JM Eagle

JM Eagle is an American corporation and a manufacturer of plastic pipe.[1] At its 22 plants in North America, the company manufactures polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and high-density polyethylene pipe for a variety of industries including utility, plumbing, electrical, natural gas, irrigation, potable water, drainage, and sewage.

History

In 1982, Formosa Plastics purchased the eight plants comprising the plastic-pipe operations of Johns Manville to form J-M Manufacturing, headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey.[2]

In November, 2005, Walter Wang acquired 100 percent of the company from Formosa Plastics.[3] J-M Manufacturing grew to a 14-plant enterprise by 2007, when it acquired the second largest plastic-pipe manufacturer, PW Eagle.[4] The company relocated its headquarters to Los Angeles in 2008.[5]

Philanthropy

JM Eagle participates in various philanthropic efforts, particularly where polyvinyl chloride (PVC) piping can help facilitate the acquisition of natural resources in underprivileged communities. In 2009, Columbia University's The Earth Institute worked with the United Nations and JM Eagle to create innovative water systems for over 300,000 people in Sub-Saharan countries, including Rwanda, Kenya, and Uganda.[6]

JM Eagle donated 45,600 feet of PVC pipe to construct an 8.5-mile pipeline to facilitate the acquisition of clean water in Santa Cruz, Honduras.[7]

JM Eagle has provided scholarships for young African students to assist in education through college and aided in clean water delivery, including irrigation and sanitation systems, in Northern Thailand, in the villages of Santisuk and Pateung.[8][9] JM Eagle supports China's efforts to provide its entire population with clean water.[10][11][12][13]

References
  1. "Plastics News - Pipe, Profile & Tubing Extruders". Plastics News. 4 July 2011. Retrieved 3 October 2011.
  2. "J-M Manufacturing to celebrate 30 years in Pueblo West". Retrieved 13 January 2012.
  3. "Members Committee 100". Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  4. "PW Eagle to be bought by J-M Manufacturing". Reuters. 15 January 2007. Retrieved 3 October 2011.
  5. "JM Eagle Completes Move to Los Angeles". National Driller. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
  6. "JM Eagle CEO Walter Wang Tours Millennium Villages in East Africa". Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  7. "JMM Brings Clean Water To Small Village In Honduras". JM Eagle Official Website. Archived from the original on 17 November 2011. Retrieved 3 October 2011.
  8. "Next step in 21st century education for students in Africa". Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  9. "JM Eagle". Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  10. "UCLA - The Optimists". Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  11. "UCLA Foundation names new board members". Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  12. "Emphasizing the 'Family' in Family Business". Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  13. "A Tradition of Closeness and Compassion" (PDF). Retrieved 14 June 2020.
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