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Edgen Murray Achieves Nuclear Supply Accreditation
Jun 2, 2010 – Edgen Murray Corporation, a leading global distributor of specialty steel products, has been awarded a Quality System Certificate (QSC-614) as a Material Organization by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). This accreditation allows Edgen Murray to supply materials to the nuclear industry in accordance with the strict provisions of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.With a long established history of serving energy infrastructure customers, including material supply for fossil fueled and renewable power generation applications, Edgen Murray began building a program to expand operations to the nuclear supply market in early 2009.
“With input from our existing customers participating in the nuclear industry, we created a nuclear material platform that we believe offers a fresh approach and will exceed the needs of our partners now and in the future,” said Jim Berger, Director of Nuclear Operations.
Edgen Murray’s nuclear scope of supply includes most sizes and grades of ferrous and non-ferrous pipe, fittings, flanges, plates, shapes, bars and valves under the strict Quality Assurance requirements defined in 10 CFR 50 App. B, ASME Section III NCA/WA 3800, NQA-1, and 10 CFR Part 21. All nuclear related operations will be handled from Edgen Murray’s Charlotte, N.C. office located at 5801-A Orr Road.
Based in Baton Rouge, La., Edgen Murray is a global distributor of high performance steel products manufactured for use in specialized applications throughout the energy infrastructure markets and individual industrial segments. Supplying both new construction projects and maintenance, repair and operational requirements, Edgen Murray offers a broad range of materials, technical expertise, and customized solutions through its 30 worldwide locations spanning the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. For more information, visit www.edgenmurray.com.
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