Victaulic Co. has purchased the distribution rights and assets of the mechanical grooved pipe coupling and fittings business bearing the Victaulic name from Crane Ltd., a UK subsidiary of Crane Co.

“This acquisition is a fulfillment of one of our longstanding corporate goals to sell and market product directly in the United Kingdom and Ireland, which strengthens our ability to sell Victaulic piping products throughout the world,” said Victaulic CEO John Malloy.