Anvil International Announces Executive Promotions

(Portsmouth, NH) February 14, 2011 — Anvil International, a subsidiary of Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA) has announced the promotion of two sales executives.

Tim Hamelin will assume the position of Hardware Division Sales Manager. Hamelin, who joined Anvil in 1990, was previously National Inside Sales Manager. He has led numerous major initiatives for Anvil, including the recent consolidation of four customer service centers into two. “Tim’s in-depth product and customer knowledge will be well utilized as he works to manage and grow the Hardware Division,” commented Dean Taylor, Anvil’s Vice President, Sales & Marketing. Hamelin’s responsibilities will include developing OEM opportunities for Anvil’s manufacturing facilities.

Additionally, Debi Skyberg has been promoted to the position of National Inside Sales Manager. Skyberg, who has worked for Anvil for ten years, was previously Regional Inside Sales Manager covering the Midwest and Eastern regions. She has been a leader in the company’s initiatives to cross train the inside sales team in the Fire and Mechanical divisions. In her new role, she will be responsible for all inside sales in the US and Canada and will be developing and implementing training programs. Skyberg is a member of the National Diversity Council.

“Tim and Debi have worked with Anvil for many years and both bring a wealth of knowledge to their new positions,” said Taylor. He also added, “These promotions reflect our commitment to deliver the highest quality solutions for our customers.”

Hamelin and Skyberg will continue to work out of Anvil’s regional distribution center in University Park, Illinois and will report to Taylor.

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 September 30, 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

About Anvil® International
Anvil® International is the world’s largest and most complete manufacturer of piping connections and support systems. For over 150 years, Anvil’s products, services and representatives have earned a reputation for building dependable, lasting connections — pipe to pipe and people to people. The company’s manufacturing facilities are located in Pennsylvania, California, Tennessee, Texas, Rhode Island and Ontario, Canada. All Anvil manufacturing facilities are ISO 9001-2000 certified with the exception of Houston, TX, which is an API certified facility. Anvil is a subsidiary of Mueller Water Products, Inc. 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