Pipe used in One World Trade Center made in Tyler

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - On this 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we’re taking a look at the role East Texas played in the reconstruction of ground zero. The building, One World Trade Center, that now towers above the site contains pipe made at Tyler Pipe.

“It meant a lot to the team out here at Tyler Pipe for us to be able to have our stencil on the pipe,” said Bruce Wood, who has worked at Tyler Pipe for 42 years.

In 2010, Tyler Pipe was awarded the contract to supply all of the pipe needed for One World Trade Center, also known as the Freedom Tower. Pipe used on floors nine through eleven was stenciled with “WE WILL NEVER FORGET 9-11-01.”

“It was a great feeling knowing we could do something for the community and the people in New York,” said Ross Caldwell, who has worked at Tyler Pipe for 40 years.

General Manager Joe Holzbauer wasn’t here at the time but says the project continues to be a significant point of pride for all employees.

“Every single person out there, whether you’ve been here forty years or five, is so incredibly proud to be a part of Tyler Pipe and be featured on that project,” Holzbauer said.

One World Trade Center, which opened in 2014, is the tallest building in the western hemisphere.