China’s Liansu Group establishes extrusion joint venture in Canada

China Liansu Group Holdings Ltd., said to be one of the largest manufacturers of extruded plastic products in China, is establishing a joint venture in Canada with Pickering, Ont.-based extrusion technology supplier Skyreach Group Inc.

The new company, called Skyreach L&S Extrusions Corp., will operate two divisions: the first providing vinyl profiles to the window and door industry, and the second supplying standard and custom-finished vinyl patio doors and basement windows, as well as decking, railing and fencing materials.

China Liansu Group, headquartered in Shunde, Guangdong, has over 3,800 employees worldwide, with operations in China, North America and over 20 other countries. The company develops, manufactures and distributes pipes, pipe fittings, valves, window and door profiles, window and door hardware, bathroom and kitchen faucets and plastic extrusion equipment.

Founded in 1991, Skyreach Group supplies vinyl extrusion production lines, such as extruders, extrusion tooling, and downstream equipment, and also manufactures extruded profile and window and door assembling equipment.

The new joint venture will be located in Vaughan, Ont.