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Zekelman Industries partners with Maverick Pipe

Written by David Schollaert

October 18, 2024

Zekelman Industries has announced a joint venture with Maverick Pipe, expanding its offerings of US-made strut channel, PVC conduit, and PVC fence products.

The JV includes the acquisition of a resin mixing and extrusion factory in Richmond, Ky., which will manufacture Maverick Pipe branded products. It also comprises Maverick’s existing factory in Rantoul, according to an Oct. 17 statement.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

According to Zekelman, the JV with the Rantoul, Ill.-based PVC pipe and strut channel producer will improve its electrical industry capacity within the Midwest and central Plains.

“We’re excited about this joint venture and new relationship,” said CEO Barry Zekelman. “This partnership will allow our electrical division to better serve our key accounts in the central United States.”

“This partnership not only enhances our capabilities but also amplifies our ability to innovate and deliver exceptional products and value to our customers,” added Maverick Pipe CEO Scott Johnson.

Chicago-based Zekelman Industries is an independently owned pipe and tube producer. Its operating divisions include Atlas Tube, Picoma, Sharon Tube, Wheatland Tube, Western Tube, and Z Modular.

David Schollaert

David Schollaert is deputy editor-in-chief for Steel Market Update. David joined SMU after more than a decade in the metals and mining industry in a myriad of different roles. Much of his early experience and expertise were within the coverage and analysis of steel-making raw materials and served previously as senior editor of the CRU Prices Service. Most recently, however, before his return to market analysis, David held roles as a metals buyer and an operations manager for raw material suppliers. He can be contacted at david@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-720-1008.

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