McWane Company Description
As a manufacturer of fire hydrants, McWane is a friend to both firefighters and dogs. Orchestrated through five product groups, McWane's subsidiaries make a line of water distribution solutions including fire hydrants, cast-iron water and sewer pipes, fittings, and compressed air tanks. Its Amerex subsidiary is one of the world's largest makers of fire extinguishers. Subsidiary Manchester Tank makes pressure vessels, from huge propane cylinders to hand-held touches. M&H Valve Co., a maker of industrial valves for waste-water equipment and fire hydrants, has operated since 1854. Established in 1921, McWane continues as a closely held corporation, led by its founder's fourth generation, Chairman Phillip McWane.
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The Company Description provides a historical perspective of McWane's organization from inception to current status.
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