Save the date for MPR's Conference & Trade Show
Greetings!
Relax.... and plan for a great 2019!
As the year winds down, it's tempting to give a sigh of relief and take a holiday break.
But knowing that's the temptation, take the time to think about your next-season strategy while everyone else is snoozing.
With the right plan, 2019 can be your most successful year ever.
In the year ahead, we will continue to share advice, product ideas and special offers to help you prosper.
Thank you for choosing MPR Supply as your locally-owned supplier. We appreciate your loyalty.
Best wishes for a safe and relaxing holiday season!
The Team at MPR Supply
Save the Date: MPR Conference & Trade Show
Mark your calendar and plan to attend. Get new ideas to make 2019 your best year ever.
Our show is a not-to-be-missed day of smart seminars, vendor displays and a delicious lunch.
WHEN: Join us Tuesday, January 29th starting at 7:30am
LOCATION: Spazios Westport 12031 Lackland Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Watch this newsletter for registration information.
Need Last-Minute Holiday Decorating Supplies?
We Have What You Need to Get Your Projects Done
The holiday decorating season is in full swing. MPR is ready to help you maximize your holiday decorating sales. We are fully stocked with the best and latest holiday decor products to help you have a successful season.
MPR offers full lines of LED lights, bulbs and retro-fit LED lamps, greenery and pre-lit greenery, large displays and various accessories, such as clips, wire and plugs.
Download our 2018 Holiday Decor Catalog.
Remember, our decor items are contractor-grade, last for multiple seasons and are wholesale priced to members of the trade.
Improve Your Customer Presentations with These Tips
Is it time to refresh the marketing materials that you provide with your project quotes? A good presentation package is an unbeatable way to demonstrate your expertise, put a human face on your company and supercharge your chance of winning the job.
Avoid being just another contractor who hands out manufacturer cut-sheets in a freebie folder. Take action to develop your own marketing materials.
Here are some tips to get you started:
Set Yourself Apart. Communicate what your difference is. What unique value do you offer clients?
Focus on What They Want to Know: Make a list of the 20 biggest issues, challenges, problems or concerns faced by your customers, and be sure to cover those.
Capture testimonials from your best clients. Regular customer surveys are a great way to generate lists of satisfied customers who might be approached for testimonials. Remember that good testimonials are genuine and specific.
Don't Just Talk About Yourself. Great presentation packages share practical information that is valuable to the reader; educating and persuading rather than simply just selling. Engage the audience with information about things that help them with their needs, aspirations and desires. What's important to them?
Be Clear. Use words that are simple and easy to understand. Avoid industry jargon.
Use Smart Technology to Improve Your Level of Service
Imagine knowing there is an issue in a system you installed before the homeowner knows. We're talking about a new generation of Smart Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) that are rapidly increasing the service level contractors can offer to end-consumers. If you're not a regular VFD installer, you may not be aware how quickly this technology has evolved. Traditionally, the VFD's primary selling feature has been constant pressure. Without a VFD, a pump operates ON at full blast or completely OFF, and nowhere in between. A VFD allows the pump to start with a low rush amperage and slowly ease into its cycle, extending the life of the pump.
Recent advances have added smart technology to VFDs. This typically takes the form of an add-on device that links to your VFD via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable. System professionals can gain access to various features of the installed VFD. At the most basic level, the system will send alarms via email or text message when the drive is in a fault condition. On more advanced devices, you can remotely access the VFD with an app to monitor or even change settings - from anywhere in the world, in real-time.
Interested in learning more? Visit www.GetCommanderPro.com
King ACE Connectors for Landscape Lighting
When making low voltage landscape lighting wire splices, time, aesthetics, and security are all important considerations. Good splices should: - Provide a solid mechanical connection with a fast cure
- Be a secure & water-resistant connection eliminating re-work
- Allow for quick and easy application
- Offer a concealed design with a clean look
- Eliminate bulky connections which diminish landscape aesthetics
- Deliver long-lasting outdoor performance
The ACE Connector by King Innovation delivers! This weather-resistant connector is approved for use with low voltage landscape lighting. The ACE Connector system includes a solid brass screw-tight lug that is designed to dissipate heat quickly, delivering a cooler temperature at the splice. The fast-curing heat shrink is lined with a special sealant that surrounds splices protecting them from harsh elements and water intrusion. You will know the connection is dry and protected, avoiding costly re-work! Once installed, the splice lays flat against decks, trees, or on the ground for seamless and concealed connections.
Packaged with the brass lug, Allen wrench, and heat shrink, the installation will be simple and effective. Available in three sizes: small, medium, and large, the ACE Connector fittings cover a wide-range of wire combinations for all your low voltage landscape lighting needs.
MPR's Training Portal Expands with More Courses
We've continued to add new courses to our training portal. The latest are a series on Quickbooks. These new courses are perfect for those of you who have been wanting to learn how to use QuickBooks or are trying to improve your (or your employees) current QuickBooks skills.
Explore the course QuickBooks Part 1-4 in the Business section in the Training Portal course catalog. You will learn skills like how to create your company file, how to update company information, and will become more familiar with the QuickBooks interface. These courses are just the beginning in the series of QuickBooks courses so be on the lookout for more releases.
Click here to visit our training portal
NDS Trench Drain Solutions
Dura Slope Trench DrainsPre-sloped and neutral trench drain system provides a solution for residential, commercial, industrial and municipal drainage needs. Interlocking tongue and groove joints for secure alignment and easy installation - no extra screws or clamps needed. Duraloc integral joint lock to prevent joint movement with various grate options, up to Class D traffic rating. Filcoten Trench DrainsHigh-performance fiber-reinforced concrete trench drain system designed to handle heavy loads in pre-sloped and neutral configurations. Superior impact resistance compared to the competition. Resistant to changes in temperature, exposure to UV, and non-flammable.
Pro-Series Channel Drains Lightweight channel drain system with interlocking joints and modular design offers flexibility and quick, easy connections. Lightweight parts connect easily to sewer and drain pipe and fittings or SCH 40 pipe and fittings. Side and bottom outlets can be connected anywhere along the channel run. Load Rated: Up to Class C with appropriate grate.
Spee-D Channel Drains - Ideal for commercial or residential applications. Effective in everything from patios to light vehicular traffic areas. Durable polyolefin parts are lightweight and snap together for fast, easy installation. Available in 4' and 10' sections.
Mini Channel Drains - Excellent for light-duty applications including residential pools, concrete and paver patios, spas and tennis courts. Durable polyolefin parts are lightweight and snap together for fast, easy installation. System components are chemically-resistant, rust proof and feature UV inhibitors to prevent fading and cracking from the sun.
Micro Channel Drains - Designed for residential applications including swimming pools, spas and patios. Available in 10' sections, parts are lightweight and easy to install.
Channel Drain Web Page for case studies, free trial offer and videos
NDS Youtube Channel for more videos