Tag: MRC Global

The global supply chain has experienced unprecedented strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Just as COVID-19-related challenges with labor shortages and transportation delays began to ease, the Russia-Ukraine conflict generated new problems for the global economy.

MRC Global Inc. announced that Anne McEntee has joined MRC Global’s board of directors.

MRC Global Inc., the leading global distributor of pipe, valves, fittings and infrastructure products and services to diversified energy, industrial and gas utilities end-markets, announced the appointment of Emily Shields as Senior Vice President – Sustainability and Assistant General Counsel.

MRC Global, the leading distributor of pipe, valve, and fitting products to the energy and industrial end sectors, is dedicated to assisting its client base in energy transition and methane reduction processes. By leveraging advanced industry knowledge and superior services, the company has proven its ability to help customers navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the energy and industrial sectors. Valve World Americas had the great pleasure of speaking with several MRC Global employees, including Matt Hartfiel, Vice President - Downstream, Industrial & Energy Transition Valves; Greg Peterson, Vice President - Valves Actuation Measurement and Instrumentation; Lance Lorance, Executive Director - Valves and Automation and Charles Metrailer, Executive Director - Valves and Automaton, about MRC Global’s dedication to providing valves for a better future.

MRC Global Inc. announced that George Damiris and Ronald Jadin have both joined MRC Global’s board of directors.Rhys Best, MRC Global’s chairman of the board of directors, commented, “The board is very pleased to welcome George and Ron as new independent directors.

MRC Global Inc. is celebrating their 100th year in business. On February 15, 1921, McJunkin Supply Company was founded in the hills of West Virginia, and over the next 100 years, companies from around the world would be established and grow into what is now known as MRC Global.

One hundred years ago, humanity was recovering from a global pandemic that is estimated to have infected one-third of the world’s population. In this time of uncertainty, Jerry McJunkin set out to build something that mattered. He and his brothers-in-law were certain that if they could solve a problem for their customers and maintain high levels of integrity and service, they could provide for their families and positively impact their communities.

MRC Global has announced the retirement plan for MRC Global’s president and chief executive officer, Andrew Lane. After discussion at a board of directors meeting, Andrew Lane announced his plan to retire as president and chief executive effective December 31, 2021.

This week MRC Global joined Valve Manufacturers Association of America (VMA) as an associate member in the distribution/channel partner category.

As of March 2020, MRC Global Inc.’s Kelly Youngblood assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and still holds his title of Executive Vice President (EVP).