New partnership in the pipe system market: Brugg Pipes and Rovanco in the USA
Brugg Rohrsystem AG, known as Brugg Pipes, has formed a significant strategic alliance with its US distribution partner Rovanco Piping Systems. The new joint venture will be based in the Chicago metropolitan area and aims to significantly reduce production times for pipe systems. This joint venture seeks to establish the first continuous production of flexible, polyurethane-insulated piping systems in North America, serving the district heating and cooling sectors.
Brugg Rohrsystem AG in Kleindöttingen AG, trading as Brugg Pipes and part of the Brugg Group, has concluded a joint venture agreement with its long-standing sales partner Rovanco Piping Systems in the USA. According to a press release, production at Rovanco’s headquarters in the Chicago metropolitan region in the US state of Illinois will eliminate the long lead times for pipes from Europe.
Both companies are combining their strengths and expertise to launch the first continuous production of flexible, polyurethane-insulated piping systems for the district heating and cooling sector in North America, the press release adds. The investment includes the construction of production facilities at the Rovanco site.
“As the leading supplier of pre-insulated piping systems in North America and our exclusive partner in this market for many years, Rovanco plays a key role in this partnership,” said Geri Wirz, Head of International Business at Brugg Pipes. The collaboration will make it possible to supply customers in North America with high-quality, flexible piping systems more quickly.
“With Brugg Pipes’ market expertise and in-depth knowledge of PUR insulation foams for flexible pipes, we will be able to further expand our market share in North America,” said Chad Godeaux, President of Rovanco Piping Systems. PUR stands for polyurethane plastics.
According to the Brugg Group, it employs around 1700 people at 24 production sites and more than 30 sales organisations in key industrial countries.