Press Releases

St. Louis, Mo (May 10, 2012) - American Piping Products' (APP) hard work is really starting to pay off. The Chesterfield, Missouri based piping distributor grew 45.6% last year, earning the 99th spot on the St. Louis Business Journal's Top 150 Private Companies list. The company's 2011 revenue was $150,000,000.

"We're truly not in this for the lists or the notoriety," said Al Rheinnecker, Chief Executive Officer of APP. "But we are pleased that the hard work of all of the APP employees is paying off. It is nice to be up there with the Big Boys, but this won't be going to our head."

As stated in the feature in the St. Louis Business Journal, APP's revenue has grown from $63 million in 2009 to the $150 million mark in 2011. CFO Matt Danis credits gain in market share and an increase in demand, as well as a more focused "tapping" of service to the domestic oil and gas markets and international energy opportunities. Read the American Piping Products feature here.

St. Louis, Mo (February 2012) – American Piping Products, Inc. (“APP”) has added Walter Lucas as Vice President, Material Management. Mr. Lucas has over 30 years experience in the steel pipe industry and is considered one of the industry’s most innovative managers. Mr. Lucas will be responsible for the management of quality assurance personnel, strategy and execution; new product line development; and management of purchasing personnel and execution.

“Walter is a thought leader in the steel pipe industry. He has deep, extensive relationships and unparalleled product knowledge. We are confident Walter’s vast experience will enhance our industry leading strategy and bring new opportunities to APP,” said Al Rheinnecker, Chief Executive Officer of APP.

About American Piping Products
American Piping Products, Inc. headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is primarily engaged in the distribution of carbon, stainless steel and chrome moly pipe, tubing, fittings, 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 steel processing facilities in Houston, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Chicago and Louisiana that stock over 50,000 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.

St. Louis, Mo (January 2012) – American Piping Products, Inc. (“APP”) has added three salespeople to the Chicago office. Tim Kraulidis, a 25-year industry veteran, will be covering the Midwest as an outside salesperson. Kraulidis has extensive experience in pipe, fittings and valves and has worked in manufacturing and distribution. APP also hired Joel Cairo, who has been in the industry since 1997. In addition to working with carbon products, Cairo has deep experience supplying chrome and high-nickel alloys to oil refineries and process plants. Rob Percher joined the Chicago office as well. Percher has long-term mechanical sales experience.

“We continue to add talent selectively as we build out our locations. I am thrilled to include Tim, Rob and Joel in our strategic growth plans. I am confident they will help APP continue to deliver industry-leading customer service and product depth.” said Al Rheinnecker, Chief Executive Officer of APP.

About American Piping Products

American Piping Products, Inc. headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is primarily engaged in the distribution of carbon, stainless steel and chrome moly pipe, tubing, fittings, 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 steel processing facilities in Houston, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Louisiana that stock over 50,000 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.

American Piping Products will be at POWER-GEN International 2011!

Contact Chris Birkett <cbirkett@amerpipe.com> for complimentary tickets.

POWER-GEN International 2011

Las Vegas Convention Center,

Las Vegas, Nevada,

December 13-15, 2011

COME VISIT AMERICAN PIPING PRODUCTS AT BOOTH # 4339.