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    October 18, 2024

    Zekelman Industries partners with Maverick Pipe

    Written by David Schollaert

    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.

    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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