Vallourec, a global leader in premium seamless tubular solutions in France, announced a US$48 million investment to expand its Youngstown, Ohio facility. This project includes creating a new Premium Threading Line for VAM® high-torque connections, aiming to strengthen its position in the US oil country tubular goods (OCTG) market.

The addition provides a fully integrated domestic manufacturing route, supporting the growth of onshore wells. The construction started in July this year and is scheduled for completion by early 2027.

The new line is expected to generate 40 full-time positions, expand the local supply chain, and reinforce Ohio’s industrial ecosystem. Vallourec has invested more than US$1.5 billion in the US over the past 15 years.