31 SEPTEMBER 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Celebrating 75 Years of Innovation for Water Well Products Adapted from Information by Merrill Manufacturing Company Founded in 1949, by Noel Anderson, Merrill Manufacturing Company in Storm Lake, Iowa, has been a leader in the water well industry for 75 years. The company began with its flagship product, the AnyFlow® yard hydrant, which is still considered the best built hydrant in the industry. Over the years, the company has expanded its line of products as well as their manufacturing plants and facilities. From yard hydrants, pitless products, tank tees, splice kits, and insert fittings, to wire connectors, control switches, and well caps, Merrill has a complete line of over 4000 water well accessories to make finishing the job easier. Merrill Manufacturing is always looking into the future, offering products such as a curb stop type of valve with an adjustable PVC riser pipe for a wide range of bury depths and easy finished grade changes. Additional products include stainless steel insert fittings and a pressure switch package for H2O control units. More commonly used products like the Merrill pressure switches have been improved with patented wire connectors and several other features. Another accomplishment was the development of the only true variable flow check valve (VFC) minimizes pressures loss even at very low flow rates without adding cost compared to others. In 1981, Noel's son, Stephen “Steve” Anderson, became the president of Merrill. Steve’s sons Joel and Matt have also joined the Merrill Team building on the company’s mission to deliver the best quality products bringing safe, potable water to the world. Merrill Manufacturing understands the importance of reliable groundwater sources and designs its advanced water well components to support and enhance the efficiency of wells around the world. The at-the-well pressure switch control eliminates the need for a control box. Stainless steel insert fittings. The true VFC variable flow check valve features a double poppet. The heavy-duty pressure switch has an easy wire connection and heavy fiberboard bracket. Showing dedication to Merrill’s roots in Storm Lake, Steve, his wife Jacque, and the Merrill Team were all smiles handing out water at the Fourth of July parade. WTR
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