The November 2015 issue of Business Alabama looked at recent innovations at AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company, including the new Earthquake Joint system. Read the article here.
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AMERICAN Flow Control’s Captivater locking fire hydrant cap can help water utilities prevent water theft and lost revenue, and ensure water and water pressure availability to firefighters.
Read MoreAMERICAN Ductile Iron Pipe and AMERICAN Flow Control unveiled a new Earthquake Joint System to protect water infrastructure during seismic events last year. This system is on display at ACE16, Exhibit 1101.
Read MoreAMERICAN Flow Control is introducing its Series 3500 resilient wedge gate valve for use in drinking water, wastewater and fire protection systems that might need a higher pressure rating.
Read MoreAMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company is providing pipe, valves and hydrants for the $5.25-billion Panama Canal Expansion, which will create a new lane of traffic along the Panama Canal to accommodate larger ships with more cargo capacity.
Read MoreWork is roughly 50 percent complete on a $30-million-plus upgrade of what is considered the most dangerous stretch of road in Augusta, Georgia. The 30-month project is aimed at making a five-mile portion of Highway 56 safer and more secure for motorists.
Read MoreCastle Rock, Colorado, is a town on the cutting edge of managing its water, wastewater and storm water system assets with the help of the Hydrant and Valve Inspector from AMERICAN Flow Control (AFC) and Trimble Navigation.
Read MoreAMERICAN Flow Control has been working with the EPA to obtain clarification of the EPA’s March 20, 2014 guidance document outlining water systems’ compliance with the American Iron and Steel (AIS) provision cited in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014.
Read MoreOn January 4, 2011, the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act was signed into federal law. It will go into effect January 4, 2014. In general, the federal law does not apply to the gate valves and fire hydrants manufactured by AMERICAN Flow Control. However, as of January 1, 2013, all resilient wedge gate valves and check valves manufactured by AMERICAN Flow Control meet the requirements of the new legislation.
Read MoreThe city of Cocoa, Fla. faced a few challenges when constructing a water transmission main that would enhance the city’s fire protection. The main would have to run down a power easement, through a wetland (with oyster beds) during hurricane season, and through micro-tunnels under a major interstate below sea level.
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