Smith Engineering Newsletter Vol. 1 Issue 4

City Of Industry, CA
November 20, 2020

Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. has released an Engineering Newsletter Featuring the Smith Hand Washing Project. Hand washing has always been a healthy habit and 2020 has only reinforced the importance of this habit to human health and well-being.

November 2020 Smith Engineering Newsletter

City Of Industry, CA
November 19, 2020

Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. has released the November 2020 Engineering Newsletter featuring Lint Interceptors.In any place where laundry is done, lint is produced. In commercial laundry facilities, lint from washing machines can result in clogged drainage pipes, which are inconvenient and costly to repair.

360° Tour Offers a Virtual Look at the MGI Showroom!

City Of Industry, CA
October 22, 2020

This self-guided tour brings the story of Morris Group International to life. Every section of the tour offers a 360° view, allowing you to look at the display from every angle. Information on the product lines you’re viewing is available for every product line you see. The arrows help you navigate to different sections of the showroom.

The Benefits of Prefabrication with Smith Labor Saver® Fixture Supports

Montgomery, AL
October 19, 2020

Smith Labor Saver® products are designed with the contractor in mind. Contractors can easily prefabricate and plumb multiple units together at their own site, transporting the entire battery to the job site only when it’s needed.

Smith’s Quad Close Featured in Summer 2020 MCAA Smart Solutions

Montgomery, AL
October 16, 2020

Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co.’s Quad Close Trap Seal Device is featured in the Summer 2020 edition of MCAA’s Smart Solutions.

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Join Us in Commemorating Global Handwashing Day

Montgomery, AL
October 13, 2020

We have always advocated for the importance of washing hands regularly with soap and water, but it has become an even more urgent matter in the wake of the pandemic. We’d like to take this opportunity to raise awareness of the discrepancies in the availability of basic hand washing facilities and materials worldwide.

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Hand Wash Anywhere with the Smith Insta-Drain™ RCA Fitting

Montgomery, AL
August 25, 2020

With the new Insta-Drain™ Retrofittable Cleanout Adapter (RCA) Fitting from Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co, you can swiftly convert most 4” Smith Cleanouts to into a floor drain to accommodate a hand wash sink!

Engineering Newsletter Vol 1 Issue 3 2020: Roof Drain Sizing

Montgomery, AL
July 23, 2020

For the last eight years, a controversy has existed in the industry regarding how to size roof storm drainage systems. Read the latest engineering newsletter to learn more about the GPM vs. square footage sizing debate.

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Smith Expands Threshold Drain Product Line

Montgomery, AL
July 16, 2020

Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. is pleased to announce an expansion to its line of Threshold Drain products with models that require different flow rates.

Engineering Newsletter Vol 1 Issue 2 2020: Revit Files and Fluid Controls™ Specs

Montgomery, AL
June 18, 2020

In issue 2 of Jerry McDanal's Engineering Newsletter, you'll find an overview of Revit files and detailed engineering specifications for the products in the Smith Fluid Controls™ line.

Engineering Newsletter Vol 1 Issue 1 2020: The Story Behind the Innovative Trap-Defender™

Montgomery, AL
May 20, 2020

Every innovative and unique product has a story… and we have ours! In the first 2020 issue of Jerry McDanal's long-standing Engineering Newsletter, he delves into the process behind which Anthony Stanaland invented Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co.'s Fluid Controls Trap-Defender Pressure Drop Trap Priming Valve (Figure Number 2694).

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A Quick Fix to Eliminate Sewer Gas in Buildings that Have Stood Empty or Seen Less Use During COVID-19 Shutdowns

Montgomery, AL
May 20, 2020

Instead of waiting for the inevitable call from a building owner complaining of sewer gas odor, it is better to be proactive and install the “Stink Stopper” in the drains of buildings that stand empty or are seeing less use, thanks to COVID-19. During lockdowns and stay at home orders, drains that usually don’t pose a problem will dry up and when you're open, tenants, employees, members, or students are greeted upon their return by a noxious odor. Read more about this simple fix that takes just a minute or two to implement.

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In-Stock Sanitation Products Help Parks and Playgrounds Prepare for Summer

Montgomery, AL
May 8, 2020

Parks, playgrounds, and other recreation facilities are frequented by families looking to get some exercise and spend quality time together, but they can also harbor dangerous bacteria. Furthermore, many parks and playgrounds do not have bathrooms or hand washing facilities, enabling the spread of germs.

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Introducing Fixture Package for Modular Healthcare Projects

Montgomery, AL
May 8, 2020

Morris Group International® has introduced a fixture package for manufacturers of modular healthcare buildings. This package of in-stock products helps modular healthcare manufacturers quickly and easily obtain the plumbing fixtures they need.

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Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. Introduces Fluid Controls Product Line

Montgomery, AL
March 2, 2020

Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. has introduced a full line of Fluid Controls products, including trap primers, distribution units, trap primer adapters, air gap fittings, dielectric fittings, water hammer arresters, and access doors. Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. has been offering select Fluid Controls products, such as trap primers and water hammer arresters, for many years. Today, Smith is pleased to be able to offer a more complete line of these products, featuring the patented Pressure-Drop Trap Primer, the Trap-Defender™.