One of the least considered, but often most critical decisions any industrial contractor makes is in the choice of supplier. For contractors completing large or small waterworks, telecom and construction projects, the choice of an industrial PVF supplier makes all the difference.
Finding a supplier with the in-stock inventory of pipe, valves, and fittings ensures that orders can be filled with minimum turnaround time. It also is essential for a company that may need hard to find or less common parts, or those companies completing projects outside of the USA and working to different building codes and regulations.
Ability to Work Globally
While a specific contractor for a large-scale project in the USA may not require global shipping, they may require parts and components imported from international manufacturers.
Working with an industrial PVF supplier that has this network is an invaluable benefit to the contractor. There is never a concern about finding a part that is not readily available off the shelf, plus there is the added bonus of a much wider selection to choose the ideal valve, fitting or pipe for the specific project.
Cost Benefits
Buying all of the industrial PVF parts and components from one supplier is a cost-benefit for the contractor. Not only is ordering and payments simplified in working with one supplier, but there is also the benefit of lower cost per unit pricing through the large volume distributors.
Buying everything and shipping on a schedule helps in inventory management on the job. With one shipment or scheduled shipments of materials, planning and managing receiving and storage of parts are also simplified, streamlining the process and eliminating lost work hours or time spent in receiving multiple deliveries.
Always compare suppliers and determine if they have the capacity to fill orders on schedule, on budget and as needed.
