Fitzgerald promoted to Vice President, Marketing at Chicago Faucets
John Fitzgerald has been promoted to Vice President, Marketing for Chicago Faucets. The announcement was made by Andreas Nowak, CEO and President....
Johnstone Supply hires new corporate CEO
PORTLAND, ORE. — Johnstone Supply Inc.has officially announced DeWight Wallace as the cooperative’s new CEO. Wallace assumes responsibilities at corporate headquarters this January....
Yates helps turn log home green — Part 3
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, PA. — In the fall of 2007, Travis and Rachel Wenger bought a 2,400-sq.ft., three bedroom log home on mountainside property here and decided to build a log garage and remodel the home, adding insulation, more bedrooms and upgrades to the HVAC system with geo-to-radiant heat and a thermal-solar system. ...
Green pipe helps miners remove the black
UNION COUNTY, KY. — Lyons Co., Mechanical Contractors and Engineers, Glasgow, Ky., designed and installed a unique piping system for the River View Coal Mine facility here that supplies domestic water to two shower rooms, an integral part of the mine’s support buildings, measuring 22-sq.ft. x 24-sq.-ft. with 40 shower heads apiece. ...
Charlotte Pipe launches satirical campaign on serious issue
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Pipe-sniffing dogs? A pipe whisperer who communicates with cast iron pipe and fittings? It sounds far-fetched, but they’re the fictional subjects of an unusual Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. advertising campaign that uses social media and humor to make a serious point. ...
Wolverine notes faucets low-lead since ‘70s
CONWAY, S.C. — Effective Jan. 1, 2010, California and Vermont have passed new laws requiring a reduction in lead content in potable water systems. Russell Dueger, vice president of sales for Wolverine Brass, headquartered here, noted that his firm’s faucets have used copper waterways since the 1970s. The only change the firm has had to make, Dueger said, is to change the fittings on the supply tubes to low-lead brass....
ICC green code to debut in 2010
Drafters of the International Code Council’s International Green Construction Code (IGCC) are nearing completion of the integrated green code. ...
IAPMO joins green conference
The International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials will participate in the upcoming National Green Mechanical Educators and Trainers Conference....
ASTM issues new standard
ASTM recently issued a new standard, F2618, which details the performance requirements of CPVC pipe, fittings and solvent cements....
RPA preps for Building Radiant conference, show
LIVERPOOL, N.Y. — The Radiant Panel Association is accepting registrations for both attendees and exhibitors at its Building Radiant 2010 Conference and Trade Show, May 5-8, 2010 in Reno, Nev., at the Peppermill Hotel and Casino. ...
Hansgrohe announces low-lead products
ALPHARETTA, GA. — Hansgrohe is pleased to announce that all relevant products under the Axor and Hansgrohe brands are compliant with California’s and Vermont’s low-lead legislation, which limits the lead content of pipes, pipe fittings or plumbing fittings, and fixtures intended to convey or dispense water for human consumption through drinking or cooking. The checkmark on each packaging is the confirmation that the product is 100% compliant with the California and Vermont legislation. ...
DOE proposes new water heater standards
The U.S. Department of Energy has proposed higher efficiency standards for gas and electric water heaters. The increases are nominal and won’t take effect until 2015, if they are finalized and promulgated. Environmentalists criticized the proposals for being too meek; they would prefer more gas condensing and electric heat pump water heaters...
Plumbing, heating products shine at Greenbuild
Greenbuild is turning into a top venue for plumbing-heating-cooling manufacturers and practitioners alike. Many plumbing and heating manufacturers, who likely would not have been here just three years ago, exhibited at Greenbuild 2009...
Niche markets, green will be ok in 2010
LET’S MAKE LEMONADE. The overall residential and commercial markets will range from bad to horrible in 2010. Service work and certain niche markets, especially in green work, will be ok...
Pre-certified LEED hotel prototype conserves energy, water
Marriott Intl. Inc. will soon have a LEED pre-certified hotel prototype, available in April 2010, for its Courtyard brand hotels...
GeOasis launches new Web site
PHOENIX — GeOasis has recently launched its new Web site www.geoasis.com. The improved and updated Web site was necessary as the demand for geothermal technology and renewable energy grows, and consumers want to have direct access to the company’s information and experience the various application options....
Organizations offer sustainable educational sessions at 2010 AHR Expo
WESTPORT, CONN. — The latest innovations in the HVAC/R industry will not only be displayed on the show floor at the 2010 AHR Expo, Jan. 25-27, they will also be a hot topic at many of the nearly 50 free educational sessions being offered to contractors, engineers, wholesalers and other HVAC/R professionals during the three-day event at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida....
Washington, D.C., begins measuring building energy use under new law
WASHINGTON — A new law requiring commercial building owners to measure – and eventually make public — energy use in their largest buildings took effect Jan. 1, 2010, here, ushering in what proponents say will be an era of greater energy efficiency and transparency in the district’s building marketplace, reducing energy costs for all....
Ferguson gives three lucky customers a $20,000 holiday gift
Plumbing and heating wholesaler recognizes customers through Ferguson Rewards Trade Show Program....
Walker County to save energy dollars with Linc Mechanical project
WALKER COUNTY, GA. — Walker County has teamed up with Linc Mechanical on an energy-efficient project for nearly 20 buildings here. The project is estimated to save the county more than $2.7 million in energy and operational costs over the course of fifteen years. ...
Marelich wins contract at Western Digital Corp.
EMCOR Group Inc. announced that its Marelich Mechanical subsidiary has been awarded a contract for the installation of mechanical systems for Western Digital Corp....
Patterson Pump Company Achieves ISO 14001:2004 Certification
Patterson Pump Company has been found to be in conformance with the requirements of ISO 14001:2004. ...
Volkswagen awards contract to W.J. O'Neil Co.
CHATTANOOGA, TENN. John O'Neil Sr., president of W.J. O'Neil Co., announced that Volkswagen of America awarded the company a contract to fabricate and...
Calculate Facility Water Usage, Savings with New iPhone App
Calculate facility water usage and potential savings on the go with the new Save H2O water savings calculator from Sloan Valve Company, a free business application for the iPhone platform. ...
Gene Burch Receives “Servant Leader Award” From The Service Roundtable
Gene Burch (G B & Associates) was presented with the Service Roundtable’s “Servant Leader Award” in recognition for a lifetime’s service to others in the plumbing industry....
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