In many critical industries drains have, for too long, been treated as an afterthought, or as a simple part of the plumbing waste stream. This has led to the installation of a patchwork of drains in processing and manufacturing facilities across North America. Compounding the issue, these random floor drains often feed into an invisible network of underground plumbing.
Legacy problems of degraded underground piping and excessive floor slopes are creeping up on many facilities whose decades old drainage is leading to consistent maintenance and safety issues. Companies are starting to unravel these twisted networks of piping and are asking how retrofit and replacement can lead to better outcomes.
The manufacture and sale of drains should not be viewed as a transactional business. The delivery of efficient, modern and durable drainage systems requires more than filling orders and shipping drains. It requires visibility into the situation on the ground and a deep institutional knowledge of the industry at hand. For years, Global Drain Technologies has relied on a wide range of local partners to help deliver these value added drainage services. Today these partnerships have been formalized with the creation of our Alliance Partner Network. The members of this network range from multinational design build firms to local contractors. Together they bring decades of industry expertise to bear on the installation and maintenance of drains and drain related items, such as, plumbing and piping, concrete finishing and floor coatings.
What is the Alliance Partner Network?
The members of the Alliance Partner Network include: design build, specialty industrial, industry consultants, floor coating companies, concrete finishers and mechanical and plumbing contractors among others. These professionals offer a suite of value added services to take projects from start to finish including: drain evaluation services, whole-building projects, piping modifications, mechanical, plumbing, flooring scopes of work and new floor designs. These services dovetail into the evolving world of whole facility drainage systems.
Global Drain Technologies doesn’t just sell floor drains, we sell whole facility drainage solutions. Our whole-building approach to drainage reduces burdens on facility staff while upholding safety and hygiene. Linear drain systems, such as slot and advanced trench drain systems, are designed to reduce the need for extensive underground piping, making drainage channels easier to access for cleaning and maintenance. Our ‘right drain, right area’ approach, promotes easier cleaning and leads to improved standard operating procedures (SOPs).
“In general, our Alliance Partner Network recommends reducing underground piping to eliminate contamination sources,” says Viking Kristjansson VP of sales engineering at Global Drain Technologies. “Eliminating area drains allows manufacturers to inspect and understand what’s happening in these areas.” “Plant managers and operations at legacy plants call this avoiding the 40-year-old problem” of excessive underground piping and floor slopes that cause continuous issues around drains,” adds Kristjansson.
RENEW your Facility with Turnkey Services
Large capital investments into the upgrade of existing legacy facilities and the construction of new buildings demands proactive planning and competent management. Global Drain Technologies works with our customers to understand their needs and project’s scope. Customers who are involved in greenfield projects often have different needs from those who are engaged in modernization cycles.
Meeting the needs of our clients involves matching them with a local contractor (or contractors) within the Alliance Partner Network. These contractors are part of a trusted and experienced group that has been vetted by their peers and is understood to be capable of performing the functions required by the client. Once selected, a lead general contractor collaborates with plant managers, operations, and the corporate VP to deliver on evaluation, product specification, planning, scheduling, and implementation.
This holistic approach to sales, installation and post-purchase customer care sets Global Drain Technologies turnkey drainage services apart and showcases our commitment to building relationships with our clients as well as our trusted partners. Contact us today to learn more about how the Alliance Partner Network can streamline services and accelerate timelines on your next project.