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MRC
Providing the infrastructure in the booming Bakken shale play
MRC is committed to its mission to be the Global Supplier of Choice® for pipe, valve and fitting (PVF) products to the energy and industrial markets while remaining true to their core values. “Looking back on our 92-year history, we have built a thriving and innovative global distribution company on the solid foundation of customer service, quality products and company-wide dependability developed by our founders,” says Andrew Lane, MRC chairman, president and CEO. “What a powerful legacy and exciting future.” Growing to Serve the Midstream “The robust activity in the North American shale plays and Canadian oilsands is a key driver of our growth in the midstream sector,” states Jim Underhill, MRC executive VP and COO – U.S.
This year, MRC is also planning to expand its Edmonton, Alberta operations to include an additional 5,575 square meters of warehouse space. Because of this growth, MRC has
(371.6 square meters) of valve
committed extensive inventory of
automation shop space, in Cheyenne,
bare and coated pipe, high-yield
Wyoming at the heart of the Niobrara
fittings, ball valves, actuators and
shale play and to support the Bakken
other pipeline products to meet
shale play.
immediate customer requirements
This year, MRC is also planning
in these key regions. However, the
to expand its Edmonton, Alberta
company is investing in more than just
operations to include an additional
inventory to support their customers.
5,575 square meters of warehouse
The company maintains an
space. The larger location will support
extensive distribution footprint, and
the robust capital projects activity in
is constantly strategically expanding
both the Canadian oilsands and the
to stay ahead of their customers’
Canadian portion of the Bakken shale
needs. In 2012, MRC established a new
play.
80,000-square-foot (7,432-square-
“We are intensely focused on these
meter) regional distribution center,
shale plays, and we are continually
which includes 4,000 square feet
reviewing our expansion plans to BAKKEN OIL REPORT – SPRING 2013
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