Archive for May, 2011

Company Profile: Pipeline Supply Inc.

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

To continue on with highlighting the parts that make our whole possible (see our last blog about some of our favorite plumbing product companies), here’s a profile of one of our favorite supplies, Pipeline. Read this and rest assured that the products and the companies we work with are just as reliable and high quality as the services we provide.

Established in 1977, Pipeline started with only 5000 square feet of office and warehouse space to over 150,000 square feet today. They stock complete lines of HVAC, Well & Pump, Sewer & Water, Radiant Heat and Water Conditioning—some of the most trusted lines on the market. They have full service locations across the state, from Ham Lake and Owatonna, to Oakdale, Monticello, and Grand Rapids. Our favorite place amongst all these great spaces? The showroom in Hopkins, which just so happens to be the largest of its kind in the Twin Cities. We’re like kids in a candy store whenever we visit it.

Aside from being widely accessible and extremely experienced, the good people over at Pipeline are also just as committed to high quality at low prices as we are. And the lower the price a product is for us, the lower the price the service is for you, and that’s something we can all agree is a great thing. Check out the showroom and get to know the company for yourself if you’re interested, their staff is knowledgeable and friendly and can help you find the right products for your own plumbing or remodeling projects. With over 50 impressive years of experience in the industry, how could they not be?

 

Big Brands, Big Ideas

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

Plumbing Brands

When it comes to our business, the whole is only as good as the sum of its parts. Though we’d like to believe that we’re talented enough to solve any of your plumbing problems with just a wrench and a good roll of duct tape, the truth is that we couldn’t succeed without a solid arsenal of reliable tools and products.

Here’s a little info about some of our favorite brands:

American Standard

Originally founded in 1875 under the name Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company, American Standard was on the frontlines of many of the most innovative plumbing product inventions. Some of the company’s most important contributions include one-piece toilets and combination hot/cold faucets.  By 1929 the company had established itself as the largest plumbing fixture manufacturer in the world and in 1967 they adopted their current name, American Standard.

Delta

Founded in 1954, Delta Faucet Company specializes in designing and producing some of the most creative and forward-thinking faucets available. Their dedication to green plumbing practices is particularly admirable, and as a MN GreenStar member that’s a major plus for us. Check out our blog on the Delta Touch 2.0 faucet for a great example. http://www.nowthenplumbing.com/archives/400

TOTO

Another company with a strong commitment to sustainability, TOTO has established itself as a world leader in plumbing products and technology. An active participant and proponent of the United States Green Build Council (USGBC), TOTO’s eco-friendliness is evident in nearly all of its products. We’re a big fan of their low-flow toilets in particular. (http://www.nowthenplumbing.com/archives/102)