The Shaw group (NASDQ: SHAW) is the world's leading fabricator of piping systems: cutting, bending & welding fittings to precise customer specifications. Though an unglamorous industry, they are the best at what they do and their earnings are exploding due to rising refinery project sales, increased international sales and a current record backlog of orders. They recently aquired the World Industries fabrication facility, increasing capacity & market share. They also acquired Alloy Piping products, a leading US manufacturer of specialty pipe fittings. The company has very low debt and continues to show strong growth. |