MRC Global Inc. is a distributor of pipe, valves and fittings and related products and services to the energy industry. It operates in two segments: North American segment and International segment. Its North American segment includes over 180 branch locations, six distribution centers in the United States, one distribution center in Canada, 11 valve automation service centers and over 170 pipe yards located in the oil and natural gas regions in North America. Its International segment includes over 40 branch locations throughout Europe, Asia and Australasia with distribution centers in each of the United Kingdom, Singapore and Australia and 10 automation service centers in Europe and Asia. Effective January 6, 2014, MRC Global Inc a unit of GS Capital Partners LP subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Group Inc's Goldman Sachs & Co unit, acquired Stream AS. In May 2014, MRC Transmark Pte. Ltd acquired MSD Engineering (Pte) Ltd. In June 2014, its MRC Teamtrade subsidiary acquired Hypteck AS.