business & market news
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Tube ProducTs InTernaTIonal January 2014
Atkore acquires assets
Atkore International Inc has entered into
two definitive agreements.
The first is to acquire the assets of the
Heritage Group of companies (Heritage
Plastics), a US manufacturer of PVC
conduit, fittings, elbows and plumbing
pipe products.
The second is to acquire the assets
of Ridgeline Pipe Manufacturing, a US
manufacturer of electrical PVC conduit,
fittings, elbows and irrigation pressure
and sewer/drain pipe products.
“We’re committed to expanding our core
capabilities in conduit by becoming the
leader within the PVC industry – as first
evidenced by the recent appointment
of Bill Waltz as president of our plastic
pipe and conduit business,” said
John Williamson, president and chief
executive officer of Atkore International.
“The acquisition of Heritage Plastics
complements our existing PVC product
portfolio, expands our market presence
nationwide, and enhances the total
suite of value-added solutions for our
electrical raceway customers.”
In total, the Heritage Group employs
nearly 300 employees across its
locations: Heritage Plastics, Inc in
Carrollton, Ohio, and Tampa, Florida;
Heritage Plastics Central, Inc in
Weatherford, Texas; and Heritage
Plastics West, Inc in Milford, Utah.
All facilities have capabilities to operate
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Charles McCort, founder and co-owner
of Heritage Plastics, commented, “We
have grown as a market leader through
our entrepreneurial spirit and industry
experience, which has been recognised
and rewarded. We are proud of our
company’s accomplishments to date
and look forward to participating in the
future growth of the plastic pipe and
conduit business at Atkore.”
All facilities of the Heritage Group of
companies will continue operating at
their current locations.
“We’re excited about the acquisition
of Ridgeline, which expands our PVC
product portfolio,” commented Bill
Waltz, president of Atkore’s plastic pipe
and conduit business unit.
“Ridgeline’s
strong
customer
relationships, focus on service and
market presence in the Northwest
complement Atkore’s capabilities
and enhances our ability to deliver
comprehensive electrical raceway
solutions nationwide.”
Ridgeline Pipe employs nearly 100
full-time and temporary workers at its
facility in Eugene, Oregon, which also
has the capability to operate 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week.
The Ridgeline Pipe facility will continue
operations at its current location.
Mike Stickel, CEO of Ridgeline,
commented, “Atkore is a strong
company with a commitment to being a
leader in the PVC market. We’re pleased
Ridgeline’s contributions will help
Atkore achieve this strategic growth
opportunity.”
Atkore International is a manufacturer
of galvanised steel tubes and pipes,
electrical conduit, armoured wire and
cable, metal framing systems and
building components, serving a wide
range of construction, electrical, fire and
security, mechanical and automotive
applications.
atkore International Inc
– USA
Heritage Group
– USA
ridgeline Pipe Manufacturing
– USA
DylanGroup expands UK operations
DylanGroup, a European provider of
steel pipe, fittings, flanges, valves and
bar, has expanded its operations in
the UK after opening a new 12,500ft
2
warehouse in addition to its existing
facilities in Rugby, UK.
Managing director Graham Smith
explained, “We have carried a basic
stock of flanges and fittings in the UK
for a number of years, predominantly
used to service the MRO contracts
that we hold with BP, Exxon and Total;
but with ever-increasing demand
for our materials from a growing
customer base, we took a decision to
dramatically increase our stock and
are proud to announce that we now
carry a full range of carbon steel pipe,
fittings and flanges through the range
from ¼" to 24". This stock will allow us
to offer an even higher level of service
to our clients.”
DylanGroup
was
established
more than thirty years ago, initially
starting as a small trading company
focused on the domestic market in
The Netherlands. Expansion of the
organisation in nearby European
countries at strategic locations soon
became necessary to meet the client
demand. This created a connection
between important industrial areas
in Europe, including Europoort, The
Netherlands; Ruhr, Germany; Antwerp,
Belgium; northern France; and
northern Spain. Worldwide delivery
was the logical next step.
The markets in the Middle East, the
Far East, and Central and South
America have become well-known
territory for Dylan, with subsidiaries
in Abu Dhabi, Singapore and
Shanghai, and a network of agents
worldwide.
dylanuK ltd
– UK
