The Wheatland Standard

FENCETECH/DECKTECH 52nd Annual Convention Rolls Big in Vegas

by David Devine on March 17, 2014

FENCETECH attracts more than 3,800 industry professionals from across the country which makes this one of the industry's premier events. The show was held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center where manufacturers, distributors, contractors and specifiers celebrated Fence Industry Week and participated in the FENCETECH show either as an exhibitor...

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Devine’s Corner: February 2014 – Welding Guidelines

by David Devine on February 10, 2014

FEBRUARY 2014 Welcome to Devine's Corner, the official newsletter for our Mechanical Tube division. We appreciate you taking the time to read some of the articles that we will be sharing with you monthly. Nothing incredible is accomplished alone we definitely want you in our corner! Wheatland Tube has over 100 years of experience i...

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Wheatland Tube is NSF-61 compliant, are you?

by Jelani Rucker on January 17, 2014

Wheatland Tube recognizes the importance of being lead-free, as our standard pipe supply has been lead-free for over a decade. As of January 4, 2014, all manufacturers, distributors, plumbers and builders must be in compliance with the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act, affecting all potable plumbing products sold or installed in the United S...

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Contractors Favor American-made Steel Pipe

by Jelani Rucker on January 16, 2014

American-made products are a hot button when people are out of work, when the economy is sluggish, during election season and so on. The perception, and reality, is that domestic companies do more for the U.S. economy and American jobs than foreign companies. While fair competition is what this country was founded on, the upheaval of imports and...

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Seven Benefits of In-Line Galvanized Mechanical Tube

by David Devine on January 16, 2014

In-line galvanization offers superior flexibility and quality when compared to products made from pre-galvanized coil or post hot-dipped galvanized tube. In-line galvanizing produces a bright, virtually lead-free coating that is exceptionally durable and can stand up to the most severe fabrication processes — all without flaking or chipping....

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