Category: Water and Wastewater

AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company is investing $285 million over the next four years as it upgrades its ductile iron pipe operations to electric-powered furnaces,

AMERICAN has acquired C&B Piping, Inc., a manufacturer and supplier of ductile iron and steel piping systems headquartered in Leeds, Alabama. C&B, with locations in Gilbert, Arizona, and Amherst, Virginia, specializes in pipe fabrication, linings and coatings of ductile iron and steel products.

Almost two years ago, a local lumber company contacted the village of Montgomery, Illinois’ Water & Sewer Department because its water meter was moving and causing a loud thumping throughout the building. The village researched what products were available to help and found the AFC SEMPER RPM.

A key component of operating a water system is understanding and monitoring water pressure. By doing so, water utilities can see pressure drops and surges and respond accordingly to prevent leaks and main breaks, while delivering valuable water services to customers. The city of Portland, Tennessee, is no exception.

In Asheville, North Carolina, storm damage from Hurricane Helene washed out two major 24-inch and 36-inch water transmission mains leading to the destruction of a section of a vital 36-inch bypass line. In the days following, AMERICAN responded to the city's emergency request for help.

On Thursday, October 17, 2024, AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company joins more than 1,000 water and wastewater utilities, public officials, business leaders, engineers and manufacturers for the tenth consecutive year of Imagine a Day Without Water.

Dave Stephens has been named president of American Valve & Hydrant in Beaumont, Texas. Stephens has held various positions with AVH over the past 25 years and demonstrated his ability to address challenges with innovative solutions that drive substantial results.

Listen in as AMERICAN Flow Control Marketing and Technical Manager Derek Scott talks with Water Talk at the American Water Works Association’s ACE24. Scott discusses the latest innovations from AFC – the SEQUOIA wet barrel hydrant and 2200 check valve.

How does a contractor navigate the installation of new water and sewer mains in a neighborhood with heavy traffic, narrow roadways and extensive existing underground infrastructure? The answer is the ALPHA™ restrained joint by AMERICAN Flow Control.

With a pressure rating of 350 psi, easy access to internal components and an exclusive nozzle retention design, meet the SEQUOIA™ wet barrel fire hydrant, the latest innovative product from AMERICAN Flow Control.