Following successful expansions in eastern Canada - Soleno expands into the United States

SAINT-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU, QC, March 7, 2024 /CNW/ - Following successful expansions in Ontario and New Brunswick, Soleno, a leader in the water management sector, continues its development and enters the American market with the establishment of its first plant outside of Canada in Saratoga, New York.

The $22 million investment in this project will enable Soleno to introduce its latest product line, KUSTOMFLO, leveraging the innovative German Krah Pipes technology acquired by the company in 2022. This initiative will enhance the ability to reach and serve customers across the East Coast of the United States and in Canada. KUSTOMFLO represents a pivotal step forward for the company, facilitating the production of custom-manufactured large-diameter pipes, up to 136 inches in diameter, in high-density polyethylene. These pipes are meticulously crafted for water management infrastructures, heralding a new era of possibilities for Soleno.

This significant expansion will considerably broaden the company's product and service offering to its Canadian customers. These two announcements mark a crucial step for Soleno, which is now moving beyond stormwater management to adopt a global approach to sustainable water management.

Soleno will now be able to extend its field of expertise to sanitary water, waterworks, hydroelectric and high-pressure applications, sectors that are mainly served with traditional materials such as concrete pipes. Knowing that a high-density polyethylene pipe has the lowest ecological footprint compared to other materials, the company now offers its customers and the local community with the most sustainable alternative for water management infrastructure projects.

At the same time, Soleno has undertaken an overhaul of its brand image, aimed at better representing its growth and evolution. This initiative reaffirms the company's commitment to sustainable development and its long-term vision of responsible water management.

With financial support from the Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency and the Saratoga Economic Development Corporation, the Saratoga plant will be built on a 22-acre site and will cover over 45,000 square feet (including office spaces) . An extra 25,000 square feet could be appended in a subsequent phase if deemed necessary. Construction on the plant has started with a scheduled inauguration set for 2024, at the end of the third quarter.

"It is with great pride that we announce today the establishment of Soleno in the United States. Our new plant will give us the capacity to diversify our offering to our customers, and thanks to this technology and the know-how of our experts, we will be able to pursue our mission of providing the most ecological and sustainable solutions for water management" Alain Poirier, President, Soleno

"Our new plant in the United States is a major project for Soleno and represents a decisive turning point in the pursuit in our continued growth in North America. We're delighted to be calling the beautiful community of Saratoga, New York our new home."Mathieu Cornellier, Saratoga Plant General Manager.

Soleno is a leader in the water management sector and one of the largest conditioners of high density polyethylene (#2 plastic) in Eastern Canada. Over the years, the company has developed a cutting-edge expertise in sustainable solutions. Soleno manufactures and distributes a wide range of products for the collecting, conveying, treating and storing water for the infrastructure, residential, natural resources, and agricultural sectors. The majority of Soleno's products are made of recyled, high-density polyethylene, a light and resistant material that can last for over 100 years. Today, Soleno represents a group of five business units, including Soleno, Soleno Service, Soleno Textile and Bluewater Pipe, which employs over 500 workers in 13 industrial sites in eastern Canada and in the United States. To learn more about Soleno, visit soleno.com.

SOURCE Soleno