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McWane

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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Family-owned manufacturer of waterworks, plumbing, fire-protection and pressure-vessel products.

Overview

McWane is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1921, the company employs approximately 6,000 people across about 20 facilities worldwide. McWane businesses manufacture ductile iron pipe and fittings, valves, fire hydrants, plumbing and drainage products, fire-suppression systems, pressure vessels and other engineered products used in water, wastewater, utility and life-safety infrastructure. Its customers include municipal systems, utilities, contractors and distributors across North America and international markets. Fifth-generation family leadership continues to oversee the enterprise and its waterworks, plumbing and fabricated-products operations.

Infrastructure sectors

Water and wastewaterUtilitiesFire protectionPlumbing infrastructureIndustrial manufacturing

Capabilities & services

Water distribution products
Wastewater conveyance components
Utility poles and engineered castings
Fire-protection equipment
Global manufacturing and distribution

Ductile iron pipe and fittingsValves and fire hydrantsPlumbing and drainage productsFire-suppression systemsPressure vessels and fabricated products

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Last editorial check: 2026-10-10.

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Additional company details

Office locations
Headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama, with manufacturing operations in the United States, Canada, China and India Source
Confirmed clients
Municipal water systems, utilities, contractors, distributors, plumbing markets and fire-protection customers Source

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