Pipe manufacturer plans expansion

JM Eagle, one of the world's largest manufacturer of plastic pipe, is expanding production of solid-wall high-density polyethylene (PE) at two of its plants to meet demand in northern U.S. and Canadian markets. 

Converting its Sunnyside, Wash., plant from PVC to PE production and boosting the number of PE lines at its Meadville, Pa., plant, the company aims to better serve the customers seeking products for water and sewer. The Sunnyside plant will also produce PE pipe for irrigation, and both plants will produce products for power and communication application.

With 22 manufacturing plants throughout North America, JM Eagle manufactures a wide array of high-grade, high-performance polyvinyl chloride and high-density polyethylene pipe across a variety of industries and applications, including utility, solvent weld, electrical conduit, natural gas, irrigation, potable water and sewage.