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Kansas-based grease interceptor manufacturer, Schier Products Company, has announced the transition of all its stock into an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), resulting in the company becoming 100% employee-owned.

Hydromechanical Grease Interceptors (HGI) typically require a flow control device to restrict the incoming flow to the flow rate to which the grease interceptor is certified. Even so, flow control devices haven’t always been used the way they are today.

The ratings of hydromechanical grease interceptors are divided into four types, A thru D, according to the product standard ASME A112.14.3.

ASME and CSA harmonize plumbing standards for hydromechanical grease interceptors, streamlining regulations and benefiting North American manufacturers.

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has implemented weight restrictions governing manhole covers within the United States.

Explore plumbing code requirements for grease interceptors, including trap and vent specifications. Learn about AAV usage and the impact of boilerplate drawings. Ensure compliance with local codes.

Each year, open sewer manhole incidents lead to accidents including drowning, entrapment, and exposure to hazardous H2S gas, impacting the public and those in maintenance and food roles.

Deciding which cover type to use with your grease interceptor can be a confusing task. However, a few simple installation rules-of-thumb may help clear things up.

The new GB-1500 from Schier is the industry's first and only performance-certified 1,500-gallon grease interceptor, offering best-in-class grease capacity achieved by Schier Flow Technology™.

The GB-50 has been recertified to include a 75 GPM rating in addition to its existing 50 GPM rating. Read about how this product enhancement reinforces our commitment to right sizing.

The new Schier website includes more photos, videos, diagrams and prompts to help you find the exact grease interceptor products you need for your unique application.

Schier's enhanced specification suite and document “Spec Selector” tool helps grease interceptor specifiers find the exact documents for their plans with just a few clicks.