons) is equipped with back-up roll bending.

An accelerated cooling system for the plates after the fi nishing stand is also included in the production process, thus ensuring homogeneous fi ne grained microstructure with high strength, toughness and improved weldability.

These processes ensure high quality plates and guarantee consistent mechanical properties and stringent size tolerances.

The high degree of automation within the process, testing and inspection system provides excellent uniformity and consistency of plate properties, and assures maximum product reliability.

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The Pipesand Coatings

The Pipe Mills

ILVA has been producing large diameter welded steel linepipe since 1961, with a wide range of grades and sizes capable of satisfying the most sophisticated requirements of pipeline customers.

Today, ILVA manufactures SAW linepipe from 18” up to 56” in its two longitudinal pipe mills. The two pipe mills have a combined yearly production capacity of 1,200,000 Tons. Average actual production of pipes is around 600,000 metric ton per year.

In addition, there is one ERW pipe mill capable of producing linepipe from 8” to 20” OD with a capacity of 150,000 tons per year.

Main characteristics: • Grades up to API 5L X80; • very high toughness; • resistant to low temperatures (for use in arctic regions); • hydrogen resistant (HIC, SSCC) for grades up to X70; • easily weldable either manually or automatically; • tight dimensional tolerances.

The Coating Mills

Pipes are coated in 4 coating plants, which have a capacity of over 6 million square meters per year.

External coatings are: • three layers polyethylene • three layers polypropylene • fusion bonded epoxy.

Internal coating is: • epoxy paint for gas and water applications.

Other kinds of coating can be applied upon request.

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Offshore Linepipe• DNV OS-F101:2007. Section 7• ISO 3183:2007 PSL 2 + Annex J• API 5L 44th Edition:2007 PSL2 + Annex J (API Monogram)

Line pipe supplied according to API 5L may be marked with the API monogram, demonstrating their fully compliance to API Specifi cation, and that manufacturer has been approved by American Petroleum Institute (API) in terms of Quality Management System and capability to meet specifi ed requirements.

Onshore Pipeline for Oil or Gas Transmission• API 5L 44th Edition:2007 PSL2 • API 5L 43rd Edition:2004 PSL2• ISO 3183:2007 PSL 2• EN 10208-2• CAN CSA Z245.1

Line pipe supplied according to API 5L may be marked with the API monogram, demonstrating their fully compliance to API Specifi cation, and that manufacturer has been approved by American Petroleum Institute (API) in terms of Quality Management System and capability to meet specifi ed requirements.A declaration stating suitability for gas transportation according to Italian Decree 24/11/1984 may be supplied for line pipe manufactured according to EN 10208-2. This declaration is mandatory for any gas transmission line operating in Italy.

Gas Distribution Systems• API 5L 44th Edition:2007 PSL1 • API 5L 43rd Edition:2004 PSL1• ISO 3183:2007 PSL 1• EN 10208-1

Line pipe supplied according to API 5L may be marked with the API monogram, demonstrating their fully compliance to API Specifi cation, and that manufacturer has been approved by American Petroleum Institute (API) in terms of Quality Management System and capability to meet specifi ed requirements.A declaration stating suitability for gas

distribution systems according to Italian Decree 24/11/1984 may be supplied for line pipe manufactured according to EN 10208-1. This declaration is mandatory for any gas distribution system operating in Italy.

Water Pipeline• EN 10224• ISO 9330• ASTM A53 – Type E (HFW only)• ASTM A134 (SAW only)• ASTM A135 (HFW only)

Pipe supplied according to EN 10224 may bear the CE marking, demonstrating their fully compliance and their suitability for use in applications covered by European Directive for Construction Products (CPD).

Circular hollow sections for piling and other structural applications• EN 10219• ASTM A252

Sections supplied according to EN 10219 may bear the CE marking, demonstrating their fully compliance and their suitability for use in applications covered by European Directive for Construction Products (CPD), also including approval of manufacturer’s Quality Management System and Factory Production Control by an EU Notifi ed Body.

Piping and Pressure Equipment• EN 10217-2 (HFW only)• EN 10217-3• ASTM A671• ASTM A714 Type E Class 2 (HFW only)

Pipe supplied according to EN 10217-2 and EN 10217-3 are suitable for applications covered by European Directive for Pressure Equipment (PED). With reference to the applicable classifi cation of the pressure equipment, required certifi cation may be issued by the manufacturer itself or by an EU Authorized Body.

Stock pipes and other applications• EN 10208-1 + EN 10224• ASTM A139 (SAW only)• AFNOR NF A49-250

The PipesMain Applications and Standards

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42” Pipe MillMain Characteristics

• Diameter: from 18” to 42”;• max. length: 12,5 meters (41 feet);• machining of longitudinal bevel by edge planner with a cutting speed up to 60 m/min• edge crimper with side presses with a maximum power of 2,200 tons on each side;• “U” press with a 1,820 tons central die and two 1,000 tons lateral planes;• “O” press with maximum force of 21,000 tons;• twelve automatic submerged arc welding lines with three wires (6 internal + 6 external),

with maximum welding speed of 2,000 mm/min.• mechanical expander to constant inside diameter along the whole pipe length;• hydrostatic test equipment with a maximum test pressure of 350 Kg/cm2;• automatic ultrasonic test unit for continuous inspection of the weld seam;• automatic X-ray test units for testing weld seam at pipe ends, on AUT indications and

on weld repairs;• non-destructive test equipment’s, including magnetic particle inspection and

circumferential ultrasonic inspection at pipe ends;• automatic weight and length measurement, and paint marking.

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EDGE PLANERafter through brushing

EDGE CRIMPER2,200 tons each edge

"U" PRESS3,800 tons

"O" PRESS21,000 tons

OUTSIDE WELDINGsame as inside welding

TAB WELDINGfor starting and stoppinginside and outside welds

INSIDE WELDINGautomatic SAWwith three wires

MECHANICAL EXPANDERto guarantee uniform

inside diameter

END BEVELLING

WASHING ANDDRYING INSIDEAND OUTSIDE

OF PIPE

VISUAL INSPECTIONOF OUTSIDEWELD SEAM

VISUAL INSPECTIONULTRASONIC

AND MECHANICALTESTING OF PLATE

INSIDE WELDINSPECTION

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REPAIRS

DRYING

DEGREASINGAND WASHING

REMOVAL OFTEST SAMPLES

X-RAY INSPECTIONon areas detectedas defective by UT


REPAIRS X-rayingof repaired areas

PLATE PILE

unpiling

FINALCUSTOMERINSPECTION

X-RAYINSPECTIONof both endson weld bead

AUTOMATIC WEIGHTAND LENGHT

MEASUREMENTAND MARKING

STORAGEAND SHIPMENT

HYDROSTATIC TESTING

OILING

ULTRASONIC TESTINGautomatic control

of weld after expansion

ULTRASONIC TESTINGof pipe ends

MAGNETICPARTICLE INSPECTION

FINAL INSPECTIONvisual and dimensional

check of pipe

INSIDE AND OUTSIDEVISUAL INSPECTION

AND SHAPE ANDSIZE CHECK

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56” Pipe MillMain Characteristics

• Diameter: from 30” to 56”;• max. length 17,5 meters (56,4 feet);• machining of longitudinal bevel by edge planner with a cutting speed up to 36 m/min;• edge planer of the mobile block type with a cutting speed up to 36 m/min;• edge crimper with side presses with a maximum power of 1,700 tons on each side;• “U” press with a 1,500 tons central die and two 1,500 tons lateral planes;• 17,5 m “O” press with maximum pressure of 350 Kg/cm2 and maximum force of 47,000

tons;• 14,0 m “O” press with a maximum pressure of 720 Kg/cm2 and maximum force of 73,000

tons;• two continuous tack welding lines operating under shielding gas (CO2 - Argon) at maximum

welding speed of 5,000 mm/min.• eight automatic submerged arc welding lines up to fi ve wires (4 internal + 4 external), with

maximum welding speed of 3,000 mm/min.• two mechanical expanders (9 m each) to constant inside diameter along the whole pipe

length;• hydrostatic test equipment with a maximum test pressure of 350 Kg/cm2;• two automatic ultrasonic test units inspecting the weld seam;• automatic X-ray test units for testing weld seam at pipe ends, on AUT indications and on

weld repairs;• two automatic ultrasonic test units for circumferential inspection at pipe ends;• automatic weight and length measurement;• automatic die stamping and paint marking.

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EDGE PLANER

EDGE CRIMPER1,700 tons each side

"U" PRESS4,500 tons

"O" PRESS73,000 tons

INSIDE WELDINGautomatic SAWwith four wires

INSIDE AND OUTSIDE WASHING

AND DRYING

AUTOMATICMARKINGOF PLATE

VISUAL INSPECTIONULTRASONIC

AND MECHANICALTESTING OF PLATE

WASHINGAND DRYING

inside andoutside of pipe

PLATE PILE

TACK WELDING

unpiling

REMOVAL OF ENDTABS AND WELDREINFORCEMENT

VISUAL INSPECTIONOF OUTSIDE

WELD

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CUSTOMERINSPECTION

FINAL INSPECTIONvisual and dimensional

check of pipe

INSIDE AND OUTSIDEVISUAL INSPECTION

OF SHAPE ANDDIMENSIONAL CHECK

STORAGEAND SHIPMENT

MAGNETICPARTICLE INSPECTION

HYDROSTATIC TESTING

INSIDECLEANING


REPAIRS X-rayingof repaired areas

REPAIRS

REMOVAL OFTEST SAMPLES


X-RAY INSPECTIONof both endson weld bead

ULTRASONIC TESTINGof pipe ends

ULTRASONIC TESTINGautomatic control

of weld after expansion

TAB WELDINGfor run-on and run-off

inside and outside welding

MECHANICAL EXPANDERto guarantee uniform

inside diameter

OUTSIDE WELDINGwith five wires

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20” ERW Pipe MillMain Characteristics

• Diameter: from 8 5/8” to 20”;• max. length: 14,0 meters (46 feet);• uncoiling, fl attening and skelp end welding by submerged arc welding (max speed 6,000

mm/min);• large capacity coil accumulator (looper) to ensure continuous feeding of the welding line;• trimming of the welding edges by circular blades shear;• automatic ultrasonic test unit for continuous inspection of skelp body and edges;• continuous forming line, including four break rolls stands, three cluster stands and three

fi n pass rolls stands;• high frequency electric resistance welding unit operating at 450 kHz with 560 kW power;• eight weld seam annealing units, allowing normalizing over the whole thickness, followed

by controlled cooling;• four sizing stands to constant outside diameter and reduced out of roundness along the

whole pipe length;• automatic cutting to single lengths;• two hydrostatic test equipments with a maximum test pressure of 320 Kg/cm2;• automatic electromagnetic fl ux leakage test unit for full body and weld continuous

inspection;• automatic ultrasonic test units for circumferential inspection at pipe ends;• automatic ultrasonic test unit for continuous inspection of the weld seam;• automatic weight and length measurement;• automatic die stamping and paint marking.

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SKELP END CUTTINGEND WELDING

TRIMMING OFFWELD

STRIGHTENING EDGE TRIMMING

UT ON SKELPBODY AND EDGE

CONTINUOUS FORMINGWELDINGUT ON WELD SEAMWELD SEAMNORMALISING

HYDROSTATIC TESTUT INSPECTIONON WELD SEAMAND PIPE ENDS

MARKING ET INSPECTIONAPPLICATION OFPROTECTIVE COATING

STORAGE

END BEVELLINGFLYING CUT-OFFSIZINGCOOLING

LOOPER

FLATTENING

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1 Side extruded polyethylene

external coating

2 Ring extruded polyethylene

external coating

The purpose of external coating is to protect the pipe against the corrosive attack of the surrounding environment. The main types of external coatings are: polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), fusion bonded epoxy (FBE).

Polyethylene (PE)At the Taranto works, polyethylene coating is applied by side extrusion (SAW pipes) and by ring extrusion (ERW pipes). The three-layer polyethylene coating is suitable for long anti-corrosion protection of pipe with service temperatures varying from -20°C to +80°C (-4°F to +176°F).

The coating composition is:• the primer is a liquid or powdered epoxy resin substrate which provides chemical

resistance against corrosive agents. Moreover, it guarantee proper adhesion of the coating to the steel;

• the adhesive is a co-polymer or modifi ed polyethylene. Its function is to guarantee adhesion between the upper polyethylene layer and the primer;

• the third layer of polyethylene gives mechanical protection and electric insulation. This is a polymer of ethylene (C2H4) with addition of carbon black and other compounds enhancing its properties.

The polyethylene may be:• Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE); density from 0.918 to about 0.935 g/cm3 (33.34 to

about 33.98 lb/in3);• Medium/High Density Polyethylene (MDPE/HDPE); density from about 0.940 to over

0.960 g/cm3 (34.15 to over 34.87 lb/in3).

Polypropylene (PP)Polypropylene may substitute polyethylene when high operating temperatures are required from 80°C to 100°C (+176°F to +212°F) or higher mechanical resistance is requested.

Polypropylene coating is applied in three layers, through a process similar to that of polyethylene: • fi rst layer: primer (liquid or powdered)• second layer: poypropylenic adhesive• third layer: polypropylene

Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE)The FBE coating combines in a single thinner layer, the chemical resistance and primer adherence characteristics with the mechanical resistance and electrical insulation properties.

It is composed by epoxy thermosetting polymers, characterized by an excellent adherence, a smooth surface aspect with high abrasion and chemical agents resistance.

External CoatingMain Characteristics

1 2Adhesive Adhesive

Sand-Blasting Sand-BlastingPrimer Primer

Pre-Heating Pre-HeatingHeating up to 200º C Heating up to 200º CHeating up to 200º C

Rapid Cooling

Polyethylene Polyethylene

Adhesive and Polyethyleneco-extrusion

Ends fi nishing

Controls

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External CoatingApplication Process

Polyethylene (PE) or Polypropylene (PP) A three layer’s polyethylene or polypropylene coating is applied through the following process:

• shot blasting of the external surface with metallic grit up to SA 2½ grade;• application of the primer (liquid, by spatula, powdered, by electrostatic guns) and

polymerization;• adhesive and polyethylene/polypropylene extrusion;• cooling with water sprays;• coating removal at the ends (cut back) by brushing;• inspection and controls (dielectric constant, thickness control, visual inspection,

technological tests);• repairing, if required, and subsequent controls of the repaired zones.

Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) FBE coating is applied through the following process:

• shot blasting of the external surface with metallic grit up to SA 2 ½ grade;• heating of the pipe surface up to temperatures suitable for the epoxy powder application

(as specifi ed by the powder supplier);• application of the epoxy powder by electrostatic spray guns;• beginning of the polymerization process and subsequent cooling with water sprays;• coating removal at the ends, previously protected with masking tape;• inspection and controls (dielectric constant, thickness control, visual inspection,

technological tests);• repairing, if required, and subsequent controls of the repaired zones.

Epoxy Powder

Fast Cooling

End FinishingControls

Pre-Heating

Electrostatic Spray Gun

Heating up to 200º CSand - Blasting

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Internal CoatingEpoxy Resins

The internal coating has the purpose of making the internal surface of the pipe smooth, reducing the drag losses caused by friction between the transported product and pipe wall. It also protects against oxidation during pipe transportation and storage.

Internal coatings provide anti-corrosive protection during operation, such as in the presence of salt water.

The most common kind of internal coating is liquid epoxy resins, applied by airless spraying.

The type of applied resin and the paint layer thickness depend on the fl uid transported; in particular for potable water special resins are utilized which don’t release toxins or polluting elements.

Application ProcessThe epoxy resins internal coating is applied through the following process:

• shot blasting of the internal surface by metallic grit up to SA 2½ grade;• epoxy resin application by airless spraying after suitable mixing of the components;• paint layer quick curing through forced ventilation with hot air in order to obtain the resin

reticulation;• inspections and controls (visual inspection, thickness control, technological tests);• storage and paint complete curing; possible marking;• possible repairing and subsequent controls of the repaired zones.

Send - BlastingExport resinapplication

Controls EndsFinishing

The ILVA Taranto plant has a private port both to receive raw materials and to ship the fi nished product. Almost 85% of our fi nished products are shipped by sea.

The private piers of our port are several kilometres long being able to accomodate many vessels simultanously and have a draft over 10 meters allowing berthing to the biggest ocean vessels.

The PortIn the Heart of the Mediterranean Sea

ILVA has its own fl eet to carry raw materials or fi nished products. Our vessels are:

• Arcturus 250,000 ton• Megrez 31,000 ton• Merak 31,000 ton• Kochab 31,000 ton• Polaris 31,000 ton• Gemini 28,000 ton• Galassia 28,000 ton

• Sagittarius 28,000 ton• Cygnus 28,000 ton• Vega 16,000 ton• Sirio 16,000 ton• Tauri 16,000 ton• Ceti 16,000 ton• Siderpollux 8,000 ton

• Sideraltair 8,000 ton• Sidercastor 8,000 ton• Sideracrux 8,000 ton• Ursa Minor 6,500 Kw• Ursa Major 6,500 Kw• Corona Australe 8,750 Kw• Corona Boreale 8,750 Kw

Usually pipes are shipped using chartered vessels; only bulk carriers, box shaped vessels are utilized.

The FleetAround the World

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Technical AssistanceTechnical assistance is provided starting with a pre production meeting, before the start of production to fi nalize manufacturing, inspection and documentation requirements.

During the production direct contacts with purchaser’s on site representative are routine as well as reporting to the purchaser’s headquarters. Technical assistance is also granted after delivery.

AdditionalFeatures

Technical documentation is issued according customer requirements and format. Electronic versions are also provided.

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Planning and ReportingPlanning is fully managed by computers using capacity planning technique for steel manufacturing and rolling and sequential planning technique for pipes manufacturing and coating. Real time order status is available at any time. This allows reporting during production on weekly, bi-weekly or on monthly basis.

Marking by stencil, paint, plastic labels or punchers are applied at one or both pipe ends, on the external or on the internal surface.

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Bevelling and PackingBevelled ends, manufactured according customer technical specifi cations are protected by metal bevel protectors or plastic caps. Either open or closet plastic caps may be provided, all suitable for use of hooks during handling.

Handling and ShippingPipes are handled by vacuum lifts or special protected hooks. Wooden dunnage is used in the vessel holds. Coated pipes are stored with particular care to prevent transportation damages.

Shipping DocumentsInspection certifi cates are issued after shipment with reference to actual pipes shipped as reported in the packing list. Other shipping documents may be agreed as required by the customer.

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Purchaser’s InspectionAll the major Inspection Agencies have represen-tative offi ces in Taranto or the vicinity.

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The whole Taranto production unit operates a Quality Assurance System according toISO 29001:2007 and API Q1. This System has been audited and found in conformity by major Customers and it has been certifi ed by:

• DNV DET NORSKE VERITAS (since 1986)• IGQ ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI GARANZIA DELLA QUALITÀ (since 1986)• API AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE (since 1990)• TUV TECHNISCHER UBERWACHUNGS VEREN BAYER E. V. (since 1988)

Testing Laboratories

ILVA’s inhouse laboratory is equipped to perform all tests required for line pipe. In particular, the following equipment is available:

• computerised tensile testing machines up to 1,000 kN force;• computerised impact testing pendulum up to 600 J, equipped by both ISO and ASTM

striking edges;• drop weight equipment for DWTT testing up to 25 kJ;• jigs for all bend tests;• spectrometers and X Ray analysers for ladle and product analyses;• hardness indenters;• equipment for CTOD testing up to 400 kN force;• equipment for HIC and SSCC testing;• optical and electronic metallographic laboratory;• on-line equipment for fl attening and ductility tests;• all facilities for testing of coating.

Quality AssuranceSystem

Certifi cationsFor further informations and download certifi cations visit:http://www.rivagroup.com/certifi cations

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Health, Safety and EnvironmentThe Company’s HSE Policy has been structured to conform to the requirements of Italian and European Community laws and regulations. In addition, ILVA Taranto works apply its own internal standard issued according OHSAS 18001/2007 to continously improve health and safety.

Company policy considers the results obtained in HSE an integral and fundamental part of management. Primary commitments are the continuous improvement of the system and the fi nancial, technical and human resources devoted to this end. This Policy is the basis for new employee training and daily information is distributed to sensitize the employees in this respect.

ILVA’s Environment Management System is ISO 14001 certifi ed. In addition, ILVA has reached several agreements with the local authorities to meet the environmental protection requirements of the territory.

ILVA is committed to achieve an outstanding level of ethical standard in all its business activities. All our employees are bound to respect “ILVA Ethical Code” which is based on business integrity and on transparent business relations. You may download “ILVA Ethical Code” from our website http://www.rivagroup.com/documents

SALES DEPARTMENTS

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