Charlotte Pipe

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Acquires Neenah Enterprises

July 13, 2022

The acquisition in an adjacent sector builds on the company's core competency in the manufacturing of grey iron castings.

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Value Engineering Commercial DWV with Foam Core PVC

While the plumbing industry still debates cast-iron soil pipe or PVC, a new, even lower-cost alternative is being introduced on many commercial projects.

April 1, 2022

Until the 1960s, mechanical engineers and plumbing designers specified hub and spigot cast-iron soil pipe joined with lead and oakum for drain, waste and vent systems in the vast majority of their commercial projects.

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Names Hooper Hardison as Chief Executive

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Names Hooper Hardison as CEO

December 22, 2021

Hooper joined Charlotte Pipe in 1988, and has held a variety of sales and management positions with the company over more than three decades of service.

Charlotte Pipe Edge HP Iron

February 1, 2021

The high performance pipe and fittings are specially coated for applications that may need enhanced protection, like hospitals, commercial kitchens and casinos.

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry to Build New State-of-the-Art Plant

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Awards $1 Million Grant to Central Piedmont

August 31, 2020

The grant will support plumbing and pipefitting scholarships and instruction.

Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Launches Gratitude Campaign Thanking Essential Workers

May 19, 2020

The series of videos and print ads recognizes essential workers, particularly those in the plumbing industry, for the important work they do to protect the nation's infrastructure for safety and sanitation.

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry to Build New State-of-the-Art Plant

May 12, 2020

The new plant will sit on a 428-acre property in Oakboro, North Carolina.

Charlotte Pipe Wins Trade Case Against Chinese Cast Iron Pipe Producers

March 20, 2019

As part of the investigation, the U.S. Department of Commerce determined that Chinese exporters had undersold and subsidized cast iron soil pipe in the United States in a range of 250.6 to 345.2 percent less than fair value.

Chinese Company Steals Charlotte Pipe Brand

January 31, 2019

Charlotte Pipe has had to retain a law firm in China in an attempt to recover its intellectual property.

Brian Helms to Lead Charlotte Pipe's Product Knowledge Training Center

January 4, 2019

Helms is coming into the position after serving as second-in-command to Brian Conner for the past nine years

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry ChemGuide App

November 30, 2018

Charlotte Pipe's latest mobile app provides the chemical resistance of ABS, PVC and CPVC thermoplastic piping, along with commonly used seal materials.

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Wins Trade Case Against Chinese Cast Iron Fitting Producers

August 8, 2018

Initial case filed in July of 2017 reaches its verdict.

Charlotte Pipe Adds New Features to Utah Location

June 6, 2018

After 10-years in Utah, the company continues to show its commitment to the community and the customers.

Roddey Dowd Sr., Led Charlotte Pipe for 64 Years, Dies at 85

Roddey Dowd Sr., Led Charlotte Pipe, Dies at 85

October 11, 2017

In 1954, Roddey began his career at Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, a family-owned firm begun by his grandfather in 1901.

Charlotte Pipe DWV Fittings

September 8, 2017

The fittings use the latest technology to exceed industry standards.

Pig vs Scrap Iron

When it comes to quality soil pipe and fittings, scrap beats pig every time.

March 7, 2017

There is a notion being propagated by importers of Chinese-made cast iron soil pipe and fittings that the use of...

Short Plumbing Courses Now Available at Charlotte Pipe University

January 27, 2017

To help new hires and plumbing professionals, Charlotte Pipe University’s has opened enrollment to their online courses. These brief, information-packed...