The variety we see in pipe, duct, and equipment systems is incredible. From fire suppression systems in your local school to chemical and petroleum systems to systems in municipal incinerators to food service freezer systems, the applications and environments are...
For a steel plant, a shutdown can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars per day. But that was the threat engineers at a Detroit plant faced when they had to replace aging valve actuators located right in the middle of their production process. That’s when Jim...
Negotiating multiple international boundaries, measurement scales, quality standards and tariff regulations can quickly turn what might otherwise be a straightforward job into a tangled web of challenges. But with the experts at The Macomb Group, you still get a...
The Macomb Group is pleased to announce the move of our Clarksville, TN branch to a new location. Effective 03/03/2014 the new address is: MG – Clarksville 1821 Mercantile Drive Clarksville, TN 37040 Phone (931) 551-7130 Fax (931) 551-7131
Time is tight in the fire suppression business. And we don't just mean the need for speed in extinguishing a blaze. Timely availability and delivery of customized pipe and fittings are critical to successful fire-suppression system installations during construction...
Fuel costs, environmental pressures, and the need to minimize downtime drive a continuous search for efficiency in steam systems management. However, many organizations don't have steam experts in their maintenance departments. If you need to make big improvements in...
Get the Lead Out: Last-Minute Checklist The Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act went into effect on Jan. 4, 2014. Because of its corrosion-resistant nature, lead has been used in piping, fittings, couplings, and water faucets and fixtures since the Roman Empire....
Macomb experts know that pipe systems aren't just about carrying fluids and gases — they are a means of controlling and delivering a flow that meets the needs of multiple complex processes and operations. Valves are the essential components that regulate that flow. If...
How long do you have to work in an industry before you're considered a true veteran in your field? Five years? Ten? At The Macomb Group, our veterans have made pipe, valves, and fittings into a lifelong career. In this issue of the Macomb Pipeline, we celebrate three...
“Gaskets aren't sexy,” says Dan Titus, the “Gasket Whisperer” at Flexitallic, a partner of The Macomb Group. Dan says that gaskets are often an afterthought in pipe system designs. However, selecting the right gasket for a job is critical. “What keeps me awake at...
