Charlotte Pipe and Foundry, a trusted North Carolina-based manufacturer and distributor of plumbing systems since 1901, announced it would be relocating its foundry operations to Oakboro, North Carolina. As the nation’s top manufacturer of cast iron and plastic pipe and fittings, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry has seven plant locations across the United States and distributes worldwide. The company plans to create approximately 400 new jobs in Stanly County and invest at least $325 million at the new facility.