Northwest Pipe to re-open Mexico manufacturing facility operations

Northwest Pipe Company has announced that it has received notification from Mexican officials and the Sonora state authorising a phased re-opening of its water infrastructure manufacturing facility in San Luis Rio Colorado in Mexico.

On 30 May 30, the San Luis Rio Colorado facility has been authorised to operate at 30% capacity, while the company continues to implement recommended Covid-19 safety and health protocols.

The temporary suspension of operations due to Covid-19 outbreak-related restrictions has been lifted with a phased operational plan.

Provided the safety protocols put in place are being effective, Northwest Pipe expects the facility will receive authorisation to return to operations with full capacity in a phased re-opening over the next two months.

Northwest Pipe Company president and CEO Scott Montross said: “The safety of all our employees remains our first priority. Our team is ready to get back to work and will take measured steps to enforce safety protocols.

“We appreciate the support given by our representatives in Arizona and New Mexico as well as the backing from the Committee on Homeland Security to convey the critical nature of our water transmission systems to the Sonoran State government.

“Our plants in the United States have continued to operate, and are critical in maintaining production milestones for our clients.”

In February 2016, Northwest Pipe Company planned to rebrand its Monterrey facility in Mexico as North American Pipe Fabricators.

Headquartered in Vancouver in the US state of Washington, the Northwest Pipe Company manufactures engineered welded steel pipe products for water and wastewater systems.