Victaulic announced the appointment of Rick Bucher as chief executive officer, succeeding John F. Malloy, effective Jan. 31, 2021. 

RLS, a US-based manufacturer of the RLS Rapid Locking System line of flame-free press fittings for the HVAC and refrigeration industries, announced that Grant Phipps has joined the company as Managing Director, Rapid Locking System Europe.

The NIBCO 585HP (high-performance) lead-free ball valve, available in sizes 1/2” through 2”, features a patented laser-welded construction that creates an incredibly strong joint between the body and body-end pieces, eliminating a potential leak path, NIBCO explains. 

Jomar Valve’s JP-100SSG is a lead-free, dezincification-resistant brass ball valve with a press-end connection. 

Symmons’ new Temptrol valve with VersaFlex integral diverter is the most dependable and easy to service valve in the industry and is now faster and easier to install, Symmons states. 

Contractors who want to increase their knowledge and add skills can now receive Viega training online and interact with trainers.