Industry News
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Phc News announces two key industry columnists
It is with great pleasure and pride to announce the additions of two noted industry columnists. Phc News welcomes the additions of Dan Holohan and Ellen Rohr to the TMB Publishing team. Dan operates the popular website, HeatingHelp.com and he’s written 15 books on subjects ranging from steam- and hot-water heating, to teaching technicians. His degree is in Sociology, which Dan believes is the perfect preparation for a career in heating. From Maine to Hawaii, and from Florida to Alaska, Dan has taught over 200,000 people at his seminars. He is well known throughout the heating industry for his entertaining, anecdotal style of speaking.
Ellen Rohr, president and founder of Bare Bones Biz, a business training and consulting company, teaches you how to turn your big ideas into a successful business. Ellen teaches the basics, the few things that make all the difference to your success…bare bones business basics. Ellen is also the author of three business basics books. She has sold over 50,000 copies of Where Did the Money Go? -- Accounting Basics for the Business Owner Who Hates Numbers, and How Much Should I Charge? -- Pricing Basics for Making Money Doing What You Love. Her latest endeavor is called The Bare Bones Biz Plan. Currently available as an E-book, The Bare Bones Biz Plan is a simple, easy-to-implement program for crafting your vision and turning it into a successful business.
Sloan Valve Co. products to be used in Future House USA project during Olympics
Several Sloan Valve Company plumbing fixtures will be included in Future House USA, a 3,200-square-foot home being built in Beijing to be displayed for six years, starting with the upcoming summer Olympics in China. The house is designed to showcase America's most ecologically sound home-related innovations and sustainable construction methods.
"We are proud to be a participating partner in Future House USA, especially because our products will be representing the United States," said Susan Kennedy, director of marketing for Sloan Valve Company. "The fact that our products will be included in the project speaks volumes on how Sloan is setting an international standard regarding advancements in water efficiency."
Sloan products to be featured in Future House USA include three Sloan SOLIS solar-powered, sensor-activated electronic hand-washing faucets and one Sloan Waterfree Urinal, among other plumbing fixtures. Organizers estimate about 6 million people will tour the homes. The project was commissioned by China's Ministry of Construction. Other countries participating include Sweden, Germany, Japan, Spain, South Korea, England, Italy, Norway and China.
IAPMO launches California Codes Portal
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) announced the introduction of the IAPMO California Codes Portal, an interactive and annotatable code access system that simplifies the work of those utilizing the 2007 California Plumbing and Mechanical Codes.
Using the IAPMO California Codes Portal, code enforcers, design professionals and contractors can obtain the codes, standards and regulations necessary to competently use, apply and/or enforce the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, also referred to as the California Building Standards Code.
IAPMO, working with Citation Technologies Inc. (www.citation.com), has taken the California Plumbing Code (CPC) and California Mechanical Code (CMC), based on the corresponding Uniform Codes, and essentially uploaded them to the Internet along with a host of tools to enhance and expand the user’s capabilities.
Gerber announces promotion winner
During 2007, Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC celebrated its 75th anniversary by launching a national search for plumbing contracting firms that had reached or exceeded the same 75-year milestone. Now, Gerber proudly announces Warriner Smith Utilities Inc. of Nanuet, N.Y. as the grand prize winning plumbing contractor for the "75 years of Professional Performance" campaign.
Randomly selected from an impressive group of more than 100 eligible plumbing contracting firms from across the country that entered the promotion, Warriner Smith Utilities Inc. is the recipient of $2,500 in Gerber product to be selected from a Gerber wholesaler.
Established in 1908 by John Warriner Smith, Warriner Smith Utilities Inc. is located in Nanuet, NY, where the family-owned business has been thriving for more than 100 years. Living up to the company motto of "Warriner Smith Will Make it Fly," the twenty four employees pride themselves on setting a quick and efficient pace as a production shop and working in partnership with other companies within the community to get the job done right every time.
New Products
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TwistFlow Distribution Manifold with built-in Flow Meters TwistFlow Distribution Manifold updates the already proven 668 series with built-in sight flow gages. These new sight-flow gauges are integrated with adjustable balancing valves allowing accurate ¼ to 2 gpm flow rate adjustment to each circuit by simply reading the flow rate on the integral graduated scale. This simplifies and speeds up circuit calibration without cumbersome reference graphs. Standard models are available in 3-13 circuit configurations, with 1” or 1-1/4” NPT inlet ball valves and 150 psi maximum working pressure and 180ºF maximum working temperature. Caleffi. |
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Press Ball Valves The Series FBV-3-Press, 2-piece, full port, brass ball valves for use in ProPress piping systems. Its integral press fitting tailpieces are designed to be quickly and easily pressed into ProPress piping systems and are rated at 200psi CWP at 210°F (99°C). They feature a dezincification-resistant brass body, adjustable packing gland and bottom loaded, blowout proof stem with stem O-ring seal. FBV-3-Press valves are UL Listed and ANSI/NSF 61 certified 1/2 – 2 inch (15-50mm) for potable water systems. Available in sizes 1/2 to 4 inch (15 to 100mm). Watts Regulator Co. |
Movers & Shakers
Harvel Names COO Patrick M. Foose has been appointed chief operating officer by Harvel Plastics, Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of high-quality PVC and CPVC industrial piping, duct systems, and other thermoplastic extrusions. Foose had previously served the company as vice president of sales and marketing. |