Evraz North America, Chicago, announces Board approval of its plan to expand heat treat and threading capacity at its tubular facility in Calgary, Alberta. The multimillion dollar project, which will commence next month, includes expanding heat treat capacity by over 150% and threading capacity by about 40%. Work is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2014.
Evraz tubular facilities manufacture a wide range of oil country tubular goods, including carbon and alloy products and premium connections, as well as small and large diameter line pipe, all of which meet or exceed standards set by the American Petroleum Institute. In addition to Red Deer and Calgary, the company operates pipe-making facilities in Regina, Saskatchewan; Camrose, Alberta; Portland, Ore.; and Pueblo, Colo.
According to Tigran Atayan, executive Vice President-Tubular Products Group, “The Calgary expansions will allow us to offer a more comprehensive product portfolio to meet growing needs for premium OCTG products. This project, as well as the premium threading line expansion already underway at our Red Deer facility, demonstrates our strong commitment to customers in Western Canada.”
Evraz North America is a North American steel manufacturer built on the pedigree of successful steel companies Oregon Steel, Claymont Steel, and IPSCO.
