Tenaris has a significant presence in the U.S., where it has invested approximately US$11 billion since 2006. Most recently it acquired steelmaking capabilities in Koppel, Pa., investing US$15 million to upgrade the facility. It also recently reactivated heat treat and finishing lines there. 
 
“We believe in the strength of domestic manufacturing, a shared vision with SMA. Through our full scope of operations, from steel production to the manufacturing of pipes and streamlined, simplified supply chain, we are contributing to America’s important development of its energy sources,” said Tenaris US president Luca Zanotti.

"I am honored to join the SMA board and look forward to our collaboration to advance the goals of the steel sector and for a healthy manufacturing industry," he added.