Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. announced the opening of its new plastic pipe manufacturing plant in Cedar City, Utah. The new plant, located about 250 miles south of Salt Lake City, boasts the most modern equipment available, from high output extrusion lines and compounding equipment to energy-efficient lighting and chilled water systems.

The plant will manufacture PVC and ABS pipe for drain, waste and vent systems and FlowGuard Gold® CPVC CTS pipe for domestic water applications. “We are excited about the opportunities and challenges ahead as we grow our Company’s business in the Western United States,” said Chairman and CEO Frank Dowd IV in the company’s announcement.

Charlotte Pipe reports that the new plant will allow the company to offer its pipe and fittings systems from Colorado west to the Pacific Ocean.

For more information, visit www.charlottepipe.com.