Vancouver, Washington, US-based Northwest Pipe Company has announced that it has acquired Permalok Corporation, a fabricator of steel piping utilizing the Permalok patented interlocking pipe joining system.
Permalok's interlocking pipe joining system complements and expands Northwest Pipe's offerings by providing alternate joint solutions. The acquisition also strengthens Northwest Pipe Company's Water Transmission business with Permalok's rolled and welded steel pipe products currently being used in trenchless applications. Northwest Pipe Company sees opportunities to expand in other segments such as structural pipe, industrial and the water transmission business.
The Permalok team will continue to operate out of its St. Louis and Salt Lake City manufacturing locations and will be doing business as Permalok Corp, a Northwest Pipe Company.