The Original Buffalo Box

Bingham & Taylor invents the adjustable screw-type Buffalo Box, setting a new industry standard for accessibility and frost-proof performance.

Slide-Type Adjustment Introduced

A new slide-type adjustment design is introduced with a notch to hold the top section in position.

Secure Lid Fastening Added

The first brass screw fastening is added to hold lids in place and prevent loss.

Shock-Absorbing Spiral-Spring Design

A patented spiral spring around the base of the Buffalo Box absorbs heavy loads, protecting the box and underground valves.

The Taylor Repair Lid

A patented repair lid allows damaged lids to be replaced without digging up the box — a simple, cost-effective solution, still in use today.

ABS Plastic Boxes Introduced

Innovative blow-molding equipment enables the production of ABS plastic boxes, offering lighter weight, longer life, and significant cost savings.

CIP Cast Iron & Plastic Hybrid Boxes Launched

Bingham & Taylor introduces CIP assemblies, combining cast iron top sections with plastic bottoms for strength and lighter handling.

Square Plastic Valve Housing

A patented square housing resists rotation and features field-trimmable fingers to fit diverse pipe sizes.

Patented Valve Support System

A breakthrough support design resists horizontal, vertical, and rotary movement, improving stability and safety in gas and water applications.

Patented Lightweight Plastic Meter Pits

A rib-reinforced design delivers strength, compression resistance, and significantly easier, safer installation compared to cast iron meter boxes.

Bison™ Thick-Walled ABS Boxes

Introduced as a strong yet lightweight option for field teams, combining durable wall construction with easier handling.

Maverick® Composite Meter Lids

Fiberglass-reinforced composite lids that provide environmental durability and AMI/AMR-ready reliability.