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Charlotte Pipe Chosen for BB&T Ballpark, new home of Charlotte Knights

April 4, 2014
The system includes Charlotte Pipe’s cast iron pipe and fittings Both Yankee Stadium and Citi Field in New York feature Charlotte Pipe plumbing systems The $54 million ballpark project will be home to the Charlotte Knights, a Class AAA team  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Visitors to BB&T Ballpark, the new home of the Charlotte Knights, will enjoy great baseball and outstanding skyline views of the city. What you find behind the walls is pretty impressive too — a plumbing system from Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co.

The system includes Charlotte Pipe’s cast iron pipe and fittings, which are manufactured at Charlotte Pipe’s foundry, just minutes away from the ballpark. Charlotte Pipe FlowGuard Gold and PVC pipe and fittings are also included. This is not the first time Charlotte Pipe products have been selected for use in premier stadiums — both Yankee Stadium and Citi Field in New York feature Charlotte Pipe plumbing systems.

The $54 million ballpark project will be home to the Charlotte Knights, a Class AAA team. It has a seating capacity of 10,200 and a natural grass field. Two club areas offer skyline views, 1,050 club seats and 22 luxury suites.

For over a century Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co. has been manufacturing pipe and fittings. Today it employs more than 1,200 loyal, hard-working Americans. All of its products are proudly made in the USA. It manufactures a broad range of standard and specialty DWV products, including cast iron and plastic pipe and fittings. It is the only manufacturer that offers a system of ABS, PVC, CPVC, cast iron, FlowGuard Gold, ChemDrain, ReUze and RePVC pipe and fittings for both residential and commercial plumbing systems.

Charlotte Pipe is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., and has seven plant locations across the U.S. Combining modern technology with a century of craftsmanship and experience, Charlotte Pipe has a proud legacy of commitment to the industry and its customers. The company is guided by the philosophy of its founder — produce the best possible product and provide the best possible service for the customer.

Additional information is available at www.charlottepipe.com.

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