Opened to primarily serve the silane equipment retest needs of REC Silicon, FIBA has opened an acoustic emission and ultrasonic requalification center at Anaconda Foundry (AFFCO) facilities nearby Butte, MT.
June 1, 2010
FIBA Technologies, Inc. has recently published a new corporate marketing brochure. The brochure features the experience, expertise and excellence of the FIBA product and service lines so that current and new customers can “discover a world of difference in gas containment equipment”.
March 25, 2010
FIBA was recently qualified by Air Liquide in Paris to produce thick-walled, high-pressure, ASME vessels for hydrogen storage using the disc test method described in ISO 11114-4. This ISO method confirms that FIBA pressure vessels are hydrogen compatible and, therefore, suitable for stationary storage of high-pressure, hydrogen gas.
March 15, 2010
FIBA volunteers once again helped build the Millbury, MA, Habitat for Humanity house. This time we had warmer weather to build basement stairs, grade the property surrounding the home and basement, and install doors. Spring is starting to come to New England and it felt great to be outdoors! Thanks to all the volunteers. To learn more about Habitat for Humanity go to: www.habitat.org and to see our project, go to: www.affordablemillbury.com.
March 9, 2010
FIBA’s Millbury, MA and East Greenville, PA facilities have been granted renewal of their respective ASME code approvals. In January, our tube plant was audited and granted renewal of ASME Certificates of Authorization “U” and “U3” permitting the manufacture of pressure vessels. In February, our East Greenville, PA facility was audited and granted renewal of its “R” stamp permitting repair of ASME coded tanks. Congratulations and thanks to all who helped make that happen, particularly our quality assurance and engineering departments.
March 9, 2010
KGSC has granted FIBA renewal of the Korean manufacturing license. After a comprehensive, 3-day audit of FIBA’s manufacturing, engineering and quality processes, the Korean Gas Safety Corporation (KGSC) has approved FIBA Technologies, Inc. for renewal of its seamless pressure vessel (ASME) and cylinder (DOT tube) manufacturing license for another three (3) years. By passing this audit, FIBA can continue to offer its seamless steel products to customers operating tube trailers, ISO skid containers, and ASME pressure vessels within the Republic of South Korea.
February 11, 2010
FIBA was awarded a contract to manufacture an ASME, hydrogen receiver assembly with 3-zone, automatic cascade controls for installation at the National Renewable Laboratory in Golden, Colorado, the U.S. Department of Energy's primary lab for renewable energy and energy efficiency research, development and deployment. The order was placed by Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) who has designed and constructed the existing hydrogen systems and fueling station for NREL.
February 4, 2010
FIBA volunteers helped build the Millbury, MA, Habitat for Humanity house yesterday. Armed with warm layers of clothing, saws, hammers and nails, a group of 15 employees braved the cold weather to get a good amount of the siding installed. This is just the first day of several that generous FIBA volunteers will donate their time. To learn more about Habitat for Humanity go to: www.habitat.org and to see our project, go to: www.affordablemillbury.com
January 6, 2010
FIBA Technologies recently donated to its local Habitat for Humanity Project and pledged to commit additional resources to the project, including 4 days of labor from its employees. FIBA is proud to support this local project and appreciates everything that the Habitat staff does for the community.
Below is a press release that FIBA worked on with Habitat for Humanity’s Local Project Committee Chair, Debra Kuczka.
October 26, 2009
FIBA has installed a new, robotic stamping machine to apply the DOT, ASME, and ISO markings to the ends of our seamless steel pressure vessels and tubes. This is one case where the robot was well appreciated by the humans that had previously been performing the work! As you can imagine, hand stamping is a time consuming and physically demanding process. It’s also relatively dangerous to the operators. This robot improves speed and accuracy and enhances employee safety.
September 22, 2009
FIBA has published a parts catalog for seamless pressure vessels, tubes, and gas storage and transport systems. The catalog comprises hundreds of components and assemblies, including bullplugs, pressure relief devices, tube flanges, and other parts and accessories. For many years FIBA has manufactured these components to support its own equipment manufacturing needs. FIBA is now ready to offer these high quality parts to other end users. When manufacturing or reconditioning high-pressure gas equipment, you need certified, dependable parts you can trust.
August 19, 2009
May 29, 2009
The Northeastern University Center for Family Business held its 3rd Annual Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Award program honoring the most successfully run and managed family businesses in Massachusetts. FIBA was awarded the 2009 James F. Malloy, Jr. Award for family businesses with 50 to 250 employees. In addition, FIBA was recognized as a member of the 12% Club. While 80 to 90 percent of all businesses in the United States are family businesses, only 12% survive into the third generation. Congratulations to all!
May 21, 2009
FIBA Goes Green! FIBA is pleased to announce that the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) has presented to FIBA Technologies, Inc. the Environmental Recognition Award. This award recognizes CGA Members for Environmental Excellence. FIBA received the award by demonstrating environmental excellence through numerous environmental improvement projects at all of its facilities, including using improved coating materials (to reduce ozone depleting compounds), energy conserving lighting, water quality improvements, and water consumption and noise reduction programs.
March 31, 2009
FIBA is pleased to announce that TC has issued to FIBA Permit for Equivalent Level of Safety SU 9987, which allows FIBA, DOT UN tubes (manufactured per ISO Standard 11120) to transport hazardous materials within Canada by road, railway, or marine. The permit remains valid until April 30, 2014. Click here to view a copy of FIBA’s TC permit SU 9987.
March 5, 2009
FIBA Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce the Chem-Lite jumbo, seamless steel tube. Designed especially for companies hauling high-pressure, chemical products and liquefied compressed gases (where payload is critical – e.g. HCl, NF3, and BF3), FIBA Chem-Lite tubes allow users to haul more gas and less steel! By using specialized, thin-wall steel coupled with proprietary heat treatment processes, FIBA can offer a tube with significantly reduced weight and higher water volume.
January 5, 2009
FIBA Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of John Finn as Business Development Manager. John will assist FIBA in analyzing new product opportunities and providing management with strategic recommendations, including site development and acquisitions. John is a third-generation member of the Finn family. Most recently, he worked as an associate at Covington Associates where he was instrumental in providing strategic financial advisory services to key industrial and healthcare firms in the Northeast.
December 5, 2008
FIBA Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce that the U.S. DOT has granted to FIBA Approval CA2008090018, which authorizes us to manufacture and mark UN tubes built according to ISO design, construction and testing standard ISO 11120. This provides our customers with several benefits, including a 10-year requalification cycle for most gas services and international recognition. Click here to learn about this approval.
