Electrofusion pipe is the preferred technology outside the US, according to the company.

Following the acquisition, Franklin will also be able to supply customers with the APT brand flexible pipe certified to US (UL) standards.

The acquisition of PetroTechnik and its subsidiaries in the UK, France, Brazil, India and China, doubles Franklin Fueling’s global pipe and containment sales.

PetroTechnik is the supplier of UPP and polyethylene containment, piping and tightness testing systems for the underground storage and transfer of flammable liquids.