Houston, Texas-based MRC Global Inc. announced Thursday that its US operating unit, McJunkin Red Man Corporation, has been awarded a five year extension to their integrated supply agreement with NiSource for the supply of pipe, valve and fitting products (PVF) and supply chain services to NiSource's pipeline, distribution and midstream businesses across the company's 16 state network. MRC has been NiSource's integrated supplier since 1997 and currently services them from more than 25 locations, including the recently opened Boston, Massachusetts branch. MRC's 2012 revenue from its business with NiSource was approximately $100 million.
"We are pleased that NiSource continues to place their confidence in MRC to supply their operations with these important products and services," MRC Chairman, President and CEOAndrew Lane said. "We look forward to continuing to service their day-to-day operating requirements as well as their announced infrastructure modernization and integrity projects. The foundation of this important relationship is one of mutual trust and respect earned through many years of working together to build the most efficient and competitive supply chain possible."