Aug 6, 2021   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Pipeline Plastics Promotes Mike Leathers to Chief Executive Officer

Pipeline Plastics, LLC Board of Directors announced today that they have promoted Mike Leathers to Chief Executive Officer.

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Mike Leathers, CEO, Pipeline Plastics LLC (Photo: Business Wire)

Mike Leathers, CEO, Pipeline Plastics LLC (Photo: Business Wire)

Leathers, who has been serving as the President & Chief Operating Officer of Pipeline Plastics, will continue to champion Pipeline Plastics’ role within the industry as a leading manufacturer of leak-free, corrosion-resistant HDPE pressure pipe with capacity up to 65” in diameter. Mike has been pivotal in the diversification of the company into the natural gas distribution pipe segment and in the geographic expansion with a new plant in North Carolina.

"We are pleased to announce Mike's promotion within the organization," said Monty Fisher, Founder, and board member. "We have built a great company and Mike will continue PLP’s growth and value creation," Fisher elaborated.

"Mike has shown great leadership and we couldn't be more excited about his new position in our organization," said Ernie Danner, chairman of the board at Pipeline Plastics, an Operating Partner at SCF Partners, LLC, a major investor in Pipeline Plastics.

Mike Leathers has been a member of the Pipeline Plastics leadership team since 2018. Prior to joining Pipeline Plastics, Mike was President & Executive Vice President for Thompson Pipe Group.

"I am thrilled to continue working alongside our amazing team at Pipeline Plastics," said Leathers. "The support I've received from the board has been incredible and I am excited about this new opportunity."

Pipeline Plastics is a Westlake-based manufacturer of high-performance polyethylene pipe used primarily for water infrastructure in oil and gas, mining, industrial and municipal applications. (www.pipe.us)