Industry News
Elkay Announces New Format for Illinois Facility
Jim Scott, president, Elkay Plumbing Products Division (PPD), recently announced that the company will transform its Broadview, IL, sink manufacturing facility into the Elkay Technology Center, which will include a new rapid production facility. The facility will feature flexible tooling and production capability to deliver a new approach to high-value products that meet the demand for more individualized lifestyle kitchen and bath solutions. The technology center will produce high-end sinks featuring innovative shapes, sizes and finishes, going from concept to production significantly faster than is possible with today's manufacturing systems, and ensuring Elkay continues its 87-year position as an industry leader. Learn more at www.elkay.com.
Sloan Valve Earns EPA's "2007 Green Power Leadership" Award
EPA has awarded Sloan Valve Co. the Green Power Leadership Award for its Green Power Purchase. Sloan offsets 100% of the energy used in its Franklin Park facility with renewable energy.
"Our purchase of renewable energy credits (REC) is a very important and it is a valid part of our corporate mission toward sustainability," says Sloan's Jim Allen. "But, it isn't the only thing we do. For example, we are dramatically reducing the energy we consume to light our facility. Our reductions will have a meaningful effect on our CO2 emissions and reduce our carbon footprint."
EPA presented Sloan with the Green Power Purchaser Award as part of a national competition that recognizes the leading market-based deployments of renewable energy technologies. The Green Power awards ceremony took place in October during the 12th National Green Power Marketing Conference in Philadelphia.
Sloan Valve Co.'s purchase of 20 million kilowatt-hours of green power is a unique commitment coming from a family-owned plumbing equipment manufacturer.
"As we go forward, our REC purchase will continue to be important, but we believe more important will be the actual reductions in energy consumption that we, as a company, achieve through our various initiatives," Allen adds. "It's a long road, and we are on our first steps of the journey."
Moen Introduces Brochure for Water Savings Products
"Green" may be the new buzzword in the commercial building industry, but many are confused about what it actually means and how it applies to commercial applications. To help explain the basics of water conservation, from LEED certification to tips for making water last, Moen's Commercial Division has introduced a new brochure focused on water savings.
"Our field sales representatives receive numerous questions about water conservation topics -- everything from 'what is the USGBC?' to 'how do I get LEED points?' to 'are there sustainable plumbing products available today?'" says Moen's Allen Talley. "Our new brochure is designed to be a quick and easy read to answer the most common questions associated with the green movement and water savings."
For more information, visit www.moen.com/commercial.
Falcon Stainless Donates to Habitat for Humanity
In continuing their support of Habitat for Humanity, Falcon Stainless has donated enough installation kits to install water heaters for one years worth of home building. These installation kits are earmarked for U.S. building projects underway with Habitat for Humanity. This marks the 7th year that Falcon Stainless Inc. has supported the efforts of Habitat for Humanity. Falcons’ Vice-President, Melanie Wolff says “We are proud to support the efforts of Habitat for Humanity, and we will continue to provide them with the best products for their building projects.”
New Products
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Electric Water Heaters State Water Heaters has redesigned its Select line of compact electric water heaters. Specialty line offers units in sizes ranging from 2.5 to 20 gallons, providing multipurpose water heating solutions for lower-demand residential needs. State’s Select compact electric units are designed to provide smaller amounts of hot water at or near the location where the water is used, avoiding lengthy piping runs and heat loss associated with central hot water systems. |
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Wet Rotor Circulator Grundfos MAGNA is the "smart" wet rotor circulator that is adaptable. MAGNA is oil-less and seal-less. It has no noisy fan because it is cooled and lubricated by the water it pumps. Integrated variable speed drive automatically adjusts performance to meet demand and save energy. State-of-the-art intelligence function gives this pump the ability to "learn" what works best for the system and change settings accordingly. Pump is ideal for heating and snowmelt applications. |
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Pump Control Danfoss Flomatic Corp. offers its new direct-acting pump control with integral built in by-pass, Hydro Stat Model C3100. This constant pressure pump control valve reduces rapid pump cycling and maintains a pre-set operating pressure, which is field adjustable. Other features include a low lead alloy body and bell housing that has threaded female I.D. x male O.D. on inlet and outlet connections and corrosion resistant internal components with a Nylon reinforced Buna-N diaphragm. Valve can be installed vertical or horizontal and can be installed in the wall casing. |
Movers & Shakers
Heat Transfer Products (HTP) recently announced the retirement of Southeastern and Midwestern U.S. Sales Manager Clifford S. Greaves after more than 17 years of service to the company. Greaves has been with HTP since 1990, first as an independent sales representative and, since 1998, as a regional sales manager. However, even in retirement, Greaves will continue to serve HTP as a special consultant. |
Frank Zadrozny has joined the sales team at Plastic Trends, headquartered in Shelby Township, MI. He will lead the expansion of the company’s sales and marketing to include the electrical distributor. Zadrozny’s career in the electrical industry began in 1978 working for a Western Pennsylvania Manufacturer’s Representative. In late 1990 through 2007, Zadrozny held positions at Alflex Corp., Lamson and Sessions’ Carlon Division and USI Electric. |
Plastic Trends Inc. Hires Frank Zadrozny
The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) has broadened the reach of its membership relations with the appointment of Jeff Livaudais to the new role of manager of member and chapter relations. Livaudais will be responsible for developing new programs and maintaining effective relationships with AFSA Chapters and Affiliated State Associations, developing expanded memberships and providing support for renewal of memberships. |
AFSA Announces New Addition to its Headquarters Staff
Josam Announces News Hires Robert Johnson has been appointed as Josam Co.'s Northeast Regional Sales Manager. Johnson's experience includes more than 20 years in the plumbing industry. During the last 5 years, he has held a sales manager position at Dresser Piping Specialties. In addition, Josam Co. has announced that Gary Curtis has been appointed as West Coast Regional Manager. Curtis has more than 20 years' experience in the plumbing industry including 15 years with Fernco Inc., where he served in both a regional and national sales manager capacity. Josam is excited to have Johnson and Curtis on board and are confident that their customers and representatives will find them both to be valuable to the organization. For more information, visit www.josam.com. |
