Zwijndrecht, The Netherlands, 6 May 2004 Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube (Singapore) Pte Ltd received the Regional Headquarters Award from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) today. The prestigious status was conferred on the company by EDBs Managing Director, Mr Ko Kheng Hwa, at Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Asias 25th anniversary celebrations in Singapore. Van Leeuwen Singapore joins an illustrious group of international companies who have been awarded the Regional Headquarters status by EDB. Speaking at the award ceremony, Mr Ko said: Van Leeuwens decision to make Singapore its regional hub speaks volume of our competitiveness to facilitate its ambitious growth plans. I am confident that Singapores connectivity and connectedness to the region, as well as our track record as a trusted logistics hub will strengthen Van Leeuwens value propositions to its customers. Asia, and especially Singapore play an important part in Van Leeuwen's development and progress. From a two-man office in 1979, Van Leeuwen has grown into one of the leading suppliers of steel pipe/tubes, related components and valves in Asia. Using its regional office in Singapore as a hub of activity and growth, Van Leeuwen expanded its Asian network to countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Korea, Taiwan, the Philippines and China. From its 12,000 square meters of offices and warehousing, employing 90 staff and stocking more than 6,000 tons of pipe, fittings, flanges and valves, Van Leeuwen services many customers throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Van Leeuwens customer base throughout Asia can be found in the petrochemical, upstream/offshore, power, pharmaceutical and construction industry. Regional Managing Director, Joop Sassen, about Van Leeuwens growth over the last 25 years: Our success is based on the support of our customers, staff and various business relations. Van Leeuwen through dedication and commitment has become a specialist not only with regard to the supply of pipe/tubes, components and valves, but also with regard to services in logistics and project management. About Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Asia is a subsidiary of the Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group, an international distributor of industrial steel pipes, valves and fittings. Headquartered in Zwijndrecht, the Netherlands, Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group was founded in 1924 and has since been actively involved in all sectors of industry. Today, it has a network of offices in 27 locations spread throughout Europe, Asia, Australia and Canada. The Group employs some 850 staff and generates an annual turnover of EUR 450 million.

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