You may have noticed that over the past several years, The Macomb Group has been growing. Sometimes that growth has taken the form of adding or acquiring new locations, but in other cases, it has meant expanding on what we already have. That has been the case in our...
No Need to Shut Down Your Pipe System for This Repair
It’s critical to ensure your piping systems are sealed, safe, and performing well. The drawback, of course, is that there’s never a good time to shut down your system to make a repair or new connection. Fortunately, the engineers at Viega have taken a lot of the pain...
When Working Late Pays Off
It is impossible to predict when an emergency will crop up, but it always seems to happen at the most inconvenient moment — for you and for everyone else. That’s why it’s a relief to know there’s someone who will drop everything to help you out of a bind, even if it...
What Happens When “Plan A” Fails?
In a power plant, keeping things up and running isn’t just an option — it’s a necessity. That’s why plants rely on their suppliers to deliver timely and accurate product replacements. This August, Dennis Liska, a planner for the DTE Energy Monroe Power Plant,...
Boiler Troubleshooting and Installation Checklist
Customers using or installing boilers and heating systems frequently turn to Macomb experts for guidance and troubleshooting — and we’re happy to help, whether you’re at the design (new or replacement/retrofit), installation, or repair stage. Today’s high-efficiency...
Using Removable Insulation Covers
Proper insulation is extremely important to keep mechanical systems up and running. But the moment a leak or another issue occurs, insulation can make a quick-fix impossible. Luckily, there is a solution to this dilemma: removable insulation covers. With The Macomb...
Super Coating Solves Costly Power Plant Challenge
What’s a critical element in electricity production — one you might not immediately think of? Water. LOTS of water. But water used in cooling towers and elsewhere in the generation process can be highly impure if it’s from natural sources, causing severe abrasion that...
How Well Does Your Supplier Know Your Business – And You?
Every morning, when The Macomb Group opens for business, Terry McGivern is here. He’s likely come to work directly from the gym or a run, so he’s already focused and ready for the day. As part of the inside sales team, Terry splits his time between contractor sales,...
Rapid Response Saves the Day in Boiler Replacement Crisis
Murphy’s Law says that if something can go wrong it probably will. And just to be sure we get the message; it usually hits at the most inconvenient times. We’ve all experienced it. Like when you do your best to plan for a home project but, once you start, you discover...
Yes, You Really Can Get PVF Anytime
Leaks and other pipe, valve, or fitting malfunctions don’t just happen during business hours. So what should you do when you have an after-hours emergency and need to replace PVF now ? Call The Macomb Group! If you need to place an order before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m....