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....
A Vendor Is Only as Good as Its Logistics
At The Macomb Group, we’re dedicated to going above and beyond in meeting our customers’ needs — we call it “smothering the customer with service.” What makes this level of service possible isn’t just our extensive PVF inventory or our back-office support systems ....
A Special Order That Actually Cuts Downtime
Hot weather is coming, and no business can afford to be without cooling — especially when the system cools not just the environment, but also the machinery in the plant. But all systems eventually need to be updated or replaced. And the more critical the system is to...