Global distributor of pipe, valves and fittings (PVF) with valve engineering, automation and MRO solutions
MRC Global Inc.
Nearly 200 locations worldwideNew on Amplifa
About MRC Global
MRC Global is a global distributor of pipe, valves, fittings (PVF) and infrastructure products for the Gas Utilities, Downstream, Industrial as well as Pipeline and Transmission Infrastructure sectors. Headquartered in the USA, the company offers not only products but also technical services through nearly 200 locations worldwide: valve automation, valve modifications (design, welding, machining, testing), integrated supply and MRO solutions, project and turnaround services, and smart meter technical services (IMTEC) for gas utilities. At the ISO-certified Midstream Valve & Engineering Center in La Porte, Texas, valves are modified, automated and tested; mobile field service vehicles automate ball valves up to 42 inches on site. In addition to oil and gas end markets, MRC Global supplies energy transition projects such as offshore wind, hydrogen, CCS, biofuels, geothermal and hydropower. In 2025, the combination with DNOW was completed. The digital e-commerce platform MRCGO complements sales and supply chain services.
- Site
- Nearly 200 locations worldwide
- Processes
- Sales of pipes, valves and fittings (PVF), Valve automation (actuation and control packages, field automation up to 42" ball valves / 30", Valve modification (in-house valve modification center, incl. design, welding, machining,, Incoming inspection and testing (destructive and non-destructive testing, manufacturer audits), Integrated supply / MRO solutions (storeroom management, purchasing, inventory and logistics, FastTrack valve automation (delivery within 24–36 hours), IMTEC – Integrated Meter Technical Services (smart meter technical services), PVF distribution (pipe, valves, fittings)
- Certificates
- ISO-certified (valve/engineering centers), ISO-certified processes (valve/engineering centers)
- Founded
- 1921
- Industries
- Gas Utilities, Downstream, Industrial, Pipeline and Transmission Infrastructure, Energy Transition (Offshore Wind, Hydrogen, CCS, Biofuels, Geothermal), Oil & Gas Production
- 01
Sourcing from audited manufacturers (manufacturer audits)
- 02
Incoming inspection and testing (destructive/non-destructive)
- 03
PVF distribution via regional distribution centers
- 04
Valve modification and valve automation at the Valve & Engineering Center
- 05
Field services on site at the customer
- 06
Integrated supply / MRO and inventory management
Locations
La Porte, TX, USA
USMidstream Valve & Engineering Center (valve modification, automation, testing), central Meter Center (IMTEC)
- Service vehicle with crane (7,500 lbs lifting capacity, 3-foot reach)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales of pipes, valves and fittings (PVF)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Valve automation (actuation and control packages, field automation up to 42" ball valves / 30"Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Valve modification (in-house valve modification center, incl. design, welding, machining,Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Incoming inspection and testing (destructive and non-destructive testing, manufacturer audits)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Integrated supply / MRO solutions (storeroom management, purchasing, inventory and logisticsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| FastTrack valve automation (delivery within 24–36 hours)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| IMTEC – Integrated Meter Technical Services (smart meter technical services)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service vehicle with crane (lifting capacity 7,500 lbs, 3-foot reach) | – | – | – | – | Field Services |
| ISO-certified Valve & Engineering Center (valve modification, automation, welding, testing) | – | – | – | – | Houston/La Porte, TX, USA |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
An ISO-certified quality system begins with extensive manufacturer audits and includes incoming inspection with destructive and non-destructive testing. The valve and engineering centers are ISO-certified; software-based trend monitoring supports traceability (including through serialization).
| Evidence | La Porte, TX, USA |
|---|---|
| ISO-certified processes (valve/engineering centers) |
History
- 1921
Founding; 100th anniversary in February 2021
- 2012
IPO on the NYSE (Ticker MRC); first global valve contract with Shell
- 2015
Rebranding to MRC Global
- 2016
Sale of the OCTG business; largest single valve order in company history for TCO in Kazakhstan
- 2019
Opening of the Midstream Valve & Engineering Center in La Porte, TX; launch of the e-commerce platform MRCGO
- 2021
Rob Saltiel becomes CEO; 100th anniversary
- 2022
Bob Wood becomes Chairman; orders for the Sunrise Wind project
- 2025
Completion of the combination with DNOW