Victaulic Acquires Tennessee Metal Fabricating Corporation
On September 9, 2022, Victaulic, a manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining, fire protection and flow control solutions, acquired the business assets of Tennessee Metal Fabricating Corporation (TMF). The acquisition supports the company’s growth in the infrastructure market and increases its capacity for large-diameter piping solutions.
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On September 9, 2022, Victaulic, a manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining, fire protection and flow control solutions, acquired the business assets of Tennessee Metal Fabricating Corporation (TMF). The acquisition supports the company’s growth in the infrastructure market and increases its capacity for large-diameter piping solutions. The Tennessee Metal Fabricating Corporation brings decades of construction fabrication experience specializing in water, wastewater and infrastructure projects throughout North America.
“The acquisition of TMF is a natural fit with Victaulic’s business strategy. This strategic step demonstrates our ambition to further expand our growth and service capabilities to our valued North American construction customers,” commented Rick Bucher, president and CEO of Victaulic. He continued, “Victaulic is delighted to welcome the TMF employees to our Victaulic family and we are excited to have these talented individuals as part of our skilled workforce.” A major aspect of Victaulic’s business strategy has always been to manufacture products near our customers. The addition of the TMF business includes three buildings totaling 125,000 square feet and over 36 acres of land.
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