PVF - Articles - Page 203

Distribution Report

Shining a Light on Master Distribution

Today’s successful MD is one who can be nimble with their inventory and distinguish themselves from a customer service perspective.

June 6, 2018

Ruth Mitchell

The need a Master Distributor fills in the channel, and one company’s mission of delivering more than just product.

Grand Opening

Lehman Pipe Hosts Grand Opening Celebration

New facility is continuing the tradition of family, newly defined.

June 2, 2018

Ruth Mitchell

Lehman Pipe celebrates opening of new 93,000 -square-foot facility with family, friends and community.

PVF Roundtable

Will 2018 Begin to Gather Production Steam?

A look at U.S.-based manufacturing, and how the new tax bill might revive the independent corporation.

June 2, 2018

Morris Beschloss

While still early in the year, President Trump’s promised return of U.S.-based manufacturing seems to have found a solid beginning.

Reliance Acquires John Guest

May 25, 2018

Purchase of the U.K.-headquartered plastic “push-to-connect” fittings maker would help Reliance expand its European footprint.

Code Classroom

Water Main Failures

Combining thrust blocks and mechanical joint restraints for water mains is a good design practice.

May 24, 2018

Ron George

Following good design practices, like installing mechanical joint restraints with concrete thrust blocks will provide for years of trouble-free service for water mains.

CDA Seeks Input on Copper, Plastic Piping Survey

May 21, 2018

CDA needs PHCP industry contractors and engineers to take part in a five-minute survey on piping materials.

Improve Safety and Efficiency with Pressing Tools

Factors to consider when purchasing pressing tools

May 14, 2018

From simplicity to safety, pressing tools have plenty of advantages that will improve your workload.

Canada Launches Investigation into Vietnamese Copper Fittings

Canada Issues Final Pronouncement into Vietnamese Fittings Investigation

May 8, 2018

The CBSA launched investigations into certain copper pipe fittings exported from Vietnam in October 2017, following a complaint filed by manufacturer Cello Products Inc.