• Paul Van Kauwenberg, P.E., LEED AP BD+C, joined Boston-based Vanderweil Engineers’ Commercial Group as an associate principal and project manager. He will specialize in the design of gaming and hospitality projects. Van Kauwenberg’s experience includes overseeing mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire protection and low-voltage designs for hotels, casinos, convention, spa, retail and restaurant projects.

• The HL Turner Group was awarded a U.S. Patent for its high-efficiency “E-Max Hybrid” solar/geothermal heating and cooling system design in early 2014, which can yield performances upwards of 7.5 effective COP.

• PRIER Products appointed St. Augustine, Fla.-based Marsh & Moore as its exclusive manufacturer’s representative for Florida.

• Reliance Worldwide was named The Home Depot “Partner of the Year” for 2014 for outstanding customer service and partnership.

• The Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association announced Lasco Fittings is the second company in North America and the first fittings producer to be certified “Sustainable Manufacturing Conformity Assessment Program for Plastic Piping Components” (SM-CAP).

 • The website for Plumbing Manufacturers International (www.pmihome.org) now shares a platform and home page with the group’s informationalmicrosite (www.safeplumbing.org). The site has expandedfor easier navigation and better access to information.