This issue of Smart Solutions demonstrates how you can rely on MCAA manufacturer/supplier partners to become more efficient and productive on the shop floor, in the field, and in the office.
Productive Products
In this issue, W.W. Gay describes how they increased shop productivity by 200 percent with Novarc Technologies Inc.’s Spool Welding Robot. Read about how Hooper Corporation simplified installation and decreased downtime by switching from manual hoists to MILWAUKEE TOOL’s compact, novel hoisting tool. Innovative cured-in-place pipe lining from NuFlow Technologies enabled NuFlow Midwest and Althoff Industries to complete a large-scale pipe rehabilitation with minimal downtime and disruption. Marking Services, Inc. teamed up with an energy company to replace its outdated labeling systems, saving time and labor.
For more insights on advancing fabrication, look at Way Engineering’s use of Tecnar’s Rotoweld 3.0 to deliver consistent, high-quality welds, even in the face of irregularities. Read about the instant time savings Cerris Systems North Central (formerly MMC Contractors) realized with its custom-built HGG Profiling Equipment, Inc. pipe cutter. Learn how Progressive Mechanical increased capacity and cut waste by adding a second Watts Specialties, LLC pipe cutting machine to keep up with shop demand.
Other stories exemplify the close relationships between contractors and manufacturers. For example, the Helm Group counts on LAARS, a Bradford White Company, for their product quality and ease of installation as well as Laars’ commitment to supporting customers. Learn about the collaboration between P.J. Dionne Company and SLOAN to deliver on a complex restroom renovation at Logan Airport.
Tech Support
Read how J.M. Brennan is using XOi technology in the field to show customers exactly what’s needed, increasing sales and revenue as a result. Find out how McCarl’s swapped out Excel spreadsheets for MSUITE software to optimize workflows and increase operational efficiency. Leaders at Postler & Jaeckle Corp. explain how they are testing new ways to use Stratus labels to streamline processes. See how Bassett Mechanical adopted PypeServer, Inc. software to save time and minimize mistakes, or read about McKinstry implementing customized Procore project management software to increase efficiency and improve morale.
Expert Advice
This issue offers lots of advice you can use to boost your business, such as how to improve plumbing estimating (McCormick Systems), select the right tools for commercial plumbing projects (Ridge Tool Company), choose temporary heating solutions (Herc Rentals), and take advantage of digital time tracking software (Raken).
Wheatland Tube gives insights on using domestically manufactured pipe over imported equivalents to improve the quality, safety, and sustainability of any project. Copeland takes a deep dive to help you understand advances in commercial heat pumps. Tyfoom explains how cumulative learning can boost efficiency, reduce risks, and retain top talent. F.W. Webb Company demonstrates the benefits of HDPE pipe.
The recently opened Rex Martin NIBCO Interactive Museum is one place where you can immerse yourself in the past and future of plumbing. You can also get more in-person insights by visiting our manufacturer/supplier partners at select MCAA events throughout the year.
