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Choosing the Right 400 Series Stainless Steel Tube: A Guide to 409, 436, and 439

Selecting the right 400 Series stainless steel tube for your project involves understanding the unique properties of each grade. These tubes, widely recognized for their strength, corrosion resistance, and formability, are essential for applications in…

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Why OEMs Are Turning to Custom Steel Tubes for Enhanced Product Performance

In the competitive world of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), every decision impacts performance, durability, and the bottom line. Custom steel tubes have become a critical choice for OEMs aiming to improve product performance while maintaining…

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The Role of Welded Steel Tubes in Automotive Manufacturing: From Fuel Fillers to Windshield Wipers

Welded steel tubes are critical in modern automotive manufacturing, providing strength, versatility, and durability across various vehicle components. From enhancing fuel efficiency to supporting the most minor components, welded steel tubing is foundational to automotive…

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Innovative Tube Solutions for HVAC Systems: How Phillips Tube Group Supports Efficient Heat Exchange

Efficient heat exchange is at the heart of any well-functioning HVAC system, and Phillips Tube Group is committed to supporting this critical process. Our high-quality, steel tubing solutions ensure that residential and commercial HVAC systems…

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Square, Oval, or Hexagonal? Choosing the Right Steel Tube Shape for Your Project

When choosing the right steel tube shape for your project, it’s essential to match the shape to its intended application. Phillips Tube Group offers a wide variety of steel tube shapes, each serving specific industries…

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The Phillips Tube Group Difference: Quality, Reliability, and Customer Focus

When it comes to choosing a steel tube supplier, finding a company that stands out from the rest can be a challenge. At Phillips Tube Group, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products, exceptional customer…

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Exploring the Different Types of Coated Steel Tubes and Their Uses

When it comes to steel tubing, not all tubes are created equal. Coated steel tubes, in particular, offer unique properties that make them ideal for various demanding applications. Understanding the different types of coated steel…

Phillips Tube Group CEO Angela Phillips Names Michael Zara New President

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, January 29, 2021 – Michael Zara has been named President of Phillips Tube Group, Inc. (PTG), headquartered in Middletown, Ohio. PTG is the parent company of Shelby Welded Tube and Middletown Tube Works.…

Phillips Tube Group Announces Asset Purchase

Shelby, Ohio (July 12, 2017) – Phillips Tube Group, industry leaders in the manufacture of high quality, welded steel tubing, announced today that it has purchased the assets of Tubetech, Inc. based in East Palestine,…

How Cutting-Edge Tech Forges Phillips Tube Group Ahead

You know the cliché: “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” It’s true for many manufacturers who have processes and technologies in place because, well, that’s the way it’s always been done. The thought…

What Are 5 Ways Phillips Tube Group Shortens Your Time to Market?

It’s common for a new customer or a prospective one to question us on lead time. “Can you really deliver that fast?” When say we have four- to six-week turnaround times, we mean it. We’re…

Ralph Phillips: Ohio Veteran’s Hall of Fame

Mr. Phillips started his own machine shop in 1967 before being drafted into the Army in 1969. Upon his return from Vietnam, he reopened Phillips Machine and Welding and continued in the tool and die…