The 100-Year Project
Most drainage systems are buried and forgotten until they fail. That’s why engineers, municipalities and developers are designing infrastructure today with one big question in mind: will it last?
Trade Tensions Continue
Recent tariff developments—like the actions announced in March targeting steel, aluminum and certain Chinese-made goods—have added another layer to an already unpredictable global trade environment.
The Science of Flow
As many of you know, when it comes to drainage, a lot of attention goes to the plastic. Size, strength, flexibility—those are often the features that get discussed at the jobsite. However, what also matters is what happens inside the pipe, where flow is determined by a few simple rules that can make or break a project.
Molding American Manufacturing
In a small town in southern Michigan, a business built on steel, sparks and sheer determination has become a vital link in the chain of American manufacturing. Michigan Tool Works and its sister company, Michigan Plastics Works, are more than a tool shop. They’re a full-service operation built on hard work, trust and an unwavering drive to do things right.
Meet Craig Thompson
If you’ve worked with Fratco’s sales team over the past decade, there’s a good chance you’ve crossed paths with Craig Thompson. While he’s not pounding the pavement visiting job sites these days, his contributions are still an important part of the company’s daily operations.
Blueprint for Success: Laying the Foundation
It’s easy to think of the future as some distant horizon, maybe something we’ll worry about when we get there. But Gandhi flips that idea on its head. The future isn’t just ahead of us. It’s being built right now, with each decision, each action, each day.
Field Journal: Pack Smart, Work Harder
Success on the job site doesn’t just come down to grit—it also comes down to what you bring with you. The right gear, packed with a little thought, can mean the difference between a smooth day and one full of avoidable headaches.
Field Journal: Eyes Up
On any job site, conditions can shift without warning. One second you’re laying pipe, the next someone’s backing up too close or the weather starts turning. The crews that stay safe and efficient have one thing in common—they pay attention.
Johns Brothers Tiling & Excavating
Some of the most successful companies are born from opportunity. Others are born from determination in the face of life’s challenges. Johns Brothers is both.