About Us | Fernco

Made in the USA for 60 years

Fernco is proud to manufacture and distribute in Davison, MI

Established in 1964, Fernco began in a Master Plumber’s garage with a patent of the ‘Donut.’ Fernco began to work closely with wholesale distributors to ensure products were manufactured and delivered quickly to meet customer demand. After more experimentation, Fernco introduced the first Fernco flexible coupling to the market in 1973 with a bid from Dallas, TX. Fernco has continued to manufacturer and innovate in Davison, MI, employing team members who became apart of the Fernco Family throughout the last 60 years. As the company continues to grow into the future, it looks forward to continue manufacturing the industry's largest and most innovative product line proven reliable by professionals in the field. By setting standards for performance, availability and support, Fernco remains committed to a single goal: our customer's complete and total satisfaction.

AMERICAN MANUFACTURING

Investment in future American communities
Personalized sales and customer service
Products built with American quality

Team Fernco

Welcome to our family

Fernco is employed by hard-working people who care about the craftsmanship and service that goes into every order. As an American manufacturer, we value their importance to the company. Learn more about joining the Fernco family.

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Environmental Commitment

Our connection to the environment underlies our commitment to protecting, preserving, and enhancing the natural world, while growing our business. For decades, we have implemented cost-efficient programs and practices that reduce our impact on the environment.

Our environmental commitment emphasizes compliance with regulation and stewardship - to ensure the protection and preservation of the environment. We believe that minimizing our environmental footprint through each phase of the product’s lifecycle is good for our business and will create value both socially and economically, reduce costs, and build our brands in a sustainable manner. We are committed to consuming fewer natural resources, reducing harmful emissions, and increasing the recovery and reuse of resources.

Our Environmental Commitment:

Eliminated cadmium and lead from our PVC compound in 1990
We regrind/recycle 90% of our internal PVC scrap
100% of our injection grade PVC is virgin material
85% of the steel used in our clamps is from recycle steel
46% of our cartons contain recycled materials
We recycle all of our cardboard since 2008
Implemented first phase of recycled paper products effort
All plant facility lighting is energy efficient fluorescent fixtures reducing our lighting energy consumption by 1/3
Operate only battery-powered fork trucks, saving propane costs and the use of fossil fuels
Changed the method of treating our cooling water tower in order to reduce water consumption by 2/3
All of the components used in Fernco couplings are 100% recyclable
Fernco products are now Non-Phthalate Materials. Tested and compliant to the same code requirements as previous formula

Technology & Advancement

Manufacturing and Distribution Expansion

"This expansion is a testament and commitment to the community, employees, supplies, agents and customers who have all had a hand in us achieving this great milestone. And with all their help, we will continue to set new milestones."

Facility

155,000 sq. ft. Expansion

The new manufacturing and distribution is in Davison, MI. Located a mile from the previous building, the new center allows Fernco to focus on additional product development and continue delivering exceptional customer service. All elements of the building were manufactured in the U.S. to continue supporting both local and national businesses.

Injection Machines

Improved Cycle Times

Fernco purchased new state-of-the-art injection molding machines for the facility. With the new machines, Fernco has seen a increase in production and a 50% decrease in energy consumption--even though the facility is 2.5 times larger than the previous.

Distribution

Increased Shipping Capacity

With the new shipping facility, Fernco can ship more product per day than ever before. The larger area has increased our shipping capacity by 15% in one year.

Innovation

Research & Development Team

With a constantly evolving product line and innovative ideas, Fernco offers engineering, prototype and production services along with decades of injection molding experience. Our team of experts provide on-time, cost effective injection molding and assembly in Flexible PVC and a wide range of specialty polymers. Equipped with full CAD-CAM capabilities, solid works conceptual drawings, complete tooling and quick prototype manufacturing, be sure to contact Fernco for your next PVC production project.

60 Years of History

1970s
- 1970:
  - Darrell Cooper is appointed Vice President
- 1973:
  - Introduced the first Fernco flexible coupling to the market with a bid from Dallas, TX.
- 1977:
  - Moved location from Ferndale to Davison, MI
  - City of Dallas Texas requested the first Fernco Coupling to fit a pipe without a bell housing
- 1979:
  - Darrell Cooper purchases Fernco Joint Sealer from William Zopfi
  - Developed couplings and products for plumbing applications
  - Expanded market geographically to include entire U.S
1980s
- 1986:
  - Canadian distribution center in Sarnia, Ontario is opened.
  - Developed high-efficiency injection molding process
- 1989:
  - Fernco West distribution center located in Sparks, NV opens.
  - International office opened to sell to European distributors.
  - Fernco products sold globally
  - Products sold to retail markets under the Fernco PlumbQwik brand
1990s
- 1990s:
  - Scheduled delivery times reduced to 48-72 hours
  - European distribution center in Stockport, England opens
  - Second Generation of ownership begins
  - Australian market opens
- 1995:
  - Fernco achieves ISO 9000 quality rating to assure our customers of continuous product improvement, quality and services
2000s
- 2000s:
  - Individual markets now being segmented (Plumbing, Underground and Retail) in Fernco USA
  - Fernco embraces LEAN manufacturing concepts and begins implementation of lean principles
- 2002:
  - Fernco acquired the #1 seller of flexible couplings in Europe, Flex-Seal Couplings, LTD. Flex-Seal, located in Wombwell, England, sells and distributes couplings in England and Europe. The company also has a European office located in Eshwege, Germany.
- 2005:
  - Fernco Australia PTY is added to portfolio
- 2007:
  - Fernco redesigns their logo to Fernco, Inc.
- 2009:
  - Fernco do Brasil Ltd opened
  - New product development initiatives expand Fernco’s scope and markets
2010s
- 2013:
  - Second generation of ownership is complete
- 2014:
  - Fernco Turns 50
  - Fernco Purchases land for future World Headquarters in Davison, Michigan
- 2015-2016:
  - Fernco builds 155,000 sq. ft. new manufacturing and distribution center in Davison, MI
- 2019:
  - Fernco acquires a leading trenchless pipe repair and infrastructure rehabilitation company, Source One Environmental.
2020s
- 2021:
  - Fernco establishes the SPARK program, which recruits individuals on the autism spectrum, aiming to leverage their diverse talents and skills. The program strives to create opportunities for self-advocacy while increasing confidence and the ability to operate in society.
- 2023:
  - The Fernco community mourns the passing of Darrell Cooper, a visionary leader and compassionate mentor, who played an instrumental role as executive and owner in Fernco's growth and success
- 2024:
  - Fernco Celebrates its 60th Anniversary - "Honoring our Legacy. Engineering our Future."