TORONTO, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shawcor Ltd. (“Shawcor” or the “Company”) (TSX: SCL) announced today that it has sold its Shaw Pipeline Services (“SPS”) operating unit to a US-based investor group which includes Achieve Capital LLC and members of current SPS management. This transaction resulted from the Company’s previously announced strategic review process.

With this sale, the Company’s Pipeline and Pipe Services (“PPS”) segment will consist entirely of the Pipeline Performance Group (“PPG”) operating unit, for which a previously communicated strategic review process is ongoing.

“Today’s announcement is consistent with the Company’s strategy to direct capital into a more focused portfolio, driving organic and inorganic growth within its high value, materials technology based Composite Systems and Automotive and Industrial segments, lowering volatility while driving higher margins, free cash flow, and returns for shareholders,” said Mike Reeves, Shawcor’s President and CEO. “We deeply appreciate the many contributions of those employees who work within SPS and firmly believe this pending transaction will position them for future success.”

SPS is a provider of non-destructive, ultrasonic and radiographic pipeline girth weld inspection technology and services to the North American onshore and global offshore pipeline markets.

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

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Source: Shawcor Ltd.