American Cast Iron Pipe Company - Company Information

American cast iron pipe company, founded in birmingham, ala., in 1905, is a manufacturer of ductile iron pipe, spiral-welded steel pipe, fire hydrants and valves for the waterworks industry, and high-frequency-welded steel pipe for the oil and gas industries. american's diversified product line also includes static castings and high performance fire pumps. the birmingham plant, located on a 2,000-acre site with more than 60 acres under roof, is home to one of the world's largest cupolas and the contiarc, the first-of-its-kind continuous arc furnace. american employs approximately 2,600 people – about 1,600 at its headquarters plant and offices in birmingham, and about 1,000 at its subsidiary plants: american castings, llc, pryor creek, okla.; american spiralweld pipe company, llc, columbia, s.c.; american valve & hydrant manufacturing company, beaumont, texas; intercast sa, itauna, brazil; specification rubber products inc., alabaster, ala.; and waterous company, south saint paul, minn. a pioneer in human relations, american is committed to the well-being of its workforce. employees enjoy excellent benefits, including profit sharing, apprentice training in crafts and trades, onsite personal and professional development, and a model wellness program.

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