Friday, April 16, 2021
April 16, 2021
Dear Valued LASCO Customers,
In our effort to be fully transparent with our customers, LASCO is announcing a list price
pressure increase effective May 3, 2021. The market forces between supply and demand of the
PVC resin manufacturers continues, and LASCO has received yet another increase from our raw
material supplier.
All LASCO pressure fittings categories will have a 7% list price increase over the April 2021 price
lists. To arrive at the new price lists, divide the April list prices by .93. LASCO will also
implement a 10% list price increase on Colonial Valves. Please divide the March list prices by .90
to arrive at the new list prices. The new list prices will be available in Excel format on our
website at www.lascofittings.com by April 20th. Current invoice multipliers will remain in effect.
DWV fittings will not increase at this time.
Orders received prior to 6pm CST on Friday, April 30 will receive current list prices on Pressure
fittings and Colonial valves. All orders meeting allocation parameters are for immediate
shipment and any unusually large orders may either be altered or denied.
We, at LASCO, thank you for your continued support and please know your business is greatly
appreciated.
Sincerely,
LASCO Fittings, Inc.
at Friday, April 16, 2021
Monday, March 29, 2021
March 29, 2021
Dear Valued LASCO Customer,
RE: ABS & PVC-DWV Price Increases
Due to continuous increases in raw material prices, freight, and labor, LASCO Fittings, Inc. will implement a 10% price increase on our PVC-DWV fittings, PVC-DWV Large Diameter (10”-12”) fittings and ABS-DWV fittings effective Monday, April 12, 2021. All three product categories will increase 10% over the current March 17, 2021 list prices. To arrive at the new list prices, divide the current list prices by .90. The new prices are currently available in Excel format on our website at www.lascofittings.com.
Current invoice multipliers will remain unchanged. Future dated orders exceeding the 1/12th limit will not be accepted.
Orders received prior to 6pm CDT on Friday, April 9th will receive current March 17th list prices. All orders are for immediate shipment and any unusually large orders may either be altered or denied. LASCO will continue to monitor all new incoming customer orders to ensure order quantities are limited to one month (1/12) of your annual 2020 invoiced dollar purchases.
If you have any questions, please contact your LASCO Fittings, Inc. salesperson. We appreciate the opportunity to serve as your PVC fittings partner.
Sincerely,
LASCO Fittings, Inc.
at Monday, March 29, 2021
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Dear Valued LASCO Customer,
Effective Wednesday, March 17, 2021 LASCO Fittings, Inc. will implement a price increase on our PVC-DWV fittings, PVC-DWV Large Diameter (10”-12”) fittings and ABS-DWV fittings.
All three product categories will increase 12% over the current March 1, 2021 list prices. To arrive at the new list prices, divide the current list prices by .88. The new prices will be available March 10th in Excel format on our website at www.lascofittings.com.
Some fittings may increase by more than 12%. Current invoice multipliers will remain unchanged. Future dated orders exceeding the 1/12th limit will not be accepted.
Orders received prior to 6pm CDT on Tuesday, March 16th will receive current March list prices. All orders are for immediate shipment and any unusually large orders may either be altered or denied. LASCO will continue to monitor all new incoming customer orders to ensure order quantities are limited to one month (1/12) of your annual 2020 invoiced dollar purchases.
If you have any questions, please contact your LASCO Fittings, Inc. salesperson. We appreciate the opportunity to serve as your PVC fittings partner.
Sincerely,
LASCO Fittings, Inc.
at Thursday, March 4, 2021
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Employee of the Year
(Photo L-R: Jonathan Murray, President & CEO presents awards to Rick Williamson, Mike Kelly and Derek Chapman)
Derek Chapman (Hourly Employee of the Year) – During the 2020-year Derek Chapman has grown into this role as Cell Leader and has truly set himself apart. His motivation and pride in the company are prevalent not just within the walls of LASCO but also within the community. His focus on training and development as well as holding people accountable for their actions has created a team that has safety, quality and productivity as their top priorities.
Rick Williamson (Salary Employee of the Year) – In the course of 2020, Rick was assigned as the Interim Manager of Technical Services. Rick’s contributions span outside of the walls of LASCO. Rick has provided innovative training to customers and sales teams on the use and installation of our products amid a time where travel was restricted. This meant Rick had to adapt to new practices to ensure that our customers received the same level of service that they have become accustomed to working with LASCO. He and his team were also challenged with developing new testing methods and protocols for various projects.
Mike Kelly (Salary Employee of the Year) – Throughout the 2020-year Mike Kelly has worn many hats. His position of Continuous Improvement Leader required him to interact with numerous departments throughout the company. However, during 2020 he had to do something that was not only beneficial to his own development but also to the identification of areas of improvement for the company. In mid-2020, Mike was asked to fill in as a Supervisor in the Manufacturing Department. In the meantime, he was not only able to prove his ability as a leader but also as a business partner. He has identified improvements with reporting as well as how we do business. He is also an integral member of the Operational Leadership Team and continues to drive the business forward.
LASCO would like to thank each of you for your dedication and commitment to the company. Congratulations on the well-deserved title of "Employee of the Year", you earned it!
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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
We are excited to announce our 2020 Employee of the Quarter!
While it is customary to have the Employee of the Quarter be a single person, we cannot ignore the contributions of the Barcode Department during the 2020 year. These employees and leaders were required to work 6 to 7 days a week to help keep up with customer demand.
While all employees at LASCO have made sacrifices and contributions that lead to our success, those in the Barcode Department were pushed to meet expectations that far exceed that of any other department in the company.
Thank you to all the employees in the Barcode Department, your contributions were instrumental to our success 2020. Keep up the great work!
at Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Friday, February 19, 2021
February 19, 2021
Dear Valued LASCO Customer,
With the recent extreme weather conditions in the Gulf Coast region, several PVC resin manufacturers have declared Force Majeure. Additionally, the week-long arctic weather conditions in western Tennessee have impacted the normal 24/7 operation of LASCO’s manufacturing facility and primary distribution hub. The combination of these two events will influence fill rates as well as product availability in the imminent future.
In an attempt to minimize disruptions in the supply of PVC fittings, LASCO will monitor all new incoming customer orders to ensure order quantities are limited to one month (1/12) of your annual 2020 invoiced dollar purchases.
We thank you for your understanding and continued support. Should you have any questions, please contact your regional sales manager.
Sincerely,
LASCO Fittings, Inc.
at Friday, February 19, 2021
Friday, February 12, 2021
February 12, 2021
Dear Valued LASCO Customers,
Effective Thursday, April 1, 2021 LASCO Fittings, Inc. will implement a 5% increase on all pressure
fittings. A complete listing of what LASCO considers pressure fittings is listed below.
All LASCO pressure fittings categories will have a list price increase over the December 2020 price
lists. To arrive at the new price lists, divide the December list prices by .95. The new list
prices will be available in Excel format on our website at www.lascofittings.com by February 15,
2021. Current invoice multipliers will remain in effect.
Orders received prior to 6pm CST on Wednesday, March 31 will receive December 2020 list prices.
All orders are for immediate shipment and any unusually large orders may either be altered or
denied.
We, at LASCO, thank you for your continued support and please know your business is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
LASCO Fittings, Inc.
Schedule 40
Sch 40 Lg Dia (10"-12")
Schedule 80
Sch 80 Lg Dia (10"-12")
Schedule 80 CPVC
Sch 80 CPVC Lg Dia Flanges
Class 125 Lg Dia (10"-12")
Swing Joints
Swivel Joints Ultra Fix
CPVC CTS
Heavy Turf Hose/Swing Riser
Inserts PVC
LASCOtite
LoVolt
Nipples
Poly Nipples
Pool/Spa
Push
Res Com
at Friday, February 12, 2021
Monday, February 8, 2021
February 8, 2021
Dear Valued Customer,
Due to increases in material and transportation costs, LASCO will implement a Colonial Valve List Price increase on March 8, 2021. The increase will be 5%* on all products, with the exception of actuators and other selected accessory items. (*current List Price divided by .95). List Price Sheet VPS-29 (and for Slo-Close Ball Valves, price sheet VPSC-9) will be available in PDF and Excel format at www.lascofittings.com by March 1st. Changed prices will be shown in BOLD print. Printed copies, as usual, are available on our website and by request.
• Purchase orders received on or after 3/8/21 will be priced with the increase.
• POs with current pricing will be accepted through March 5, 2021, but will be limited to 1.5 x your monthly average purchase quantity (prior 12-month average) for products affected by this increase, with exceptions for approved project-orders previously quoted.
VPS-29 will also feature new products, such as Lug Type Butterfly Valves, Air-Release/Vacuum-Breaker valves, and Actuated Valve assemblies.
We appreciate your business and look forward to mutual growth and success.
Respectfully submitted,
Bryan Jackman, VP Sales, LASCO Fittings, Inc.
Mark Bainbridge, VP Sales & Marketing, Colonial Engineering, Inc.
at Monday, February 8, 2021
Thursday, January 28, 2021
January 27, 2021
Dear Valued Customer,
Effective Monday, February 15th, 2021 LASCO Fittings, Inc. will increase our FFA policy approximately 10%. Currently, our standard freight policy is FOB LASCO Warehouses, prepaid on orders totaling $1650 net for one shipment to a single destination within the contiguous United States. This new prepaid amount will be $1800. Alaska and Hawaii will now be $2500 for our standard freight policy.
Along with raw material, labor, and most everything else - freight rates have been on the rise across the US and will continue to rise. We have absorbed these freight increases as long as we can and believe it is necessary to circumvent a portion of these additional costs by increasing the amount of the FFA shipments.
We thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Sincerely,
LASCO Fittings, Inc.
at Thursday, January 28, 2021
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
January 26, 2021
TO: Our Valued Customers
Effective Monday, March 1, 2021, LASCO Fittings, Inc. will implement a price increase on our PVC-DWV fittings and PVC-DWV Large Diameter (10”-12”) fittings.
DWV-PVC will increase 8% over the current October 19, 2020 list prices. Large Diameter DWV-PVC will increase 8% over the current September 21, 2020 sheet. To arrive at the new list prices, divide the current list prices by .92. Please note some fittings may increase by more than 8%. The new prices are available in Excel and PDF format on our website at www.lascofittings.com. Current invoice multipliers will remain in effect.
Orders received prior to 6pm CDT on Friday, February 26th will receive October list prices. All orders are for immediate shipment and any unusually large orders may either be altered or denied.
If you have any questions, please contact your LASCO Fittings, Inc. salesperson. We appreciate the opportunity to serve as your PVC fittings partner.
Sincerely,
LASCO Fittings, Inc.
at Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Friday, January 15, 2021
LASCO is excited to introduce our new SnapPort® Drainage Fitting!
The SnapPort® Drainage Fitting features a revolutionary design for easy installation, available exclusively from LASCO Fittings, Inc.
FEATURES / BENEFITS:
• A revolutionary, patented drainage fitting available only from LASCO.
• Allows for gravity drainage of water-based liquids from a vessel or surface.
• Unlike traditional and competing bulkhead fittings, SnapPort® does not require access to the interior of a vessel or surface for installation. Often times, that access is either difficult or impossible.
• Easily installs in less than a minute!
APPLICATIONS:
• For draining common container types – rain barrels, buckets, drums, holding tanks, troughs, sheet metal pans, etc., made of any rigid material, from approximately 1/16” to 3/8” thick.
To see how it works, check out our SnapPort® video:
https://youtu.be/gPyRlpEKdw4
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Thursday, January 14, 2021
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Aalberts awards 2020
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While 2020 was a challenging year, the strong team spirit across Aalberts helped us pull together for our customers and one another. This made the annual awards that were handed out (digitally) during today's leadership webinar even more special. And while there were many tremendous achievements on display across Aalberts, some were truly extra special.
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innovation award 2020: BROEN
The word innovation is often used gratuitously. At Aalberts, we rather talk about improvement, because we know what it takes. It’s people who believe that there is always room for improvement that create real progress. And while innovation is a vital part of how we develop, the real benefits occur when innovations become true game-changers for both customers and Aalberts through spin-off applications for other group companies. That is where the extra mile is.
nominees: VTI, Aalberts dispense technologies, BROEN
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sustainability award 2020: Aalberts hydronic flow control
Day in, day out, our team of entrepreneurs is focused on achieving our objectives as sustainably as possible. From creating technologies that enable our customers to enhance their own businesses and get the planet back into good shape, to ensuring our own operations are as clean, green, and waste-free as possible. Those companies within Aalberts who manage to achieve excellent health & safety figures on top of that, while focusing on projects that make a positive contribution and society deserve this award.
nominees: BROEN, Aalberts integrated piping systems, Aalberts hydronic flow control
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people & culture award 2020: Aalberts advanced mechatronics
The Aalberts brand is invaluable. It is trusted and helps us open doors around the world. We looked for exceptional ways the brand was implemented, the company passport was used, and new employees were onboarded. We also looked at how they focused on employee development and job mobility, and taking ownership with the recruitment process and social leadership, and brought it all together through strong internal communications.
nominees: Aalberts integrated piping systems, Aalberts surface technologies, Aalberts advanced mechatronics
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performance award 2020: HENCO
How well has a team performed in 2020? Overcoming challenging market circumstances, did it manage strong organic growth? Was its EBITA % ahead of budget and seriously better than 2019? And how did they show ingenuity in finding opportunities to manage their free cash flow? Is their attitude 'good is never good enough'? With many great performing entrepreneurs, one team came out on top.
nominees: ISIFLO, Aalberts hydronic flow control, HENCO
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relentless award 2020: LASCO Fittings
At Aalberts, we own every moment when things stop working or when things need to work according to a plan, even when that plan is not fully written. And no matter when these situations occur, we are there. The relentless award is for those who assume responsibility way beyond what is expected, and feel accountable even when they are not on duty. Relentless efforts to manage extreme circumstances in 2020. Showing true entrepreneurship and dedication to progress.
nominees: Aalberts process technologies, Aalberts dispense technologies, LASCO Fittings
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Congratulations and thanks to all mission-critical people who made real progress happen in 2020.
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at Thursday, January 14, 2021
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
October 29, 2020
Dear Valued LASCO Customers,
Effective Tuesday, December 1, 2020 LASCO Fittings, Inc. will implement a 5% increase on all pressure fittings, while simultaneously eliminating the current 3% pressure surcharge.
All LASCO branded pressure fittings categories (essentially all LASCO products except DWV) will have a list price increase over the July 2019 price lists. To arrive at the new price lists, divide the July list prices by .95. The new list prices will be available in Excel format on our website at www.lascofittings.com by November 10, 2020. Current invoice multipliers will remain in effect.
Orders received prior to 6pm CST on Monday, November 30 will receive July 2019 list prices. All orders are for immediate shipment and any unusually large orders may either be altered or denied.
We, at LASCO, thank you for your business and hope all have a successful conclusion to 2020, an enjoyable and safe Holiday Season, and a prosperous 2021.
Sincerely,
LASCO Fittings, Inc.
at Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Friday, October 2, 2020
October 2, 2020
TO: Our Valued Customers
RE: ABS & PVC-DWV Price Increases
Effective Monday, October 19, 2020, LASCO Fittings, Inc. will implement a price increase on our PVC-DWV fittings and ABS-DWV fittings.
All DWV product categories, except large diameter, will increase 10% over the September 21, 2020 list prices. To arrive at the new list prices, divide the September 21 list prices by .90. Please note some fittings may increase by more than 10%. The new prices will be available in Excel format on our website at www.lascofittings.com by October 5, 2020. Current invoice multipliers will remain in effect.
Orders received prior to 6pm CDT on Friday, October 16 will receive September 21 list prices. All orders are for immediate shipment and any unusually large orders may either be altered or denied.
If you have any questions, please contact your LASCO Fittings, Inc. salesperson. We appreciate the opportunity to serve as your PVC fittings partner.
Sincerely,
LASCO Fittings, Inc.
at Friday, October 2, 2020
Friday, September 18, 2020
As we face the COVID-19 virus challenge together, we want to take a moment to thank you, our customers, for your continued support. So many of you have been extremely patient and understanding. We have been working hard to provide you with the product and resources you need to navigate these precarious times.
While we don’t pretend to have all the answers, we are doing our best to recover from the effects of the COVID pandemic. Our team is working around the clock to rebuild our supply chain and take great pride in knowing we are supporting our loyal customers. While some boast how they persevered through these very tough times, we simply ask for you to be understanding of our situation as we recover. LASCO is proud to be your partner and truly APPRECIATE you.
at Friday, September 18, 2020
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
September 8, 2020
TO: Our Valued Customers
RE: ABS & PVC-DWV Price Increases
Effective Monday, September 21, 2020, LASCO Fittings, Inc. will implement a price increase on our PVC-DWV fittings, PVC-DWV Large Diameter (10”-12”) fittings and ABS-DWV fittings.
All DWV product categories will increase 7% over the September 8, 2020 list prices. To arrive at the new list prices, divide the September 8 list prices by .93. Please note some fittings may increase by more than 7%. The new prices will be available in Excel and PDF format on our website at www.lascofittings.com by September 14, 2020. Current invoice multipliers will remain in effect.
Orders received prior to 6pm CDT on Friday, September 18 will receive Sept 8 list prices. All orders are for immediate shipment and any unusually large orders may either be altered or denied.
We regret having to declare two DWV price increases in the same month, but these are unusual times in our industry during this pandemic. There have been several extraordinary events recently in the market - resulting in reduced capacities, surging demand, and soaring raw material costs.
If you have any questions, please contact your LASCO Fittings, Inc. salesperson. We appreciate the opportunity to serve as your PVC fittings partner.
Sincerely,
LASCO Fittings, Inc.
Posted by
Carrie Yearwood
at Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Monday, August 3, 2020
July 30, 2020
TO: Our Valued Customers
RE: ABS & PVC-DWV Price Increases
Effective Tuesday, September 8, 2020, LASCO Fittings, Inc. will implement a price increase on our PVC-DWV fittings, PVC-DWV Large Diameter (10”-12”) fittings and ABS-DWV fittings.
All DWV product categories will increase 8% over the current February 2020 list prices. To arrive at the new list prices, divide the February list prices by .92. Please note some fittings may increase by more than 8%. The new prices will be available in Excel and PDF format on our website at www.lascofittings.com by August 14, 2020. Current invoice multipliers will remain in effect.
Orders received prior to 6pm CDT on Friday, September 4th will receive February list prices. All orders are for immediate shipment and any unusually large orders may either be altered or denied.
If you have any questions, please contact your LASCO Fittings, Inc. salesperson. We appreciate the opportunity to serve as your PVC fittings partner.
Sincerely,
LASCO Fittings, Inc.
Posted by
Carrie Yearwood
at Monday, August 3, 2020
Hello all and Happy New Year,
We have added the 8” size to the 601N series Wafer Check Valve, a non-return valve ideal for limited space installations. With this now in stock, we will be phasing out the other 8” wafer check (V80601NP + V80601NPS Spacer). We will hold some stock for service parts but we expect all sales going forward will be with the V80601N. Details have been added to the 601N submittal. It is available stand-alone or in KIT format.
The updated List Price information can be seen here.
NOTE: For 10 & 12” Wafer Checks, please refer to the 601NP series.
We appreciate the opportunity to serve as your PVC fittings and valves partner.
LASCO Fittings, Inc.
Thursday, January 2, 2020
December 18, 2019
Dear Valued Customer,
Effective Monday, February 3, 2020, LASCO Fittings, Inc. will implement a price increase on our PVC-DWV fittings, PVC-DWV Large Diameter (10”-12”) fittings and ABS-DWV fittings, which will be approximately 3% over the current prices. Not all prices will increase by the same percentage.
At this time, we will also harmonize our list prices to the Industry List Price Sheets. Invoice multipliers will change along with all the current list prices so that an approximate NET increase of 3% is achieved.
The new prices will be available in Excel and PDF format on our website on January 13, 2020. If you have any questions, please contact your LASCO Fittings, Inc. salesperson. We appreciate the opportunity to serve as your PVC fittings partner.
Sincerely,
Bryan Jackman
Vice President Sales
LASCO Fittings, Inc.
Posted by
Carrie Yearwood
at Thursday, January 2, 2020
Friday, December 6, 2019
Learn how our exceptional team of skilled and dedicated employees work each and every day to deliver the customer care, quality and innovation you've come to expect from LASCO.
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Carrie Yearwood
at Friday, December 6, 2019