Victaulic Company - Experts & Thought Leaders

Victaulic announces the fire industry’s first Installation-Ready™ sprinkler that is UL-listed and FM-approved with the launch of its FireLock™ IGS Style V9 Sprinkler Coupling and line of FireLock™ IGS grooved sprinklers. Design and installation  Created to replace threads on both sprinkler outlets and sprinklers, this mechanical connection redefines sprinkler system design and installation in exposed applications, particularly the storage and warehouse market. The innovative coupling has one-bolt, is captured onto sprinklers with a connection size of ½-inch, ¾-inch, or 1-inch, and transitions to 1-inch allowing for the standardization of 1-inch IGS outlets. Installation-Ready sprinkler technology Victaulic already has a unique portfolio of products and services that offer value and versatility" “The storage, warehouse, and distribution center market has undergone significant growth and transformation, creating a need for fire suppressions that are both easily installed and reconfigured,” said Daniel Wake, Victaulic Product Manager. “Victaulic already has a unique portfolio of products and services that offer value and versatility from the street to the sprinkler head, and the Installation-Ready sprinkler technology just compounds the advantages of using Victaulic." Advantage of the new technology  "Working in the industry from the ground up for almost 20 years, this is the most exciting product development process I’ve been fortunate to take part in.” The sprinkler and coupling arrive on-site pre-assembled, with no loose parts and require no preparation before installation, also known as Installation-Ready™ technology that Victaulic introduced to the industry in 2005. The biggest time-saver and labor-management advantage seen with introducing Installation-Ready™ technology to sprinkler installation is the elimination of sprinkler prep work and the associated consumables (tape and dope). By eliminating taping and doping on the ground, all fitters can be utilized in the air hanging and installing system components. Simple installation  Utilizing a mechanical connection with one bolt allows the fitter to use a power tool to save both wear and tear Another advantage of the Victaulic Installation-Ready™ sprinkler coupling is that it does not require complicated training or tools, engineering confidence into every build. Utilizing visual confirmation of one bolt-pad for proper installation instead of using a torque wrench makes installation simple and gives users peace of mind. Currently, fitters must install a sprinkler using a sprinkler wrench that is physically demanding to the fitter due to strenuous repetitive motion and potentially damaging to the sprinkler frame due to applied torque. Now utilizing a mechanical connection with one bolt allows the fitter to use a power tool to save both wear and tear on their body, and avoid applying torque directly to the sprinkler frame. Saves times and costs  Reducing torque applied to the sprinkler frame and replacing the frictional connection with a mechanical one, in turn, reduces the likelihood of leaks when the system is pressurized. Rework due to leaks can add an average of one day per system, a costly necessity until now. “We’re committed to offering our customers simplified solutions that save both time and costs, while increasing system confidence,” said Wake. “With the advent of the Installation-Ready sprinkler, our customers now have access to the easiest and safest installation method improving both their productivity and work environment.”

Victaulic, the world’s pioneering manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining, fire protection, and flow control solutions, has purchased a 220,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Lawrenceville, PA, and celebrated with a grand reopening. Victaulic’s Lawrenceville facility has added nearly 60 new jobs to Tioga County and anticipates adding approximately 40 more shortly. It is expected many of the new positions will be filled by local talent from the area’s skilled workforce. New hires will join the current Victaulic team of more than 1,600 Pennsylvania employees and approximately 4,500 people globally. Sustainable manufacturing practices “Victaulic is excited to expand its Pennsylvania footprint and bring back to life the Lawrenceville foundry to support the growth of our customers,” remarked Rick Bucher, President, and CEO of Victaulic. Victaulic aims to reuse the facility for the betterment of this community" “We appreciate the cooperation between state and local agencies as part of the site selection process, and we are very happy to be part of the Tioga community. Victaulic aims to be a good neighbor in every community where our employees work and live. We are especially proud to further our sustainable manufacturing practices and reuse this facility for the betterment of this community.” Scalable facility  The Lawrenceville foundry will provide the scale and capacity necessary to continue Victaulic’s growth plans as business demands increase. Most importantly, it will allow Victaulic to service its valued North American customers as a major aspect of the business strategy has always been to manufacture products near its customers. The facility, including two foundry molding lines, will also enable Victaulic to produce larger-scale products.

Victaulic, the world’s pioneering manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining, fire protection, and flow control solutions has purchased a 220,000 square foot Waupaca manufacturing plant in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania. When operating at full capacity, the facility will increase Victaulic’s foundry production capacity by 70 percent in the U.S. and allow for future growth as Victaulic’s business demands increase. The facility, including two foundry molding lines, will also enable Victaulic to produce larger-scale products. Scale and capacity “The addition of Waupaca’s Lawrenceville foundry will provide the scale and capacity necessary to continue our growth plans and most importantly service our valued North American customers.” “Additionally, Victaulic is doing its part to add vital manufacturing jobs within Pennsylvania,” commented John F. Malloy, Chairman of Victaulic. “A major aspect of our business strategy has always been to manufacture products near our customers.” New appointments Victaulic’s an investment in Tioga County is a testament to the company’s incredible track record of growth, vision" Victaulic anticipates adding new jobs to Tioga County shortly. It is expected many of the new positions will be filled by local talent from the area’s skilled workforce. New hires will join the current Victaulic team of more than 1,600 Pennsylvania employees and approximately 4,500 people globally. “Victaulic’s investment in Tioga County is a testament to the company’s incredible track record of growth, vision, and passion for the communities they serve,” commented State Representative Clint Owlett. “I look forward to welcoming this family-owned business with Pennsylvania roots to our community along with the jobs it will bring to our hard-working residents.” Long-term partnership Victaulic, headquartered in Easton PA, has nearly a thousand employees in the Lehigh Valley and remains one of the region’s largest employers of steelworkers, with plants in Northampton and Lehigh counties. “Victaulic greatly appreciates the support of Develop Tioga, Tioga County, the Tioga County Commissioners, and its local elected officials, particularly Senator Cris Dush and State Representative Clint Owlett,” commented Rick Bucher, Victaulic President, and CEO. “We are dedicated to building a long-term, mutually beneficial partnership with the region and its hardworking residents.” The company is also nearing the completion of an additional 400,000 square foot light assembly operations facility in Lower Nazareth, which is expected to be fully operational in 2021.