Sector: Heat Exchangers
Challenge: Clad plate sourcing during capacity constraints
Delivery Context: Market under pressure from large clad line pipe orders
Overview
A major heat exchanger manufacturer in Mexico faced urgent delivery pressure when sourcing clad plate for vessel headers. At the time, traditional energy-sector clad suppliers were fully booked due to ongoing line pipe production, making the lead times unworkable for the client’s schedule.
Solution
Interpipe leveraged its global sourcing expertise to find a non-traditional path forward:
- Alternate Supply Discovery: Identified a clad plate manufacturer to meet project requirements.
- Qualification Support: Worked with the client to evaluate and qualify the new supplier for heat exchanger applications.
- Procurement & Delivery: Facilitated the order and coordinated delivery within the required timeline.
Interpipe enabled the client to move forward without delay, providing the necessary clad material on time and to spec. We ensured critical project continuity—even in a constrained market.
