4 Reasons Why You Need Pipe Insulation
Regardless of how the economy is doing, manufacturing and industrial organizations always keep a close eye on the bottom line, and most are not inclined to invest money in expenditures that are just “nice to have.” Pipe insulation isn’t one of those expenditures....
How 3 Energy-Saving Steps Can Save $165,000 Every Year
Menasha Packaging is the nation’s largest independent, retail-focused packaging and merchandising solutions provider with a network of design centers, manufacturing plants, and pack-out and fulfillment service centers. Menasha Packaging collaborates with the world’s...
Coupling for Fiberglass: An Alternative to Curing
Pipe coupling can be a labor intensive process, requiring specialized workers in the skilled trades. By Chuck Raymond, Macomb Group DTE Energy, the Detroit-based generator, transmitter and distributor of energy to 2.1 million customers in Southeastern Michigan, is the...
Legacies That Live On
I’d like to highlight a great friend and long-time employee of The Macomb Group, Chuck Brinich. After 20 years with the company, I’m sad to see him go. Before I address Chuck’s history in the Pipe, Valve, and Fitting business, I thought it would be good to mention...
It’s True: You Can Have Total Containment for Any Need
What is at the heart of your business? Is it a sensitive customer database, sterile surgical environment, museum artifacts, cutting-edge pharmaceutical experiments, or valuable materials? Some pieces of your business cannot be put at risk. The Macomb Group’s...
Your Piping System’s “Safety Net”
Double containment piping — installing a pipe within a pipe — prevents leaks and provides added security to any piping design. Brilliant in its simplicity, a double contained piping system uses a primary (carrier) pipe that is housed in a secondary (containment) pipe,...
Sweet Success: Extend Valve Wear Life from 2 Weeks to 9 Months!
The lifespan of the Flowrox pinch valve is significantly longer than Michigan Sugar's original valve. Michigan Sugar in Bay City, Mich., runs 24/7 from August to April. The sugar season is brisk, and manufacturing occurs in three shifts with continuous operation....
Chuck’s Quick Tip: The Do’s and Don’ts of Metal Braided Hose…
The experts at The Macomb Group always make sure that any hose is installed correctly and safely. To be sure your metal braided hose is secure and reliable, use these handy tips. Whenever you install metal braided hose … Do Follow any instructions included with the...
What Our Newest Acquisition Means for You
The Macomb Group is pleased to announce that on June 14, we completed the acquisition of R.L. Bondy Insulation Inc. The integration of the two companies is a natural fit that brings another unique vertical market to The Macomb Group's offerings. The merger is expected...
Chuck’s Quick Tip: “Sprinklers Save Lives and Property”
“Sprinklers save lives and property,” notes Jeff Sancricca with Fire Protection Sales at The Macomb Group. Although The Macomb Group can supply any type of fire protection system or sprinkler head, it’s not a one-size-fits all application. Whether the sprinklers will...
