VANCOUVER, Wash., Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwest Pipe
Company (Nasdaq: NWPX), a leading manufacturer of water-related
infrastructure including engineered pipeline systems and
precast products is now manufacturing a seismic resilient joint
system for steel water transmission pipelines that can be used in
conjunction with other pipeline systems.
The InfraShield® Seismic Resilient Joint System builds upon the
proven performance of C200 steel pipe and adds a small
projection in the pipe wall that effectively transfers tensile and
compression forces associated with seismic events. The
patent-pending technology has undergone rigorous testing to
simulate performance during seismic, differential settlement, and
landslide events, as well as in areas with liquefaction
hazards.
Made in the USA with
sustainable AWWA-certified steel, InfraShield® offers several
advantages over competing seismic joint systems. Its resilient
construction maintains watertight integrity and can withstand
multiple shocks during and after events, unlike PVC or HPDE pipe.
The InfraShield® system can be used with other joining systems, and
can provide superior performance after an event when installed in a
pipeline's geohazard or seismic zones.
InfraShield® is designed to provide a substantially lower cost
of lifetime ownership compared to other seismic resilient systems
that may require special field crew training, installation
oversight from the manufacturer, or even overseas delivery. In
addition to the ease of installation and reliability, InfraShield®
delivers joint soundness without perfect trench grading or soil
stability.
"From a contractor's perspective, InfraShield® installs no
differently than other lap-welded C200 pipe. Our seismic resilient
solution requires no additional training, supervision, or
specialized tools. This means quick installation with no additional
installation costs or risks," states Scott
Montross, President and CEO of Northwest Pipe Company. "In
recent years, our Company has invested capital in water
infrastructure research and development. This is one case where our
team came up with a solution that can truly improve the livability
for communities in active seismic zones."
The Northwest Pipe team will be introducing the innovative joint
system at the upcoming American Society of Civil Engineering's
Lifelines Conference which will be held virtually in February.
Please visit the event website
(https://samueli.ucla.edu/lifelines2021-22/) for more information
on paper presentations.
About Northwest Pipe Company – Founded in 1966,
Northwest Pipe Company is a leading manufacturer for water-related
infrastructure products. In addition to being the largest
manufacturer of engineered steel water pipeline systems in
North America, the Company
manufactures high-quality precast and reinforced concrete products;
water, wastewater, and stormwater equipment; steel casing pipe;
bar-wrapped concrete cylinder pipe; and one of the largest
offerings of pipeline system joints, fittings, and specialized
components. Strategically positioned to meet growing water and
wastewater infrastructure needs, Northwest Pipe Company provides
solution-based products for a wide range of markets under the
ParkUSA, Geneva Pipe and Precast,
and Permalok® lines. The Company's diverse team is committed to
quality and innovation while demonstrating the Company's core
values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork. The Company is
headquartered in Vancouver,
Washington, and has 13 manufacturing facilities across
North America. Please visit
www.nwpipe.com for more information.
Contact:
Aaron
Wilkins
Chief Financial Officer
Northwest Pipe Company
360-397-6294 • awilkins@nwpipe.com
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