Atkore Inc. Acquires FRE Composites® Group
25 February 2021 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Atkore Inc. (“Atkore”), today announced that it has acquired FRE
Composites® Group, a leading manufacturer of fiberglass conduit
solutions for the electrical, transportation, telecommunications
and infrastructure markets (https://frecompositesinc.com).
“With several decades in the industry, FRE Composites has
leading-edge products and a strong reputation for innovation,”
commented John Pregenzer, President of Atkore’s Electrical
business. He added, “This acquisition expands Atkore’s conduit
product portfolio and enables us to serve customers better by
offering more options to meet their various needs.”
FRE Composites manufactures fiberglass conduit systems that are
lightweight, corrosion resistant and easy to install. The company
offers its premier BreathSaver® product, which is the only conduit
system listed to the UL 2196 2-Hour Fire Test for both vertical and
horizontal installations, making it an ideal choice for numerous
applications.
According to Benoit Arsenault, President-FRE Composites, “I am
proud that our company will join the Atkore team, who has a similar
focus on providing quality products and delivering value to the
customer. We are excited to help support their mission in becoming
the customer’s first choice.”
“Atkore’s focus on serving its customers with superior products
and timely delivery is strengthened with the acquisition of FRE
Composites. We remain a leader in the industry by providing the
most complete product portfolio and meeting our commitment to
building better together with our customers,” Pregenzer added.
FRE Composites is headquartered in Saint-André-d’Argenteuil near
Montréal, Québec with an additional production facility in Pueblo,
Colorado. With approximately 90 employees, it will continue
operating at both locations.
Terms of the sale are undisclosed.
About Atkore Inc.
Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers,
suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better
together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering
and protecting the world.
With approximately 3,700 employees and 65 manufacturing and
distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore is a leading provider of
electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.
To learn more, please visit at www.atkore.com.
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