Bryan Singleton Joins Anvil International as Mechanical Specialist
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (November 28, 2011) — Anvil International, one of the largest and most complete manufacturers of pipe fittings, pipe hangers and piping support systems in the world, announced that Bryan Singleton has joined the company as Mechanical Specialist for the pacific northwest and Alaska. Anvil International is a subsidiary of Mueller Water Products Inc. (NYSE:MWA), a leading North American provider of water infrastructure products and services.
A mechanical industry veteran, Singleton has more than twenty years of experience ranging from the design and installation of piping systems, to project management and senior leadership roles.
Before joining Anvil, Singleton was a project manager and partner at West Side Plumbing & Design in Tacoma, WA, where he managed complex commercial projects, handling estimating, specifications, system design, logistics and scheduling. His accomplishments at West Side included the development of a design-build capability incorporating AutoCAD.
Previously, he was the CEO and President of Biener Plumbing in Tacoma, a commercial plumbing company in Tacoma. Singleton led day-to-day operations at Biener, helping the company double revenue in five years. Singleton’s background includes substantial experience as a commercial plumber as well as several years in plumbing sales.
“Bryan’s technical knowledge, leadership skills and depth of industry experience will be major assets to our organization,” said Brandon Gunnell, Anvil’s regional sales manager for the western U.S. “His background fits perfectly with Anvil’s focus on providing comprehensive solutions and support to the mechanical market.”
In his new role, Singleton will be charged with growing Anvil’s market share in the northwest region, providing expertise and support to distributors, contractors and engineers. His territory includes Oregon, Washington, Montana and Alaska.
A licensed commercial plumber, Singleton attended Cedarville College in Cedarville, OH.
About Anvil® International
Anvil International is the largest and most complete manufacturer of pipe fittings, pipe hangers and piping support systems in the world. For more than 150 years, Anvil has been providing the highest–quality pipe products and services with integrity and dedication to superior customer service. The company offers expertise and product solutions for a wide range of applications, from plumbing and mechanical, HVAC, industrial and fire protection to mining and oil and gas. Anvil offers products and services worldwide. Its manufacturing facilities are located in Pennsylvania (ISO–9001:2008 certified), Tennessee (ISO 9001–2000 certified), Texas (API-certified) Rhode Island (ISO 9001–2000 certified) and Ontario, Canada (ISO 9001–2000). Anvil is a subsidiary of Mueller Water Products, Inc., (NYSE: MWA). For more information, please contact Anvil’s corporate offices at 603–422–8000, 110 Corporate Drive, Suite 10, Portsmouth, NH 03801, or visit the Web site at www.anvilintl.com
About Mueller Water Products, Inc.
Mueller Water Products, Inc. manufactures and markets products and services that are used in the transmission and distribution of safe, clean drinking water and in water treatment facilities throughout North America. Our broad product portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, pipe fittings, water meters and ductile iron pipe, which are used by municipalities, as well as the residential and non-residential construction industries. With latest 12 months net sales — through December 31, 2010 — of $1.3 billion, the Company is comprised of three operating segments: Mueller Co., U.S. Pipe and Anvil. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the Company employs approximately 4,800 people. The Company’s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MWA. For more information about Mueller Water Products, Inc., please visit the Company’s website at www.muellerwaterproducts.com