Lock Joint Tube Acquires Tectron Tube Product Line and Facility
February 1, 2026
Lock Joint Tube (LJT), a manufacturer of mechanical and structural grade steel tubing, announced that it has acquired the Atkore Inc.'s Tectron mechanical tube product line and manufacturing facility in De Pere, WI. The acquisition enhances LJT's small-diameter tubing capabilities and broadens its range of solutions for its diverse customer base that includes agricultural, automotive, healthcare, furniture, and other transportation industries.
The 140,000-sq.-ft. De Pere facility and all employees will now operate as Lock Joint Tube Wisconsin. With the acquisition, LJT operates six locations across Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin that serve fabricators, distributors, and OEMs nationwide.
"We are focused on continually expanding our capabilities and strengthening the full range of solutions we can offer our customers," said Kevin Marks, President of LJT. "By combining the expertise and products of Tectron and LJT, we can better serve our customers with greater flexibility, quality, and reliability."
For more information contact:
Lock Joint Tube-Wisconsin
650 Heritage Road
De Pere, WI 54115
920-336-3318
www.ljtube.com
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