Al Rheinnecker, CEO of American Piping Products, was quoted in an Associated Press article on the world’s retaliation against protectionist trade policies recently implemented by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. Rheinnecker described recent volatility in the price for steel piping products. “Steel pricing is usually relatively stable,” Rheinnecker told the AP. But “since April, you… Read more »
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American Piping Products moves up in St. Louis Top 150 rankings
St. Louis, Mo. — American Piping Products moved up in the Top 150 Privately Held Companies ranking by the St. Louis Business Journal for 2017. Posting a revenue of $155 million, American Piping Products ranked 127th on the St. Louis Business Journal’s list. The 24 percent bump in revenue resulted in a ten-spot move in… Read more »
Comparing common steel pipe: A106 vs. A53
They’re the most commonly used carbon steel pipe types in industry today, and they’re very similar. But while the differences between A106 and A53 are few, they matter a great deal in terms of when and where each is specified. To ensure you purchase the correct pipe and receive it quickly, two things are a… Read more »
American Piping Products maintains Top 50 ranking in Metal Center News
St. Louis, Mo. (September 20, 2017) – With revenue of $125 million in 2016, American Piping Products has earned a spot in the Metal Center News Top 50 pipe and tube suppliers for 2016. Based in St. Louis, Mo., American Piping Products has earned a spot on the list each year since 2011. “I don’t… Read more »
Standards organizations impacting steel piping: ASTM vs. ASME vs. API vs. ANSI
Standards and industry go hand in hand. You can’t have one without the other. Because pipe is so common among so many industries, it’s no surprise that a number of different standards organizations impact the production and testing of pipe for use across a wide array of applications. As you’ll see, there’s both some overlap… Read more »
Types of steel and their uses in the piping industry
As manufacturing processes have evolved and become more complex, steel buyers’ options have expanded to suit many unique needs across a variety of industries. But not all types of steel are equal. Piping industry professionals can become better buyers by examining the types of steel available today and understanding why some steels make great pipe… Read more »
Understanding steel grades for piping procurement
As industrial processes and applications have matured, industry organizations have developed unique classifications and specifications for the pipe destined for service in those sectors. There’s lots of overlap among the organizations’ published specs, and likely lots of confusion as well. Buyers can improve their purchasing experience by learning more about how grades of steel are… Read more »
American Piping Products welcomes Sam Doveikis as new Director of Finance
American Piping Products is proud to announce the addition of Sam Doveikis to our Finance team. Sam is a CPA and obtained his Masters in Accounting from the University of Missouri – Columbia. With both Public Accounting and Corporate Finance experience, Sam brings a wide variety of skills to the team including Accounting, Financial Reporting… Read more »
American Piping Products remains among Top 150 in St. Louis
St. Louis, Mo. — American Piping Products has once again been named one of the Top 150 Privately Held Companies by the St. Louis Business Journal for 2016. Posting a revenue of $125 million, American Piping Products ranked 137th on the St. Louis Business Journal’s list. “We are thrilled to remain in the Top 150… Read more »
American Piping Products CEO quoted in Metal Center News
St. Louis, Mo. — American Piping Products CEO Al Rheinnecker shared his insight on improvements in the state of the piping industry in the February issue of Metal Center News. Rheinnecker explained that thinning inventories during a bottom-out in prices in 2016 positioned the company well for an ongoing rebound for oil and gas production… Read more »