MRC Global : Stainless Steel & Alloy Experts You Can Trust On February 15 , 2021 , MRC Global celebrated its 100th year in business . The company has grown into the largest , global pipe , valve and fitting distributor in the world with deep roots might as well be coated in stainless steel thanks to their extensive history supporting the industrial and chemical industries in the U . S . and Australia , and offshore in the Norwegian Continental Shelf .

“ Our customers have come to trust MRC Global with these high alloy and exotic products ,” John Bowhay , MRC Global ’ s Senior Vice President – International Operations & VAMI , said . “ Our team knows how to react quickly , so our customers get what they need . That isn ’ t something that can be taught overnight , it is the result of decades of experience and long-standing relationships developed by working with these specialty mills and manufacturers on a consistent basis .”

The backbone of MRC Global ’ s offering is the company ’ s exhaustive quality assurance program .

“ With our quality process , we focus on identifying global manufacturers who can be trusted to produce a consistently high-quality product that matches our customers ’ specifications ,” Jack McCarthy , MRC Global Senior Vice President – Supply Chain Management , said . “ Then , we invest in the relationship with regular site visits , audits and long-term planning . So , when an emergency request comes in , we have an established base of reputable sources who we know very well and can rely on .”

The company credits its proactive quality process , versus relying solely on afterthe-fact product inspections , as the reason they are able to consistently provide high quality options to their customers in a timely manner – even with rare materials .

“ We are constantly developing additional sources for the products our customers need but we have a very high standard for inclusion on our AML ,” Mr . McCarthy added . “ It is extremely important that our AML process is rigorous , robust and reliable , so that MRC Global can consistently supply world class products to our customers .”

Currently , the company offers stainless steel and alloy valves from ¼ ” through 24 ” 600 # in a wide variety of combinations . MRC Global also stocks instrumentation tubing , pipe , fittings and

flanges from ¼ ” through 24 ” in varying alloys including 300 series ( T304 / L , T316 / L , T317 / L , T321 / H , T347 / H ), nickel alloys ( Alloy 20 , C276 , Alloy 400 ), duplex , super duplex , 6 % moly , titanium and Chrome Moly ( 5 , 9 and 11 ).

“ Sourcing specialty products requires a great deal of market knowledge ,” FT Graff , Vice President – Supply Chain North America , said . “ To find the right product , in the right amount from a trusted source is challenging if you don ’ t know who all of the available players are for each specific , special alloy . Luckily for our customers , our team is world-class . We know the market , and by mixing that knowledge with our deep inventory , it makes solutions like that possible .”

To learn more about MRC Global and how to put their expertise to work for you , visit www . mrcglobal . com .

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