metal piping
The Copper Development Association (CDA) announced the launch of the Copper Advocates, a nonpartisan nationwide network for individuals, public officials, organizations, and companies that recognize copper’s importance to the U.S. economy, infrastructure, and […]
The Copper Development Association (CDA) has published a new suite of resources designed to help companies make more informed decisions about recycled copper content, carbon performance, and circularity. Developed for OEM […]
NIBCO Inc. announces the addition of P-trap fittings to its PressACR product line, expanding installation solutions for HVACR professionals with six new SKUs. The wrought-copper PressACR P-traps, available in sizes […]
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry, a fifth-generation, family-owned manufacturer, is celebrating 125 years in business this year. Founded in 1901 by W. Frank Dowd, Charlotte Pipe has grown from a local […]
Welcome back to “Lessons in Firestop.” Today’s topic is “The Unexpected Danger of Softer Metal Pipes.” In our last segment, we unpacked the challenges of firestopping plastic pipes—how the timing […]
MediTrac® corrugated medical tubing (CMT) is the most significant product advancement in medical gas piping since manufacturers began shipping cleaned and capped copper. MediTrac® CMT was developed for the healthcare […]
Manufacturers of certain brass applications, including pipe fittings, valves, meters, and pumps, may now be exempt from recurring NSF 61 testing and certification requirements that assess whether products leach unsafe […]
As a manufacturer of both cast iron and plastic plumbing systems, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry is uniquely positioned as a valuable resource when evaluating the right product for a plumbing […]
Noisy piping can cause issues for the indoor environmental quality for building occupants. Where noise is a concern in plumbing design, Charlotte Pipe recommends cast iron. However, in systems where […]
A new report explores the unique opportunities the United States has in sourcing copper, a critical mineral for the energy transition. As global demand for copper—the “metal of electrification”—continues to rise, the […]
