Tag: Sanicom 1

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 | 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.

Case Study | December 2024

When Sam Zimmerman of Sunny Day Homes was tasked with installing plumbing for his daughter’s hair salon, he chose three commercial drain pumps to handle the demanding usage and evacuate wastewater from three different rooms.

Problem

BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA — Sam Zimmerman is the president of Sunny Day Homes, a small family-owned general contracting firm incorporated in 1997. Zimmerman has been involved in building since his father employed him and his brothers as his ‘helpers’ while he remodeled the homes they grew up in.

Case Study | June 2024

To resolve persistent plumbing issues without requiring extensive renovations and disruptive construction, Prevail Therapeutics installs Saniflo’s Sanicom 1 commercial drain pump, transforming its office kitchen into an efficient and reliable workspace.

Problem

NEW YORK, NY — Prevail Therapeutics, a leading research lab specializing in genetic testing and the study of neurodegenerative diseases, encountered a significant plumbing challenge in its New York City office. Located in the Alexandria Building’s West Tower, Prevail employs around 120 staff members, with daily kitchen usage ranging from 20 to 50 employees. In 2021, Prevail became a subsidiary of Eli Lilly, a prominent pharmaceutical company.

A recent event delivered hands-on education, practical training, and donated products to the next generation of skilled professionals, as they prepare for careers in the plumbing industry.

EDISON, NJ (JUNE 26, 2024) — SFA SANIFLO USA, a division of Group SFA and a global leader in above-the-floor macerators, grinders, drain pumps, and lift stations, recently conducted an interactive demonstration of the company’s products for students at Bullard-Havens Technical High School in Bridgeport, Connecticut. As part of its participation, Saniflo also donated a pair of the brand’s plumbing products for students to use in their school shop.

Case Study | March 2024

Penthouse owners discover Saniflo’s Sanipack, Sanishower, and Sanicom 1 to create their dream bath and laundry rooms, without needing to break through the concrete slab on each floor of the 18-story, multifamily building.

Problem

MARIETTA, GEORGIA — Four Marietta hairdressers who have lived together for the past 40 years recently purchased a 3,500-square-foot penthouse on the 17th and 18th floors of Horizon Condominium. Downsizing from their former 10,000-square-foot house, the owners wanted to remodel the penthouse to better fit their needs before moving in.

Case Study | January 2024

Saniflo drain pump paves the way for Common Grounds coffee house to comply with local health department regulations for cleanliness and sanitation while serving its community with a fully functional commercial kitchen.

Problem

MERCER, PA — Common Grounds Mercer is a volunteer-based coffeehouse and cafe startup that expects to open its doors in early 2024. This faith-based establishment has a passionately devoted mission of “Building Relationships, Inspiring Lives, Serving Community… One cup at a time.”

Case Study | October 2023

Homeowner and industry manufacturer representative Tom McGuire chooses a Saniflo drain pump to avoid costly repairs to an older cast-iron drain-waste-vent system while preserving his home’s hardwood floors by not creating new below-floor drainage.

Problem

ORLANDO, FLORIDA — Tom McGuire of McGuire Group LLC, a statewide plumbing manufacturer representative in central Florida, recently needed an innovative plumbing solution for his 50-year-old home. Undergoing a laundry room renovation, McGuire’s extensive experience selling above-floor plumbing solutions led him to select a heavy-duty gray water drain pump for his project.

Case Study | February 2023

Saniflo’s Sanibest Pro and Sanicom 1 donations enable VTI plumbing school to provide practical experience and in-depth product knowledge to first- and second-year students.

ALTAVISTA, VIRGINIA — Every year, students with bright futures work to gain skills in the trades by attending Virginia Technical Institute (VTI). The Altavista-based nonprofit provides hands-on training in various fields, including electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, welding, pipe-fitting, carpentry, masonry, and multi-craft industrial maintenance. Unique to VTI is the leadership training that further enhances the students’ opportunities in the marketplace.

Mini-Case Study | October 2021

Eastern Tech Co. optimizes the production efficiency of a prototyped machine to coat garments in mass quantities, using Saniflo’s Sanicom 1 and Sanicom 2 heavy-duty drain pumps.

Problem

ORANGE, CONNECTICUT — Eastern Tech Company is a specialty ink and coatings manufacturer, headquartered in Orange, CT. Its team of chemists and production technicians has researched, developed and produced quality ink products for various industries in the United States and worldwide.