Houston, TX – March 8, 2011 

The Allied Group announced that it has acquired Specialty Piping Products, located in St. Charles, Illinois.  Now known as Allied Chrome, the company joins Allied Fitting, Warren Alloy Valve and Fitting, Tectubi Raccordi S.p.A., and TRILAD Fittings and Flanges as part of the Allied Group of Companies.

Allied Chrome will be run by Specialty Piping Product’s President, Bob Qualey.  Mr. Qualey says the following regarding the acquisition: “The Allied Group presented us with a great opportunity to join North America’s leading Master Manufacturer.  With the formation of Allied Chrome, our customers can benefit from 20+ years of Chrome-Moly experience along with the strength and support the Allied Group brings to our organization.”

Allied Chrome currently resides in a 12,000 square foot facility and has plans to expand to accommodate more inventory.

Allied Chrome specializes in distribution of Chrome-Moly Butt-weld and Forged Fittings and Flanges used in critical piping applications for power and process industries.  Allied Chrome offers materials in the following classes: WP-11, WP-22, WP-91, WP-5, and WP-9; F-11, F-22, F-91, F-5, and F-9.

CEO Marc Herzstein comments: “2011 has had a great start.  With the addition of Warren Alloy and now Allied Chrome to our team, customers will experience great service and have easy access to our extensive product line.”

About The Allied Group

The Allied Group is a Worldwide Master Manufacturer of carbon steel fittings and flanges used in nuclear installations, thermal power plants, oil and gas production facilities, oil and gas pipelines, and the refining industry. Because the Group controls all phases of the supply chain, from raw material procurement to distribution, cost savings and product availability are realized for its customers. Allied Group is proud to be qualified for class 1 nuclear sector production.

A strong commitment and investment in employees, customer service, technology, health and safety, marketing and communications has fueled rapid growth in all areas of the world: from Europe to the United States, from China to India, from the Middle East to Africa and Australia since the group’s founding in 2000. www.allied-group.com