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Top Three Guidelines for Choosing a Pipe Protection Vendor

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Pipe protection products are a necessary investment for any business that is looking to protect its most vital asset: Pipe. Yet, when it comes time to find a pipe protection vendor to purchase the pipe protection products your business needs, you may find that you have more choices than you anticipated. 

How to Choose a Pipe Protection Vendor

How do you know which pipe protection vendor is the best fit for your specific needs? Luckily, by following three simple tips, you can easily select the right source for all of your pipe protection needs.

#1: The Vendor Prioritizes Real-Time Access to Parts

This is a vital aspect of pipe protection procurement. When shopping for a vendor, you must inquire about real-time access to parts. Some important questions to ask may include:

  • Do you have stock of your most used products on hand?
  • How long from the time an order is placed until it is shipped?
  • What are typical shipping times?
  • Will items ship from the same place each time I order?
  • Do you accept orders 24/7 or only during specific hours?

These questions will help you determine if the vendor can provide you not only with the parts you need when you need them but also if the shipping time is acceptable. Having the answers to these questions ahead of time will also help you determine when you need to order products to ensure you always have access.

#2: Experience Matters: Choose an Industry Leader

While many newer companies are doing great business, you should work with the best when you want the best. Experience matters in pipe protection, as so many variables are at play.

A good pipe protection company can carefully balance lead time, delivery, price, and quality. This balance comes with experience. Industry leaders are well known and respected for a reason: They deliver. You can get a good feel for the vendor’s experience level by contacting them and inquiring about the products you need. The response time, friendly and easy-to-understand communication, and willingness to help you place an order are important considerations with any vendor selection.

#3: Choose a Vendor that is Known for Both Quality and Integrity

Choosing a pipe protection vendor is an important task. You should not rush into it; instead, you should take some time to do research. Consider how long vendors have been in business, look at their online ratings and reviews, and, most importantly, talk to others in the industry. Quality and integrity are buzzwords that you should look for.

Taking the time to talk to others in the industry will give you honest feedback about the things that will affect you the most, including but not limited to:

  • Cost of the products
  • Quality of the products
  • Quick access to the products you need
  • Reliable shipping times
  • Excellent communication from the vendor
  • Selection of pipe protection products

When you have some feedback from others in the industry, the next step should be to look at the catalog of goods and see if the product offering aligns with your needs. Can you get everything you need from one vendor? Do they offer products that align with the standards in your region of the world?

Next, don’t hesitate to ask to meet with the vendor. A great vendor will always happily meet with you, discuss your pipe protection needs, and introduce you to their product line. Any vendor that is willing and happy to take the time to get to know you and bring you on as a client is one that you will want to consider for all of your pipe protection needs.

The Selection of the Right Pipe Protection Vendor

When you put the time and effort into selecting the right vendor for all of your pipe protection needs, whether you need thread protectors, lifting bails, tubular handling systems, stabbing guides, or others, you can invest confidently.  A bit of research into investing in these products ensures that your pipe will likely be well protected moving forward, and you’ll have a rewarding business relationship you can rely on.

MSI Wants to Be Your Pipe Protection Vendor

Ready to start investing in the protection that you need for your pipe? Pipe protection products come in many different varieties and models. We have an expansive product line that will fulfill all of your needs, allowing for a one-stop-shop solution. Still trying to figure out where to start? With more than 40 years in the industry, we would be happy to discuss your particular needs, or you can take a look at our catalog. Have questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us today!  We look forward to working with you!

Don’t let corrosion, impact, or environmental damage ruin your pipes.

Trust MSI to deliver quality pipe protection all day, every day. Call or email us to find out more.

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