In the June issue of pme, find out who the 2014 Manufacturer's Rep of the Year is and how they're sold foundation has taken them to the top. Read about the highlights from Building Safety Month and the importance of safe and sustainable structures, find out what Zurn and Green Turtle Group are saying about grease interceptors and read about the 2014 Uponor Connections Convention in Las Vegas. Also, catch up on the latest news and products from the plumbing and mechanical engineering industry.
Understanding the region’s commercial markets has been a primary focus for Rich-Tomkins.
June 30, 2014
Chaffee stresses to his staff to have the courage to be free-thinkers in hopes of springboarding Rich-Tomkins now or in the future. Todd Alexander, an office and operations manager with Rich-Tomkins for the last 22 years, has a degree in marketing from Temple. A few years ago, Alexander felt it was time for the company to rebrand itself.
Zurn’s Scott McDowell and Green Turtle Group’s Roland DuBois sit down with pme for a Q&A about grease interceptors.
June 30, 2014
Recently, Zurn Industries Vice President of Global Marketing and Business Development Scott McDowell and Green Turtle Group President Roland DuBois spoke with pme about the acquisition, advancements in the grease interceptor marketplace and innovation.
Pagano Jr. was named Watts Water Technologies new president and CEO.
June 30, 2014
Pagano most recently served as a senior vice president of ITT Corp. and president of ITT’s Industrial Process. Under his leadership ITT Industrial Process segment grew its revenues from $719 million in 2009 to $1.1 billion in 2013.
Read about the latest movers and shakers in pme’s June industry news.
June 30, 2014
Plumbing Manufacturers International recently announced its new committee chairs for the Water Efficiency and Sustainability Committee and Fair Trade Committee. Kohler’s Senior Staff Environmental Engineer Jeff Zeman was appointed PMI Committee co-chair of the Water Efficiency and Sustainability Committee and will serve alongside Danny Gleiberman of Sloan Valve.
Workforce development, water efficiency and waterborne diseases were among the issues discussed April 22 during the third annual meeting of the Plumbing Industry Leadership Coalition in Washington
ASA has partnered with Industrial Career Pathways, a consortium of associations dedicated to educating high school, college and technical school students about careers in industrial distribution. ASA also has launched its own Women in Industry group and developed a career site
Fulton expands its Endura line of condensing hydronic boilers by adding 750,000 (EDR-750) and 1 million Btu/hr. (EDR-1000) models.
June 30, 2014
The Endura is a vertical firetube-design boiler with a compact footprint. The EDR-750 is certified at 97.1% efficiency and the EDR-1000 is rated at 95.3% efficiency.
Eagle Point Software’s mobile app for its Pinnacle Series solution is available for download from the Apple App Store.
June 30, 2014
These videos cover basic, intermediate and advanced topics. There are 200-plus video lessons (60-plus hours) in each discipline (architecture, civil engineering, and mechanical/electrical/plumbing and structural engineering).
HomeAdvantage II is the latest electric tankless water heater from Eemax that ranges from 8kW to 36kW.
June 30, 2014
The water heater is 99.8% energy efficient, has a digital temperature control (selectable from 80 to 140° F) as well as self-modulating technology. The HomeAdvantage II saves energy, water, space and money
The Goulds Water Technology e-HM stainless-steel series is a horizontal multistage water pump for commercial and industrial applications.
June 30, 2014
It is built on the advanced hydraulics of Xylem’s reliable e-SV vertical multistage product line and has a maximum flow rate up to 127 gpm. A balanced impeller reduces axial thrust and a thicker stainless-steel pump body enhances durability and reliability.
The Viega SmartLoop system helps maintain water quality by reducing water stagnation.
June 30, 2014
The system offers energy and water consumption savings potential up to 40%. SmartLoop installation requires no separate return pipe and uses less insulation, fewer fittings, supports, penetrations and core drilling than a con-ventional recirculation installation
Uponor’s Ecoflex pre-insulated pipe comes in 1”, 1 1/4” and 1 1/2” ASTM sizes.
June 30, 2014
It is available in single and twin configurations which feature one or two hePEX-plus service pipes, respectively. The long coil lengths eliminate most buried connections and pipe joints.
The newly published fourth edition of the “ASHRAE GreenGuide” contains updated guidance that reflects how green building practices as well as the industry have changed.
June 30, 2014
There are 44 “GreenTips” in this edition, including new ones on topics such as condensing boilers, rain gardens, green roofs and data centers.
The high-efficiency Mansfield Elementary Toilet, which uses 1.28 gpf, is easy for kids to use
June 30, 2014
It is 24” to the top of the tank with a rim height of 11 1/4”. This rim height meets ASME’s juvenile height standards, as well as TAS standards for 5- to 8-year-olds. The toilet joins Mansfield’s extensive line of “green” toilets and urinals.
Danfoss’ inverter scroll compressor range VZH includes three new models.
June 30, 2014
The 40-ton scroll compressors and SH large compressors are capable of retaining oil in non-operating compressors under part-load operation, reducing the risk of failure due to poor lubrication and improving heat transfer in the evaporator.
AquaMotion’s three-speed AM10 hydronic pumps are designed to extend the range of offerings as a suggested re-placement pump for circulators up to 26 gpm.
June 30, 2014
The cartridge can be removed and cleaned and inserted back into the pump. Both the cast-iron and stainless-steel units use the same cartridge, thus reducing inventory for wholesalers or contractors.
WaterFurnace’s CLW chiller optimizes system performance using a combination of hardware and software options.
June 30, 2014
Features include: high-efficiency R-410A scroll compressor; right- and left-side 4” or 6” water connections; balanced port bidirectional TXV or an optional electronically controlled expansion valve; and copper-brazed, oversized stainless-steel water-to-refrigerant heat exchangers.
In Fall 2014, Canplas will release its latest additions to the Endura Grease Management line with high-performance hydro-mechanical grease interceptors in both 75-gpm and 100-gpm models
June 30, 2014
Unique to the Endura will be the patent-pending Dynamic Inlet Baffle that will help provide function, effectiveness and longevity to the units.
The Josam 60100H series of grease interceptors provides a solution for every level of FOG-handling requirement
June 30, 2014
A grease level sensor and alarm addition is available (-EGOLD) so facility personnel are signaled when the grease needs to be removed. The –GRD option adds an adjustable, timer-controlled grease-removal function.
The Zurn Z1170 grease interceptor utilizes hydro-mechanical separation to consistently remove fats, oils and grease, protecting a building against costly drainage clogs
June 30, 2014
Zurn’s experienced engineering team can provide recommendations for standard and custom-designed drainage solutions for all project needs.
The Capstone three-function handheld showering system offers two spray options
June 30, 2014
The three-function hand shower is certified to meet the EPA’s WaterSense criteria and flows at a rate of 1.5 gpm. The system is available in chrome and physical vapor deposition brushed-nickel finishes.
Lochinvar’s two new ARMOR wall-mount commercial water heaters feature inputs of 125,000 Btu/hr., and 199,999 Btu/hr.
June 30, 2014
Designed to be installed with a separate storage tank, this design protects against the harmful effects of lime-scale buildup. Since ARMOR heats the water and then deposits it in an unfired storage tank, lime-scale buildup does not impair the heat transfer efficiency.
REHAU radiant heating and cooling systems circulate heated or chilled water through RAUPEX crosslinked polyethylene pipe installed in floors, walls or ceilings.
June 30, 2014
The system’s consistent operating temperature range is ideally compatible with alternative energy sources such as geothermal heat exchange