Vallourec names new head of North America operations

YOUNGSTOWN — The parent company of Vallourec Star, a Youngstown steel pipe producer for the energy industry, named Nicolas de Coignac as head of Vallourec’s North America operations.

Vallourec, a world leader in premium tubular solutions primarily for the energy markets, announced de Coignac’s position today.

In his new function, de Coignac will lead all Vallourec businesses in North America, and drilling operations worldwide. He reports directly to Philippe Crouzet, chairman of the group.

He joined the Vallourec Group in 1992 as hot rolling mill manager for the Valti division.