U.S. Pipe & Foundry Co. Cease Operations at its U.S. Castings Anniston, Alabama Plant

摘要

U.S. Pipe & Foundry Co., Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, ceased production and manufacturing operations at its U.S. Castings Plant, Anniston, Alabama, in April. The decision came after several years of declining financial results at the U.S. Castings Div., resulting in the loss of 80 jobs. The plant, which manufactured ductile and gray iron castings, faced competition from both domestic and foreign producers in recent years. According to U.S. Pipe President Brad Kitterman, the firm would have required major capital investment to become competitive, which was not feasible given the division's inadequate financial returns.