VANCOUVER, WA -- (Marketwire) -- 01/16/12 -- Northwest Pipe Company (NASDAQ: NWPX), an industry leader of engineered welded steel pipe products, is planning a significant expansion to its Saginaw, Texas manufacturing facility. The expansion enables Northwest Pipe Company to better serve the needs of anticipated large water projects in the area.
The project includes a mill expansion that will increase the diameter and thickness ranges of spiral welded steel pipe from 96" x 5/8" to 126" x 1". In addition to the expanded mill capabilities, the capital improvement project includes two new buildings, upgraded hydrostatic testing equipment, extended cement mortar lining capabilities and new inside and outside diameter paint equipment. Commencing in Q1 of 2012, the project is anticipated to take one year to complete.
"Completion of the Saginaw expansion will allow us to leverage our ideally situated proximity to Tarrant Regional Water District's planned Integrated Pipeline Project and give us expanded capabilities to serve additional water projects in the region," said Scott Montross, COO of Northwest Pipe Company.
About Northwest Pipe Company's Water Transmission Group
Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, Northwest Pipe Company's Water Transmission Group is the top supplier of high pressure, highly engineered steel pipe products. With seven Water Transmission manufacturing facilities, the group is positioned to meet North America's growing needs for water and wastewater infrastructure. The Water Transmission Group serves a wide-range of markets and our solution-based products are a perfect fit for applications including: water transmission, plant piping, energy, tunnels, river crossings, structural, industrial and construction.
About Northwest Pipe Company
With a history that dates back more than 100 years, Northwest Pipe Company has become a leading manufacturer in the welded steel pipe industry. The Water Transmission Group is the top supplier of high pressure, highly engineered steel pipe products. The Tubular Products Group operates three technologically-advanced ERW (Electric Resistance Weld) mill facilities. Tubular Products portfolio serves a wide-range of markets and its quality certified pipe and tube products are a perfect fit for applications including: energy, oil and gas, structural industrial, fire protection, low pressure and agricultural. The Company is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington and has manufacturing facilities in the United States and Mexico.
For more information, visit www.nwpipe.com.
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