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IAPMO takes World Plumbing Day message to students

 

Ontario, Calif. — Intermediate school Social Studies teachers nationwide will be encouraged to devote a portion of their March 11 lesson plan to discussing with their students the historical, present and future implications of plumbing and sanitation. As a way of promoting the second annual World Plumbing Day, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) will partner with American educators to help students understand how “Plumbing Moves Society Forward.”

 

The World Plumbing Council (WPC) last year established March 11 as World Plumbing Day, an annual celebration to promote appreciation of the plumbing industry’s vital work on behalf of the planet and its people. The event aims to help the general public better understand how the plumbing industry protects the public’s health and safety, demonstrate the extent to which it works to limit mankind’s environmental footprint and to illuminate other important work performed by contractors, inspectors, installers, engineers, manufacturers and academicians that is often taken for granted.

 

Southland Industries names new company president and future CEO

 

Irvine, Cailf. — Southland Industries announced that it has named Ted Lynch, an 18-year veteran of the firm, to serve as the new President of the Design – Build – Maintain mechanical engineering company, effective immediately. Within the next two years, Lynch will take over the reins as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Southland.

 

Lynch assumes the role of president from current President and CEO Andy Fimiano, who has been Southland’s President and CEO since 2001. Fimiano said the interim two-year period is by design, to provide for a seamless leadership transition that allows him and Lynch to work closely together to move the company forward.

 

Uponor announces 2011 factory training

 

Professionals looking to expand their knowledge in radiant heating and cooling, plumbing and fire sprinkler systems can visit www.uponorpro.com/training to review the new 2011 factory training schedule and register for classes online.

 

This year, Uponor’s course offering includes an updated, four-day Geothermal Design and Application course that offers accreditation by the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) upon passing the exam at the end of class. Additionally, Uponor has combined the AquaSAFE™ Level I and AquaSAFE Level II classes into a two-day course so professionals can get trained in the classroom as well as on a simulated jobsite in the academy’s state-of-the-art applications lab all at one time.

 

Growing in popularity, the Climate C?ntrol™ Network System class is expected to garner even more interest this year as radiant professionals are looking to offer their customers a whole-system solution with integrated system controls.

 

“By offering courses such as the Climate C?ntrol Network System and AquaSAFE Levels I and II, professionals are able to learn new skills and technologies that can help them expand their offerings to customers,” remarks Sisco.

For the training schedule, please visit www.uponor-usa.com.

New Products

 

Versatile repair kit www.johnguest.com Available in ½” CTS and ¾” CTS, the Speedfit Pipe Repair Kit is easy to install and, like all John Guest products, does not require the use of tools. The Speedfit Pipe Repair Kit is ideal for use with rigid pipes which do not allow for movement. The Kit can be used with copper, CPVC or PEX pipe. John Guest.

freewatt® plus hydronic home heating system www.ecr.com freewatt plus, an alternative energy system that produces heat and provides backup power, is now available in a hydronic version. freewatt plus is the second-generation micro-combined heat and power (microCHP) system that produces heat and electricity for a home, and provides back-up power in the event a home loses power. freewatt plus not only provides heat and electricity for your home, but it also can bring up to 1,800 watts of backup power to a home in case of a power failure. If the next winter storm knocks out power in your neighborhood, the freewatt plus generator kicks in and your lights stay on, your home stays warm and your food stays cold. ECR International.

Purge & Fill www.webstonevalves.com Now available in sweat. This unique 7-in-1 valve assembly allows the user to simultaneously drain, flush and refill any hydronic system. Eliminate six leak paths and save nearly an hour of labor. Webstone.

Leveling floor drains and cleanouts www.zurn.com Feature patent pending pitch and height adjustment that reduce installation time and improve drainage quality. The innovative cast iron drain (Z415-BZ) and cleanout (Z1400-BZ) enable the contractor to align the strainer or cover to the finished floor AFTER the pour. This advancement in drain technology reduces the costs associated with repairing improperly set drains and can eliminate water pooling near the drain. Zurn Specification Drainage Group.