Tyler Union
Tyler Union is a U.S. manufacturer of ductile iron fittings, joint restraints, valve boxes, and municipal castings, serving municipal water utilities, waterworks distributors, and contractors through domestic and Chinese foundry operations and a nationwide distribution network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1895
- HeadquartersAnniston, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Tyler Union does
Tyler Union is a U.S.-headquartered manufacturer of ductile iron fittings, joint restraints, valve boxes, and municipal castings sold primarily to municipal water utilities, waterworks distributors, and infrastructure contractors. The company is a division of privately held McWane, LLC and operates wholly owned foundries in Anniston, Alabama (its primary site) and Hebei province, China, giving it the unusual ability to serve both domestic Buy American-certified demand and lower-cost import demand. Its product portfolio spans AWWA fittings (including specialty castings delivered within a 4 to 12 week lead time), the TruGrip line of joint restraints, accessories such as glands, gaskets, and T-head bolts, plus interior and exterior linings and coatings (FBE, P401, zinc).
The company's manufacturing footprint is technologically differentiated by a newly commissioned large-diameter foundry that houses the VX400 3D sand printer from voxeljet (described as the largest system in the world for producing sand molds with a contiguous 4x2x1 meter footprint), an induction melt furnace, and dual baghouses, alongside a forthcoming Greenbrier machining, coating, and assembly expansion with CNC and drilling equipment. Products reach customers through a sales-led, relationship-based go-to-market model anchored by a National Sales Manager, Regional Managers, Territory Managers, and Inside Sales Representatives, and through eight strategically located U.S. distribution centers in Anniston AL, Oxford AL, Fife WA, Riverside CA, Chicago, Vineland NJ, Grand Prairie TX, and Orlando FL, enabling next-day delivery to major markets including the Pacific Northwest.
Tyler Union generates revenue almost entirely from one-time product sales of waterworks iron castings, priced via quote-based territory-manager engagement with published list price guides (most recently updated effective December 2025). The customer mix is concentrated among large national waterworks wholesalers such as Ferguson Waterworks and Core & Main and direct municipal accounts, with emergency-response and federally funded infrastructure projects representing a recurring demand driver. The company does not disclose revenue but supports roughly 400 to 550+ employees across manufacturing, distribution, and sales, all under the corporate umbrella of McWane, LLC.
Tyler Union firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tyler Union
- Legal name
- Tyler Union
- Website
- https://tylerunion.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1895
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Tyler Union is a U.S. manufacturer of ductile iron fittings, joint restraints, valve boxes, and municipal castings, serving municipal water utilities, waterworks distributors, and contractors through domestic and Chinese foundry operations and a nationwide distribution network.
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Tyler Union industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Waterworks Fittings Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (33121)
- SIC
- Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling & Finishing Mills (3310)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pipe & Tube Manufacturing (Seamless & Welded OCTG/Line Pipe/Structural Tube) (IMAKABAI)
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Where Tyler Union is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Anniston
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices8 records
Markets served
Tyler Union business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Waterworks Products Sales: Tyler Union generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of ductile iron waterworks products including fittings, joint restraints, valve boxes, and municipal castings. The company sells directly to distributors, municipal water utilities, and contractors through a network of sales representatives and distribution centers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | List Price Guide available for Fittings, Restraints, Accessories, Municipal Castings, and Linings & Coatings |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Tyler Union product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tyler Union manufactures ductile iron waterworks products including fittings, joint restraints, valve boxes, and municipal castings. The company operates foundries in both the United States (Anniston, Alabama) and China (Hebei province) and offers specialty AWWA fittings with 4-12 week lead times through advanced 3D sand printing technology. Products are sold to municipal water utilities, contractors, and waterworks distributors across the U.S.
Product overview
Tyler Union is a manufacturer of ductile iron waterworks products with a portfolio centered on Fittings (domestic and import AWWA fittings), Joint Restraints (TruGrip brand), Valve Boxes and Municipal Castings, and Linings & Coatings (FBE, P401, Zinc). The company operates foundries in both the United States (Anniston, Alabama) and China (Hebei province) and offers specialty custom casting capabilities with 4-12 week lead times.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Ductile Iron Fittings Ductile iron fittings for waterworks applications, available in domestic and import options from production facilities in Anniston, AL and Hebei province, China. Includes specialty AWWA fittings with 4-12 week lead time capability.
- Joint Restraints (TruGrip) Restraint products for water pipe joints under the TruGrip brand, available in both domestic and import options.
- Valve Boxes and Municipal Castings Valve, service and meter boxes produced in Anniston, AL and Hebei province, China. Includes domestic and import municipal casting products.
- Accessories (BNG) Bolt, nuts and gaskets (BNG) products including standard glands, gaskets, and T-head bolts and nuts.
- Linings and Coatings Interior and exterior linings and coatings for ductile iron products including cement lining, FBE (Fusion Bonded Epoxy), P401, and zinc coatings.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduced lead times for large diameter products through new foundry capabilities
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Tyler Union
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Tyler Union technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- No
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AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Tyler Union partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- McWane, LLCcoreTyler Union is a division of McWane, LLC, a family-owned business based in Birmingham, Alabama. McWane provides overall corporate direction, resources, and connects Tyler Union with sister divisions including M&H Valve, Clow Valve, and McWane Ductile for shared initiatives and operational synergies.
- Forsyth Building Company Inc.minorAnniston-based general contractor serving as construction partner for Tyler Union's large diameter foundry expansion (53,000 sq ft, $25M) and Greenbrier facility expansion (27,000 sq ft, $3.8M).
- Gadsden State Community CollegeminorTyler Union funds two scholarships through Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation: The Tyler Union Workforce Development Scholarship and the Tyler Union Electrical Technology Scholarship for students in technical programs including Electrical Technology, Engineering Design Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechanical Design, Mechatronics and Precision Machining.
- Cal Ripken, Sr. FoundationminorMcWane partnered with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation to open STEM Centers in the Anniston region, including at Golden Springs Elementary School. Tyler Union participates as part of Anniston Operations alongside M&H Valve.
- Cleburne County Career Technical SchoolminorTyler Union donated a skid steer to the school for hands-on student training toward skid steer operation certification, supporting career technical education programs.
- American Water Works Association (AWWA)coreTyler Union is a member of AWWA, the authoritative resource for knowledge, information, and advocacy to improve water quality and supply. The company adheres to AWWA standards in their business practices.
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)coreTyler Union is a member of ANSI, the voice of the U.S. standards and conformity assessment system.
- American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM International)coreTyler Union is a member of ASTM International, which provides standards that improve lives through safe, reliable products.
- Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association (DIPRA)coreTyler Union is a member of DIPRA, which provides accurate, reliable engineering information about ductile iron pipe to utilities and consulting engineers.
- The Water and Sewer Distributors of America (WASDA)coreTyler Union is a member of WASDA, which strengthens and promotes the distribution of water and wastewater products and services.
- Alabama Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME)minorTyler Union signed students Douglas Baker and Julius Scott to the FAME apprenticeship-style program where students attend class two days/week and work three days/week in advanced manufacturing, combining technical degrees with paid work experience.
- M&H Valve CompanycoreM&H Valve Company is a sister division within McWane's Anniston Operations. Tyler Union and M&H Valve share facilities, joint community events (trunk or treat, charity golf tournaments), and collaborate on workforce development and STEM education initiatives.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves10 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Tyler Union competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Sigma Corporation: Manufacturer of ductile iron fittings, valves, and fabricated products for the waterworks and industrial markets. Now part of the McWane family but operates as a comparable fittings-focused peer with overlapping AWWA product overlap.
- American Cast Iron Pipe Company (ACIPCO): Diversified iron casting manufacturer producing ductile iron pipe and fittings for waterworks, along with fire pumps and other castings. Direct competitor in AWWA-spec fittings with significant domestic foundry capacity.
- McWane Ductile: Sister McWane division producing ductile iron pressure pipe. While Tyler Union makes fittings/restraints and McWane Ductile makes the pipe itself, both sell into the same municipal waterworks specification ecosystem and are jointly bid on major projects.
- Star Pipe Products: One of the largest independent manufacturers of ductile iron waterworks fittings, restraints, and fabrications in North America. Directly competes with Tyler Union across AWWA fittings, joint restraints, and municipal castings with similar sales channels.
- M&H Valve Company: Sister McWane waterworks valve division co-located in Anniston, Alabama. Frequently bid alongside Tyler Union fittings to provide combined valve + fitting solutions to municipalities and contractors.
- Clow Valve Company: Sister McWane division manufacturing AWWA-spec waterworks valves. While not a fitting competitor directly, Clow often bids against or alongside Tyler Union on bundled municipal water projects from within the same parent organization.
Broad incumbents
- U.S. Pipe: Major ductile iron pressure pipe producer with a broad fittings and fabrication portfolio. Competes with Tyler Union on AWWA-spec fittings and operates at significantly larger scale across more geographies.
- Charlotte Pipe and Foundry: Large US manufacturer of cast iron soil pipe, fittings, and PVC pipe/fittings. Overlaps with Tyler Union in cast iron fittings, though primarily serves plumbing soil-stack and DWV segments rather than AWWA waterworks.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Tyler Union social profiles
Digital presenceTyler Union compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
Tyler Union financial estimates
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Tyler Union leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Tyler Union funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Tyler Union M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Tyler Union
What does Tyler Union do?
Tyler Union manufactures ductile iron waterworks products including fittings, joint restraints, valve boxes, and municipal castings. The company operates foundries in both the United States (Anniston, Alabama) and China (Hebei province) and offers specialty AWWA fittings with 4-12 week lead times through advanced 3D sand printing technology. Products are sold to municipal water utilities, contractors, and waterworks distributors across the U.S.
Is Tyler Union a public or private company?
Tyler Union is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Tyler Union founded?
Tyler Union was founded in 1895. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Tyler Union based?
Tyler Union is headquartered in Anniston, United States, in the North America region.
How does Tyler Union make money?
One revenue line is on record: waterworks Products Sales.
Who are Tyler Union's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Sigma Corporation, American Cast Iron Pipe Company (ACIPCO), McWane Ductile, Star Pipe Products, M&H Valve Company and Clow Valve Company. Broad incumbents are U.S. Pipe and Charlotte Pipe and Foundry.
Does Tyler Union have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tyler Union.
What industry is Tyler Union in?
Tyler Union's product category is Waterworks Fittings Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKABAI, Pipe & Tube Manufacturing (Seamless & Welded OCTG/Line Pipe/Structural Tube). Its NAICS code is 33121 and its SIC code is 3310.