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Time to Head Indoors: Below-Grade Waterproofing During Cold Weather Months Provide Year-Round Benefits
There’s a time and a place for everything, even when it comes to making repairs and improvements to a building or structure. Sure, the occasional emergency may dictate the time and place but, if you have a say in the matter, there are ideal times to get things done. For example, foundation and crawl space [...]
Priming End Users Towards a Better Pump Maintenance Experience in Sewage & Stormwater Applications
The expression “it’s a dirty job, but someone has to do it” exists for a reason: sometimes there’s just no easy way to accomplish something, without performing unpleasant tasks. You have no choice but to grin and bear it until the task is completed. Although we at Metropolitan Industries think of ourselves as movers and [...]
Working with Municipalities to Keep Up with Increased Water Infrastructure Demands in Revived Economy
Close up of a municipal lift station servicing a neighborhood. An uptick in the home-building market signifies changes on many different levels that seem to ripple around a community. The first and most obvious is that the economy is strong, developers are moving forward with new projects or those that have fallen quiet, and people [...]
400 East Randolph Upgrades Hydronic Operations with Two New Metropolitan Engineered & Programmed Pump Systems
Many large commercial buildings use a hydronic system to circulate water or other fluids for efficient heating or cooling. These closed-loop systems allow water to be pumped throughout the building in an endless cycle that loops back to the boiler (if hot water is needed) or the chiller (if cold water is needed) to help [...]
Frozen Coils Causing Problems? We Assist with Custom Measured Coil Replacements
Whether it's a steam or water coil, Metropolitan Industries' heat transfer specialists field measure all replacement coils. This ensures that the installation of that coil will be as quick and hassle-free as possible. Even if you are repairing a leak, you can contact us to schedule a free estimate. Once you have a quote, you [...]
Metropolitan Industries Trains Apprentices
Metropolitan Industries is proud to assist the Local 130 Plumbers Union to train apprentices through hands on educational programs throughout the year. This year we have had the privilege of training over 100 apprentices for half-day classes. Each class focuses on proper maintenance and repair of pumps and control equipment. Topics discussed include: safety, record-keeping, [...]
Cloud Based Water Monitoring Systems Provide Benefits of Next Generation SCADA without the Drawbacks
Let’s imagine two unique, but related scenarios for the typical water operator. In the first, you’ve left work for the day, enjoyed dinner at home, and settled in for the evening. You assume everything is functioning correctly with the water system, but you have no real way of knowing. A few hours later, after dark, [...]
Environmental Factors & Energy Efficiency are Common Denominator in our Pump System Designs from Project to Project
We’ve said it before and we’ll probably keep saying it because it’s always seem to be true: No two jobs are exactly alike. Even “off the shelf” projects come with unique features or challenges. However, there are a few commonalities that exist from project to project and one of those that continues to gain momentum, [...]