Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube acquires Brazilian distributor
The Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group has acquired Tubexpress, a Brazilian distribution company supplying pipes and tubes to the petrochemical and oil and gas industry.
Tubexpress serves the oil and gas market from two branches in Brazil, in Osasco and São Carlos, both in the state of São Paulo, and employs around 65 people.
The founder and present managing director, Mario Zupo, will transfer his day to day responsibilities but will remain closely involved for the next two years, to ensure a smooth transition and to further expand the business. With Tubexpress the focus of Van Leeuwen in Brazil will primarily be on the international energy market, specifically the oil and gas segment.
“With the takeover of Tubexpress, Van Leeuwen expands yet again its global footprint, following the recent expansion of activities in for instance Africa, Asia, and the USA. The acquisition provides us a platform for growth particularly in the oil and gas segment in Brazil. Local customers will profit from Van Leeuwen’s worldwide network and expertise, and we can serve our international customers in Brazil,” said Peter Rietberg, chairman of the board of the Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group.
The Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group is an international trading company specializing in steel pipes, and pipe and tube applications. The Group has fifty branches throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, North and South America.
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