‘Tis the season for holiday shopping, but global supply chain nightmares are threatening to upend our festivities. Ongoing challenges resulting from the pandemic and labor shortages have led to shipping delays, material shortages, factory shutdowns, and a record-breaking number of container ships clogging major ports.
What does this mean for you? Experts say consumers should expect sparse store shelves, higher prices, and delayed delivery on a number of top holiday gifts, from toys and sneakers to TVs, smartphones, and gaming consoles. Forget about the Grinch — supply chain issues are more likely to ruin Christmas this year!
In all seriousness, while the supply chain squeeze might put a damper on your holiday spirit, we’re proud to say that you won’t find extreme inventory shortages and extended delays at Wolf Creek Portable Piping Products. We work hard to anticipate our customers’ needs and ensure we have the right inventory, in stock and ready to be shipped the same day of purchase.
Here’s how we make it happen:
We Plan Ahead
A year ago, no one could have imagined the extent of the supply chain chaos we’re experiencing today. Fortunately, at Wolf Creek, we’re stocked up on the most in-demand products. While many suppliers ship finished pipe and fittings in from the West Coast, where hundreds of thousands of shipping containers are stuck, we receive shipping containers from the East Coast, which is much less overwhelmed. Our massive facility enables us to stock a large inventory on-site, within easy access to our customers around the country.
We Stay Flexible
Unlike some other temporary piping companies that ship in their finished products from overseas, Wolf Creek stocks up on raw materials that we can fabricate and galvanize to build a variety of products on-demand. Our in-house manufacturing capabilities give us a level of flexibility that’s unmatched in the industry, allowing us to change direction at a moment’s notice based on our customers’ urgent needs. We also have the ability to fabricate specialized, custom pieces when customers need a unique fitting or adapter for their projects.
Take polyethylene pipe, for instance. We carry a surplus of raw poly pipe to build a number of different products combined with the industry’s best fitting: true Genuine Bauer. Although poly pipe requires a slightly higher investment than steel, it’s much more durable and long-lasting. Unlike steel, poly pipe is able to bend to curves and elevations, and it can even be fused and refused in the field. The advantages of poly pipe are clear, especially when you consider the rising cost of steel. Amid these ongoing supply chain shortages, poly pipe may become harder and harder to find, but not at Wolf Creek!
Other standard products we always have in stock include our signature Wolf Creek hose fittings, which are available in a number of different sizes and configurations, including elbows, flanges, stepbows, and more in 10” and 12”, both A-type and B-type fittings.
Our Wolf Creek fittings are fabricated using true Genuine Bauer parts, providing fast connections for easy set-up and tear-down, with the superior durability and reliability you need for the toughest jobs. These hose fittings are essential for sanitary sewer bypass work, dam and roadway repair and rehabilitation, waterway construction — any type of infrastructure work that requires pumps to move billions of gallons of water a day.
We Move Quickly
Everything we do at Wolf Creek Portable Piping Products is designed to make our customers’ lives easier, and that’s especially true during this ongoing supply chain crisis. We know that when temporary piping is needed for a project, there’s no time to waste. We pride ourselves on our large inventory and rapid turnaround, enabling us to get the right products to you, right on time.
Our headquarters are ideally located in Dayton, Ohio, providing easy access to the I-70 and I-75 interchange known as the Crossroads of America, allowing us to serve all of North America. Whether you’re looking for a specific product or need a custom solution, you can count on us to provide prompt customer service, expert advice, excellent communication throughout the entire process.
Experience the Wolf Creek Difference!
With an extensive product mix and one of the largest inventories of true Genuine Bauer fittings in North America, Wolf Creek Portable Piping Products is your go-to for all your temporary piping needs.
Do you have a question about an upcoming portable piping project, or need help developing a custom solution? Use our contact form to get in touch today. Our team of portable piping experts is always here to help. We make it easy!