Virginia Industries, Inc.

What Virginia Industries, Inc. does

Virginia Industries, Inc. operates as Bingham & Taylor, a U.S. manufacturer of utility access infrastructure products for underground distribution systems. Founded in 1877 and headquartered in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, the company designs and produces valve boxes, curb boxes, meter pits, meter lids, drip boxes, and cathodic protection test stations used by natural gas and water utilities. Core manufacturing capabilities span cast iron, blow-molded ABS plastic, and fiberglass-reinforced polymer, with patented innovations including the 1877 Buffalo Box, the 1920s Taylor Repair Lid, rib-reinforced meter pits, and Bison thick-walled ABS boxes. The product portfolio comprises 2,500+ SKUs distributed across 50+ states and provinces in North America through a distributor network and direct sales team.

The company's revenue model is hardware sales of physical utility access products sold on a quote-based, one-time purchase basis to enterprise utility customers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers request quotes through the website or via local sales representatives. Two primary customer segments are served: natural gas utilities (curb boxes, valve boxes, drip boxes, safety solutions) and waterworks utilities (valve boxes, meter access, cleanouts, leak detection), with a secondary offering in cathodic protection test stations. The go-to-motion is enterprise field sales supplemented by channel partners and distributors across North America. No recurring revenue streams, subscription pricing, or software offerings are present.

In November 2025, Bingham & Taylor was acquired by Charlotte Pipe and Foundry (alongside Neenah Foundry), and in March 2026 it was incorporated into Charlotte Pipe's newly formed Infrastructure Division, which also includes Neenah Foundry and U.S. Foundry. The company holds 30+ patents and maintains long-standing memberships in the American Gas Association (since 1881), American Water Works Association (since 1918), and National Utility Contractors Association (since 1979). All products are American-made, and the company positions itself as a legacy manufacturer with 175+ years of brand history.

Name

Virginia Industries, Inc.

Legal name

Bingham and Taylor LLC

Website

https://binghamandtaylor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1877

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Virginia Industries, Inc. (Bingham & Taylor) is a Connecticut-based manufacturer of utility access infrastructure products — valve boxes, curb boxes, meter pits, and lids — serving natural gas and water utilities across North America. Now a subsidiary of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry's Infrastructure Division following a 2025 acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Utility Access Infrastructure Manufacturing

NAICS

Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)

Keywords

• Utility access products
• Underground infrastructure
• Water utility products
• Natural gas equipment
• Cathodic protection systems

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Utility Access Hardware Products: Sale of physical utility access products including valve boxes, curb boxes, meter pits, lids, and custom utility solutions. Products are sold as one-time purchases to utilities rather than recurring revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Virginia Industries, Inc., operating as Bingham & Taylor, manufactures American-made utility access infrastructure products for underground natural gas and water distribution systems. Its portfolio includes cast iron, ABS plastic, and fiberglass-reinforced polymer valve boxes, curb boxes, meter pits, meter lids, and cathodic protection test stations, sold through a distributor network and direct sales team across North America. Custom engineered solutions are offered for unique site requirements.

Product overview

Bingham & Taylor is a manufacturer of utility access solutions for underground infrastructure, operating as part of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry's Infrastructure Division. The product portfolio includes valve boxes (5¼" Valve Boxes, Bison™ Curb & Valve Boxes), meter pits and lids (Polymer Meter Pits, Maverick® Meter Lids), and heavy-duty lids. These core products are organized into three main product lines: Natural Gas Utility Access Products (curb boxes, valve boxes, drip boxes, security solutions, tools), Waterworks Utility Access Products (curb boxes, cleanouts, leak detection, meter access, security solutions), and Cathodic Protection Test Stations. The company also offers Custom Projects for tailored solutions. All products are American-made with patented innovations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bison™: Thick-walled ABS curb and valve boxes - an innovative American-made alternative to traditional cast iron, combining thick-walled ABS construction with exceptional strength, lighter weight, and easier handling.
• Maverick®

Products and services

• 5¼" Valve Boxes Industry benchmark American-made utility access valve boxes, available in cast iron, Bison™, plastic, and CIP configurations for strength, durability, and flexibility, sold to natural gas utilities.
• Bison™ Curb & Valve Boxes Innovative American-made alternative to traditional cast iron curb and valve boxes, combining thick-walled ABS construction with exceptional strength, lighter weight, and easier handling, for natural gas utilities.
• Polymer Meter Pits American-made polymer meter pits with patented rib-reinforced design providing exceptional strength, easier installation, and dependable long-term performance for water utility meter access.
• Maverick® Meter Lids Fiberglass-reinforced polymer meter lids delivering exceptional strength, long-term durability, and AMI/AMR compatibility in a lightweight, maintenance-friendly design for water utility metering.
• Heavy-Duty Lids (Pop-Out Prevention) Heavy-duty cast iron lids with secure tapered fit designed to prevent dangerous pop-outs, providing H-20 load-rated performance and stable operation in high-traffic utility environments.
• Cathodic Protection Test Stations Rugged American-made cathodic protection test stations for safeguarding critical infrastructure, providing durable corrosion monitoring access products for underground metallic systems.
• Custom Utility Access Solutions Tailored American-made utility access solutions engineered to meet unique site requirements with precision, durability, and fast turnaround from concept to final product.
• Natural Gas Utility Access Product Line Complete product line for natural gas utility access comprising curb boxes, valve boxes, drip boxes, security solutions, and tools for gas distribution infrastructure.
• Waterworks Utility Access Product Line Proven field-ready waterworks product line comprising curb boxes, valve boxes, cleanouts, leak detection, meter access, and security solutions for water distribution systems.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Charlotte Pipe and FoundrycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2025Charlotte Pipe and Foundry acquired Bingham & Taylor in November 2025. Bingham & Taylor products are now part of Charlotte Pipe's Infrastructure Division, which also includes Neenah Foundry and U.S. Foundry. This partnership provides Bingham & Taylor with significant manufacturing scale and industry reputation backing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Smith Blair: Provides pipe couplings, repair products, and connection solutions for water and gas transmission/distribution systems. Comparable in serving utility infrastructure repair and access needs.
• Star Pipe Products: Manufactures ductile iron fittings, restraints, and accessories for water and gas utilities. Overlaps with Bingham & Taylor's natural gas and water distribution product portfolio.
• Ford Meter Box Company: Manufacturer of water meter boxes, valves, and related waterworks access products sold to municipal and investor-owned water utilities. Closely comparable to Bingham & Taylor's waterworks product line.
• East Jordan Iron Works: Cast iron infrastructure product manufacturer offering utility boxes, manhole covers, and drainage products to municipal and utility customers. Strong overlap in cast iron utility access solutions.
• A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing Co. Manufactures waterworks products including meter setters, valves, and brass fittings for water and gas utilities. Directly competes in utility access hardware.

Broad incumbents

• Watts Water Technologies: Global manufacturer of water products including valves, meters, and treatment systems for plumbing, waterworks, and HVAC. Touches the same utility and plumbing customers as Bingham & Taylor.
• Mueller Industries: Diversified manufacturer of copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products including plumbing and utility offerings. Overlaps with Bingham & Taylor's utility access product categories through a much broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Itron: Provider of AMI/AMR smart metering and utility data solutions. Relevant peer given Bingham & Taylor's Maverick AMI/AMR-compatible meter lid positioning at the intersection of access hardware and smart metering.

Others

• Neenah Foundry: Iron foundry producing municipal castings (manhole frames, lids, gratings) now part of the same Charlotte Pipe Infrastructure Division as Bingham & Taylor. Sister entity with overlapping utility/municipal customer base.
• Charlotte Pipe and Foundry: Parent company of Bingham & Taylor since November 2025 and operator of the Infrastructure Division. Serves as parent/strategic acquirer rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqv8ne-HzlELWKseH7IM_XA
• Facebookfacebook.com/CharlottePipeandFoundryCompanyInfrastructure
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/virginia-industries-inc.
• Instagraminstagram.com/charlottepipeinfrastructure

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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