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Cerris Systems North Central, Inc. (formerly MMC Contractors) needed a unique pipe cutter to meet rapidly growing demand, so they collaborated with HGG Group to develop the first-ever ProCutter 900 RB. The results were immediate, with instant time savings. A recurring job involving 30” pipes that used to take two weeks to cut now only…

Labels have traditionally been used in construction to convey basic information, but Postler & Jaeckle Corp. is applying Stratus labels and weld maps to transform their practices, so their teams work smarter, not harder. Jesse Gorman, vice president at Postler & Jaeckle, recognizes the potential for using labels to communicate more detailed, actionable data. His…

Progressive Mechanical, Inc. added a second Watts pipe cutting machine to keep up with shop demand, gaining capabilities and cutting waste. Progressive Mechanical has fabrication shops in Clawson and Bay City, MI.

For mechanical contractors, staying competitive is a constant battle. But that doesn’t mean you need to make big changes that take a lot of time, effort, and money—it’s about making small, steady improvements over time in processes and people that add up to remarkable results. Focusing on marginal gains and cumulative learning offers a practical…

NuFlow Midwest, in partnership with Althoff Industries, successfully completed a large-scale pipe rehabilitation in a 60-story Chicago high-rise by using NuFlow Technologies’ cured-in-place pipe lining (CIPP) for hard-to-reach pipes, avoiding costly, disruptive removal and preserving vital building systems. This minimally invasive solution enabled Althoff and NuFlow to comply with Chicago’s building codes while preserving surrounding…