March 3, 2006 — Northwest Pipe Co. has been named to supply approximately $5 million of welded steel pipe for the Denver Water Board.

Northwest Pipe will supply approximately 20,225 feet of 54-inch diameter steel pipe.

The company expects to manufacture the pipe in its Denver, Colo., division with delivery scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2006. The pipe will become part of Denver's recycled water system.

The Denver Water Board is the oldest and largest water utility in the state of Colorado.

Northwest Pipe Co. manufactures welded steel pipe 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 transmission in the United States and Canada. 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 nine manufacturing facilities across the United States and Mexico.