Bibby Ste-Croix

Name

Bibby Ste-Croix

Legal name

McWane, Inc.

Website

https://bibby-ste-croix.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bibby Ste-Croix is a manufacturer of soil pipe products and ductile iron parts used in the drainage and operates two producing foundries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cast Iron Pipe and Fittings Manufacturing

NAICS

Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (33121)

SIC

Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317)

akta.pro primary industry

Pipe & Tube Manufacturing (Seamless & Welded OCTG/Line Pipe/Structural Tube) (IMAKABAI)

Keywords

• Cast iron pipe
• Ductile iron fittings
• Municipal waterworks products
• DWV plumbing pipe
• Foundry manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cast Iron Products Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacturing and selling cast iron pipe couplings, fittings, DWV pipe, and municipal road castings for plumbing and waterworks applications. Revenue generated through product sales to distributors, contractors, and municipalities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bibby Ste-Croix manufactures cast iron soil pipe, fittings, DWV (drain, waste, and vent) pipe, ductile iron products, and municipal road castings including manhole frames and covers. The company operates two foundries in Quebec, Canada, producing plumbing and waterworks products distributed across Canada and the United States through a network of distributors.

Product overview

Bibby-Ste-Croix is a manufacturer of cast iron pipe couplings and foundry products, operating as part of the McWane family of companies. The product portfolio consists primarily of cast iron soil pipe and fittings for plumbing systems, ductile and grey cast iron products for water distribution and municipal infrastructure, and municipal road castings including manhole frames, covers, and waterworks fittings. The company also offers the McWane Pocket Engineer digital tool for technical calculations and product information access. Bibby-Ste-Croix operates two foundries in Quebec (Ste-Croix and St-Ours) and serves the Canadian plumbing and waterworks markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings Cast iron soil pipe and fittings for plumbing systems in commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential buildings, manufactured at the Foundry Ste-Croix location in Quebec.
• McWane Pocket Engineer A mobile application and web tool that provides technical information on products through automatic calculators, enabling engineers and contractors to access critical field data, submittal data, and sales contacts for waterworks and plumbing products.
• Series 2000 and Slip-on Couplings Pipe couplings for connecting cast iron pipes in plumbing and waterworks applications.
• Bi-Seal Joint A pipe joint system designed for cast iron drainage applications.
• Husky Products Pipe products for waterworks and plumbing applications.
• Municipal Road Castings Manhole frames, covers, Canadian valve boxes, waterworks fittings, and tree grates for municipal infrastructure and road applications.
• Ductile Iron Products Ductile cast iron products including pipes and fittings with magnesium treatment using wire feeding technology, producing high-strength castings meeting ASTM-A536 standards for water distribution and municipal applications.
• Grey Cast Iron Products Grey cast iron products with graphite flakes, offering good machinability, thermal conductivity, and vibration damping for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential applications.
• DWV Pipe (Drain, Waste, and Vent) Cast iron drain, waste, and vent (DWV) pipe for plumbing systems, manufactured at the Foundry Ste-Croix facility in Quebec.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 95% recycled material content in finished products
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2024Bibby-Ste-Croix donated materials and supported SAIT's fourth-year plumbing students in their cast iron rough-in plumbing project. Students expressed appreciation for working with cast iron materials, and Bibby-Ste-Croix contributed to education and skills development of aspiring plumbers.
• Foundry Educational Foundation (FEF)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2023McWane groups (including Bibby-Ste-Croix) participate in FEF's annual awards dinner and scholarship programs. McWane representatives present scholarships to students pursuing materials engineering careers in foundry industry.
• La Forge Training CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Municipality of Sainte-Croix to establish a training facility with investment of over $1.6 million, including administrative offices and a modern training room with 24/7 access.
• Centre-femmes de LotbinièreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for International Women's Day volunteer activity involving meal preparation for single women and low-income mothers. Bibby-Ste-Croix covered grocery expenses and prepared multiple meals for a dozen families.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Charlotte Pipe and Foundry: Largest US manufacturer of cast iron soil pipe and fittings, PVC pipe, and ABS pipe. Directly comparable to Bibby-Ste-Croix in cast iron DWV and waterworks product lines, with similar distribution-driven go-to-market and overlapping North American customer base of plumbing contractors and municipalities.
• Tyler Pipe & Coupling: A McWane sister company that manufactures cast iron soil pipe, fittings, and couplings. Operates as a direct in-family peer with shared distribution channels and overlapping product portfolio, making it the closest internal benchmark for Bibby's operations.
• American Cast Iron Pipe Company (ACIPCO): Birmingham, Alabama-based manufacturer of ductile iron pipe, cast iron pipe, and fabricated steel products for waterworks and industrial applications. Closely comparable product lines, similar municipal waterworks customer focus, and domestic-only manufacturing philosophy.
• AB&I Foundry: US-based manufacturer of cast iron soil pipe and fittings serving plumbing and waterworks markets. Direct competitor in the same DWV/no-hub coupling product category, with similar customer base of plumbing distributors and contractors.
• Clow Canada: McWane sister company in Canada manufacturing waterworks valves, hydrants, and pipe products. Operates in the same McWane Canada umbrella with overlapping Canadian municipal customer base and shared sales infrastructure, making it a sister-business peer.
• Canada Pipe Company: McWane sister company in Canada producing cast iron soil pipe and fittings. Directly comparable product portfolio, shared parent company resources, and Canadian manufacturing footprint overlapping Bibby's primary market.
• U.S. Pipe and Foundry Company: Manufacturer of ductile iron pipe, fittings, and fabricated steel products for water and wastewater infrastructure. Directly comparable in ductile iron technology, waterworks customer focus, and municipal infrastructure applications across North America.

Broad incumbents

• Mueller Industries: Large US manufacturer of copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products serving plumbing, HVAC, and industrial markets. Competes with Bibby in broader waterworks and plumbing fittings via its Mueller Co. division, though its scope extends well beyond cast iron.
• McWane, Inc. Parent company and broad incumbent in North American waterworks and plumbing products with multiple divisions including Bibby-Ste-Croix, Tyler Pipe, Clow Canada, and Canada Pipe. Provides strategic context as the broader platform but operates at a much wider scope.

Regional players

• Saint-Gobain PAM: European-headquartered leader in ductile iron pipe and fittings for water and wastewater infrastructure. Comparable in cast iron pipe technology and waterworks focus, but primarily serves European and emerging markets rather than North America directly.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BibbySteCroix

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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