Media Release

CSPA Welcomes New Member: Welded Tube of Canada

OTTAWA, ON, December 17, 2024 – Today, Catherine Cobden, President and CEO of the Canadian Steel Producers Association (CSPA) announced that Welded Tube of Canada is joining the Association and that Robert “Butch” Mandel, the company’s President & CEO, has been appointed to CSPA’s Board of Directors.

“The CSPA is pleased to welcome Welded Tube of Canada to the Association,” said Cobden, “As a major pipe and tube producer in Canada with a strong track record of support for the domestic steel industry, they are a welcome addition to our membership.”

“As the industry faces challenging headwinds, now more than ever, we need to bring the strongest players together across the domestic steel industry to speak with one voice to governments and stakeholders,” Cobden added.

“Given our pipe and tube facilities in both Canada and the U.S.” said Mandel, “Welded Tube brings to the CSPA a political perspective from both jurisdictions, especially relevant now with the incoming U.S. Administration.”

The CSPA has 16 member companies and is committed to building a resilient and sustainable future, enabling the Canadian steel industry to prosper in both domestic and international markets.

About Welded Tube of Canada

Headquartered in Concord, Ontario, Canada, Welded Tube owns and operates five manufacturing and finishing facilities strategically located in Canada and the U.S. to ideally serve the North American marketplace.

Founded in 1970, Welded Tube has three divisions: Energy Tubulars (OCTG), ERW Mechanical and HSS.

Through continued investment in state-of-the-art equipment, technology and operating systems, Welded Tube and its employees are recognized as industry leaders in each of their three business groups. Their commitment to providing excellence in product quality, service and ultimate value to a diversified customer base is beyond doubt.