When evaluating standard pipe for large-scale construction projects, the choice between domestic and imported products can directly impact your project timeline and bottom line. Managers of large mission critical MEP projects face constant pressure to coordinate complex systems, meet strict compliance standards,...
Read moreWe currently are at phase 5.5 of 6 phases of the project. We started up from our winter shutdown on January 4, 2016. During the shutdown we tied in additional capacity to our straightening, facing and testing operations. Since the start-up we have increased our finished tons per week by 17%. Additionally, our shipping capacity has improve...
Read moreBack in July, we announced the revitalization program that our Council Avenue plant is undergoing and how it will benefit our customers. Since our last post, we’ve made great progress with the upgrades, and w...
Read moreWheatland Tube, a division of JMC Steel Group, recognizes the issues contractors face day in and day out. As manufacturers, we experience many of the same pain points as it relates to labor, costs, quality and service. Recently, we launched a revitalizatio...
Read moreNick LaMonto, piping superintendent at Chicago-based Atomatic Mechanical Services, threads pipe every day. As an experienced piping professional, he knows the importance of tool longevity and what it can cost when working with an inferior product. We put Nick’s machines to the test, threading both types of steel standard pipe: continuou...
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