NAPCO Pipe & Fittings Announces Completion of Acquisition of LASCO Fittings
August 19 2021 - 11:49AM
Business Wire
North American Pipe Corporation (NAPCO), a subsidiary of
Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK), today announced that it
acquired LASCO Fittings LLC, a Brownsville, Tennessee-based,
leading designer, engineer and manufacturer of injected-molded PVC
fittings, from Aalberts, NV.
“We are pleased to complete this important strategic acquisition
and to welcome LASCO Fittings and its talented team into the
Westlake family of companies,” said Andre Battistin, vice
president, NAPCO Pipe & Fittings. “By adding LASCO Fittings to
our product mix, NAPCO will expand into additional markets,
particularly as LASCO specializes in half-inch to four-inch
fittings and serves the plumbing, pool and spa, industrial,
irrigation and retail markets in the United States. LASCO’s product
mix is very complementary to our existing range of pipe and
fittings products primarily with diameters of four or more inches
and will bring additional fittings products to NAPCO’s
offerings.”
LASCO Fittings will continue to operate a 48-acre, 500,000
square foot manufacturing and distribution facility in Brownsville,
Tennessee, northeast of Memphis. It also has eight regional
distribution facilities strategically located throughout the United
States. The company employs about 560 employees.
About NAPCO Pipe & Fittings
NAPCO, a Westlake company, is a leading North American polyvinyl
chloride (PVC) pipe manufacturer. Founded in 1992, NAPCO supplies a
broad range of gasketed, solvent welded, and restrained joint pipes
for a diverse range of markets, including municipal water and
sewer, residential plumbing, water well, and agricultural and turf
irrigation. The company has a large and seasoned R&D team
driving product enhancements that deliver innovative solutions that
meet customers’ most challenging needs. NAPCO offers a large
selection of PVC piping and fittings, including brands such as
Certa-Lok®, Yelomine®, Certa-Set® and Certa-Flo®. For more
information visit www.NapcoPipe.com.
About Westlake
Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and
innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in
Houston, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from
building products and infrastructure materials, to packaging and
healthcare products, to automotive and consumer goods. For more
information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com.
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