TOPIC: Innovation

Since 1919 piping system innovation has been Victaulic’s driving force. Innovation not just in the sense of new effective, reliable mechanical pipe joining products but innovation in services, software, safety and education. We are always looking to improve customer satisfaction, exceed expectations and lead the industry with products and services that provide solutions. View More

Solutions that resolve obstacles faced by engineers, project managers, contractors and site owners during the pre-construction, construction and post-construction repair and maintenance phases of any project.

The following selection of blog posts includes several articles highlighting our innovative products and how they resolved issues encountered during the design and construction process. Learn how, when faced with seemingly insurmountable roadblocks, engineers and contractors turned to Victaulic products and engineering services to get their construction projects back on track. This collection of posts also includes articles on awards and acknowledgments for Victaulic’s forward thinking and industry-leading products, including our software services, and other interesting ways our passionate approach to piping system innovation has impacted the industry.

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Exploring Post 1919 to Benefit Local High School Students

November 2017-April 2018 we offer an experience based learning program on: design, mechanics, manufacturing, material development & electronics.

Gerdau Corsa Manufacturing Facility - Outside View - Uses Victaulic Vortex Fire Suppression System

Can a Manufacturing Plant be Designed to be Safe and Green?

In 2012, Gerdau Corsa chose the Victaulic Vortex 1500 for a safe & green fire suppression system solution in their Sahagún City manufacturing plant.

Victaulic worker on production line - Forks Foundry 2013

4 Myths of American Manufacturing

Harmful myths about American manufacturing have misled Americans & discouraged young workers from pursuing careers in manufacturing.

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Using Technology to Give U.S. Infrastructure a Passing Grade

By identifying potential issues & possible errors in new construction projects & existing facilities, we can extend the life of our infrastructure.

Hoover Dam

Mastering Innovation in the Face of Stagnation

What started with a single product & a vision to transform the pipe joining industry has become something much bigger with innovation guiding the way.

Unmanned Aircraft System (UAV) Quadcopter Drone In The Air Over Construction Site.

Disruption: Is new technology really enhancing our lives?

This post from Victaulic details how technology's impact on construction is changing the industry. And answers the question: is it beneficial?

Victaulic BIM SaaS Construction Project

Cloud Technology and Construction

The benefits of cloud-based technology & BIM SaaS can be seen throughout the pre-construction & construction process.

Victaulic Style W257 Dynamic Movement Joint Image with Verbiage "Engineered Solutions"

A “New” View of AWWA M11

The Victaulic style W257 dynamic movement joint is just one of the many new & innovative technologies showcased at the 2017 AWWA this year.

Armco Steel Corporation Butler Works B-73 Yard Locomotive

Withstanding the True Test of Time During the Depression

Victaulic's grooved coupling durability has been demonstrated by the 87 year lifespan of the Armco Steel Corporation B-73 locomotive. Read more here.