Vallourec invests $48 million in new premium threading line in Youngstown, Ohio

Vallourec, a world leader in premium tubular solutions, has announced a $48 million investment to expand its operations in Youngstown, Ohio. The project marks a significant milestone in Vallourec’s ongoing commitment to U.S. manufacturing, following more than $1.5 billion invested across the country over the past 15 years.

The investment will add a new premium threading line within Vallourec’s existing steelmaking, rolling, and finishing operations. This expansion will create a fully integrated domestic manufacturing route and further strengthen Vallourec’s position in the Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) market. The new line will increase capacity for threading VAM® high-torque connections, which are widely used in onshore wells with extended laterals.

Construction began in July 2025 and completion is scheduled for early 2027, with no disruption to current operations. Once operational, the new line will create 40 new jobs, expand the local supply chain, and support Ohio’s growing energy sector.

Best-in-Class Tubular Solutions – Made in America

Vallourec North America is a fully integrated producer of seamless tubes, 100% made in the United States. Its products are designed to perform under the most demanding conditions across the energy and industrial markets.

At the heart of Vallourec’s U.S. operations lies a circular manufacturing model – all seamless tubes are produced entirely from recycled scrap metal.

With nearly 2,000 employees in North America, Vallourec operates its main production hub in Youngstown, Ohio, and its regional headquarters in Houston, Texas. The United States remains Vallourec’s largest global market.

Philippe Guillemot, Group Chairman and CEO of Vallourec, commented: “This expansion reflects Vallourec’s long-term vision and continued investment in the U.S. market. By reinforcing our industrial base in Youngstown, we are building on the region’s proud manufacturing legacy and supporting all forms of energy with high-performance, locally produced tubular solutions.”