TORONTO, April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shawcor Ltd. (“Shawcor” or the “Company”) (TSX: SCL) announced today that it will be expanding its Composite Systems segment production capabilities in the US, with commitments for two new operating facilities. Capital expenditures for these operating facilities are expected to represent, in the aggregate, approximately $60 million across 2023 and 2024. The 2023 portion of these organic growth investments form a part of the Company’s previously communicated capital expenditure guidance of $160-$180 million for the current year. These facilities will expand the Company’s capability to deliver premium spoolable composite pipe and market-leading underground fuel and water storage tanks, more specifically:

• An additional production facility for its Flexpipe® business, located in Texas. The Flexpipe business manufactures premium flexible fiberglass reinforced composite pipe used for oil and gas gathering and water disposal lines, carbon dioxide injection lines and other applications requiring corrosion resistance and high-pressure capabilities, and;
• An additional production facility for its Xerxes® business, located in South Carolina. The Xerxes business manufactures market-leading fiberglass reinforced plastic underground storage tanks, primarily used within the retail fuel, storm water and wastewater markets.

“These substantial organic investments are an important part of our overall strategy to elevate returns for the entire organization,” said Martin Perez, President of Shawcor’s Composite Systems segment. “The strategic placement of these new facilities positions our Flexpipe business closer to our US customer base and expands Xerxes’ ability to serve the eastern-US market with underground storage tanks. The added scale will serve to unlock additional revenue generating capacity, and the efficiencies of these new plants should, over time, enhance the margin profile of the segment.”

Both facilities will be populated in a phased manner, are expected to be operational by the end of 2024 and to approach normalized levels of production in 2026. The Company believes that, in combination, these facilities, with initial equipment installations, have the potential to enable over $100M of incremental annual revenue generating capacity as they approach efficient utilization levels.

About Shawcor
Shawcor Ltd. is a growth-oriented, global material sciences company serving the Infrastructure, Energy, and Transportation markets. The Company operates through a network of fixed and mobile manufacturing and service facilities. Its three business segments, Composite Systems, Automotive & Industrial and Pipeline & Pipe Services enable responsible renewal and enhancement of critical infrastructure while lowering risk and environmental impact.

For further information, please contact

Meghan MacEachern
External Communications & ESG, Director
Telephone: 437.341.1848
Email: meghan.maceachern@shawcor.com
Website: www.shawcor.com

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Source: Shawcor Ltd.