Testimonials

This new supply pipeline was a very challenging project, and PNP Supply has been a superb partner, enabling Sunday River to complete this project on schedule and under budget. Whenever there was any issue — technical, engineering, unusual field conditions, or logistics — PNP Supply provided immediate assistance and guidance. It has been a pleasure to work with all of the staff at PNP Supply.

The longevity and dependability of TRM’s ductile iron pipe system has made it our first choice for replacing old steel pipe and for new installations. The initial cost of material is higher than steel, but is offset by positive benefits including ease and quickness of installation, better flow and pressure, rust- and scale-resistance inside the pipe so that no residue clogs nozzles on snowmaking machines The pipe’s strength and durability result in a much longer service life. Having this quality pipe installed adds value to the ski area.

Over the past eight years, Squaw Valley has used lots of ductile iron pipe, and in our opinion, the TRM joggle system is the smoothest and easiest DI pipe to put together. With the soft flexible joint gasket, much less force and precision is required for assembly, and no special equipment is required. During construction, it has been easy and fast to obtain any additional required fittings.

We have been using TRM DI pipe from PNP Supply for our snowmaking system since 2007. Its advantages include working pressures above 750 psi and a lifespan that is 3.5 times longer than steel, depending on soil corrosivity. Before we started using TRM DI pipe, we had steel pipe rust and fail after as little as 12 years, and hope never to invest time and money putting any pipe in the ground that has a shorter lifespan than TRM DI pipe.

We have been using TRM Ductile Iron (DI) pipe for more than ten years now, and I could never imagine going back to steel pipe! It doesn’t make any sense from a business standpoint.  The extra cost of the ductile iron pipe more than pays for itself when you take into account its non-corrosive properties. When you add in the ease of installation and the lower installation costs, we believe it is a no-brainer. During a new pipe installation in 2015, we witnessed the non-corrosiveness properties of this DI pipe first hand, when it was necessary to relocate some DI pipe that had been installed in 2008 to make room for a new trail. We had installed DI pipe for the main line, while we had used 2” steel pipe and fittings for the hydrant laterals. We removed these pipe systems to be re-used when trail work was completed. Dismantling the DI pipe was very easy and resulted in no damage to the pipe. As shown in the photo — after only seven years of service — the DI pipe looked brand new, while the steel pipe and fittings showed significant corrosion.

In April 2015, I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to tour the TRM factory in Austria. The visit left a lasting impression -— from the cleanliness of the work space, and the attention to detail of every worker, to the superior knowledge technical staff — it was all amazing. During my visit, I presented an idea for a new fitting that would be great for American clients. The following day TRM had already engineered the piece and showed me a design drawing of it, and it is now in production! I could not believe how much TRM cares about the American market and tries to meet our needs. PNP Supply has always been there for us — if there is ever an issue, you can be confident that they will respond immediately with assistance and guidance. Because of PNP’s new North American inventory, it was possible to have fittings delivered within 48 hours of our initial request. It is a pleasure doing business with PNP Supply.