Congressman Warren Davidson Visits PTG-Middletown
On Monday, March 8, Congressman Warren Davidson visited Middletown Tube Works—the Middletown, Ohio division of Phillips Tube Group, Inc. (PTG).
Middletown Tube Works produces steel tube for highly engineered, severely fabricated and formed tube applications in the appliance, automotive, HVAC and recreational vehicle industries. We are one of the few tube companies in the country that also specializes in coated steel products.
CEO Angela Phillips stated, “We’re honored to have Congressman Davidson visit Middletown Tube Works.” She added, “It’s important that our elected officials know the issues facing manufacturing including trade agreements, steel tariffs and the availability of workers. His commitment to understanding the challenges within his District and throughout Ohio, especially in manufacturing, makes him an asset to our entire region.”
Congressman Davidson received a tour of the manufacturing facility and met with company officials and steelworkers. Middletown Tube Works continues to grow as a business as it expands and diversifies its capabilities.
PTG – Middletown Celebrates 28 Years!
Middletown Tube Works—the Middletown, Ohio division of Phillips Tube Group Inc., (PTG)—is celebrating 28 years of manufacturing specialty welded steel tubing this month!
Middletown Tube Works was originally purchased from Armco Steel in 1993, by the late Ralph Phillips. Mr. Phillips and his team streamlined the company to provide highly formable, coated and non-coated welded steel tube.
Middletown Tube Works entered the automotive market in 1997 by offering tubing for the fuel filler application to several Tier 1 and 2 suppliers.
In the years following, its automotive footprint expanded to include seating and exhaust components and fluid systems. In addition to automotive applications, Middletown Tube Works is recognized for its high-quality steel tubing products in the HVAC, RV, and appliance markets.
Chamber of Commerce CEO Rick Pearce recognized Phillips Tube Group’s impact in a certificate presentation, “We congratulate CEO Angela Phillips and Middletown Tube Works’ nearly 100 employees on 28 years of success in Middletown. As a strong community partner, Middletown Tube Works has been very active in the Chamber and supporting philanthropic efforts that cultivate a community where businesses and residents can thrive.”
CEO Angela Phillips stated, “We’ve been proud to call Middletown our home. It speaks to the strength of our community and employees that we continue to be successful.” She added, “The entire PTG family of companies is well-positioned for expanding market share and we look forward to a bright future ahead.”