McWane Ductile New Jersey

Large load · 183 SITGREAVES ST., Phillipsburg, NJ

McWane Ductile New Jersey, a McWane, Inc. company at 183 Sitgreaves St. in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, produced and shipped more than 55,000 tons of ductile iron pipe in 2024 with 238 team members. Its fact sheet cites average power spend of about $1.8 million a year. A fire on February 8, 2026 occurred when the plant was not operating.

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Overview

The plant currently employs 238 team members, who in 2024 produced and shipped more than 55,000 tons of 3-inch to 24-inch ductile iron pipe for water systems and infrastructure. McWane Ductile New Jersey commissioned a new cupola on January 12, 2017. The plant is at 183 Sitgreaves St., Phillipsburg, NJ 08865.

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Electricity and energy: The fact sheet states the plant averaged approximately $1.8 million in power and $1.7 million in natural gas spend annually over the past five years. Jersey Central Power & Light and Elizabethtown Gas responded to the scene of the 2026 fire to isolate and disconnect utilities. FirstEnergy affiliates including JCP&L are PJM members. A case study reports that scheduled shutdown of portions of the air compressor system during non-production hours saves McWane Ductile $84,000 each year in direct energy cost.

Ownership and investment: McWane Ductile is a McWane, Inc. company. It reports an average $6.5 million in annual capital investment, and the 2017 cupola was a $1.4 million investment to reduce coke usage. Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Co. consolidated with others under the McWane Ductile name.

Recent events: On a Sunday morning in February 2026 a fire occurred at the McWane Ductile plant; the plant was not operating at the time, the fire was quickly contained and no injuries were reported among the six employees onsite.

Facility

Activity: 3-inch to 24-inch ductile iron pipe for water systems and infrastructure
Industry: Manufacturing
Site type: Facility
Operating status: Operating

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McWane DuctileOperatormcwaneductile.com McWane, Inc.Parent companymcwaneductile.com

Timeline

Feb 8, 2026: Fire at the McWane Ductile plant; the plant was not operating at the time.
Fire breaks out at McWane Ductile plant in Phillipsburg; no injuries reported - WRNJ Radio
Jan 12, 2017: McWane Ductile New Jersey commissioned its new cupola.
MDNJ kicks off New Year with new cupola - McWane Ductile - Iron Strong