How to Avoid the $74,000 Steam Trap
Inefficient steam systems cost money. According to theexperts at Michigan Steam , one steam leak can cost anywhere from $900 to $74,000 per year depending on the size of the pipe and the extent of failure in the steam trap. How can your business avoid this...
Heat Things Up While Keeping Costs Cool
Many people know that The Macomb Group provides unparalleled quality heating and steam process equipment. However, not everyone knows that we have an exemplary team of heating experts to assist with all aspects of heating and steam system evaluation and planning. The...
Grow a Business Using the Power of People
The Macomb Group has gone from less than $1 million in annual revenue and one small shop to revenue of $150 million with 17 branches — in only 20 years. Owners Bill McGivern and Keith Schatko both joined the company on the shop floor, completing odd jobs like sweeping...
Big Pipe, Small Space? Better Have a Backup Plan!
In an impressive display of monumental planning and creative engineering, The Macomb Group and Western Mechanical from Clinton Township used a helicopter lift to raise 14-inch carbon steel pipe to the roof of the First National Building in downtown Detroit, Mich. (You...
Need Stainless Steel Pipe? We’ve got you covered!
Check with Macomb Group for all your Stainless Steel Pipe and Fitting Needs. We have 304 and 316 Stainless Steel Pipe, Fittings and Flanges. We carry SCH10, SCH40 and SCH80 Pipe walls from ¼” up to 10” and we have both Weld End Stainless Steel Fittings and Socket Weld...
The Heating Season is Here, Don’t Get Caught Out in the cold!
The Heating Season is here. Don't get caught out in the cold. The Macomb Group has a full inventory of Lochinvar Knight (95% efficient) hot water heating boilers ranging from 50,000 BTU to 800,000 BTU. They won't last long so get yours now! We also have in stock Steam...
Quick Tip: Need a Custom Hose Assembly?
Just Remember One Word The Macomb Group has a simple acronym to help contractors remember the information they need to provide when ordering a custom hose assembly:STAMPED. Size — What size will be needed? Temperature — Will there be hot or cold flow? Application —...
Fire Protection Fabrication Service: Spreading Like Wildfire
The Macomb Group is expanding its fabrication and distribution services to support fire protection contractors lightning fast. With its simple and efficient distribution system across the Midwest — and its staff of knowledgeable fire protection specialists — The...
The Macomb Group Celebrates Growth and Recognition
Number Nine in the country! (Supply House Times ) The Macomb Group is thrilled and honored to be number nine for Industrial PVF in theSupply House Times Top 125 list of wholesale distributors for 2012. The list was released in May. The Macomb Group credits...
21st Century Savings for a Historic Icon
Classic architecture and elegance define the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. Built in 1913, this 29-story luxury hotel in Grand Rapids, Mich., is truly a work of art. Even its internal infrastructure is beautifully designed. The Amway relies on cooling water towers for its...