MCWANE, INC.
BIRMINGHAM, AL

The Supreme Court, in Whirlpool Corp. vs. Marshall, issues a landmark decision affirming that the OSH Act provides workers with the right to refuse to perform an assigned task on the basis of a reasonable apprehension of death or serious injury, coupled with a reasonable belief that no less drastic alternative is available. The Court held that workers who use this OSHA protection may not be discriminated against for such action. McWane Family of Companies , we cast ductile iron products — including pipe, valves, hydrants, fittings, and plumbing products — manufacture fire extinguishers, fire suppression systems, steel pressure vessels, and build network switches and monitoring equipment. The company conducts business throughout North America and the world. Its major plants by industry include four pipe facilities, four valve and hydrant facilities, seven soil pipe and utility fittings facilities, seven tank manufacturing facilities, one fire extinguisher facility and five technology companies. Through the years, many companies in the waterworks industry have moved their manufacturing operations overseas at the expense of American jobs. They seek to avoid the high environmental and workplace health and safety standards required in the United States. McWane, however, has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to modernize its plants and become the industry’s leader in cutting-edge technology. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., we’ve made our operations safe, efficient and compliant while preserving thousands of well-paying American jobs across the country. Our foundries produce products that deliver pure water and last for generations. Since 1921, McWane’s ductile iron products have safely delivered clean water to countries across the world. When properly installed, ductile iron pipe can last for more than a century, reducing energy consumption and costs during its long, useful life. In 2012, McWane began their diversification strategy by adding technology companies to their portfolio. This idea of sustainability is one that McWane supports on a daily basis. Our products are made from post-consumer materials and are recyclable at the end of their useful life. In fact, we recycle more than 750,000 tons of scrap iron each year, which is equal to 800,000 cars. That’s efficiency for today and sustainability for tomorrow. McWane’s role as one of the world’s most important suppliers of waterworks and monitoring products is based on the fulfillment of our responsibilities to our employees, our communities and our customers. We pledge to continue to improve team member safety, keep our communities clean and produce high-quality products for the cities and towns that use them. McWane Philosophy The McWane family of companies has been a part of American industry since 1921. We have a strong history, and we're building our future across America and the world. our heritage by manufacturing products that are lasting and sustainable. in the future of our business, our employees and our communities. Company History The history of McWane traces its roots to the ingenuity of a family who lived in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Charles Phillip (C.P.) McWane entered the foundry business in 1871. His sons, Henry and James Ransom (J.R.), managed various parts of the family business. We may not be able to solve all of our problems overnight, but if we all make up our minds, we are going to do the right from day to day as we are given to see the right, everything will work out satisfactorily in the end. J. R. McWane, Founder In 1903, J. R. McWane settled in Birmingham, Ala., and began a modest foundry enterprise, shifting to a coke and coal business when the foundry business faltered. In 1904, Henry McWane set up a subsidiary, McWane Pipe Works, to make cast iron pipe and fittings. It was a promising line of business. In 1908, J. R. McWane joined the American Cast Iron Pipe Company, rising to president by 1915, and establishing innovations in the industry along with worker welfare initiatives. He not only grew the business, but also became known as a leader in employee relations. In 1921, McWane left and began another new venture, the McWane Cast Iron Pipe Company . As America grew, so did the need to supply flourishing cities with clean water and to remove waste safely. As a result, McWane was able to grow his business. He expanded operations from Birmingham to include a second facility in Provo, Utah, in 1926 called the Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company After his death in 1933, his son William (Bill) McWane became president. He remained focused on maintaining the two foundries through the good and bad times of the 1930s and World War II. In 1962, McWane expanded by acquiring Empire Coke Company, a manufacturer of foundry coke and by-products for foundries and other industrial operations. In 1971, William McWane’s son James (Jim) Ransom McWane, became president of McWane Cast Iron Pipe Company. In 1975, he served as chairman and chief executive officer for McWane, Inc. In 1975, McWane purchased Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Company of Phillipsburg, N.J., preserving American jobs in the process. The company next diversified by acquiring the Union Foundry Company , an Anniston, AL, waterworks fittings business. During the 1980s, McWane added M&H Valve Company The McWane Executive Team Leadership determines the course and path that a business follows. Doing the right thing in all situations is integral to the core philosophy of McWane, Inc. Whether it involves the environment, safety, community or our team members, McWane's management team is committed to keeping these values at the forefront of our business strategy. C. Phillip McWane Phillip McWane is the Chairman of McWane, Inc. in Birmingham, Ala. Mr. McWane joined the company in 1980 and has held a number of management positions, including Executive Vice President and President. He has served on the board of McWane, Inc. since 1986. He is a graduate of Auburn University. G. Ruffner Page, Jr. has served as President of McWane, Inc. since 1999. Mr. Page joined the company in 1993, working in the area of mergers and acquisitions. Prior to coming to McWane, he held management positions at National Bank of Commerce from 1989 to 1993, the Remington Fund from 1986 to 1989 and Bankers Trust Company in New York and Atlanta.