Northwest Pipe Acquires Traffic Sign Post Manufacturer
12/14/2007 - Northwest Pipe announces the acquisition of the operating assets of S Square Tube Products, manufacturer of a variety of products that are used in the traffic industry.
Northwest Pipe Co. announced the acquisition of the operating assets of S Square Tube Products as related to their perforated square tubing business.
Located in Commerce City, Colo., S Square Tube Products manufactures a variety of products that are used in the traffic industry. Their primary product is square perforated tubing, which is commonly used as a traffic sign post.
"The S Square acquisition demonstrates our continued commitment to our traffic products business," said Brian W. Dunham, Northwest Pipe's CEO. "It continues our strategy of strengthening successful product lines. We believe the traffic products industry presents attractive growth opportunities for our Tubular Products business."
Northwest Pipe Co. manufactures welded steel pipe and other products in three business segments. Its Water Transmission Group is a leading supplier of large diameter, high-pressure steel pipe products that are used primarily for water infrastructure in North America. Its Tubular Products Group manufactures smaller diameter steel pipe for a wide range of construction, agricultural, energy, industrial and mechanical applications. Its Fabricated Products Group manufactures propane tanks and other fabricated products. The company is headquartered in Portland, Ore., and has ten manufacturing facilities across the United States and Mexico.
