OPV Blog
Anvil and Smith-Cooper are Embarking on a Remarkable New Chapter
When you hear the words Anvil and Smith-Cooper, you immediately think quality engineered products. Their legacy, powered by technology, is embarking on a new chapter. Anvil and Smith-Cooper are joining forces to become ASC Engineered Solutions. Read the press release...
Merit Brass Price Increase – April 5th, 2021
Merit Brass 4/5 Price Increase – • IMPORT FORGED CARBON STEEL FITTINGS: Price Sheet CS 421 supersedes CS 619 and reflects an across-the-board 10% increase in list prices. • DOMESTIC RED BRASS FITTINGS (LEADED & LEAD-FREE): Price Sheets BRTF 421 and LBRTF 421 supersede...
Viega Price Increase- Effective April 15th, 2021
Metal CTS up to 2” 7% Metals CTS 2-1/2 to 4” 5% Metals IPS 3.5% Pureflow 3% Pureflow Crimp rings 6% Geofusion 7% Heating and Cooling (barrier tube) 3%
General Price Increase Effective April 5, 2021 – Apollo Valve effective Monday, April 5, 2021
5% - Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel and Alloy Ball Valves 5.5% - Bronze and Brass Ball Valves including ApolloPress® 12.5% - Apollo International Import Brass Ball Valves and Plumbing Specialties 5% - High-Performance Butterfly Valves 5% - Resilient-Seated Iron...
Taking Education into the Future
Across the nation, school districts and college campuses are investing in the construction of new buildings, as well as modernizations, upgrades, repairs, and renovations to aging public education infrastructure. The overall condition of schools is cause for concern....
Viega Fittings Strong Enough to Withstand Earthquake Conditions
Contractors have to be confident in the strength and durability of their pipe fittings and know that an accidental bump or settling soil won’t cause a leak or failure. There is a misconception that press fittings are more fragile and susceptible to this sort...