ASC Engineered Solutions (“ASC”), a leading provider of flow management solutions, including precision engineered pipe joining systems, flow control products, support solutions and related services, announced that it has acquired Ward Manufacturing (“Ward”) from Proterial America, Ltd., a subsidiary of Proterial, Ltd. Ward is a leader in the manufacturing of pipe joining components including fittings, nipples and the WARDFlex® corrugated stainless steel tubing system.