Vallourec Invests in New Threading Line in the United States
Vallourec has announced a $48 million investment to develop a new threading line in Youngstown, Ohio, according to a company press release.
Expansion of Operations in Ohio
Vallourec, a leading player in the seamless premium tubular solutions sector, has disclosed a $48 million investment aimed at expanding its operations in Youngstown, Ohio. This investment is part of a long-term strategy to install a new premium threading line within Vallourec's existing facilities in the United States. The company has invested over $1.5 billion in its American operations over the past fifteen years. The new line will enhance the threading capacity of VAM® connections, meeting the increasing demand in the field of long-lateral onshore wells for the oil and gas industry.
Job Creation and Local Supply Chain Enhancement
According to the press release, construction of this new line began in July 2025 and is expected to be completed by early 2027. The project is anticipated to create 40 full-time equivalent jobs, thereby strengthening the local supply chain. This development aims to support the energy industry in the region and to consolidate Ohio's industrial ecosystem. Vallourec indicates that this initiative will offer a competitive and fully integrated local solution, thus strengthening its market position.
Vallourec's Commitment to the U.S. Market
Vallourec North America, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is an integrated provider of seamless tubes manufactured in the United States. The company emphasizes its commitment to circular economy practices by using recycled scrap for its production. With nearly 2,000 employees in North America, the United States represents Vallourec's largest global market. The group highlights its ongoing commitment to energy and industrial innovation to meet the needs of the American energy markets.
