June 2013 Newsletter
Summer has finally arrived. And business is great!
We're hearing good things about the season so far. Customers are calling and are ready to spend on landscape improvements.
Sales are up in every sector: irrigation, landscape lighting, water features, drainage, landscape construction and more. How is your company responding to increased demand?
During this busy time, we want you to count on us for:
- Fast, friendly counter service.
- Express will-call pick-up of the orders you phone in.
- Reliable delivery of bulk orders directly to your shop or site.
- Excellent availability of the leading products and brands.
- Smart advice on perplexing problems.
Let us help you maximize your summer success!
The Team at MPR Supply
New at MPR: Kichler Energy-Smart LED Replacement Lamps
Easily retrofit existing projects or custom-fit new installations
Kichler has leveraged their knowledge of the latest LED technology and created a new line of retrofit lamps that help you save energy without sacrificing performance.
Designed to fit landscape, outdoor, and security lighting fixtures for 12v systems, Kichler LED lamps offer superior cost savings in terms of energy used and total cost of ownership.
You'll also find an exceptional variety of lamp options so you can create the lighting look you want. And, because they're from Kichler, you are assured that the lamps will perform and last.
Download Kichler LED lamp guide.
Special Offer: Buy 2 Kichler MR-16 Retrofit LED Bulbs & Receive 1 FREE! Limit of 100 free bulbs. Offer valid the week of June 17-21, 2013. Advance orders accepted!
Get Your Summer Bonus Gift Cards from MPR and K-Rain
Gift card rebate on K-Rain products starts June 15th!
MPR is offering a generous bonus on your K-Rain purchases during the month of June.
Your purchases of K-Rain add up to a gift card bonus. The program runs from June 15th to June 30, 2013.
Generous rebates are available on almost all K-Rain products. Rebates are paid in your choice of major national retailer gift cards. A special bonus for
making the right decision to use K-Rain products!
Ask your MPR representative for full details.
Download the program details here.
Sports Field Irrigation Solutions
Rain Bird and MPR Supply offer the widest range of rotary sprinkler solutions for athletic fields of all types.
All Rain Bird sports field rotors feature Rain Curtain™ nozzles that maximize performance and coverage.
The popular Falcon 6504 is available in full- and part-circle models with optional stainless steel riser, it is ideal for large turf sites such as parks, athletic fields, cemeteries, schools and commercial sites with spacing up to 65 feet.
The Rain Bird® 8005 Rotor is built rugged to withstand the harsh conditions and vandalism present in commercial rotor applications.
It has been designed and tested to ensure the high reliability demanded by the market today. With its extensive customer identified features, it is versatile enough to fit all applications.
The Rain Bird 8005 Rotor, with its extensive customer identified features and 80 foot radius, is ideal for watering sports fields, parks and other large turf applications.
Smart to Sell During Service Calls: Toro's Precision Soil Sensor
Toro's new Precision Soil Sensor adds easily to existing systems to make them extremely water efficient.
There are two components to the Precision™ Soil Sensor system - a receiver that hooks up to the irrigation controller and a sensor that installs in the ground. Once installed, the sensor calibrates itself automatically to determine the soil type. Any time the moisture level exceeds the user-defined optimum level for the plant material, the controller is prevented from running any irrigation programs. This prevents unneeded watering and provides the possibility for significant water savings.
Wireless Technology Means No Digging Required
Communication between the sensor probe and the receiver is completely wireless, with an operating range of up to 500 feet. Installation doesn't require any digging so the soil is left undisturbed, allowing the sensor to take accurate moisture readings starting as soon as it's put in the ground.
Universal Installation Makes for Easy Retrofit Opportunities
The Precision™ Soil Sensor will work with almost any irrigation controller so you can easily turn any controller into an extremely accurate smart controller in just a few minutes.
Say Goodbye to Wire Connector Problems that Cause Callbacks!
Amazingly fast wire connectors from Blazing Products
The Blazing BVS-1 is a self-stripping wire connector for #16 to #20 gauge solid and stranded wires. No tools, stripping, or twisting necessary. Insert the wires, rotate the connector closed, and you are ready to move onto your next valve splice. With its unique patented design, the BVS-1 provides maximum moisture protection and a superior wire hold.
Blazing Wire Connectors eliminate problems with wire splices:
- Locking: Never loosen or wiggle free.
- Waterproof: Create a water-tight splice to prevent corrosion.
- Easy: Simple, 5-second installation process.
- Foolproof: Unlike twist-on splices, never fails to grab and hold wires.
- Versatile: Works with any combination of #16, #18 or #20 (solid) wires
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon Declares July "Smart Irrigation Month"
Special proclamation airms to promote water conservation
It's an exciting time for advocates of modern irrigation technologies in Missouri. The state has proclaimed July as "Smart Irrigation Month" reinforcing the effort begun in 2006 by volunteers within the Irrigation Association.
"With Missouri recognizing the month of July as Smart Irrigation Month it really reinforces the growing imperative for professionals to promote smarter technologies and practices," said Mike Hartman, of MPR Supply in an industry news release.
MPR encourages the use of water-saving products, practices and services. We look forward to helping you take advantage of the many business opportunities that will come from increased public awareness of smart irrigation. Download free tips on how to get involved
Putting Google+ Local to Work for You
Where is the nearest Starbucks?
What time does the office supply store close?
Where can I buy a handle for Moen faucet?
These are all questions being commonly answered by Google+ Local, which combines the power of Google Map technology with up-to-date profiles of local businesses.
Every business that sells products or services needs to have an updated profile on Google+ Local. As a business owner or manager, you're responsible for updating the information. There's no cost to update and enhance your profile.
Why is this important? You may have noticed that Google has begun to favor local results more often for many web searches. About a year ago, Google moved up the relevancy of local results above traditional organic search results. Search for "irrigation contractors in St. Louis" and you get a map with pinpoint locations of nearby firms. Want to show up or be ranked higher in your area? Update your Google Local listing. Request a free how-to guide by email from industry columnist and speaker Jeff Carowitz. Click here to email.