Tag: above-the-floor drain pumps

Case Study | August 2026

Crumbl recently introduced a new beverage program into its more than 1,000 stores throughout the U.S. The plumbing challenge? The planning team needed a practical, affordable way to manage gray water drainage where floor drains were not in place.

Problem

OREM, UTAH — When Crumbl Cookies began exploring a soda program, the idea made perfect sense for the brand and its customers. Crumbl is based in Utah, a market Brian Thompson, Equipment Technician Specialist at Crumbl Cookies, described as “kind of the mecca for dirty soda,” where customers are familiar with fountain drinks customized with flavorings.

Case Study | June 2026

Retired Navy mechanic turned rural Minnesota homeowner turns to Saniaccess 2 after years of reliability issues with a competing off-brand macerating toilet system, seeking a long-term solution for a basement, half-bathroom installation.

Problem

AURORA, MINNESOTA — For homeowners looking to add bathrooms in basements or below-grade spaces, traditional plumbing installations often require extensive excavation, concrete breaking, or costly alterations to existing drainage systems. Above-floor, macerating toilet technology offers an alternative, allowing homeowners to install bathrooms where conventional gravity drainage is impractical.

Case Study | June 2026

Challenging structural conditions, including an elevated main drain line, prompted Nenno Construction Services to use SFA Saniflo’s Sanibest Pro for above-floor drainage of a toilet and a sink, resulting in a compact, efficient, and minimally invasive installation.

Problem

EAST AMHERST, NEW YORK — Donald Nenno, owner of Nenno Construction Services, regularly takes on residential remodeling projects. In the plumbing business for 13 years, he has consistently used and recommended Saniflo products to his customers.

Founded in 2020, Hope Vibes works with SFA Saniflo to outfit its mobile shower and laundry center trucks that regularly serve the North Carolina homeless community.

EDISON, NJ (JUNE 1, 2026) — SFA SANIFLO USA, a division of Group SFA and a global leader in above-the-floor macerating and grinding toilets and drain pumps, is pleased to announce its ongoing product donations to support Hope Vibes, a North-Carolina based nonprofit organization.

Case Study | February 2026

Florida-based building owner and his plumbing subcontractor deploy SFA Saniflo pump solutions to overcome structural constraints, minimize tenant disruption, and accelerate a 59,000-square-foot adaptive reuse project.

Problem

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA — Adaptive reuse projects are defined as the process of repurposing existing buildings for new uses, often introducing unforeseen infrastructure challenges. When structures originally designed for office occupancy or other commercial uses are converted into residential or hospitality spaces, core plumbing and mechanical systems must be re-engineered to meet significantly different demands.

Compact and quiet condensate pump is now available for mini-split and residential or light commercial HVAC installations where gravity drainage is not feasible.

EDISON, NJ (MARCH 03, 2026) — SFA SANIFLO USA, a division of Group SFA and a leading global manufacturer of above-the-floor macerators, grinders, drain pumps, lift stations, and condensate pumps, has announced the introduction of the Sanicondens^® Clim Mini S, a compact, high-performance condensate-removal pump engineered for mini-split air conditioning systems and other small HVAC units.

Hands-on product training, case study reviews, and classroom pump donations introduce school students to practical, above-floor plumbing solutions and potential career pathways.

EDISON, NJ (FEBRUARY 10, 2026) — SFA SANIFLO USA, a division of Group SFA and a leading global manufacturer of above-the-floor macerators, grinders, drain pumps, and lift stations, recently partnered with the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) to provide hands-on plumbing education and product training to high school students preparing for careers in the skilled trades.

Case Study | February 2026

Knoxville-based GC Charles Moore opts to install Saniflo Sanimarin 4 macerating toilet systems on five different yachts of varying sizes and layouts to handle long discharge runs, responsive service needs, and repeatable high performance across multiple yachts.

Problem

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE — Charles Moore is a Knoxville-based general contractor and businessman with decades of experience leading large-scale projects and consulting work. A graduate of the University of Tennessee with an MBA from Vanderbilt, Moore has built and sold companies, worked with major national clients, and spent the past 15 years in consulting.

Case Study | January 2026

Structural limitations and a tight event schedule led Danny McEachern, owner of J&D Farms, to seek a faster, non-invasive plumbing alternative: SFA Saniflo’s above-floor plumbing solution, the Sanibest Pro grinder system.

Problem

SOUTHSIDE, ALABAMA — Fifteen years ago, Danny McEachern started a wedding venue, J&D Farms. Its success over the past decade and a half has led to his recently upgrading the property to accommodate larger wedding parties. When converting the daylight-basement level of his carriage house into an expanded bridal dressing suite, McEachern faced significant plumbing challenges.

Case Study | October 2025

To support the ground-floor bathroom in his coastal Florida home, property manager Adam Morris installed a macerating system to pump wastewater vertically seven feet and horizontally 10 feet to the sewer line positioned above that level.

Problem

BOKEELIA, FLORIDA — Adam Morris, owner of DPBM Unlimited, a small property management firm overseeing privately held rental properties, has handled numerous maintenance and renovation projects over the years. For a personal project, Morris was tasked with resolving an unusual plumbing challenge at his own home.