April 2014
With the official start of spring comes an increase in phone calls and customer requests. 2014 is going to be a strong year.
We've boosted our stock levels and filled our showroom with dozens of new ideas for spring. Stop by to see what's new.
As you get started with your first projects, remember we are here to help! We have the products you need and a team that's committed to delivering a hassle-free experience. Call on any of us if we can help you during this busy time.
Get rebates of up to 13% with your Early Order on Rain Bird Products.
Get a copy of the program here.
Get Your Backflow Bonus: Buy 12, Get One FREE this Month
Stock-up on backflows for spring projects with our Bakers Dozen Special.
Buy 12 Wilkins Model 375 RP (3/4" or 1" size), get one FREE.
Offer available only at MPR and valid only through April 30, 2014.
Get a Huge Discount on Rain Bird Products on their Spring Stocking Offer
Stock up on Rain Bird with MPR and get a generous rebate back from Rain Bird of up to 13%.
Get the best deal and have the supplies on-hand to start the season.
Now is a great time to forecast your inventory needs. Contact your MPR representative to get your purchase history and see how to forecast your 2014 needs. When you work with MPR, you can have:
- Inventory supplies on-hand, reducing trips
- Extended dating to improve your profits
- The best service in support in the region
Download a copy of the program here, and then contact us to place your order.
Top it Off with a Juicy Steak! Bull BBQs from MPR Are a Great Add-On Sale
MPR Supply continues to sell the ever-popular line of Bull BBQgrills and components.
Outdoor living spaces are a fast-growing business in our market area. We can help you with grills, warming drawers, combos, and much more.
Available in both natural gas and LP, Bull BBQ grills set the standard for outdoor grilling.
Learn more about our full offering of Bull BBQ products here.
Toro: Three Time Winner of Irrigation Association "New Product of the Year"
The Toro product line is getting new attention from irrigation professionals as Toro takes the lead in innovation and product quality.
Three products by Toro have captured the "New Product of the Year" award in 2011, 2012 and 2013. These include the Precision Spray Nozzles, Precision Soil Sensor and the User-Friendly Toro Evolution controller.
The Toro Evolution is an easy-to-use controller that offers modular expandability both for additional stations and to add new smart features.
Configure the standard affordable Evolution as a standard timer-controller or upgrade it with other wireless devices simply plugging in the Smart Connect device.
The Smart Connect device plugs into the base controller, enabling it to wirelessly communicate directly with a weather sensor, handheld remote, multiple soil sensors, and up to two wireless relays (to control lighting or other devices).
Panel-shaped AdvanEDGE HDPEpipe offers quick drainageresponse. Uses include golf courses, athletic fields, airport runways, and perimeter "curtain"drainage.
AdvanEDGE pipe is offered in 12" and 18" heights and in coils up to 400 ft. Its strength is derived from a corrugated cylinder maintained by pillars located strategically throughout the core. The result is a series of oval-shaped sections with all-direction strength. This completely enclosed waterway with fewer projections allows AdvanEDGE to function as a pipe, discharging more water to the outlet.
The slim-line profile of AdvanEDGE pipe allows for installation in anarrow trench, easily dug with high-speed trenching equipment. Combined with the geotextile wrap, it requires no gravel or select backfill, and can be installed directly against a wall or structural member. The innovative coupling system provides secure connections that can withstand installation stress.
Ask us for more information on this innovative product.
Be Ready for Spring Repairs with Regency's Free Electrical Guide
Even with the most advancedirrigation installations, there will be times where controllers, system wiring or valves can fail to operate, causing water not to flow to the sprinkler heads. Thanks to Regency Wire, we're offering a free PDF article that covers the steps to troubleshootingcommon electrical problems in irrigation systems.
Click the link to read the article.
Print a copy to carry with you!
PDF Article - Irrigation Troubleshooting Simplified
Looking for good people? Develop multiple paths of findingthe best possible candidates. Here are some helpful resources and ideas for you to leverage your network and findproductive new team members. Set-Up Scouts: Let your strategic partners know when you are looking for new people. For example, your vendors, associations, vocational training centers, community organizations and more may know someone who is looking for a position. Tip: Be very specific about your needs and requirements so you get only the best referrals.
Volunteer: Connect with others through volunteer efforts in your community.
Birds of a Feather: Get to know organizations that have a similar workforce and use them for ideas on recruiting and referrals.
Get Fit: Local gymnasiums, workout groups and health clubs can be great ways to connect with your next hire.
Church Bulletins: Many churches offer job boards or announcements. Use them.
Job Fairs: Conduct a job fair at your facility, attend a local job fair or help organize a green-industry job fair.
Local Vocational Programs: If you're fortunate to have a service school or green-industry related career program in your community, be sure to get to know the instructors and get your job openings shared with their graduates.
Associations: Participate in association meetings. Present your company to attendees.
Temporary Services: For office team members, temp-to-perm services allow you to get to know candidates before you make a hiring decision.
Advertising: Don't neglect traditional tools like Monster.com and Craigslist. Today's employee is tech-savvy and internet savvy, so you'll draw more responses on-line than with traditional print media.