U.S. fuel production reached a record high in 2007 as refinery capacity expanded for the 11th straight year, API data shows. U.S. crude oil production also rose in 2007, the
Six U.S. pipe makers and the United Steelworkers (USW) recently applauded the U.S. Department of Commerce for its preliminary finding that Chinese producers of circular welded pipe are dumping below-cost
Smith-Cooper International (SCI) acquired Fine Stainless Piping Products of Paramount, CA. Founder and namesake Arnie Fine will stay on as vice president of national sales for what is now the
Rexnord LLC announced that its affiliate, Zurn Industries, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the stock of GA Industries, Inc., which includes the Rodney Hunt Co., for a
Industrial Info Resources is forecasting a 5.55% increase in total investment value (TIV) for North American industrial projects in 2008 when compared with 2007. The forecast is based on research
CE Franklin Ltd. has acquired JEN Supply Inc., which operates four oil field equipment supply stores in east-central Alberta. Based in Calgary, CE Franklin supplies PVF and other oil field
EMS Group, a Houston-based provider of operations and maintenance services to the energy industry, announced that Milo “Budd” Melvin has been appointed as director of EMS Canada. EMS recently acquired
Victaulic, manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining systems, announced plans to open a distribution center in Redlands, CA, by Feb. 2008. The new 75,390-sq.-ft. facility, at 26682B Almond Avenue, will serve
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