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TriMark Tubulars Ltd.
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Private
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2021
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TriMark Tubulars Ltd. is a Calgary-based private distributor of Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) and Line Pipe, operating as the largest stocking distributor of these products in Western Canada. The company supplies Standard to Premium tubular products including API, CSA, and proprietary grades in both Seamless and Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) formats, alongside specialty options such as Vacuum Insulated Tubing (VIT), chrome, mechanical pipe, coupling stock, and accessory materials. TriMark's core offering is a multi-manufacturer sourcing model that integrates supply from domestic and international steel mills, supported by an end-to-end supply chain platform covering procurement, logistics, inventory management, storage, order fulfillment, and distribution.

The company operates 14 strategically located storage yards across Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and Manitoba, complemented by value-added services including well planning, supply-chain integration, well integrity consultation, and digital demand-planning tools. TriMark is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marubeni-Itochu Tubulars America (MITI), itself a joint venture between Marubeni Corporation and ITOCHU Corporation under Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc. (MISI). In 2023, MITI acquired full ownership and TriMark entered a flagship partnership with Sooner Inc., together forming North America's most extensive integrated OCTG and Line Pipe distribution network. The company sells primarily through a direct sales-led model to enterprise customers including oil and gas producers, midstream operators, pipe mills, oilfield service providers, engineering firms, mining companies, and emerging energy sector clients in CCUS, hydrogen, geothermal, and helium.

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TriMark Tubulars Ltd. is a Calgary-based distributor of OCTG and Line Pipe, operating as the largest stocking distributor in Western Canada with 14 yards, supplying enterprise oil and gas, midstream, mining, and emerging energy clients under parent MITI.

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Operating
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HeadquartersCalgary, Canada
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Calgary
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Canada
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices15 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
OCTG distribution, Line Pipe supply, steel pipe wholesale, energy tubular goods, industrial pipe supply
Industry2 codes
1OCTG, Line Pipe & Tubular Services (Supply, Inspection, Threading)
CodeEUALABANPrimaryYes
2Well Construction & Completion Services (Cementing, Casing, Tubular Running)
CodeEUALABACPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers423510
SIC code1 code
  • Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment3533
Product category
Steel Pipe and Tubular Goods Distribution
Social media profiles1 record
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1OCTG and Line Pipe Product Sales
TypeOne Time License
Description

Sale of Standard to Premium Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) and Line Pipe products including API, CSA, and proprietary grades. Revenue generated from product supply with competitive pricing and delivery. The company maintains large inventory of commonly used products including coupling stock and accessory materials for quick fulfillment.

trimarktubulars.ca
2Value-added Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Additional services including well planning, supply chain integration, well integrity consultation, and technical support. These services enhance the core product offering and provide added value throughout the procurement and operational lifecycle.

trimarktubulars.ca
Marketing channels2 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels2 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

TriMark Tubulars Ltd. distributes Standard to Premium Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) and Line Pipe products — including API, CSA, and proprietary grades in Seamless and ERW formats — sourced from multiple domestic and international steel manufacturers. The company operates 14 strategically located storage yards across Western Canada and provides end-to-end supply chain services including procurement, logistics, inventory management, well planning, and well integrity consultation for oil and gas producers, midstream operators, and industrial clients.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 4 values shown
  • Reduces operational burden through end-to-end supply chain management
+3 more records
Product overview1 text field

TriMark Tubulars Ltd. is a distributor of OCTG and Line Pipe products, not a software platform. The company operates as a unified portfolio of three integrated service offerings: (1) OCTG & Line Pipe — the core product line supplying Standard to Premium tubular goods in Seamless and ERW formats, including specialty options such as VIT, chrome, and mechanical pipe; (2) Pipe Manufacturers — global sourcing and procurement services with manufacturing partnership oversight; and (3) Stocking Locations — a network of strategically positioned storage yards across Western Canada enabling integrated logistics, inventory management, and distribution. The portfolio is complemented by add-on services including well planning, supply-chain integration, well integrity consultation, and digital-enhanced forecasting and inventory management. The company also supports emerging energy markets including CCUS, Hydrogen, Geothermal, Helium, Potash, Salt mining, and Uranium sectors.

Product and service5 records
1OCTG & Line Pipe
CategoryCore product — OCTG and Line Pipe distribution
Description

Core product line supplying Standard to Premium Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) and Line Pipe in Seamless and ERW formats, including carbon, alloy, CRA, and specialty grades such as VIT, chrome, mechanical pipe, and coupling stock. Targeted at oil and gas producers, midstream operators, mining companies, and industrial clients across Western Canada and globally.

2Pipe Manufacturers Sourcing & Procurement
CategoryService offering — global sourcing and procurement
Description

Global sourcing and procurement service partnering with top-tier Seamless and ERW pipe manufacturers, including inspection, repair, threading, and phosphating services, with start-to-finish project oversight from concept through installation. Targeted at enterprise energy and industrial buyers requiring multi-manufacturer tubular solutions.

3Stocking Locations Network
CategoryService offering — warehousing and distribution
Description

Network of 14 strategically positioned storage yards across Western Canada providing integrated logistics, inventory management, storage, order fulfillment, and distribution services for OCTG and Line Pipe products. Serves oil and gas, energy, mining, and industrial clients throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and Manitoba.

4Well Planning & Supply Chain Integration
CategoryAdd-on service — consulting and supply chain integration
Description

Value-added consulting services including well planning, supply chain integration, and well integrity consultation, enhanced by digital tools to optimize tubular procurement and reduce operational complexity for energy sector clients.

5Forecasting & Inventory Management
CategoryAdd-on service — inventory and demand planning
Description

Advanced stock management systems and material demand planning services ensuring product availability, reducing downtime, and helping enterprise energy customers manage tubular inventory efficiently.

Scale indicator5 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Founded in 1937, Sooner Inc. is the energy sector's leading distributor and supply chain manager of OCTG and Line Pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF). As a full-service provider, Sooner operates alongside TriMark as part of North America's most extensive OCTG and Line Pipe distribution network. Together they form the largest integrated tubular distribution network in North America.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major global manufacturer of premium OCTG and line pipe with significant North American presence. Comparable to TriMark's upstream pipe mill suppliers and competitive on large direct sales to E&P operators.

2TMK
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global manufacturer of steel pipe for oil and gas industry with operations in Russia, Europe, and North America. Functions as both a potential supplier in TriMark's sourcing network and a competitor via direct mill sales.

TypeRegional player
Description

One of Canada's largest metal service centers and distributors, operating across multiple provinces with a broad product portfolio. Comparable to TriMark in Canadian metal distribution scale though with a more diversified industrial customer mix.

TypeRegional player
Description

Major Canadian metal service center and distributor with operations across North America. Comparable as a regional metal distributor serving industrial and energy customers with similar tubular and pipe products.

TypeOthers
Description

Largest metals service center operator in North America with broad product line including energy tubular products. Comparable as a metal distribution platform though serving a more diversified industrial customer base than TriMark's energy focus.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large-scale distributor of energy and industrial products including OCTG, Line Pipe, valves, and maintenance supplies across North America. Overlaps with TriMark's broader energy distribution and supply chain services.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global leader in seamless and welded steel pipe manufacturing for the energy industry. Tenaris is both a key supplier to TriMark's sourcing network and a competitor via direct mill sales to oil and gas operators worldwide.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Global distributor of OCTG, line pipe, valves, and fittings to the energy industry, owned by Sumitomo Corporation. Direct competitor offering similar multi-manufacturer sourcing and supply chain services across global energy markets.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Sooner is the largest OCTG and Line Pipe distributor in the United States and operates alongside TriMark as part of North America's most extensive tubular distribution network. Direct sister/partner company serving US oil and gas producers with similar products and supply chain services.

TypeDirect peer
Description

TriMark's parent company and the US operating arm of MISI. MITI directly supplies steel tubulars to oil and gas, refining, petrochemical, and power generation sectors across the United States, mirroring TriMark's role in Western Canada.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat5 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers8 records

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Segment6 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile4 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
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No

Docs URL, Description

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App detail

Has app

Feature4 records

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Core technology
Revenue estimate
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Number of profiles
Profiles9 records

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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TriMark Tubulars Ltd.

Steel Pipe and Tubular Goods Distributiontrimarktubulars.ca

TriMark Tubulars Ltd. is a Calgary-based distributor of OCTG and Line Pipe, operating as the largest stocking distributor in Western Canada with 14 yards, supplying enterprise oil and gas, midstream, mining, and emerging energy clients under parent MITI.

What TriMark Tubulars Ltd. does

TriMark Tubulars Ltd. is a Calgary-based private distributor of Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) and Line Pipe, operating as the largest stocking distributor of these products in Western Canada. The company supplies Standard to Premium tubular products including API, CSA, and proprietary grades in both Seamless and Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) formats, alongside specialty options such as Vacuum Insulated Tubing (VIT), chrome, mechanical pipe, coupling stock, and accessory materials. TriMark's core offering is a multi-manufacturer sourcing model that integrates supply from domestic and international steel mills, supported by an end-to-end supply chain platform covering procurement, logistics, inventory management, storage, order fulfillment, and distribution.

The company operates 14 strategically located storage yards across Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and Manitoba, complemented by value-added services including well planning, supply-chain integration, well integrity consultation, and digital demand-planning tools. TriMark is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marubeni-Itochu Tubulars America (MITI), itself a joint venture between Marubeni Corporation and ITOCHU Corporation under Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc. (MISI). In 2023, MITI acquired full ownership and TriMark entered a flagship partnership with Sooner Inc., together forming North America's most extensive integrated OCTG and Line Pipe distribution network. The company sells primarily through a direct sales-led model to enterprise customers including oil and gas producers, midstream operators, pipe mills, oilfield service providers, engineering firms, mining companies, and emerging energy sector clients in CCUS, hydrogen, geothermal, and helium.

TriMark Tubulars Ltd. firmographics

Firmographics
Name
TriMark Tubulars Ltd.
Legal name
TriMark Tubulars Ltd.
Website
https://trimarktubulars.ca
Company type
Private
Founded year
2021
Operating status
Operating
Short description
TriMark Tubulars Ltd. is a Calgary-based distributor of OCTG and Line Pipe, operating as the largest stocking distributor in Western Canada with 14 yards, supplying enterprise oil and gas, midstream, mining, and emerging energy clients under parent MITI.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

TriMark Tubulars Ltd. industry classification

Industry
Product category
Steel Pipe and Tubular Goods Distribution
NAICS
Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers (423510)
SIC
Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)
akta.pro primary industry
OCTG, Line Pipe & Tubular Services (Supply, Inspection, Threading) (EUALABAN)
akta.pro secondary industry
Well Construction & Completion Services (Cementing, Casing, Tubular Running) (EUALABAC)

Keywords

  • OCTG distribution
  • Line Pipe supply
  • Steel pipe wholesale
  • Energy tubular goods
  • Industrial pipe supply

Where TriMark Tubulars Ltd. is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Calgary
HQ country
Canada
HQ region
North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

TriMark Tubulars Ltd. business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. OCTG and Line Pipe Product Sales: Sale of Standard to Premium Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) and Line Pipe products including API, CSA, and proprietary grades. Revenue generated from product supply with competitive pricing and delivery. The company maintains large inventory of commonly used products including coupling stock and accessory materials for quick fulfillment.
  2. Value-added Services: Additional services including well planning, supply chain integration, well integrity consultation, and technical support. These services enhance the core product offering and provide added value throughout the procurement and operational lifecycle.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

TriMark Tubulars Ltd. product offering

Product offering

Core offering

TriMark Tubulars Ltd. distributes Standard to Premium Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) and Line Pipe products — including API, CSA, and proprietary grades in Seamless and ERW formats — sourced from multiple domestic and international steel manufacturers. The company operates 14 strategically located storage yards across Western Canada and provides end-to-end supply chain services including procurement, logistics, inventory management, well planning, and well integrity consultation for oil and gas producers, midstream operators, and industrial clients.

Product overview

TriMark Tubulars Ltd. is a distributor of OCTG and Line Pipe products, not a software platform. The company operates as a unified portfolio of three integrated service offerings: (1) OCTG & Line Pipe — the core product line supplying Standard to Premium tubular goods in Seamless and ERW formats, including specialty options such as VIT, chrome, and mechanical pipe; (2) Pipe Manufacturers — global sourcing and procurement services with manufacturing partnership oversight; and (3) Stocking Locations — a network of strategically positioned storage yards across Western Canada enabling integrated logistics, inventory management, and distribution. The portfolio is complemented by add-on services including well planning, supply-chain integration, well integrity consultation, and digital-enhanced forecasting and inventory management. The company also supports emerging energy markets including CCUS, Hydrogen, Geothermal, Helium, Potash, Salt mining, and Uranium sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • OCTG & Line Pipe Core product line supplying Standard to Premium Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) and Line Pipe in Seamless and ERW formats, including carbon, alloy, CRA, and specialty grades such as VIT, chrome, mechanical pipe, and coupling stock. Targeted at oil and gas producers, midstream operators, mining companies, and industrial clients across Western Canada and globally.
  • Pipe Manufacturers Sourcing & Procurement Global sourcing and procurement service partnering with top-tier Seamless and ERW pipe manufacturers, including inspection, repair, threading, and phosphating services, with start-to-finish project oversight from concept through installation. Targeted at enterprise energy and industrial buyers requiring multi-manufacturer tubular solutions.
  • Stocking Locations Network Network of 14 strategically positioned storage yards across Western Canada providing integrated logistics, inventory management, storage, order fulfillment, and distribution services for OCTG and Line Pipe products. Serves oil and gas, energy, mining, and industrial clients throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and Manitoba.
  • Well Planning & Supply Chain Integration Value-added consulting services including well planning, supply chain integration, and well integrity consultation, enhanced by digital tools to optimize tubular procurement and reduce operational complexity for energy sector clients.
  • Forecasting & Inventory Management Advanced stock management systems and material demand planning services ensuring product availability, reducing downtime, and helping enterprise energy customers manage tubular inventory efficiently.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Reduces operational burden through end-to-end supply chain management
  • +3 more outcomes

Companies that use TriMark Tubulars Ltd.

Customer profile

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

TriMark Tubulars Ltd. technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

TriMark Tubulars Ltd. partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Sooner Inc.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Founded in 1937, Sooner Inc. is the energy sector's leading distributor and supply chain manager of OCTG and Line Pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF). As a full-service provider, Sooner operates alongside TriMark as part of North America's most extensive OCTG and Line Pipe distribution network. Together they form the largest integrated tubular distribution network in North America.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

TriMark Tubulars Ltd. competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Vallourec: Major global manufacturer of premium OCTG and line pipe with significant North American presence. Comparable to TriMark's upstream pipe mill suppliers and competitive on large direct sales to E&P operators.
  • TMK: Global manufacturer of steel pipe for oil and gas industry with operations in Russia, Europe, and North America. Functions as both a potential supplier in TriMark's sourcing network and a competitor via direct mill sales.
  • DistributionNOW (DNOW): Large-scale distributor of energy and industrial products including OCTG, Line Pipe, valves, and maintenance supplies across North America. Overlaps with TriMark's broader energy distribution and supply chain services.
  • Tenaris: Global leader in seamless and welded steel pipe manufacturing for the energy industry. Tenaris is both a key supplier to TriMark's sourcing network and a competitor via direct mill sales to oil and gas operators worldwide.

Regional players

  • Russel Metals: One of Canada's largest metal service centers and distributors, operating across multiple provinces with a broad product portfolio. Comparable to TriMark in Canadian metal distribution scale though with a more diversified industrial customer mix.
  • Samuel, Son & Co. Major Canadian metal service center and distributor with operations across North America. Comparable as a regional metal distributor serving industrial and energy customers with similar tubular and pipe products.

Others

  • Reliance Steel & Aluminum: Largest metals service center operator in North America with broad product line including energy tubular products. Comparable as a metal distribution platform though serving a more diversified industrial customer base than TriMark's energy focus.

Direct peers

  • Edgen Murray (Sumitomo Corporation): Global distributor of OCTG, line pipe, valves, and fittings to the energy industry, owned by Sumitomo Corporation. Direct competitor offering similar multi-manufacturer sourcing and supply chain services across global energy markets.
  • Sooner Inc. Sooner is the largest OCTG and Line Pipe distributor in the United States and operates alongside TriMark as part of North America's most extensive tubular distribution network. Direct sister/partner company serving US oil and gas producers with similar products and supply chain services.
  • Marubeni-Itochu Tubulars America (MITI): TriMark's parent company and the US operating arm of MISI. MITI directly supplies steel tubulars to oil and gas, refining, petrochemical, and power generation sectors across the United States, mirroring TriMark's role in Western Canada.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

TriMark Tubulars Ltd. social profiles

Digital presence

TriMark Tubulars Ltd. financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

TriMark Tubulars Ltd. leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

TriMark Tubulars Ltd. funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

TriMark Tubulars Ltd. M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about TriMark Tubulars Ltd.

What does TriMark Tubulars Ltd. do?

TriMark Tubulars Ltd. distributes Standard to Premium Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) and Line Pipe products — including API, CSA, and proprietary grades in Seamless and ERW formats — sourced from multiple domestic and international steel manufacturers. The company operates 14 strategically located storage yards across Western Canada and provides end-to-end supply chain services including procurement, logistics, inventory management, well planning, and well integrity consultation for oil and gas producers, midstream operators, and industrial clients.

Is TriMark Tubulars Ltd. a public or private company?

TriMark Tubulars Ltd. is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was TriMark Tubulars Ltd. founded?

TriMark Tubulars Ltd. was founded in 2021.

Where is TriMark Tubulars Ltd. based?

TriMark Tubulars Ltd. is headquartered in Calgary, Canada, in the North America region.

How does TriMark Tubulars Ltd. make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. OCTG and Line Pipe Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are value-added Services.

Who are TriMark Tubulars Ltd.'s main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Vallourec, TMK, DistributionNOW (DNOW) and Tenaris. Regional players are Russel Metals and Samuel, Son & Co.. Reliance Steel & Aluminum is listed as an others. Direct peers are Edgen Murray (Sumitomo Corporation), Sooner Inc. and Marubeni-Itochu Tubulars America (MITI).

Does TriMark Tubulars Ltd. have an API?

No public API is recorded for TriMark Tubulars Ltd..

What industry is TriMark Tubulars Ltd. in?

TriMark Tubulars Ltd.'s product category is Steel Pipe and Tubular Goods Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUALABAN, OCTG, Line Pipe & Tubular Services (Supply, Inspection, Threading), with a secondary code of EUALABAC, Well Construction & Completion Services (Cementing, Casing, Tubular Running). Its NAICS code is 423510 and its SIC code is 3533.

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PR NewswireRUSSEL METALS CLOSES SALE OF ITS 50% EQUITY INTEREST IN TRIMARKRussel Metals Inc. has closed the sale of its 50% equity interest in TriMark Tubulars Ltd. to Marubeni-Itochu Tubulars America Inc. (MITI). This transaction finalizes a previously announced agreement regarding the joint venture. The move alters the ownership structure of TriMark Tubulars, leaving MITI as the sole owner.PR NewswireRussel Metals Announces 2021 Second Quarter ResultsRussel Metals Inc. reported record financial results for the second quarter of 2021, with revenues reaching $1,068 million and EBITDA hitting $178 million, driven by strong demand and rising steel prices. The company also finalized a joint venture with Marubeni-Itochu Tubulars America Inc., known as TriMark Tubulars Ltd., to consolidate its Canadian OCTG and line pipe businesses while reducing exposure to energy sector volatility. Additionally, Moody's Investors Service upgraded Russel Metals' corporate credit rating from Ba3 to Ba2, reflecting improved liquidity and capital structure.PR NewswireRussel Metals and Marubeni-Itochu Complete Merger of Their Canadian OCTG/Line Pipe BusinessesRussel Metals Inc. and Marubeni-Itochu Tubulars America Inc. have completed the merger of their Canadian OCTG and line pipe businesses, combining their respective subsidiaries Triumph Tubular & Supply Ltd. and Hallmark Tubulars Ltd. into a newly incorporated company called TriMark Tubulars Ltd. The transaction is described as a major component of Russel Metals' strategy to repatriate capital from its OCTG/line pipe business for other value-enhancing opportunities while retaining an ongoing interest in the combined entity. John Reid, President and CEO of Russel Metals, confirmed the closure of the previously announced transaction.PR NewswireRussel Metals and Marubeni-Itochu To Merge Their Canadian OCTG/Line Pipe BusinessesRussel Metals Inc. and Marubeni-Itochu Tubulars America Inc. have agreed to merge their respective Canadian OCTG/line pipe businesses, combining subsidiaries Triumph Tubular & Supply Ltd. and Hallmark Tubulars Ltd. into a newly incorporated entity called TriMark Tubulars Ltd. Under the terms, Russel Metals will receive approximately $79 million in cash, $32 million in preferred shares with a 7% annual dividend, and retain a 50% equity interest in TriMark, resulting in near-term cash realization of roughly $138 million. The transaction, expected to close in Q2 or Q3 2021, creates a combined business with economies of scale to better serve customers amid challenging energy market conditions and manufacturer disintermediation.