A Legacy of Performance. A Future of Possibility.
Infra Pipes’ roots go back nearly a century, tracing a journey from timber trading in Finland to pioneering HDPE infrastructure across North America. Through decades of innovation, international expansion, and industry leadership, we’ve grown into one of the most trusted polyethylene pipe manufacturers in the market today—backed by a legacy of performance and built for what’s next.
Built on Ingenuity Since the 1930s
Our story begins in 1929, when Emil Höglund and Edvin Wiik founded Wiik & Höglund, a timber company in Finland. A bold shift to plastics in the early 1950s transformed the business, positioning it at the forefront of polymer-based manufacturing. By the 1960s and ’70s, Wiik & Höglund had achieved what was once thought impossible—extruding pipes up to 5.25 feet (1,600 mm) in diameter—and had fully exited the timber trade to focus on becoming Finland’s largest plastics company.
From Europe to Canada and Beyond
A pivotal partnership with DuPont led to the opening of Wiik & Höglund’s first North American factory in Huntsville, Ontario in 1967, a facility that remains part of our operations today. Over the following decades, the company expanded into the U.S. and restructured under the name KWH Pipe, a nod to founders Höglund, Wiik, and their later partner Karl Johan Stuns (K, W, and H). A second Canadian facility in Saskatoon was added in the 1990s through further partnership with DuPont.
From KWH to Uponor, and Back Again
In 2013, KWH Pipe merged with Finnish infrastructure leader Uponor to form Uponor Infra, combining deep technical expertise in water systems and HDPE manufacturing. In 2018, the North American assets of Uponor Infra were acquired by Wynnchurch Capital and relaunched as Infra Pipes Solutions Ltd.—marking the company’s return to independent ownership and a renewed focus on operational excellence, service, and growth. In 2024, Infra Pipes entered its next chapter through acquisition by Fortress Investment Group, gaining additional resources and long-term backing to support continued expansion and innovation.
Expanding Our Reach. Strengthening Our Network.
Infra Pipes’ growth has been driven by a series of strategic acquisitions that expanded its capabilities and North American reach. In 2020, the company acquired Endot Industries, significantly broadening its portfolio of small-diameter tubing, conduit, and gas distribution products and strengthening its U.S. presence. In November 2024, Fortress Investment Group acquired Infra Pipes, providing capital and strategic support to advance integration and operational excellence. This momentum continued in 2025 with the acquisition of the Jacksonville, Florida manufacturing facility formerly operated by Flying W Plastics—now Infra Pipes’ most advanced U.S. plant and the first outside Canada to produce Weholite® large-diameter structured wall pipe. Today, with six manufacturing facilities across North America, Infra Pipes delivers regional responsiveness, “Made in America” compliance, and one of the industry’s broadest ranges of HDPE pressure and gravity solutions.
Where Legacy Meets Leadership
From European origins to North American industry leadership, Infra Pipes’ history is built on resilience, innovation, and trust. Our deep roots in HDPE manufacturing give us the experience to solve today’s infrastructure challenges, and the scale, agility, and expertise to take on tomorrow’s.