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Sloan Valve announces leadership changes
Franklin Park, Ill. - The board of directors of Sloan Valve Company has voted Kirk Allen, James C. Allen, and Graham C. Allen into the newly created Office of the President. Charles S. (Chuck) Allen, who was president and CEO of Sloan for the past 31 years, has been elected to the position of executive chairman.
Kirk Allen has led the Sloan Optima electronic flushometer and faucet line, in which Sloan now has the dominant position in the market, and Jim and Graham Allen have attained LEED accreditation, making Sloan the first plumbing company to have such professionals at the highest level of the company. For more information, www.sloanvalve.com.
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry holds training class for engineers
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry hosted its first “College of Plumbing Knowledge” for plumbing engineers in June 2008 at the company’s new, state-of-the-art 9,000-sq.-ft. training facility in Charlotte. The classes offered engineers a refresher course on the basics of designing plumbing and domestic water systems.
The course was developed and taught by Plumbing Engineer columnist Ron George, CIPE, CPD, president of Ron George Design & Consulting Services, with assistance from Brian Connor and Charlotte Pipe and Foundry’s technical services department. Attendees received a certificate and continuing education credits for completing the two-day course.
“Plumbing design skills and continuing education training is desperately needed in our industry,” said George. “The course is an ideal way for young designers to learn about the nuances involved in designing plumbing systems, especially when it comes to choosing the right piping materials, understanding codes and standards and avoiding design pitfalls in general.”
Classroom topics included the following: codes and standards: sanitary waste systems; venting systems; storm drainage systems; domestic water systems; booster pumps; pipe and fixture material standards; CPVC distribution piping for hot and cold systems; CPVC chemical waste systems; venting systems and plumbing safety, including the dangers of testing PVC with air.
Students were also instructed in the proper techniques for joining various piping systems, and they toured the Charlotte Pipe cast iron foundry and Charlotte Pipe’s plastic pipe and fitting plant in Monroe, N.C.
In addition to conducting training sessions, Charlotte Pipe’s technical services department handles product and installation inquiries, provides specifiers with tools and literature and works with codes and standards bodies. Additional “College of Plumbing Knowledge” classes will likely be formed in spring 2009.
For more information, visit www.charlottepipe.com.
EMCOR Group, Inc. continues green facility efforts at UNH
EMCOR Group, Inc., a leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure and facilities services for a diverse range of businesses, announced today that its EMCOR Energy Services (EES) subsidiary has been awarded a series of contracts for work at the University of New Hampshire (UNH). The new contracts build upon a relationship between EES and UNH established in May 2004 when EES designed, constructed, and began to maintain a cogeneration plant and chilled water facilities at the University’s main campus in Durham, NH so as to maximize its energy efficiency and ensure continuity of its energy requirements. Ranked in the top five percent for energy efficiency among colleges and universities by the U.S. Department of Energy, UNH is one of the nation's leading sustainable universities. UNH was also recently named by Princeton Review as one of the top 11 sustainable universities in the nation. Further, UNH was also recently ranked by the 2009 Kaplan College Guide as one of the top 25 environmentally responsible schools in the country.
Under the newly awarded installation contracts, EES will provide the design, engineering, procurement, construction management, construction installation, and commissioning support associated with a turbine generator, fuel gas compressor, and all ancillary equipment, as well as modification of existing plant equipment to operate on processed landfill gas. The turbine generator installed by EES will burn processed landfill gas, and which will be connected to the local electric utility, entitling UNH to receive renewable energy (“green”) credits.
American Standard bathroom faucets are WaterSense listed
All American Standard bathroom faucets are now WaterSense listed for high performance and water efficiency. Meeting the EPA's strict WaterSense maximum flow rate requirement of 1.5 gallons per minute (gpm), American Standard residential lavatory faucets incorporate pressure-compensating aerators that provide 32 percent water savings over standard models, without sacrificing performance. According to EPA estimates, the average U.S. household can save more than 500 gallons of water annually by installing WaterSense faucets. For more information on WaterSense-listed bath faucets or other American Standard products, visit www.americanstandard-us.com.
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Residential lavatory faucets All American Standard residential lavatory faucets are now WaterSense listed for high performance and water efficiency, incorporating pressure-compensating aerators for 32 percent water savings over standard faucets. Washerless ceramic disc valves provide a lifetime of drip-free performance, and the exclusive Speed Connect* drain installs in one-third the time of standard drains. Among American Standard's extensive WaterSense-listed offerings are elegant, sculptural Copeland bath faucets with uniquely American transitional styling. American Standard. |
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FL-Series effluent pumps Effluent pump line has been expanded to include larger 1hp, 1.5 hp and 2 hp models. The new pumps feature maximum head capabilities of over 130 feet and flows to 130 GPM. A dual-sized discharge features a 1-1/2” removable flange with a 2” threaded port for connection to either pipe size. The pumps also feature a standard 25’ quick-disconnect power cord and dual shaft seals. 2-year limited warranty. Liberty Pumps.
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ChemDrain CPVC chemical waste drainage system ChemDrain CPVC Chemical Waste Drain System has added new items, including 8-inch pipe and fittings and a variety of drains. The new 8-inch fitting items include 1/4 bends, 1/8th bends, 1/16th bends, sanitary tees, wyes, combination wyes, reducing wyes, couplings, bushings and cleanout adapters. Floor drains in a number of sizes and configurations also have been added. ChemDrain System offers a safe, durable and economical alternative for the disposal of a wide range of chemicals in institutional, academic and commercial laboratories. CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride) piping systems are ideal for chemical waste systems because of its high temperature rating and excellent resistance to a broad range of chemicals, including acids, bases, caustics, salts, aliphatic solutions and other common reagents. Charlotte Pipe and Foundry.
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Movers & Shakers
ASHRAE announces staffing changes ASHRAE's Technology Department has made two senior management changes: Bruce Hunn, Ph.D., who has served as ASHRAE's director of technology since 1997, was named to a newly created position, director of strategic technical programs. Claire Ramspeck, who formerly served as assistant director of technology for standards and special projects, was named director of technology. |