Infra Pipes Adds Five US Plants with Atkore HDPE Acquisition
According to Trenchless Technology, Mississauga, Ontario-based Infra Pipes has acquired the HDPE business of Atkore Inc., adding five manufacturing sites across the United States and expanding its North American production footprint.
Market Impact
The acquisition brings Infra Pipes facilities in Lovelady, Texas; Woodburn, Oregon; Allendale, South Carolina; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Springfield, Missouri. Under the deal’s terms, Atkore will capitalize the combined business with approximately $28 million and retain a 10% equity stake in Infra Pipes.
The Atkore HDPE business primarily serves the telecommunications market. Infra Pipes CEO Jimmy Herring called the move “a significant advancement of our strategy to make Infra Pipes the most modern, efficient, and scalable producer of HDPE pipeline solutions in North America,” in an April 8 press release. Herring noted that the five acquired locations have received significant recent investment, making them complementary to Infra Pipes’ existing sites. The deal follows the company’s May 2025 acquisition of an HDPE manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Florida, where Infra Pipes has since invested in upgrades and expanded its team.
What It Means for Subcontractors
- More sourcing options across the US. With plants now in Texas, Oregon, South Carolina, New Mexico, and Missouri, utility and trenchless subs in those regions may gain a closer, more competitive domestic supplier for HDPE pipe.
- Telecom duct work supply chain is shifting. The acquired Atkore business serves the telecom sector. Subs doing conduit installation or directional drilling for fiber and broadband projects should take note of potential supplier changes and confirm pricing and lead times with their current contacts.
- Evaluate supplier stability before bidding long projects. Post-acquisition integration can affect production schedules and order fulfillment. Subcontractors bidding on projects with tight material timelines should verify supply commitments directly with Infra Pipes during the transition period.
- Watch for pricing movement. A larger, more consolidated HDPE producer with modern equipment could eventually affect market pricing. Locking in material costs early on larger projects may be a prudent step while the new combined operation finds its footing.
