Charlotte Pipe Adds Bingham & Taylor to Its Waterworks Portfolio

CHARLOTTE, NC — Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Firm, in partnership with Neenah Foundry Firm, has introduced the acquisition of Bingham & Taylor, a revered producer of underground infrastructure entry options for water and gasoline utilities throughout North America.

Based in 1849 and primarily based in Culpeper, Virginia, Bingham & Taylor is thought for its American-made meter and valve entry merchandise—together with packing containers, lids, and pits—that ship sturdiness and reliability in demanding subject situations.

Strengthening US Manufacturing and Market Attain

“Bingham & Taylor prides itself on home manufacturing, a large distribution community, and 175 years of steady operation,” stated Hooper Hardison, CEO of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry. “This strategic acquisition continues our development within the waterworks business and builds on our 2022 acquisition of Neenah Enterprises. It additionally leverages our experience in each iron castings and plastics manufacturing. Bingham & Taylor’s tradition and dedication to 100% made-in-America merchandise make it an excellent match.”

The acquisition aligns with Charlotte Pipe’s broader dedication to increase its waterworks choices and reinforce its US manufacturing base for infrastructure merchandise.

Complementary Capabilities Throughout Utility Markets

“Bingham & Taylor’s merchandise, distributors, and prospects are extremely complementary to ours,” stated Vik Bhatia, President and CEO of Neenah Foundry. “Bringing our corporations collectively strengthens our product providing and deepens business relationships throughout the water and gasoline utility markets.”

Bingham & Taylor’s operations embody a forged iron foundry in Culpeper and two plastics amenities — an injection-molding plant and a blow-molding plant — in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

A Shared Dedication to American Manufacturing

“After 175 years in enterprise and two generations of my household’s management, this acquisition represents Bingham & Taylor’s subsequent chapter,” stated Laura Grondin, CEO of Bingham & Taylor. “Charlotte Pipe and Neenah Foundry share our dedication to American manufacturing and our values round prospects and workers. They perceive the power of the Bingham & Taylor model and can guarantee it continues to thrive.”

Observe: this launch was rewritten with assist from generative AI.