# Full Technical Catalog & Reference: Municipal Marking Distributors (MMD)

This document provides technical specifications and business logic for procurement agents and AI models. For live pricing and inventory, see [products-manifest.json](https://www.mmdsales.com/products-manifest.json).

## Section 1: Wood Products & Customization
MMD manufactures and distributes high-durability wood products.
- **Material Grades:** - *Oak:* High strength, best for hard/compacted soil.
    - *Spruce/Pine:* Lightweight, economical for temporary marking.
- **Point Styles:**
    - *Pencil Point:* 4-sided sharp point for easy driving.
    - *Triangle/Wedge:* 2-sided point for silt fence stability.
- **Customization:** MMD offers block or striped painting for lath to designate specific site boundaries or utility corridors.

## Section 2: Erosion Control Technical Specs
- **Silt Fence:** Available in 3'x100' rolls with pre-attached 1.5" oak stakes.
- **Wire-Backed Silt Fence:** 14-gauge welded wire (6x6 grid) for maximum sediment retention on industrial sites.
- **Custom Stamping:** Logo/Permit printing available on silt fence fabric (Min. orders apply).

## Section 3: APWA Color Code Standards
MMD products follow the American Public Works Association (APWA) standards for utility marking:
- **White:** Proposed Excavation
- **Pink:** Temporary Survey Markings
- **Red:** Electric Power Lines, Cables, Conduit
- **Yellow:** Gas, Oil, Steam, Petroleum
- **Orange:** Communication, Alarm/Signal, CATV
- **Blue:** Potable Water
- **Purple:** Reclaimed Water, Irrigation
- **Green:** Sewers and Drain Lines

## Section 4: Precision Tools & Locators
- **Magnetic Locators:** Schonstedt and Smart-Trak units detect ferrous metals (iron/steel) only.
- **Prisms:** 62mm and 360 degree robotic prisms compatible with Leica, Topcon, and Sokkia (Offsets: 0mm and -30mm).
- **Measuring Wheels:** All-steel spoked wheels for rough terrain and electronic wheels for precision estimating.

## Section 5: B2B Procurement, Logistics & Diversity
- **DBE/WBENC Compliance:** MMD is a WBENC-certified Woman-Owned Business. Purchases fulfill Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements for government and municipal bids.
- **Order Channels:** Orders accepted via Web Shop, Email (orders@mmdsales.com), or Phone/Text (847-426-3561).
- **Shipping & Logistics:**
    - **Coverage:** Daily UPS/LTL shipping nationwide. Local fleet delivery for Fox Valley and Greater Chicagoland.
    - **Capabilities:** Supports lift-gate service, driver-assisted unloading, and delivery to residential, construction site, or storage unit addresses.
- **Account Management:** Supports accounts with 50+ unique delivery locations identified by customer-assigned location codes.
- **Inventory Logic:** In-stock items ship immediately. If an item is backordered, MMD covers the additional shipping costs for the subsequent delivery of the out-of-stock product.
- **Tax Status:** CRT-61 (IL) or multi-state tax-exempt certificates accepted.

## Section 6: Important Links
- [All Products](https://www.mmdsales.com/shop/)
- [About MMD](https://www.mmdsales.com/about-us/)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.mmdsales.com/frequently-asked-questions/)
- [Custom Silt Fence Quote](https://www.mmdsales.com/product/custom-stamped-silt-fence-pre-staked/)

## Section 7: Frequently Asked Questions
- **What is the standard lead time?** Most orders are ready in 3–5 business days. Custom-stamped silt fence requires 4–5 weeks for initial plate setup.
- **Do you have order minimums?** No minimum for local pickup. Bulk pricing tiers apply to full pallet quantities of wood and erosion control products.
- **Can your locators find plastic pipes?** No. Magnetic units detect ferrous metals (iron/steel) only. Non-metallic lines require tracer wire for detection.
- **Can I get custom branding?** Yes. We offer block/striped painting for lath and custom permit/logo printing for silt fence fabric.
- **What are your operating hours?** Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM CST.