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Wheatland Tube expands electrical portfolio with two new products

Wheatland Tube, a division of JMC Steel Group, has added two new electrical products to its portfolio: SmartSet EMT with a built-in set screw coupling and the SpeedCouple pre-installed swivel coupling. The new electrical metallic tubing and coupling products offer electrical contractors cost-effective, efficient solutions for electrical raceway installations. SmartSet EMT features a built-in set screw coupling that eliminates the need to purchase, inventory and install separate couplings — which can increase productivity and reduce project costs. SmartSet EMT is available in 10- and 20-

Wheatland Tube expands electrical portfolio with two new products

CHICAGO (March 2, 2015) — Wheatland Tube, a division of JMC Steel Group, has added two new electrical products to its portfolio: SmartSet EMT with a built-in set screw coupling and the SpeedCouple pre-installed swivel coupling. The new electrical metallic tubing and coupling products offer electrical contractors cost-effective, efficient solutions for electrical raceway installations. SmartSet EMT features a built-in set screw coupling that eliminates the need to purchase, inventory and install separate couplings — which can increase productivity and reduce project costs. SmartSet EMT is

JMC Steel Group Announces Plant Modernization Project for Wheatland Tube Location

Chicago, IL (April 14, 2014) – Wheatland Tube, a JMC Steel Group operating company, has launched a revitalization program for its Council Avenue location in Wheatland, Pennsylvania. The company is adding new equipment, realigning the manufacturing footprint and automating many processes in the facility.  Over the next two years, the thirty five million dollar ($35,000,000.00) investment will create a safer, cleaner workplace, eliminate production bottlenecks, reduce work in process inventory levels, enhance production efficiencies, improve product quality and improve customer service. At

New Century Sales Inc. to Represent Wheatland Tube in Indiana

Company to sell Wheatland electrical products in Northern, Central and South Central IndianaCHICAGO (April 8, 2014) — Wheatland Tube , a division of JMC Steel Group , today announced that, effective April 14, 2014, New Century Sales Inc. will represent Wheatland Tube's electrical products in Northern, Central and South Central Indiana. New Century Sales  will handle the sales and marketing for Wheatland's electrical conduit as well as its elbows, couplings and nipples in

Wheatland Tube Debuts New Name for Continuous Weld Product

CHICAGO (February 24, 2014) — Wheatland Tube, a leading manufacturer of steel pipe and tube solutions, announced today a new name for its continuous weld (CW) pipe. Wheatland CW pipe will now be manufactured and sold under the SureThread™ brand name. “This name speaks to the excellent threading and fabrication characteristics of CW pipe,” said Mark Magno, president of Wheatland Tube’s pipe division. “Many of our customers tell us that our CW pipe ‘threads like butter’ and doesn’t have hard spots commonly seen on imported ERW pipe, so the SureThread name just made sense.” SureThread

Wheatland Tube Launches Second Interactive iPad® App, Keeps Sales Team Up to Date

Wheatland Pipe Catalog Offers Easy Access to Educational Videos and Product InformationWheatland Tube , a division of JMC Steel Group , announced today the release of the Wheatland Pipe Catalog app for the iPad. The new app delivers on-the-go product information to Wheatland's standard pipe and fire sprinkler pipe sales teams and distribution partners, as well as end-user plumbing, mechanical and fire safety contractors. Upon downloading the Wheatland Pipe Catalog app, professionals in the plumbing, mechanical and fire protection

Wheatland Tube Names Dennis Fowler Southeast Regional Sales Manager, Electrical Division

Wheatland Tube, North America’s leading electrical steel conduit and EC&N producer, announced today that Dennis Fowler has accepted the position of Southeast Regional Sales Manager, Electrical Division. Wheatland Tube is a division of JMC Steel Group , a steel pipe and tube manufacturer based out of Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Fowler has more than 25 years of industry experience and most recently worked for Cooper Wiring Devices (a division of Eaton). Fowler has excellent relationships with electrical distributors and contractors throughout the southeast. At

Wheatland Tube Launches Interactive iPad® App

Wheatland Electric Catalog Provides Latest Electrical Conduit Product News for UsersCHICAGO (February 14, 2013) — Wheatland Tube , a division of JMC Steel Group , announced the launch of its newest app available for the iPad®, developed on Apple’s iOS 6 platform. The app, Wheatland Electric Catalog, provides product information to Wheatland’s electrical sales teams, distribution partners and end-user electrical contractors on the go. Through Wheatland Electric Catalog, professionals in the electrical contracting and distribution

Wheatland Tube Announces New Partnership with Michigan Seamless Tube

Agreement Drawn to Better Serve the A106 MarketplaceCHICAGO (November 15, 2012) — Wheatland Tube Company , a division of JMC Steel Group , is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement with Michigan Seamless Tube (MST)  to jointly supply A106 seamless pipe  to the marketplace. In this agreement, MST will market exclusively through Wheatland Tube. In turn, Wheatland will purchase all of its A106 supply (sizes ½" through 4") from MST and

Wheatland Tube Hires New General Manager for Fence and Galvanized Mechanical Products

CHICAGO (November 1, 2012) — Wheatland Tube Company , a division of JMC Steel Group , announced today that David Devine has joined the company as the general manager for fence and galvanized mechanical products. In this role, David will be responsible for driving the sales and product management for fence products, along with the development and implementation of a market plan for Wheatland to reenter the galvanized mechanical tube  market. Devine has a proven

Electrorep to Represent Wheatland Tube Electrical Products in Northern California and Northern Nevada

CHICAGO (October 10, 2012) — Wheatland Tube Company , a division of JMC Steel Group , is pleased to announce that, effective October 1, 2012, Electrorep Inc.  will represent Wheatland Tube's electrical products in Northern California and northern Nevada. Electrorep will be responsible for the sales and marketing of Wheatland's aluminum and rigid conduit; steel EMT and IMC; and elbows, couplings and nipples in these markets. The principal of the agency is Ron Haedt. Electro Rep can be reached

Electro Lines to Represent Wheatland Tube Electrical Products in Upstate New York

CHICAGO (October 10, 2012) — Wheatland Tube Company , a division of JMC Steel Group , is pleased to announce that, effective October 8, 2012, Electro Lines Inc.  will represent Wheatland Tube's electrical products in Upstate New York. Electro Lines will be responsible for the sales and marketing of Wheatland's aluminum and rigid conduit; steel EMT and IMC; and elbows, couplings and nipples in these markets. The principal of the agency is Dave Greco. Electro Lines sales can be reached at: Corporate

Gemco Sales to Represent Wheatland Tube Electrical Products in Western Pennsylvania and Western Virginia

CHICAGO (October 10, 2012) — Wheatland Tube Company , a division of JMC Steel Group , is pleased to announce that, effective October 1, 2012, Gemco Sales Inc.  will represent Wheatland Tube's electrical products in western Pennsylvania and Western Virginia. Gemco Sales will be responsible for the sales and marketing of Wheatland's aluminum and rigid conduit; steel EMT and IMC; and elbows, couplings and nipples in these markets. The principals of the agency are John Lype and Mike O’Shaughnessy. Gemco

Wheatland Tube and tED Magazine Co-Host Social Media Webinar

Webinar Focuses on How Electrical Industry, Distributors Can Utilize Social MediaCHICAGO (October 2, 2012) — Wheatland Tube , a division of JMC Steel Group , has announced it will cohost a webinar with tEd Magazine  on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at 2 p.m. CT. The webinar, “Social Media and Customer Relationships: Don’t Get Left Behind,” will provide an overview of how the electrical industry can best use social media to its advantage. According to the latest data, nearly one-third of industrial buyers are

Wheatland Tube Company Addresses News Regarding CPVC Pipe Compatibility for Hybrid Fire Protection Systems

CHICAGO (September 24, 2012) — As a result of recent market changes in the way CPVC manufacturers operate, Wheatland Tube, a division of JMC Steel Group , would like to reiterate its position in terms of its product compatibility with CPVC. Wheatland Tube guarantees its steel pipe is 100% compatible with systems that use only steel pipe in the fire protection system. Wheatland Tube warrants its fire protection products in accordance with its standard warranty regarding its steel pipe that meets the appropriate specifications. Recently, certain CPVC

Wheatland Tube / JMC Steel Group Video to Air on Manufacturing Marvels

Video Features JMC Steel Group and Wheatland Tube’s History, Products and Overall Presence in the Steel and Manufacturing MarketplaceCHICAGO (September 12, 2012) — Wheatland Tube Company , a division of JMC Steel Group , will be appearing on an upcoming episode of the Fox Business Network’s “Manufacturing Marvels®,” a series that showcases leading American manufacturers spanning various industries. The episode airs on September 17, 2012, between 8:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. CST, and provides new insight into the long-standing steel pipe (

Wheatland Tube Introduces New FasTrak™ Plus Electrical Metallic Tubing

CHICAGO (September 4, 2012) — Wheatland Tube , a division of JMC Steel Group , has introduced FasTrak Plus  — electrical metallic tubing (EMT) with a new interior diameter (ID) coating that delivers excellent slip properties. “Development of FasTrak Plus was based on feedback we received from electrical contractors across the country,” said David Burnette, vice president sales — electrical division at Wheatland Tube. FasTrak Plus EMT’s special ID coating makes wire pulling on small size emt (1/2"–

JMC’s Electrical Group Gets New Leader

CHICAGO (August 20, 2012) — JMC Steel Group announced today that Jim Hays, vice president of marketing and business development, will take on the added responsibility of managing its electrical portfolio of products manufactured under the Wheatland Tube and Picoma brands. David Burnette, vice president of sales, electrical division — Wheatland Tube, and Steve Camilletti, national sales manager — Picoma, will report directly to Jim. Hays has more than 30 years of industry experience and was instrumental in driving growth during his tenure at Allied Tube. He has a deep understanding of

Wheatland Tube Company Achieves IDEA’s Platinum Level in the Industry Data Warehouse (IDW) Band of Excellence Rating System

CHICAGO (August 15, 2012) — Wheatland Tube Company , a division of JMC Steel Group , is pleased to announce it has joined the most elite group of manufacturer leaders in the IDW. Today’s electrical distributors’ websites and catalogs are capable of displaying robust content to enrich the buying experience. Wheatland Tube populates its 798 stock items by providing product images, pricing, dimensional data, Global Trade Item Numbers, United Nations Standard Products and Services Code® (UNSPSC), MSDS, warranty, standards compliance and

Schwind-Lawless to Represent Wheatland Tube Electrical Products in Central and Eastern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan

CHICAGO (August 13, 2012) — Wheatland Tube Company  is pleased to announce that, effective August 1, 2012, Schwind-Lawless Sales LLC will represent Wheatland Tube's electrical products in central and eastern Wisconsin and upper Michigan. Schwind-Lawless will be responsible for the sales and marketing of Wheatland's aluminum conduit; rigid, EMT and IMC steel conduit; and elbows, couplings and nipples in these markets. The principals of the agency are Patrick Lawless and Amy Cook, both veterans of the Wisconsin and upper Michigan electrical marketplaces. Schwind-

Wheatland Tube Names Michael Kreger South Central Regional Sales Manager, Electrical Division

SHARON, Pa. (August 2, 2012) — Wheatland Tube Company  announced today that Michael Kreger has been named South Central Regional Sales Manager, Electrical Division. Wheatland Tube, North America’s leading electrical steel conduit and fittings producer, is part of the JMC Steel Group , a steel pipe and tube producer based out of Chicago, Illinois. Kreger has 30 years of industry experience and most recently worked for Cooper Wiring Devices. Kreger has experience in relationship management with national and regional accounts, buying

Wheatland Tube Introduces Free App That Calculates Savings from 20' EMT

SHARON, Pa. (June 19, 2012) — JMC Steel Group’s Wheatland Tube division has released a free app for Android (2.2+) smartphones, tablet devices, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. EMT Calc enables electrical contractors to calculate the savings from using 20' EMT instead of standard 10' EMT. According to David Burnette, vice president sales — electrical division, “This calculator quickly shows the user how much money is saved in materials, taxes and labor when 20' EMT is used instead of 10'. The fact that it can be used on a smartphone allows the contractor to do a real-time savings calculation

FISHCO GROUP TO REPRESENT WHEATLAND TUBE ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS IN CENTRAL MISSOURI AND SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

CHICAGO (May 31, 2012) – Wheatland Tube Company is pleased to announce that, effective June 1, 2012, Fishco Group will represent Wheatland’s electrical products in the Central Missouri and Southern Illinois areas. Fishco will be responsible for the sales and marketing of Wheatland Tube’s aluminum conduit; rigid, EMT, and IMC steel conduit; and elbows, couplings, and nipples in these markets. The principal of the agency is Tom Fisher, a veteran of the Central Missouri and Southern Illinois electrical marketplace. Fishco can be reached at: Fishco Group 8721 Mackenzie Rd Saint Louis,

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