As HoldRite approaches its 40th Anniversary, company announces enhanced digital experience Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC) is a leading manufacturer of premium branded push-to-connect plumbing products, valves, secondary pipe supports, firestopping solutions, DWV testing and fluid control technologies for residential and commercial applications. RWC’s portfolio of brands includes SharkBite™ push-to-connect plumbing products, HoldRite™ engineered plumbing and mechanical Read more
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As HoldRite approaches its 40th Anniversary, company announces enhanced digital experience
Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC) is a leading manufacturer of premium branded push-to-connect plumbing products, valves, secondary pipe supports, firestopping solutions, DWV testing and fluid control technologies for residential and commercial applications. RWC’s portfolio of brands includes SharkBite™ push-to-connect plumbing products, HoldRite™ engineered plumbing and mechanical solutions, Cash Acme™ valves and John Guest™ fittings and fluid dispense products.
In anticipation of HoldRite’s 40th anniversary in 2022, RWC is getting ahead of the celebration with a new website centered on improving the online experience for end users. These advancements will greatly expand RWC’s digital experience for contractors by using their feedback to inform a new on-site search experience. This will make it easier than ever for customers to find vital information quickly. Additionally, the new website boasts enhanced product and resource filtering. HoldRite’s new website launch is the first of several website enhancements to roll out for RWC brands, including changes to SharkBite.com, CashAcme.com and JohnGuest.com — all to unify the overall brand and website customer experience.
“Our customers are busy and want to be able to find information quickly and easily,” said Chris Carrier, Marketing Director, Americas, Reliance Worldwide Corporation. “Improving the user experience became our top priority when redesigning the HoldRite website, and contractors will see continuous improvements in the subsequent brand webpages over the next year.”
The online enhancements seen on HoldRite’s website, include:
- New technical download center so visitors can find all relevant documentation in one place
- Improved “Where to Buy” functionality and site search experience
- Consolidated product pages with a clean user interface
- Faster submittal generator process
- Added filters to product categories
- Faster site and page speed
To further support professional contractors, RWC regularly evaluates its online experience to assess performance and uncover opportunities to optimize the experience. With website visitors growing in sophistication and need, RWC sought the opportunity to improve the HoldRite website to ensure plumbers, engineers, architects, mechanical contractors and electricians were able to efficiently find important product information in a timely manner.
To view HoldRite’s improved website experience, visit the U.S. site, here, and Canada’s site, here.
John Guest Twist and Lock male and elbow connectors provide reliable and convenient connections for plastic and copper pipe. Simply push the fitting fully onto the pipe and twist the plastic nut clockwise to lock in place. To demount the connection, simply unlock the nut and push the collet towards the body of the fitting Read more
John Guest Twist and Lock male and elbow connectors provide reliable and convenient connections for plastic and copper pipe. Simply push the fitting fully onto the pipe and twist the plastic nut clockwise to lock in place. To demount the connection, simply unlock the nut and push the collet towards the body of the fitting and pull the pipe to release.
The fitting ensures an easier working environment in confined places and removes the need for soldering or crimping on site. Installation time can be reduced by around 40 percent against traditional connection methods. With all plastic pipes, the relevant manufacturer’s pipe insert is required. Features include:
- Push-fit and demountable connections
- Suitable for hot and cold water and central heating systems
- Grip and seal connection
- Lead-free and non-toxic
- No scale build up and corrosion-free
John Guest has an array of connectors, elbows, tees and dividers for a variety of water and air filtration applications. Standard LLDPE connections are made using John Guest’s unique, patented collet locking system, which holds the tube firmly in place without deforming it or restricting flow.
To learn more about the John Guest, visit johnguest.com.
The John Guest Plastic Half Cartridge provides a quick, efficient and easy way of securing a Speedfit push-in connection into a wide variety of original equipment. As the cartridge requires low insertion loads it is suitable for many different housing materials. The Half Cartridge includes a gray collet or gripper, an EPDM O-ring and a Read more
The John Guest Plastic Half Cartridge provides a quick, efficient and easy way of securing a Speedfit push-in connection into a wide variety of original equipment. As the cartridge requires low insertion loads it is suitable for many different housing materials. The Half Cartridge includes a gray collet or gripper, an EPDM O-ring and a gray plastic body with stainless steel teeth.
The push-in connection can be used on plastic or soft metal tubes in both inch and metric sizes. The cartridges are made with food-grade materials suitable for a vast selection of original equipment, including manifolds and multi-connection points, beverage dispensing and water purification equipment. Features include:
- Push-fit technology
- Durable EPDM ‘O’ rings
- Suitable for use in food applications
- Intended for use by Original Equipment Manufacturers
John Guest has an array of connectors, elbows, tees and dividers for a variety of water and air filtration applications. Standard LLDPE connections are made using John Guest’s unique, patented collet locking system, which holds the tube firmly in place without deforming it or restricting flow.
To learn more about the John Guest, visit johnguest.com.
For over half a century, John Guest has provided only the most high-quality and comprehensive plumbing products to the contractor. John Guest ProLock will continue that history of ‘Fitting the Future’ into the new year with their technologically advanced and versatile catalogue. The versatility of the catalogue mirrors the versatility of their customers, who recognize Read more
For over half a century, John Guest has provided only the most high-quality and comprehensive plumbing products to the contractor. John Guest ProLock will continue that history of ‘Fitting the Future’ into the new year with their technologically advanced and versatile catalogue. The versatility of the catalogue mirrors the versatility of their customers, who recognize that John Guest ProLock products can be used to repair, install, or upgrade just about any plumbing appliance they might come across in their line of work.
John Guest understands that in addition to technological excellence, it is also in the contractors best interests that their products are easy to use and quick to install. That is why they’ve incorporated alignment arrows on products like their slip connectors, allowing the user to see when the appliance is in proper alignment. Furthermore, John Guest ProLock products feature Twist-to-Lock technology, which allows the user to simply twist the fittings into place. An audible click will signal when the device is properly locked in. In addition to providing high-quality products, it is also important that the fittings allow for quick and efficient installations, allowing the user to maximize their time and make more repairs and installations each day.
ProLock fittings are made from a variety of materials and can be used to address a number of issues that may emerge over the course of the contractor’s day-to-day assignments. Their products can be used to address bursts, leaks, and connections that may emerge when dealing with gasses or liquids and can be used on PEX, copper, or CPVC. No matter what the issue, rest assured that John Guest has you covered. With over 50 years of experience Fitting the Future, John Guest ProLock is set to continue that record of excellence into 2019 and beyond.
The first and best-known plumbing risk of the winter months is frozen pipes. Water carries a unique property in that freezing causes expansion; as a result, any pipes that carry water that may freeze will be put under additional strain when trying to contain water. As the temperature drops certain pipes are at greater risk Read more
The first and best-known plumbing risk of the winter months is frozen pipes. Water carries a unique property in that freezing causes expansion; as a result, any pipes that carry water that may freeze will be put under additional strain when trying to contain water. As the temperature drops certain pipes are at greater risk than others, so pay special attention to any outdoor pipes that are likely to be exposed to the extreme cold. This generally includes swimming pool supply lines, outdoor house bibs and lines connected to water sprinklers. However, we also encourage our customers to pay attention to any interior lines that are not in heated areas, such as those that run through basements, crawl spaces, garages, or attics. Lastly, check up on any pipes that run against exterior-facing walls that have little to no insulation from the cold.
To prevent pipe freezing, be sure to keep at-risk areas as warm as possible. Keep garage doors closed and kitchen and bathroom cabinets open; this allows warm air to circulate in these areas and prevent the water in them from freezing. It is also important to keep the heat at roughly 50 degrees F in your house at all times, whether you are there or not. This may incur a slightly higher heating bill, but will prevent much more costly repairs if your pipes were to freeze or burst. If you’ve had problems with frozen pipes before or feel that your house or business is at particular risk, be proactive in your approach.
John Guest, for example, takes a great amount of pride in its ability to keep its customers’ plumbing needs covered year-round. Now that winter is just around the corner, John Guest thought it would be useful to remind its customers of the plumbing risks associated with the upcoming drop in temperature.
If you do find yourself in that unfortunate circumstance, John Guest has committed time and effort to developing the products necessary to tackle this problem. John Guest Speedfit slip connectors provide plumbers with a quick, simple, and easy fix to the issue of burst pipes. Our slip connectors come in two sizes and can be used to fix pipe bursts on PEX, CPVC, and copper pipes.
John Guest slip connectors feature push-fit connections, allowing for rapid installation that should at least temporarily solve the leakage that comes with burst pipes. The push-fit fitting allows all of this to be accomplished without altering any additional pipe work. Like all John Guest products, our Speedfit slip connectors are made with the most sophisticated technology available, assuring our customers that they are receiving only the highest quality performances from John Guest products.