Mattr Commences Production at Two New Composite Technologies Facilities, on Time and on Budget

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Mattr Corp. (TSX: MATR) has successfully completed two new Composite Technologies manufacturing facilities, on time and on budget. The $60 million investment includes a Flexpipe® facility in Rockwall, Texas, and a Xerxes® facility in Blythewood, South Carolina. Both sites began production in early July 2024, initially equipped with 50% of their ultimate capacity. These facilities are expected to reach normalized production levels by 2026 and potentially generate over $100 million in incremental annual revenue.

The company has also invested in additional modernization and expansion projects, including a dedicated storm water chamber production line, expansion of Xerxes production in Edmonton, and modernization of the Seguin, Texas site. Mattr anticipates these enhancements will improve output, efficiency, and segment margins over time. The Connection Technologies segment is also undergoing relocation and modernization, with new sites in Fairfield, Ohio, and Vaughan, Ontario, expected to be completed by mid-2025.

Positive

• Two new Composite Technologies facilities completed on time and on budget
• Potential for over $100M incremental annual revenue from new facilities
• Additional modernization and expansion projects to improve output and efficiency
• Expected margin expansion for Composite Technologies segment

Negative

• New facilities initially operating at 50% capacity
• Full production levels not expected until 2026

TORONTO, July 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mattr Corp. (“Mattr” or the “Company”) (TSX: MATR) announced today that it has completed the establishment of two new state-of-the-art Composite Technologies manufacturing sites.

In April 2023 the Company announced its intent to direct approximately $60 million of growth capital to establish an additional production facility for its Flexpipe^® business, located in Rockwall, Texas and an additional production facility for its Xerxes^® business, located in Blythewood, South Carolina. Each of these new sites were substantially completed during the first half of 2024, with both locations commencing production early in July, consistent with original budget and schedule.

These facilities will be initially populated with approximately 50% of the production equipment that their footprints are ultimately capable of accommodating and are expected to approach normalized levels of production in 2026. In combination, the Company continues to believe that these facilities, with initial equipment installations, have the potential to enable over $100M of incremental annual revenue generating capacity as they approach efficient utilization levels. The Company retains the option of adding further production equipment to each site in a phased manner in future years.

“I am pleased by our teams’ ability to execute these major growth capital programs on time and on budget, all while continuing to meet existing production commitments,” said Martin Perez, Group President of Mattr’s Composite Technologies segment. “These new facilities will enable us to keep up with the growing demand for our products and to serve our customers even more efficiently. The added scale and modernized footprint is expected to contribute to margin expansion for the Composite Technologies segment over time.”

In addition to these two new facilities, the Company’s total capital spend in 2023 and guidance for 2024 included a variety of incremental modernization, expansion and optimization initiatives. Within the Composites Technologies segment, among these investments is a dedicated, fully automated storm water chamber production line, co-located within the Rockwall, Texas facility; expansion of Xerxes production capacity within the Company’s existing Edmonton site; and modernization of the Company’s existing Xerxes production site in Seguin, Texas. Collectively these additional enhancements to the segment’s production footprint are expected to further improve total output, elevate efficiency and contribute to higher segment margins over time.

The Company continues to progress on the relocation, bifurcation and modernization of its Connection Technologies segment North American production footprint, with two new production sites in Fairfield, Ohio and Vaughan, Ontario still expected to be completed by mid-2025.

About Mattr

Mattr is a growth-oriented, global materials technology company broadly serving critical infrastructure markets, including transportation, communication, water management, energy and electrification. The Company operates through a network of fixed manufacturing facilities. Its two business segments, Composite Technologies and Connection Technologies, enable responsible renewal and enhancement of critical infrastructure while lowering risk.

The Composite Technologies segment is comprised of two businesses: Flexpipe and Xerxes. The Flexpipe business manufactures premium flexible fiberglass reinforced composite pipe used for oil and gas gathering and water disposal lines, carbon dioxide injection lines and other applications requiring corrosion resistance and high-pressure capabilities. The Xerxes business manufactures market-leading fiberglass reinforced plastic underground storage tanks, primarily used within the retail fuel, storm water and wastewater markets.

The Connection Technologies segment is comprised of two businesses: DSG-Canusa and Shawflex. The DSG-Canusa business manufactures high-quality heat & cold shrink tubing products and accessories for automotive, communications, electrical utility, electronic and energy markets. The Shawflex business manufactures highly specified custom wire and cable products and assemblies for complex applications and extreme environments.

For further information, please contact

Meghan MacEachern
VP, External Communications & ESG
Telephone: 437.341.1848
Email: meghan.maceachern@mattr.com
Website: www.mattr.com

Source: Mattr Corp.

FAQ

What new facilities has Mattr Corp (MTTRF) opened in July 2024?

Mattr Corp has opened two new Composite Technologies manufacturing facilities in July 2024: a Flexpipe® facility in Rockwall, Texas, and a Xerxes® facility in Blythewood, South Carolina.

How much did Mattr Corp (MTTRF) invest in the new manufacturing facilities?

Mattr Corp invested approximately $60 million in growth capital to establish the two new Composite Technologies manufacturing facilities.

When are Mattr Corp's (MTTRF) new facilities expected to reach full production?

The new facilities are expected to approach normalized levels of production in 2026, starting with 50% of their ultimate equipment capacity in July 2024.

What is the potential revenue impact of Mattr Corp's (MTTRF) new facilities?

Mattr Corp believes the new facilities have the potential to enable over $100 million of incremental annual revenue generating capacity as they approach efficient utilization levels.