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                       October 1, 2008 Issue Contents:

Latest Headlines                      Product News                             Appointments     
News In Brief                          Industry Calendar                       Ask The Expert 

READ OUR BLOGS...WRITE OUR BLOGS

 

Be sure to read the latest entries on our blog, PME Perspectives, at WWW.PMENGINEER.COM.

 

In case you missed them, here's a couple to definitely check out...

 

<>"Global Trends Conference" Provides Much Food For Thought
by Jim Olsztynski

 

<>No Time to Play Possum
by Tim Fausch

 

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Share your opinions, insights and experiences with thousands of fellow professionals.

Interested? Let's talk about it. Call or email PME Editor Jim Camillo at 630-694-4011 or camilloj@bnpmedia.com and he'll get back to you pronto!

Latest Headlines

  • Members of the ICC voted overwhelmingly in favor (73%) of code proposal RB64, which requires residential fire sprinklers for all new one- and two-family homes and townhouses. The sprinkler mandate will first appear in the 2009 International Residential Code.

  • The administration of New Jersey Governor John Corzine has announced that it will not require residential and office high-rise buildings built before 1988 to be retrofitted with the suppression systems for at least four years.

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News In Brief

All About Hot Water
Rheem Water Heating has launched a new bimonthly electronic newsletter, "How to Sell Smarter Hot Water," available free of charge to anyone in the business of designing, building and equipping modern bathrooms, including the water heating systems behind the fixtures and fittings. The e-newsletter strives for a balanced view of various, often-competitive hot-water technologies, particularly tank-type versus tankless water heaters. This stance echoes that of the company's www.SmarterHotWater.com microsite.

CLSE Names 2008 DeCamara Scholarship Winners CLSE
Each year, the Center for Life Safety Education awards $7,000 in scholarships to two exemplary fire protection engineering students at the University of Maryland in College Park. The 2008 winners of the Philip L. DeCamara, Jr. Memorial Scholarship are Allison Carey (first place, $4,000) and Kelly Opert (second place, $3,000). Named in memory of the tireless fire sprinkler pioneer, the DeCamara Scholarship was established in the fall of 1984.

BrassCraft Accelerates Green Initiatives
BrassCraft offers streamlined packaging and energy-efficient manufacturing processes as a way to heighten their ecological commitment. Packaging materials supplied to BrassCraft are provided by Forest Stewardship Council and Sustainable Forestry Initiative certified suppliers. Using materials provided by these certified suppliers supports the worldwide growth of responsible forest management. The conservation continues with an average of 30% recycled materials used in the production of their shipping cartons.

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10-16-08 MEC Webinar

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE NEXT MEC WEBINAR!!


The Application of Storage Tanks in Hydronic & Solar Thermal Systems

October 16 at 10am PT | 1pm ET

Presented by John Siegenthaler, P.E.

Register today for only $49!

This Webinar covers a wide range of tank applications and presents technical information on where the tanks are needed, how they are sized, and the best way to pipe them into specific systems. Although storage tanks have been part of some hydronic systems for years, this Webinar will present unique and state-of-the-art applications that will help define the future of hydronic and solar thermal systems. FIND OUT MORE

Appointments

EnerWorks, a North American solar thermal technology provider, recently announced the appointment of Tony Ali as vice president, sales and customer allegiance. Ali brings 20 years of strategic business development and sales leadership experience to his role. Most recently, he was the Global Director for Customer Allegiance and Operations with Thermo CRS, focusing on building excellence in customer service and training.

Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co. welcomes Alan Larson [photo], a new technical Alan Larson services manager, to their team. Larson has more than 20 years of experience in fire suppression systems. He is a NICET (National Institute for the Certification of Engineering Technicians) certified fire sprinkler designer, a certified fire protection specialist, is certified in plumbing engineering by the American Society of Plumbing Engineers and is a member of the NFPA committee on residential fire sprinkler systems.

Viega has announced that Dan Schmierer will stay on as CEO of Viega North America until 2012. When Schmierer joined Viega, his job was to introduce the German-based company to America. During Schmierer's tenure, Viega has grown from a small office in Chelmsford, MA, into a thriving organization 542 people strong, based in Wichita, KS. Almost 200 of these employees are sales representatives spread throughout the country; Viega also has a training facility and manufacturing and logistics facilities throughout the United States.

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ISH North America Micro-Site Launched
For the latest in ISH North America and Network '08 news, events and highlights, visit the new micro-site www.PMmag.com/digitaldailies . It is filled with information about the upcoming show, set to take place Oct. 1-3, 2008, in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center.

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Industries that use pumps, seals and pipes will almost certainly also use valves in their systems. Someone in each industry needs to be able to design, purchase or maintain the right valve for the job in hand, and that can amount to a lot of valves world-wide. Here is a single resource which is aimed at those designers and end users, plus their engineering staff. Brian Nesbitt is a well-known consultant with a considerable publishing record. A lifetime of experience backs up the huge amount of practical detail found in this volume. Its international approach is no accident: it will have world-wide take-up. $170.00 CLICK HERE to order.Visit AECstore.com to view all of our Plumbing resources or call 248-244-1275 with any questions.

Industry Calendar

October 1-3, 2008
ISH North America
International Trade Show
Atlanta, GA

October 5- 8, 2008 
PMI Fall Meeting
Sheraton National Hotel
Arlington, VA 

October 15, 2008
Viega Fall Hydronics Seminar With John Siegenthaler, P.E.
Viega Educational Facility
Nashua, NH

October 24, 2008
Design of Solar & Geothermal Energy Systems
T
echnical Seminars
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY
Contact: Andrew Dean
(315-792-5300 or adean@mvcc.edu)

October 27-28, 2008
ASPE Engineered Plumbing Exposition
Long Beach, CA

November 17-18, 2008