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A mechanical room with white utility pipes labeled “WASTE WATER” and a cardboard “HOT WATER” sign, showing inconsistent and makeshift labeling.

Industry

Warehouse

Challenge

In mechanical rooms across campus, unlabeled pipes and utilities slowed maintenance and created risks during emergencies. Staff and vendors at the University of Miami struggled to identify lines quickly, and recurring fire inspection issues pointed to a lack of clear, consistent labeling. The university needed a fast, reliable solution to correct the issue.

Results

With the DuraLabel Toro Max Industrial Sign and Label System, University of Miami teams can now label pipes and utilities on the spot—reducing confusion, improving response times, and resolving inspection concerns. Their Toro Max has also become a go-to tool for other departments, including Environmental Health & Safety, who use it to instantly create professional-grade signage.

Key Product

DuraLabel Toro Max Industrial Sign and Label System
https://www.miami.edu

“[The DuraLabel Toro Max improves] awareness and safety for us. Safety being our #1 mission.”

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Craig Cromer
Senior Facilities & Operations Manager
University of Miami campus
The University of Miami is a top private research institution with complex infrastructure supporting both its academic and medical programs.
 
Craig Cromer, Senior Facilities & Operations Manager, leads a 75-person team responsible for keeping campus systems running safely and efficiently. From mechanical rooms to maintenance corridors, clear labeling plays a critical role in keeping people informed and prepared. 

The Challenge

In high-traffic mechanical rooms, unlabeled utility lines created daily challenges. Employees and vendors often struggled to identify pipes quickly, delaying maintenance and complicating emergency response. During fire inspections, the lack of consistent hazard and pipe labeling led to recurring violations. Craig needed a solution that could be implemented quickly and deliver lasting, professional-quality results. 

The Solution

A DuraLabel Toro Max printer on a workbench printing a “CHILLED WATER – SUPPLY” label, with part of the label emerging, emphasizing in-house pipe marking.

With the DuraLabel Toro Max Industrial Sign and Label System, Craig implemented a flexible, in-house labeling process that enabled the university to: 

  • Label Pipes and Utilities Clearly: Cut through the confusion with clean, visible identification. 
  • Pass Fire Inspections: Eliminate common inspection flags with compliant, consistent signage. 
  • Equip More Teams: Extend access to the Environmental Health & Safety Office for broader campus use. 
  • Ditch the Waiting Game: Avoid delays caused by outsourcing signage requests. 
  • Elevate Safety Awareness: Make hazards and mechanical layouts easier to recognize and act on. 

“The [Toro Max] allowed me to clearly mark utilities and pipes in mechanical rooms to prevent confusion, aid in diagnosing mechanical issues, and quickly resolve or isolate the issue.” – Craig Cromer, Senior Facilities & Operations Manager

The Results

What began as a solution for labeling mechanical rooms has grown into a campus-wide safety asset. Toro Max helps University of Miami teams communicate clearly, respond quickly, and meet inspection requirements with confidence. 

By bringing pipe and hazard labeling in-house, the university has elevated its safety standards—while saving time, reducing stress, and improving operational efficiency. 

Check out the DuraLabel Toro Max Sign and Label System.