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Every day the industry is discussing ways to replenish the soon-to-be-retiring talent. Johnson Controls and nationwide vocational college Lincoln Technical Institute are getting to work to solve the problem.
LSP’s latest innovation is the One Stop Box — a universal platform that acts as a washing-machine outlet box, ice-maker outlet box, gas box, auxiliary drain, condensate drain and fire-rated versions.
The showerheads, pressure balance and thermostatic trims included in the DXV Modulus collection are distinguished by slim profiles and valve performance.
LSP’s latest innovation is the One Stop Box — a universal platform that acts as a washing-machine outlet box, ice-maker outlet box, gas box, auxiliary drain, condensate drain and fire-rated versions.
Viega’s Visign flush plates are made from premium materials and designed to meet the highest demands in both appearance and operating comfort, the company states.
Delta’s Pivotal Kitchen Collection was designed with a global appeal in mind. Available in chrome, arctic stainless, polished nickel and black stainless, coordinating metal soap dispenser.
With a retractable flange that allows for an extra 1/4 inch of room, A.Y. McDonald’s new patent-pending Telescoping Meter Flange makes meter installation and replacement easier than ever, the company states.
All America Threaded Products offers custom products in a broad range of sizes, materials, finishes and threads, including drawing, bending, welding, assembly and packaging capabilities.
Phylrich’s Stria faucet collection boasts a minimalist design of elegant angular lines defined by intricate parallel ridge lines on the spout and handles that lend it a decidedly contemporary industrial appeal, the manufacturer notes.
Bell & Gossett’s e-Series line of pumps now display efficiency data required by the U.S. Department of Energy, making it the first manufacturer to attain compliance with the DOE’s Pump Energy Conservation Standards that take effect in 2020, according to the company.
Bosch’s Inverter ducted split air-sourced heat pump will ensure indoor air remains at the selected temperature, but at a lower cost than a traditional HVAC system, the company notes.
American Standard’s Spectra+ Touch and Spectra+ eTouch showerheads feature technology that allows the user to change spray patterns with the simple touch of a finger on the outside ring of the fixture.
Johnson Controls’ Metasys 9.0 Building Automation System offers substantial enhancements to the product line, including two new IP/Ethernet-based controllers and user interface features that make finding critical information and resolving issues easier than ever, Johnson Controls states.
Chicago Faucets’ new 404 and 405 Series of commercial faucets has improved underbodies and modern-looking spouts and handles, according to the company.
MIFAB manufactures moderate-climate and non-freeze wall, ground and roof hydrants along with wall faucets for installation under lavatories to provide water supply for the cleaning of mechanical rooms and restrooms.
For private property, institutional and municipal fire hydrants, Matco-Norca now offers lead-free brass construction fire-hydrant adapters and a cap with chain available in various sizes and threads.