American Piping Opens Chicago Sales Office and Stocking Facility

Chicago, IL (March 2010) — American Piping Products, Inc. (“APP”) recently opened a Chicago office to support its continued growth, expand its product offering and complement its current distribution strategy.  The Chicago-based team focuses on distributors of seamless and welded pipe in the Midwest.  The Chicago facility will complement the existing APP offices in Philadelphia, St. Louis, Houston and Dubai.

“Opening the Chicago office is another critical step in our efforts to offer more to our customers through targeted growth opportunities.” said Al Rheinnecker, Chief Operating Officer of American Piping Products. “The Chicago team brings diverse experience, deep customer relationships and a relentless focus on service.  These attributes align perfectly with APP’s vision.”

The Chicago office and yard are located outside of Chicago at the intersection of national US highways.  The yard stocks a broad range of heavy walled welded and seamless steel pipe.  With one of largest stocks of carbon and alloy pipe in the US, APP provides competitive pricing with a commitment to fast delivery and service.

About American Piping Products
American Piping Products, Inc. based in St. Louis, Missouri, is primarily engaged in the distribution of carbon, stainless steel and chrome moly pipe, tubing, fitting, valves, and flanges used in the processing, energy, manufacturing, fabrication and construction industries.  As one of the leading steel pipe suppliers in the world, American Piping Products utilizes a steel processing facility in Houston, Texas that stocks over 20,000 tons of material and offers immediate shipment of steel pipe, flanges and fittings to customers across the globe. For more information, please visit www.amerpipe.com or call 1-800-316-5737.