Updated: 10/04/2025 20:21:44
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry (CPF) is a family-owned American manufacturer of plumbing pipe, fittings and castings since 1901. CPF produces a broad portfolio of cast iron and plastic piping systems for residential, commercial, industrial and municipal applications, operates multiple U.S. manufacturing facilities including a new Oakboro, NC foundry, and provides extensive technical documentation, digital tools and direct sales/support resources for designers, contractors and distributors.
Careers, community engagement and corporate contacts
CPF lists career opportunities, community and philanthropic involvement, corporate contacts and a corporate headquarters address to support recruitment and community relations. [1]
Cast iron products and Edge HP formulation
A broad cast iron product line covers standard DWV fittings, commercial castings and specialty formulations. Edge HP Iron is a coated cast-iron offering designed for aggressive service conditions and corrosive environments. [2]
History, identity and corporate mission
Founded in 1901 and family-owned across multiple generations, CPF emphasizes integrity, quality, safety and community. The company positions itself as a full-system manufacturer of plumbing piping with the tagline “You can’t beat the system.” [3]
Oakboro foundry and manufacturing footprint
CPF operates multiple U.S. plants and states a 100% Made-in-USA commitment. In 2023 CPF opened a new state-of-the-art cast iron foundry in Oakboro, NC, expanding capacity and modernizing iron production alongside several plastics plants nationwide. [4]
Plastic piping systems and hot/cold solutions
CPF manufactures plastic systems including PVC, CPVC (FlowGuard Gold) and ABS for plumbing and drainage. Technical guidance and installation information support proper material selection and application. [5]
Product portfolio and piping systems
CPF offers comprehensive pipe and fitting systems across cast iron and plastics (PVC, CPVC, ABS, FlowGuard Gold, ChemDrain), including DWV, sanitary and chemical-waste solutions plus large-diameter and fabricated commercial fittings. [6]
Quality, innovation and continuous reinvestment
CPF highlights quality manufacturing, plant safety and ongoing capital investment in facilities and product innovations (e.g., FlowGuard Gold, ChemDrain, Edge HP). The company emphasizes U.S. manufacturing standards and consistency across products. [7]
Sales, customer service and distribution support
CPF supports procurement and field personnel with a Find-a-Sales-Rep service, customer service contacts, warranties, Hub Login for reps and published price lists to facilitate ordering and technical support. [8]
Technical Hub, documentation and literature shop
A centralized Technical Hub contains specifications, dimensional catalogs, SDS/MSDS, brochures and downloadable technical literature to support engineers and contractors in specification and installation. [9]
Tools, calculators and mobile apps
CPF provides field-facing digital tools including the CPF Tech Tools mobile app, an online Loading Calculator, published price lists and calculators to assist sizing, specification and material selection for projects. [10]
Value engineering, training and educational resources
The company publishes value-engineering guidance, whitepapers and videos intended to help design professionals and contractors choose the right materials and avoid costly mistakes in plumbing system design and construction. [11]
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Additional Sources:
12. About Us — Company overview and milestones [https://www.charlottepipe.com/about-us]
13. Cast Iron — Edge HP Iron [https://www.charlottepipe.com/products/cast-iron/edge-hp-iron]
14. Charlotte Pipe and Foundry — Home [https://www.charlottepipe.com]
15. Contact Us — Corporate address and inquiries [https://www.charlottepipe.com/contact-us]
16. Customer Service & Support — Sales, reps and contact resources [https://www.charlottepipe.com/resources/customer-service-support]
17. Loading Calculator (online tool) [https://LoadingCalc.charlottepipe.com/]
18. Oakboro Foundry — New foundry information [https://www.charlottepipe.com/oakboro-foundry]
19. Plastics — PVC, CPVC and ABS systems [https://www.charlottepipe.com/products/plastics]
20. Products — Full product lines and systems [https://www.charlottepipe.com/products]
21. Technical Hub — Specs, SDS and literature [https://www.charlottepipe.com/technical-hub]
22. Value Engineering — Guidance and resources [https://www.charlottepipe.com/resources/value-engineering]