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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...
<> What I Saw (and Heard) at ASPE 2008
by Jim Camillo
<> Green Gold
by Tim
Fausch
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If you're a designer/engineer (in plumbing, piping, hydronics, or fire protection), why not consider writing a weekly, monthly or occasional blog for www.PMEngineer.com?
Share your opinions, insights and experiences with thousands of fellow professionals.
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McGuire Mfg. Presents Awards at ASPE Event
McGuire Mfg. Co. presented two awards at the most recent American Society of Plumbing
 Engineers Engineered Plumbing Exposition. The top right photo
shows Bruce Laing (left), president of Dobbin Sales Ltd., with Brian Suriner, natl. sales mgr. of McGuire Mfg. Co. Dobbin received the Top Brass Sales Award. Also receiving an award from McGuire was Edward R. Stephen Co, Inc. This plumbing and heating
 manufacturers representative was given the Andy Chantos Sales Achieve-ment Award. Bottom left photo shows (l to r) Barry Ohs, president, and Jonathan Green, sales, of Edward R. Stephen, with Suriner and Bob Williams, regional sales manager, of McGuire.
Viega Wins ASPE Industry Award
ASPE has presented the 2008 ASPE Industry Award to Viega for providing "outstanding service to the advancement of plumbing engineering technology." Surrounded by friends, colleagues and even a few competitors, Viega CEO Dan Schmierer accepted the award on behalf of the company during the ASPE Engineered Plumbing Exposition.
Consolidated ISH-NA Highlights Renewable Energies
ISH North America marked its fifth edition with its Oct. 1-3 trade show at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Reflective of the trend toward cleaner building and environmentally conscious construction, the 2008 show highlighted the growing demand in renewable energies. Attendees numbered in the thousands and included contractors, wholesalers, and manufacturers' reps. An extensive seminar program also was presented. |
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Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co. has announced the promotion of Brian Coyle
to regional sales manager of the Mid-Atlantic Region. Coyle has been a sales representative for more than six years in the New York area. As regional sales manager, he is now responsible for all sales and operations for customers in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, DC.
Lochinvar Corp. has promoted Stirling Boston [photo] to director of marketing. Boston
 began his career with Lochinvar in 2000 as a sales representative in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. After serving as district sales manager for the greater Dallas area, he was promoted to regional sales manager in 2003.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has appointed Randy Safer of Gallatin, TN, as southern regional manager, replacing Olin Greene who is retiring after 15 years. Safer will work toward improving fire, building, and life safety in his region by working with local authorities, to promote NFPA services and the adoption of NFPA codes and standards. He will also support research and public education. |
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Polypropylene Pressure Piping System
Aquatherm
Greenpipe (formerly Fusiotherm) is a polypropylene pressure piping system, designed for hot and cold potable water and food-grade applications. Combining excellent physical strength with high chemical purity, Greenpipe offers high quality and excellent performance and is fully recyclable. The system uses a simple heat fusion connection to eliminate toxic materials, glues and resins, and open flames from the piping installation equation. It also creates seamless connections that, when properly executed, last a lifetime. |
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 Dry ESFR Sprinkler For Cold Storage
Viking
introduces the VK501 dry ESFR pendent sprinkler for freezer and cold storage environments. This innovative sprinkler combines dry sprinkler technology with the fire suppression benefits of an ESFR (early suppression fast response) sprinkler. The patent-pending VK501 sprinkler is cULus listed for use wi |
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