Awards
Over the years, McWane’s pursuit of sustained excellence has led to consistent and positive recognition. Whether this acknowledgement comes in the form of a major award or a simple letter of thanks, we are proud to share.
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Fresh Water Land Trust Corporate Partner for Conservation Award
The Freshwater Land Trust’s Corporate Partners for Conservation program is a leadership opportunity for the Birmingham business community to recognize the value of land conservation. Each year, FWLT honors those corporations who have made contributions to preserving the places that matter throughout the previous year. The Freshwater Land Trust looks forward to coordinating this event each year, as it offers the opportunity to convey our gratitude to our partners and reflect on our mission, while also allowing our key supporters the opportunity to talk about their involvement with the Freshwater land Trust and how land conservation matters to their business.
This year’s event was generously hosted by Bill Horton, Senior Executive Vice President and South Region President of Regions Bank, and featured keynote speaker Bruce Akin, CEO of B.A.S.S. Bruce spoke on the importance of conservation to B.A.S.S. and its business bottom line, emphasizing the business’s partnership with FWLT and its mission to provide access to recreational activities such as fishing and hunting. Regions graciously offered its corporate dining space where FWLT’s guests enjoyed a catered breakfast and sunrise over Birmingham’s cityscape.
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2015 Workshops, Inc. Names McWane Philanthropic Partner of the Year
McWane, Inc. has been a strong supporter of Workshops, Inc. (WI) for many years and is proud to be named their Philanthropic Partner of the Year. WI recruits people with various disabilities, provides them with on-the-job training and then helps them find a job. They partner with local businesses for services such as assembly, packaging, mailing and order fulfillment, which is all done at their facility located in the Avondale neighborhood of Birmingham.
Running an operation like this can be a challenge because they rely almost completely on the generosity of the community to support the program. This year, WI came up with a new concept, Comedy for a Cause, and McWane was happy to be a title sponsor for the event which drew nearly 300 people and raised $28,000. It featured a nationally-known comedian with disabilities who put on a hilarious show while also challenging the stereotype of what people with disabilities can achieve.
The proceeds from this event will enable them to hire an additional Employment Specialist on the WI staff whose primary responsibility will be placing people with disabilities into community-based employment.
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2015 Corporate Contribution Award
We are proud to announce that the American Foundry Society (AFS) presented McWane with the Corporate Contribution Award at the AFS Metal Casting Congress in Columbus, Ohio, on April 23.
McWane received this award (which is in its inaugural year) in recognition of the extensive in-kind contributions we have made to the metal casting industry through AFS. This includes active participation by McWane team members in AFS technical committees, local AFS chapters, and presenting and teaching at AFS conferences and Cast Metals Institute courses.
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration - VPP
Fewer than 1% of all US workplaces have earned admission into OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), that recognizes exemplary health and safety programs. No other company in the waterworks foundry industry has a single plant in the VPP program. McWane has seven. Read more about McWane VPP Program.
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2015 Watershed Conservation Development Award
The Cahaba River Society awarded McWane with the 2015 Watershed Conservation Development Award for the Stormwater Management Area at Birmingham's Greenwood Park. The park collects stormwater and treats it before it evaporates or flows on to nearby streams.
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ISHN 2011 Power 101
Barb Wisniewski, VP of Safety & Health & Safety was included in the Industrial Safety and Health News 2011 Power 101 list, an honor reserved for leaders in the profession.
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2009 Green Business Leader of the Year
The Birmingham Business Journal honored McWane President G. Ruffner Page, Jr. as its “Green Business Leader of the Year” in 2009.
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2007 Prestigious Member Award
In 2007 McWane Inc. was awarded the Prestigious Member Award by the National Safety Council.
Awards By Division
Ductile Iron Pipe
Plumbing
Fire Suppression
Valve and Hydrant
Waterworks Fittings
Pressure Vessels
McWane Canada
Voluntary Protection Program
Holding true to Mr. McWane’s philosophy, our outstanding safety team, under the leadership of Vice President Mickey Hannum, has propelled our company to industry-leading safety performance.
As McWane, Inc. continues to emphasize safety and health, we are actively participating in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's VPP. The program emphasis a cooperative relationship with management, labor and OSHA while working to implement comprehensive safety and health management systems.
Approval into VPP is OSHA's official recognition of the outstanding efforts of employers and employees who have achieved exemplary occupational safety and health programs. "We all share the value of people first when applying our McWane Way Safety Principle," said Mickey Hannum, Vice President of Health and Safety, McWane. Inc.
There are two types of OSHA VPP designations. VPP Merit sites are those with cooperative management and union relationships exhibiting exemplary health and safety programs, but whose injury rates are not yet consistently below industry averages. VPP Star sites have exemplary health and safety programs, cooperative partnerships and have consistently demonstrated injury rates below the industry averages.
McWane facilities that have been recognized as VPP sites to date are:
- Clow Valve Metal Casting Facility (Oskaloosa, Iowa) — VPP Star
- McWane Ductile (Coshocton, Ohio) — VPP Star
- McWane Ductile (Phillipsburg, New Jersey) - VPP Star
- McWane Ductile (Provo, Utah) - VPP Star
- Tyler Pipe & Coupling (Marshfield, Missour) - VPP Star
- Amerex (Trussville, Alabama) - VPP Star
Voluntary Protection Program
Our own Andy Boise, a melting foreman at McWane Ductile Ohio, composed lyrics and music to create a VPP Song, Everyone Goes Home From Here.

Screaming Eagle Award: McWane EHS Excellence
- 2021 - Clow Canada (St. John, News Brunswick, Canada)
- 2020 - M&H Valve Company (Anniston, Alabama)
- 2019 - Clow Canada (Saint John, New Brunswick)
- 2018 - M&H Valve Company
- 2017 - Kennedy Valve
- 2016 - McWane Ductile, Utah
- 2015 - Tyler Coupling
- 2014 - McWane Ductile, Utah
- 2012 - Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company
- 2011 - Tyler Coupling
- 2010 - Manchester Tank & Equipment, Elkhart
- 2009 - Clow Water
- 2008 - Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Company
- 2007 - M&H Valve
- 2006 - Manchester Tank & Equipment, Petersburg
- 2005 - Tyler Pipe
- 2004 - Amerex
This is a joint award for Environmental and Safety & Health Excellence. The top three performers in the Outstanding HS Performance award are submitted to the Environmental Group, who also determines their top three performing facilities. From this list of top contenders, the facility with the overall best EHS performance in the company is selected for the award.
Outstanding HS Performance
- 2021 - M&H Valve
- 2020 - McWane Ductile (New Jersey)
- 2019 - Clow Valve, McWane Ductile (New Jersey)
- 2018 - Tyler Coupling
- 2017 - McWane Ductile (New Jersey)
- 2016 - Amerex
- 2015 - Tyler Coupling
- 2014 - McWane Ductile (Ohio)
- 2013 - Manchester Tank & Equipment, Elkhart
- 2012 - Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company
- 2011 - Amerex
- 2010 - Clow Water
This award is given to the one facility who has the best overall HS by looking at 11 distinctive categories.
- OSHA complaints or citations
- Review of Health & Safety Procedures
- Completion of corrective actions
- Accuracy of OSHA 300 log recording of injuries/illnesses
- Corporate audit performance
- Participation in HS initiatives
- Effectiveness of HS system management reviews
- Qualifications of HS staff
- Other HS awards received by facility
- Significant incidents
- Effectiveness of injury reduction plans
Exemplary Health & Safety Achievement
- 2021 - Clow Valve was recognized for this award for team member engagement in health and safety.
- 2021 - McWane Ductile (New Jersey) was recognized for this award for team member engagement in health and safety.
- 2020 - Bibby Ste-Croix was recognized for this award because of their team member engagement and injury reduction.
- 2020 - Manchester Tank Echuca was recognized for this award because of their proactive injury and compliance programs.
Outstanding Environmental Performance — Foundry & Fabrication
Foundry Winners
- 2021 - M&H Valve
- 2020 - M&H Valve
- 2019 - M&H Valve
- 2018 - M&H Valve
- 2017 - Kennedy Valve
- 2016 - McWane Ductile, Ohio and Kennedy Valve
- 2015 - AB&I Foundry
- 2015 - Clow Valve
- 2014 - Kennedy Valve Company
- 2013 - Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company
- 2012 - Clow Valve
- 2011 - Clow Valve
- 2010 - Bibby Ste Croix (Founderie LaPerle)
- 2009 - M&H Valve
- 2008 - Clow Water
- 2007 - Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company
- 2006 - Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Company
- 2005 - Tyler Pipe
- 2004 - Clow Valve
Fabrication Winners
- 2021 - Manchester Tank, Crossville
- 2020 - Clow Canada
- 2019 - Clow Canada
- 2018 - Clow Canada
- 2017 - Amerex
- 2016 - Manchester Tank, Quincy
- 2015 - Manchester Tank & Equipment, Crossville
- 2014 - Clow Canada
- 2013 - Manchester Tank & Equipment, Bedford
- 2012 - Amerex
- 2011 - Amerex/Manchester Tank & Equipment, Elkhart
- 2010 - Tyler Coupling/Clow Canada
- 2009 - Tyler Coupling/Manchester Tank & Equipment, Elkhart
- 2008 - Clow Canada
- 2007 - Manchester Tank & Equipment, Bedford
- 2006 - Manchester Tank & Equipment, Bedford
- 2005 - Amerex
- 2004 - Amerex
The following factors are considered in the selection process for the current calendar year:
- Environmental Audit grade
- Environmental implementation — configuration, training and use
- McWane EHS MS implementation (environmental portion)
- Diligence in addressing audit and other corrective actions
- Demonstrated senior management commitment to environmental excellence
- Relationship with regulators (local, state and federal)
- Amount and quality of resources applied to environmental management
- Receptiveness to and participation in company-wide environmental initiatives
- Innovative ideas and solutions on environmental matters
Exemplary Environmental Achievement
- 2021 - Tyler Union (Anniston) for exemplary teamwork by the Environmental Department.
- 2021 - M&H Valve for exemplary teamwork by the Environmental Department.
- 2021 - Tyler Coupling for exemplary leadership by the Environmental Department.
- 2021 - McWane Ductile (New Jersey) for exemplary communications by the Environmental Department.
- 2020 - McWane Ductile (Utah) for their exemplary pollution prevention efforts.
- 2018 - McWane Ductile for significantly expanding the use of Electronic Inspections Forms to perform and document EHS inspections.
- 2018 - Tyler Xianxian for being designated as an “A-Foundry” by the Environmental Protection Bureau in recognition of their state-of-the-art pollution controls.
This award category was introduced in 2018 and is presented to recognize a noteworthy achievement in furtherance of McWane’s industry leading EHS performance.
Outstanding Environmental Progress — Foundry and Fabrication
Foundry Winners
- 2019 - Tyler Union
- 2017 - Bibby Ste Croix
- 2016 - Tyler Union Foundry
- 2015 - Tyler Xianxian
- 2013 - AB&I Foundry
- 2013 - Tyler Union Foundry
- 2012 - Tyler XianXian
- 2011 - Union Foundry
- 2010 - Kennedy Valve
- 2009 - Bibby Ste Croix (Founderie LaPerle)
- 2008 - McWane Pipe
- 2007 - M&H Valve
- 2006 - Bibby Ste Croix
- 2005 - McWane Cast Iron Pipe Company
- 2004 - Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Company
Fabrication Winners
- 2021- McWane India (Coimbatore)
- 2020 - Waterman Valve
- 2018 - MTE Cemcogas
- 2017 - Anaco and Clow Corona
- 2016 - The Solberg Company
- 2013 - The Solberg Company
- 2012 - Manchester Tank & Equipment, Crossville
- 2011 - Manchester Tank & Equipment, Echuca
- 2010 - None
- 2009 - Manchester Tank & Equipment, Crossville
- 2008 - Anaco/Clow Corona
- 2007 - Clow Canada
- 2006 - Manchester Tank & Equipment, Bedford
- 2005 - Manchester Tank & Equipment, Crossville
- 2004 - Manchester Tank & Equipment, Petersburg
The following factors are considered in the selection process for the current calendar year using the previous calendar year as the baseline:
- Progress on successful completion of audit and other corrective actions
- Improvements in overall compliance status
- Improvements in relationship with regulators (local, state and federal)
- Changes in quality and amount of resources applied to environmental management
Quartile Club
Foundry Winners
- 2021 - M&H Valve Company (Anniston, Alabama); McWane India (Coimbatore, India); McWane India (Sri City); Alabama Dynamics (Calera, Alabama); Futurecom Systems Group (Concord, Ontario, Canada); Clow Canada (St. John, New Brunswick, Ontario); Clow Valve Company-Foundry (Oskaloosa, Iowa); McWane Ductile (Phillipsburg, New Jersey); Tyler Union (Anniston, Alabma); and Tyler Coupling (Marshfield, Missouri)
- 2020 - M&H Valve Company (Anniston, Alabama); Kennedy Valve Company (Elmira, New York); McWane India Private Limited (Coimbatore, India); Alabama Dynamics (Calera, Alabama); Futurecom Systems Group (Concord, Ontario, Canada); Janus Fire Systems (Crown Point, Indiana); McWane Ductile (Phillipsburg, New Jersey); McWane Ductile (Coshocton, Ohio); Tyler Union (Oxford, Alabama); Tyler Union (Anniston, Alabama); Tyler Xianxian (Hebeichina Cangzhou, China); and Tyler Pipe Company (Tyler, Texas)
- 2019 - Tyler Union (Anniston, Alabama); M&H Valve Company (Anniston, Alabama); Tyler Coupling (Marshfield, Missouri); Kennedy Valve Company (Elmira, New York); McWane Services Private Limited (Coimbatore, India); Clow Valve Metal Casting (Oskaloosa, Iowa); Manchester Tank & Equipment Company (Echuca, Australia); Tyler Xianxian (Hebeichina Cangzhou, China); McWane Ductile (Phillipsburg, New Jersey)
- 2018 - Tyler Union; M&H Valve Company; Tyler Coupling; Clow Corona; McWane India Private Limited
- 2017 - M&H Valve Company, Tyler Union, Clow Valve, McWane Ductile, New Jersey
This award is given to facilities whose year-end recordable injury rates are in the top 25% of their industry. The Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is determined by taking the number of incidents occurred in a year’s period which require medical treatment, restricted work activity, or lost time and multiplying that by 200,000 and dividing by the total number of hours worked at the facility during the year
Most Improved TRIR Rate — Foundry and Fabrication
Foundry Winners
- 2016 - Kennedy Valve
- 2015 - McWane Ductile, New Jersey
- 2014 - M&H Valve
- 2013 - AB&I Foundry
- 2012 - Tyler Union
- 2011 - Kennedy Valve
- 2010 - AB&I Foundry
- 2009 - Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company
- 2008 - Clow Valve
- 2007 - M&H Valve
- 2006 - Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Company
- 2005 - Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company
- 2004 - Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company
Fabrication Winners
- 2016 - Amerex
- 2015 - Anaco
- 2014 - Clow Canada
- 2013 - Tyler Coupling
- 2012 - Anaco
- 2011 - Tyler Coupling
- 2010 - Clow Corona
- 2009 - Tyler Coupling
- 2008 - Manchester Tank & Equipment, Elkhart
- 2007 - Clow Corona
- 2006 - Clow Canada
- 2005 - Tyler Coupling
- 2004 - Manchester Tank & Equipment, Petersburg
The Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is determined by taking the number of incidents occurred in a year’s period which require medical treatment, restricted work activity, or lost time and multiplying that by 200,000 and dividing by the total number of hours worked at the facility during the year. The Most Improved TRIR Rate is determined by calculating at year end, the TRIR rate for each of our foundries and looking at the percent improvement when compared to their previous year end TRIR. The facility with the greatest percentage of improvement from the previous year is given the award.
The same process as noted above is done for all other facilities which are not considered a foundry and the award is given for the most improved over their previous year’s rate.
McWane Ergo Cup
The McWane Ergo Cup competition is held annually. The mission, should you choose to accept it, is to reduce and prevent work place injuries … it is not an impossible mission.
The Ergo Cup is an excellent example of our organization applying the McWane Way principles.
MICKEY HANNUM
Teams from McWane facilities around the country present ergonomic-related projects they have implemented within the last 24 months to a panel of health and safety experts. Each project is aimed at reducing injuries, while improving workplace efficiency and transforming processes to best fit the needs of our team members.
“The Ergo Cup is an excellent example of our organization applying the McWane Way principles," said Mickey Hannum, Vice President Health and Safety. “The competition involves team driven workplace solutions that help us get better and achieve excellence. We are very proud of the projects that have been a result of this team activity."
Ergonomics is the science of fitting workplace conditions and job demands to the capabilities of the working population. This emphasizes the implementation of industry and task-specific guidelines for reducing and preventing workplace musculoskeletal disorders and other injuries.
Each year, every project is judged on measurable outcomes such as return on investment, quantified reduction of injury and reduced workers' compensation costs, among other factors. The successes from these projects are then implemented at other McWane facilities with similar operations to further reduce injury risks company wide.
Good luck to our team members!
2022 Ergo Cup Winners
- Most Outstanding Project: Waterman, Exeter, California - Rotary Weld Fixture
- 1st Place Runner Up: Clow Valve Company, Oskaloosa, Iowa - Pattern Picker
- Best Risk Reduction: Kennedy Valve, Elmira, New York - Hoist Change-out
- Best Innovation: Amerex, Trussville, Alabama - Collar Rework
Past Ergo Cup Winners
2021 Winners
- Most Outstanding Project, First Place: Clow Valve Company, Oskaloosa, Iowa - Bolster Rotisserie
- 1st Place Runner Up: Bibby Ste. Croix, Quebec, Canada - Shell Core Support Plate
- Best Risk Reduction: M&H Valve, Anniston, Alabama - 20-inch RS Valve Hydraulic Seating Device
- Best Innovation: Clow Valve Company, Oskaloosa, Iowa, Sales Mode Hydrant Life Device
2019 Winners
- Most Outstanding Project, First Place: Clow Valve Company, Oskaloosa, Iowa - Brass Pattern Rotisserie
- 1st Place Runner Up: Tyler Coupling, Marshfield, Missouri - Eyeletter Designer
- Best Risk Reduction: Bibby Ste. Croix, Quebec, Canada - Kloster Motorization Conveyor
- Best Innovation: Kennedy Valve Company, Elmira, New York - Furnace Innoculates
2018 Winners
- First Place: Clow Valve Machine Shop, Oskaloosa, Iowa - Flange Rotator
- 1st Runner Up: Kennedy Valve Company, Elmira, New York - Ladle Guard
- Best Risk Reduction (representing the highest overall risk reduction): M&H Valve, Anniston, Alabama - Wedge Coat Hook Cleaning
- Best Innovation (representing the most innovative project): Manchester Tank, Elkhart, Indiana - Rotary Brush Cleaning
2017 Winners
- First Place: Bibby Ste-Croix, Sainte Croix, Quebec, Canada - Ladle Demolding Station
- 1st Runner Up: Tyler Pipe & Coupling, Marshfield, Missouri - Injection Mold Extruder Tip Puller
- Best Risk Reduction (representing the highest overall risk reduction): Anaco, Corona, California - "No More" Manual Loading of Feed Bins on the Threader Machines
- Best Innovation (representing the most innovative project): McWane Ductile Ohio, Coshocton, Ohio - Sure Stop Gasket Removal
2016 Winners
- First Place: Tyler Pipe & Coupling, Marshfield, Missouri - Gasket Conveyor Project
- 1st Runner Up: Clow Valve Company, Oskaloosa, Iowa - Punch Press Stem Conversion
- Best Risk Reduction (representing the highest overall risk reduction): Amerex, Trussville, Alabama - Valve Install
- Best Innovation (representing the most innovative project): Tyler Union Foundry, Anniston, Alabama - Tuff Grip Pattern Core Modifications
2015 Winners
- First Place: Clow Valve Company, Oskaloosa, Iowa & Corona, California
- 1st Runner Up: Manchester Tank & Equipment Company, Quincy Illinois
- Best Risk Reduction Award: Manchester Tank & Equipment Company, Elkhart, Indiana
- Best Innovation Award: Amerex, Trussville, Alabama
2014 Winners
- First Place: Manchester Tank & Equipment Company, Quincy, Illinois
- 1st Runner Up: Manchester Tank & Equipment Company, Elkhart, Indiana
- Best Risk Reduction Award: Bibby-Ste-Croix
- Best Innovation Award: Manchester Tank & Equipment Company, Bedford, Indiana
2013 Winners
- First Place: Manchester Tank and Equipment, Elkhart, Indiana
- Second Place: Manchester Tank and Equipment, Qunicy, Illinois
- Third Place: Tyler Coupling
2012 Winners
- First Place: Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company, Provo, Utah
- Second Place: Clow Valve Company, Oskaloosa, Iowa
- Third Place: Amerex, Trussville, Alabama
2011 Winners
- First Place: Union Foundry Company, Anniston, Alabama
- Second Place: Clow Water Systems, Coshocton, Ohio
- Third Place: Clow Valve Company, Oskaloosa, Iowa
2010 Winners
- First Place: Amerex, Trussville, Alabama
- Second Place: Clow Water Systems, Coshocton, Ohio
- Third Place: M&H Valve Company, Anniston, Alabama
Pollution Prevention Challenge
The Art of Preventing Pollution Before it Begins
The best way to deal with pollution is to prevent it from being created in the first place. This means finding new efficiencies, doing things smarter and valuing every resource.
Each December, the McWane Pollution Prevention Challenge (P2C) contest brings together teams from across the McWane family of companies to have their ideas judged for innovation, simplicity, cost savings, and environmental benefits. Since the inaugural competition in 2011, those ideas have generated more than $19 million in company wide savings.
The P2C competition has changed the way we think, and has served as the hallmark of our efforts toward sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Pollution Prevention Winners
2022
- First place: Bibby-Ste-Croix
Cleaning Technology of Filtration - Second place: Manchester Tank Crossville
OSB Wood Spacer Replacement - Third place: Amerex
Pallet Recovery - "Why Didn't I Think of That" Award: Clow Canada
QR Code Project
2020
- First place: Clow Canada
VOC Reduction - Second place: McWane Dutile - Utah
Reuse of Dunnage - Third place: McWane Ductile - Utah
Sand Supplier - "Why Didn't I Think of That" Award: McWane Ductile - Ohio
Butterfly Valve Bonnet - Energy Efficiency (E2) Award: Kennedy Valve
Hydraulic Set-On Unit
2019
- First place: M&H Valve
Pattern Changes - Second place: Clow Canada
Plastic Reduction - Third place (tie): McWane Ductile - Utah
Special Linings Shot Reuse - Third Place (tie): McWane Ductile - Utah
Test Press Pad (Bell Blocks) - "Why Didn't I Think of That" Award: McWane Ductile - Ohio
Blackening Tank Reduction - Energy Efficiency (E2) Award: Clow Valve
Iron Melt Reductions
2018
- First place: AB&I Foundry
Innovative use of cupola as an oxidation device - Second place: Tyler Union
Sand reclamation enhancements - Third place (tie): M&H Valve Company
Replaced sand pig molds with castable pig molds - Third Place (tie): McWane Ductile - Ohio
ISO core machine waste sand reduction - "Why Didn't I Think of That" Award: Anaco/Clow Corona
Non-RCRA Hazardous Waste Bulk Management - Energy Efficiency (E2) Award: Kennedy Valve Company
Dust collection solutions with better pulse valve technology
2017
- First place: McWane Ductile - Ohio
Cupola Bottom Drop - Second place: Amerex
Compressed Air Monitoring - Third place: McWane Ductile - Utah
Bundling Station Paint Mats - "Why Didn't I Think Of That" Award:
Manchester Tank Elkhart - Dry Lubricant Reduction
McWane Ductile - Utah - Wood Dunnage Reduction
2016
- First place: McWane Ductile - Utah
Refractory Consolidation and Controls - Second place: McWane Ductile - Ohio
Reduction of Casting Trough Coating - Third place: Kennedy Valve Company
Core Oven Heat Curtains - "Why Didn't I Think Of That" Award:
Amerex - Reduction of Waste Caused by Spent Rugs
McWane Ductile - Utah - Cupola Spout Refractory Conservation
Clow Canada - D67M Elbow Casting Material Reduction
2015
- First place: Clow Valve
Low Lead Brass - Second place: McWane Ductile - Utah
Waste Sand Cement Reuse - Third place: Manchester Tank & Equipment - Quincy
P2 Projects - "Why Didn't I Think Of That" Award:
Amerex - Reusable Bin Systems
Kennedy Valve - Heat Recovery
2014
- First place: Clow Canada
Pattern Modification - Second place: Amerex
Dry Paint Racks - Third place (tie):
Manchester Tank & Equipment - Elkhart
Heat Recovery - Pacific States
Finishing-Cement Line Water Reduction - "Why Didn't I Think of That?" Award:
Pacific States - Melting-Coke Breeze
Clow Canada - Passivation Improvements
2013
- First place: Pacific States
Lime Reduction - Second place: AB&I
Dropout Coke Injector - Third place: Manchester Tank, Bedford
Raw Material Reduction Hot Oil Tank - “Why Didn’t I Think of It?” Award Winners:
Kennedy Valve - Stormwater Improvements
Clow Valve, Oskaloosa - TGIC Reclaim Expansion
Manchester Tank, Elkhart - Round Seam Flux Elimination
2012
- First place: Atlantic States
Bell and Spigot Plugs - Second place: Clow Valve
Elimination of Cooling Water - Third place: Kennedy Valve
Lighting System Upgrade - “Why Didn’t I Think of It?” Award Winners:
Clow Canada — VOC Reduction
Atlantic States — Pipe Bundling and Strapping
Clow Valve — Rubber Ink Stamp
2011
- First place: MTE Elkhart
Product Packaging Reduction/Recycling/Reuse — Local Delivery - Second place: M&H Valve
Trash
ISO & State Certifications
McWane’s EMS is based on the principles of ISO 14001 and EPA’s Compliance Focused EMS, and all McWane manufacturing facilities are required to implement the EMS.
While it is not a McWane requirement, some McWane facilities have elected to seek ISO 14001 registration and/or equivalent recognition from their state environmental agencies (see below). Obtaining these registrations has been a simple process since the McWane EMS meets and, in many cases, exceeds the criteria for ISO 14001 and equivalent state registration.
ISO 14001 Registered Facilities
- Amerex, Alabama
- Bibby Ste-Croix, Quebec, Canada
- Clow Canada, New Brunswick, Canada
- Foundries LaPerle, Quebec, Canada
- Kennedy Valve, Elmira, New York
- Tyler Coupling, Missouri
- Tyler Xianxian, China
Associations
Below are the associations that McWane is a member of and supports. We adhere to their standards in our business practices. Please visit their websites for more information.
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Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association (DIPRA)
The Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association (DIPRA) was founded to provide accurate, reliable engineering information about Cast Iron -- and now Ductile Iron -- pipe to a wide variety of utility and consulting engineers.
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The Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute (CISPI)
The Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute was organized in 1949 by the leading American manufacturers of cast iron soil pipe and fittings. The Institute is dedicated to aiding and improving the plumbing industry.
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The American Foundry Society (AFS)
The American Foundry Society provides and promotes knowledge and services that strengthen the metal casting industry.
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The American Water Works Association (AWWA)
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) is the authoritative resource for knowledge, information, and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of water in North America and beyond. AWWA advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of the full spectrum of the entire water community.
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The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA)
The National Propane Gas Association is the national trade association representing the U.S. propane industry.
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The National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED)
The National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors was established in 1963 with the mission of continuously improving the economic environment, business performance, and technical competence in the fire protection industry.
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Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association (VPPPA)
The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association is the leading organization dedicated to cooperative occupational safety, health and environmental management systems. The VPPPA, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is a member-based association, providing a network of over 1,600 companies and worksites that are involved in or in the process of applying to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) or the Department of Energy's (DOE) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) and other government agencies that are developing or implementing cooperative recognition programs.
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National Safety Council (NSC)
The National Safety Council is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit, charitable, international public service organization dedicated to the prevention accidental injuries and deaths. Founded in 1913 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1953, the NSC promotes safety in the workplace, in transportation, and in homes and communities and serves as the nation's leading resource on industry trends, professional development, and strategies for advancing safety and health programs and practices.
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U. S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
The U.S. Green Building Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that certifies sustainable businesses, homes, hospitals, schools and neighborhoods. USGBC is dedicated to expanding green building practices and education, and its LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System".
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South Region Minority Business Council (SRMBC)
The South Region Minority Business Council was established in 1983 and is an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). The SRMBC's mission is to expand business opportunities for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and create mutually beneficial links between Corporate Members and MBEs.
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Established in 1896, NFPA is the world's leading advocate of fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety. The NFPA develops, publishes, and disseminates consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.