Uniform Solar Energy Code Named an American National Standard  

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has formally bestowed the designation of American National Standard upon the 2009 Uniform Solar Energy Code (USEC)....

VSC Corp. and its subsidiaries merge to create VSC Fire & Security Inc. 

RICHMOND, VA. — VSC Corp. and its subsidiaries, including Virginia Sprinkler Company Inc., Virginia Fire Protection Inc., Industrial Fire & Safety Inc., Davy Fire Protection, Precision Sprinkler Co., Southeastern Fire Control Inc., Virginia Sprinkler Co. Inspections Services Inc. and Worsham Sprinkler Co. Inc. have recently merged to create VSC Fire & Security Inc., a privately held company, providing integrated fire protection, life safety and security solutions for and inspections of fire suppression, fire detection, fire sprinklers, fire alarms and security systems in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions. ...

Fujitsu Enhances Halcyon Dealer Program, Benefits  

Fujitsu General America has added substantially to the benefits for its growing network of Halcyon Dealers. ...

Grundfos “Impossible Tour” stops at OCC’s LEED Silver facility 

NEWBURGH, N.Y. — More than 200 people visited Orange County Choppers (OCC) in Newburgh, N.Y., Oct. 15, 2009, to participate in the Grundfos Impossible Tour — a fully equipped, mobile educational center for trade professionals in the plumbing, heating and piping industry. The Grundfos visit to OCC was the sixth of 14 stops across the Northeast, during October and November. This final swing of this tour began in Cleveland in early October and ends in Lancaster, Pa., in mid-November. ...

MSS publishes comprehensive standard practice for pipe hangers and supports 

The Manufactures Standardization Society (MSS) has published a newly revised and enhanced Standard Practice, SP-58-2009, Pipe Hangers and Supports –Materials, Design, Manufacture, Selection, Application, and Installation....

Gowan Inc. wins Texas Children’s Hospital job 

EMCOR Group Inc. announced that its Gowan Inc. subsidiary has been awarded a contract for the installation of mechanical systems for the new Maternity Center at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. ...

Noble Innovations announces ETL approval for Viridian tankless water heater  

Noble Innovations Inc. has received Intertek’s United States ETL (Electrical Testing Lab) Approval for its flagship product, the Viridian Truly Tankless Electric Hot Water Heater. ...

Countdown to Greenbuild 

The U.S. Green Building Council hosts the world’s largest green building conference and expo, Greenbuild, coming to Phoenix, Ariz., Nov 11-13, 2009. ...

Aquatech USA 2010 focuses on technology, post-recession planning  

Lisle, Ill. — Changes and advances in the industry brought about by the recession and legislative challenges will be highlighted at WQA Aquatech USA 2010, at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla., March 9-12. ...

Effikal recall notice 

PHCC helps renovate flood-damaged New Orleans home  

New Orleans — Forty members of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association participated in a “Day of Service,” this October in conjunction with the PHCC annual convention, CONNECT 2009, here. ...

Grundfos pumps unveils new three-speed circulators  

OLATHE, KAN. — Intended for residential and commercial applications, Grundfos recently unveiled the SuperBruteXL, models UPS26-150 and UPS43-100, featuring a three-speed wet-rotor design available in both cast iron and stainless steel material options. This motor advancement, pioneered by Grundfos more than 30 years ago, can adjust the pump speed to fit specific applications. ...

Sponsors Support Industry Education Through 2009 PHCC Educational Foundation Golf Tournament 

Representatives from ten sponsor companies joined other manufacturer and wholesaler representatives and members of the PHCC at Lakewood Country Club in New Orleans, La., for the PHCC Educational Foundation’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament on October 21st. ...

Sloan Valve receives Loyola University's first family business center Century Award 

Sloan Valve Company has been named the 2009 recipient of the Century Award in Loyola University Chicago’s Family Business Center’s 16th annual Illinois Family Business of the Year Awards. ...

LA-CO Industries Acquires Majority Ownership of Intrama S.A.S. 

LA-CO Industries, Delaware has acquired the majority ownership of Intrama S.A.S. ...

Kaldewei sales force grows with addition of two sales representatives  

INDIANAPOLIS — Kaldewei expanded its North American presence with the addition of two independent sales agency partners this month. ...

NSF Intl. announces CMX is first brass ingot manufacturer to receive NSF 61 certification  

ANN ARBOR, MICH. — NSF Intl. announced that California Metal-X (CMX) is the first brass ingot manufacturer to receive certification to NSF/ANSI Standard 61 (NSF 61) – Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects by NSF International. Certification to this American National Standard for public water supply products is required by the California Waterworks Standards. The certification also includes Annex G, which meets the requirements of the California Health and Safety Code 116875 requirements for lead content, commonly known as AB 1953....

McKinstry to build innovation center for emerging clean energy companies  

McKinstry, one of the nation’s leading energy efficiency companies, announced in early November at the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce’s Regional Leadership Conference in Cle Elum that it is developing the McKinstry Innovation Center....

Grundfos unveils circulators 

Intended for residential and commercial applications, Grundfos recently unveiled the SuperBruteXL, models UPS26-150 and UPS43-100, featuring a three-speed wet-rotor design available in both cast iron and stainless steel material options. This motor advancement can adjust the pump speed to fit specific applications ...

Denver’s Applewood PH&E wins BBB award  

Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric (www.ApplewoodFixIt.com) was honored as the 2009 Large Business winner in the Denver Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Trust....

Mechanical Services, Inc., receives two first place construction awards 

Mechanical Services Inc. has received two first place Eagle Awards from the Central Florida chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors. ...

Francise Times names Linc Network one of the top 200 franchise systems 

Linc Network, LLC has been named one of the “Top 200 Franchise Systems” by Franchise Times. ...

PMI hosts fall meeting, elects 2010 executive committee members 

ROLLING MEADOWS, ILL. — Members of the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute elected the 2010 board president, officers and board members at the 2009 Fall Meeting, Oct. 11-14, Arlington, Va. The theme for the meeting was "Shaping the Legacy for a Sustainable Future," reflecting the growing mindset of efficiency and sustainability in the plumbing manufacturing industry....

Home sprinkler advocates fight off builders at ICC hearings 

Proponents of residential fire sprinklers fought off an attempt by the National Association of Home Builders to kill fire sprinklers in the 2012 edition of the International Code Council’s International Residential Code. ...

California approves retrofit resale legislation 

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — Under new legislation passed this October and signed into law by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, toilets and urinals in California must meet efficiency standards as a condition of receiving a certificate of occupancy....

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