Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, in partnership with Sumter County Economic Development, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 16, marking the official opening of its newly expanded facility.

The event brought together dignitaries from the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Wildwood, and other partners to celebrate the plant expansion and the positive impact it will have on Sumter County’s economy.

Originally opened in 1999, the facility was expanded by 54,700 square feet to meet the growing demand from fast-growing Southeastern states, especially Florida. The Wildwood plant employs 60 associates who produce PVC pipe for plumbing and irrigation applications. The capital investment for this project is approximately $25 million.

“The expansion of our Wildwood plant makes it possible for us to continue to grow in the great Wildwood community and around the state,” said Hooper Hardison, CEO of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry. “The expansion also offers growth opportunities for our associates and businesses that support our operations. We are grateful for the local government and civic leaders who continue to make us feel like part of the community.”

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company is a privately held American manufacturer of cast iron and plastic pipe and fittings for plumbing systems. The company was founded in1901 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and remains family-owned after more than a century in operation. Charlotte Pipe operates eight plants in seven states.