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Fernco Introduces New Wye and 45-Degree Elbow Fittings for Tight-Space Repairs

Made in the USA, the new Qwik Wye and Qwik 45° Elbow join the Qwik Tee and Qwik 90° Elbow, giving homeowners and pros more ways to turn, branch and change pipe materials where there is little room to work.

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When “Away” Stops Working: What the Flash Flood in Cincinnati, Ohio, Reveals About Water Control

Rain collects along a curb and slips through the nearest grate. Most of us understand what happens next with one word: away. If the street clears and the basement stays dry, the drainage system has done its work without ever introducing itself.

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The Parasite in the Salad and the Pipe in the Ground: Why Separating Clean Water From Waste Water Still Matters

By now you have almost certainly heard about it. The 2026 cyclosporiasis outbreak has been all over the news, with more than 4,000 people in at least 32 states sick from a nasty little parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis.

Fernco Introduces Flap Valves for Flood and Backflow Protection

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Fernco Introduces HMWPE Flap Valves for Flood and Backflow Protection

DAVISON, Mich., June 9, 2026 — Fernco Inc., a leader in flexible pipe coupling solutions, today announced the launch of its new flap valve product line, expanding the company’s portfolio into the growing market for stormwater management and backflow prevention.

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Fernco Expands AIS + BABA Compliance Across Core Repair Coupling Lines

DAVISON, MI — April 7, 2026 – Fernco Inc. is taking a major step forward in what “Built Here” means for the trades and the communities they serve. Through expanded AIS (American Iron and Steel) and BABA (Build America, Buy America) compliance, Fernco is completing domestic sourcing for remaining components across select core repair coupling families down to the smallest parts.

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Standard Couplings vs. Strong Back RC: A Water Slide Lesson in Shear Resistance

By Fernco Traveller

Even on vacation, you cannot completely turn off the part of your brain that notices how things are connected.

Last week, I was at a water park with my family. Somewhere between the wave pool and the lazy river, I found myself standing beneath one of the large slides, studying the drain piping overhead.

Occupational hazard.

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Fernco Expands Infrastructure Offering With Manhole Rehab and Trenchless Pipe Repair Solutions

Fernco announced today the launch of Fernco Infrastructure, a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to help address the growing challenges of aging and deteriorating infrastructure. Building on decades of leadership in plumbing, wastewater, and drainage, Fernco is expanding its focus to support municipalities, contractors, and distributors with products that make pipe and manhole rehabilitation easier to specify, source, and install. Fernco Infrastructure is

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Fernco Launches Access Point Plug in North America: A Simple, Effective Solution for Pipe Access and Maintenance

DAVISON, MI – May 1, 2025 – Fernco, a trusted manufacturer of flexible plumbing solutions, is pleased to announce the North American launch of the Fernco Access Point Plug—a straightforward and dependable solution for creating cleanouts or inspection points in 3"–6" plastic and cast iron pipes.

Fernco Introduces New Dual Puddle Flange with Enhanced Water and Radon Barrier

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Fernco Introduces New Dual Puddle Flange with Enhanced Water and Radon Barrier

DAVISON, MI – Fernco Inc. is proud to unveil the new Dual Puddle Flange and Radon Barrier, a cutting-edge update designed to protect against water infiltration and radon gas in pipe penetrations within concrete structures. This redesigned model offers the quality and dependability Fernco is known for, combined with key improvements to make installations faster and more secure.

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Fernco Unveils SPARK Program: Pioneering Autism Employment Initiative

DAVISON, MI – Fernco Inc. is proud to publicly announce the unveiling of the SPARK program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to provide employment opportunities for individuals on the Autism spectrum. Aligned with April being Autism Awareness Month, Fernco formally launched the SPARK program on April 2, 2024, coinciding with #LightItUpBlue campaign, where Fernco employees wore blue attire to raise awareness and support for autism.