February News from MPR Supply
By Your Side, Helping You Prepare for a GREAT Season
We’re just a few weeks away from the spring rush. And regardless of what the media might say, you’re going to be very busy. There’s plenty of work for everyone.There’s always too much to do to prepare. We’re here to help.
Planning Ahead Let’s meet to discuss opportunities to grow our relationship and how we can do a better job for you. We can share insights on what we’re hearing about the market and what’s working for others around the country. Plus give you details on our spring program. E-mail or call to set up a time.
Training Opportunities We can connect you to training programs that really boost your team’s knowledge and skills. Ask us about manufacturer on-line training, on-site training where we come to you, webinars and more. Options in Spanish too. Use winter downtime to invest in your crew.
Streamlining Working Together Are you taking advantage of the services and support we offer to make your life easier? We can make it easier to get the materials you need in-season. We can suggest products and tools that can save you money and labor. We can make things simpler for your office team. Ask us how to get started.
We’re excited about the season! We’re looking forward to working with you.
The Team at MPR Supply
Don't Forget to Attend Our Contractor Meeting!
Our show is a not-to-be-missed day of smart seminars, vendor displays and valuable insights on the season ahead. Plan to attend our show on February 1st at Spazio Westport. Connect directly with our team and experts from over a dozen major vendors for hands-on learning.
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We encourage you to bring your whole team to prepare for a busy season.
Popular Landscape Enhancement: Bubbling Water Feature
Atlantic's Basalt Columns Make It Easy to Sell & Install
Using an Atlantic Fountain Basin, you can create a simple bubbling fountain or formal statuary fountain that transforms a garden with sound and movement. The sub-surface reservoir stores and circulates water up through a decorative feature of your choice. Atlantic's Fountain Basins are the strongest, most stable, most convenient basins available to the contractor today.
Make use of Basalt Columns to make an attractive, overflowing feature. .
- Hexagonal stone pillars have a snapped top and sawn base for stability
- Volcanic basalt oxidizes to a multi-colored patina over time
- Atlantic's Basalt Columns are generously core-drilled to 1⅜" to fit up to 1" Schedule 40 PVC or 3/4" kink-free tubing, plus a light cord
- A 2" diameter, 5" deep socket recesses Atlantic's Fountain Light and buffers the water plume
- Available in single or three piece sets for design flexibility
Channel Drain Made Easy: NDS Dura Slope
NDS Dura Slope Trench Drain system incorporates contractor-friendly features that make it easy to install on both residential and commercial applications. It replaces costly concrete drainage products without sacrificing strength and drive-over compatibility. One unique feature is the built-in slope available in the channels. These create a 0.7% slope that ensures the channel empties even when installed perfectly flat.
Dura Slope’s lightweight, modular sections allow for easy installation and quick assembly. Grooved connections allow the sections to snap together without adhesive. Built-in rebar supports hold the channel stable during concrete pour. Pair Dura Slope with standard, specialty (including narrow slot opening) and decorative grates to achieve pedestrian and vehicular load ratings. Let us know your aesthetic requirements so we can recommend customer-pleasing options. Radius couplings allow Dura Slope to match to curving and circular applications, great for curved paths, patios, pools and running tracks.
Add a Profitable New Service: Permanent Holiday Lights
Now is the time to get your team trained to sell and install a popular new product: permanent holiday lighting. Now is the time to start lining up your Infinity Lighting jobs. It can be installed anytime. Infinity Lighting systems are permanent and color-changing - allowing the end user to celebrate every holiday, occasion, cause, and event! Plus, they can pop on a warm white for day-to-day use.
Register Now for a Quick-Start Webinar:
Pick the date most convenient to you:
February 21st at 10am
March 15th at 1pm
Watch a live install, learn how to plan & quote, and hear tips & tricks for selling.
Register Today!
Efficiency & Conservation with 500XL3 Pressure Reducing Valve
Zurn Industries, LLC introduces a more efficient pressure reducing valve (PRV) to support the landscape industries’ conservation initiatives. The new 500XL3 Pressure Reducing Valve solves the high flow falloff pressure loss seen in direct acting PRVs.The new 500XL3 features a patented venturi feature to deliver best-in-class pressure and flow performance. By optimizing flow and pressure, the 500XL3 supports value-engineered system design and substantially reduces lifecycle costs for residential and commercial irrigation systems. Designed for easy installation, the 500XL3 has the shortest lay length on the market allowing for tight installations in below grade valve boxes. Available in sizes from 1” to 3”. Learn more about the 500XL3 on Zurn.com.
Grounding Techniques for 2-Wire Decoder Irrigation Systems
The components used in decoder systems are very vulnerable to voltage surges.Surges can come from lightning strikes or source surges. Proper grounding is required for any surge protection to work. Good grounding dissipates the surge to a path to ground.
Poor grounding frequently leads to unnecessary component failures, system down time and customer complaints. Since lightning and surge damage is never covered by manufacturer warranty, it is in the installer's best interest to follow these guidelines to install the most resilient system.
Depending on the manufacturer and the size of the system, several different methods of grounding might be used. This training video from Regency Wire and Cable is a great way to learn about the proper techniques.
Will the Gold Rush Continue in 2023?
Here's Why You Need to Meet with Your MPR Representative
How will economic changes impact your business in 2023? If you make the right moves now, you can be ahead of the pack.Your MPR account manager can help you tap into the latest market knowledge and smart new resources that can grow your bottom line.
Book an appointment with him now to be ready for changes in the 2023 season.
Discover ways MPR can help you connect with:
Opportunities to purchase materials more efficiently, leveraging bulk discounts, getting ahead of price increases and scheduled deliveries.
Industry trends in your area so you’re up to date on which products and services are growing in popularity. Find out about successes others are having with new items. There are opportunities!
Essential resources to grow your business including resources to aid in hiring experienced employees, marketing tools, educational seminars and more.
Redeeming rewards from manufacturer customer loyalty programs.
Make use of the winter downtime to grow your bottom line. Schedule an appointment today.