TMK (LSE:TMKS), a leading global producer of steel pipes for the oil and gas industry, today announces that it has established a commercial office in Cape Town, South Africa.

The opening of TMK Africa Tubulars in Cape Town, one of Africa’s key business and logistical centers, is an important step in the development of TMK’s global sales network. The new office will strengthen TMK’s presence in Sub-Saharan markets and provide additional support to established relationships in Northern Africa.

“TMK’s commercial presence in the African market will enable us to offer leading-edge products and services to promising Sub-Saharan oil and gas regions”, commented Alexander Shiryaev, TMK CEO.

TMK’s international sales network currently includes commercial offices in Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, China, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Italy, and the United States. TMK delivers its products to customers in more than 65 countries.