IPS Corporation

Brand · part of Centerbridge Partners

Maker of Weld-On solvent cements and PVC plumbing adhesives; acquired by Centerbridge in 2021.

Website	—
Category	Fittings/Plumbing
Parent / owner	Centerbridge Partners
Ownership	Subsidiary
Country	United States
Known for	Maker of Weld-On solvent cements and PVC plumbing adhesives; acquired by Centerbridge in 2021.

Company Timeline

Date	Event
1954	IPS Corporation founded as a supplier of plumbing parts.
1958	IPS develops and patents the first solvent cement for joining PVC pipe under the Weld-On brand.
2021-10-04	Centerbridge Partners completed its acquisition of IPS Corporation.

Sources

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/centerbridge-partners-completes-acquisition-of-ips-corporation-301392419.html

Last updated 2026-06-24 · Next review 2026-07-24

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