Industry News
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Bradford White awards community college “Invest in Education Grant”
Bradford White, together with JVH Engineering, has awarded the Grand Rapids Community College an “Invest in Education Grant” featuring a 25-seat classroom lab of Autodesk Inventor 2008.
The Invest in Education program is an Autodesk granting program aimed at connecting commercial customers with educational institutions. The program provides commercial companies that purchase new seats (individual user licenses) of the most current version of qualifying Autodesk software the right to grant a classroom lab of Autodesk software to the educational institution of their choice. These grants can be worth up to $25,000. The Invest in Education Program is part of Autodesk’s ongoing commitment to its educational and commercial customers.
Bradford White helps local educational institutions by making a connection with the local community and helping them support the next generation of engineers and designers.
Online Training Course for Siphonic Roof Drains
Professional engineers can now enroll in an online continuing education course on siphonic roof drains. The course, which is available at www.PDHOnline.org, was developed by John M. Rattenbury, PE, CIPE, LEEDap, RMS Engineering LLC. The course provides the opportunity for one to earn 12 professional development hours toward a P.E. License or CPD renewal.
The course material can be downloaded in PDF format (free of charge) allowing students to study at their own pace, off-line. To earn continuing education credits, take the final open-book quiz online. Upon successful completion of the quiz and payment of course fee, students will receive a certificate of completion. Learn more at www.PDHOnline.org.
Halsey Taylor Extends Reid Pacific Co. Sales Territory to Include Alaska
Halsey Taylor has announced that Reid Pacific Co. is now serving as its sales representative agency in Alaska. In addition to this new territory, Reid Pacific also continues to represent Halsey Taylor water coolers and drinking fountains in Washington, Oregon and northern Idaho.
"As a result of Reid Pacific's proven dedication to Halsey Taylor and impressive performance in the Northwest, we selected their sales team to expand our presence in the state of Alaska," says Halsey Taylor’s Johnnie Bertella. "We're confident that Reid Pacific will offer our customers in Alaska the same exemplary customer service we've seen in the other regions they represent."
"We at Reid Pacific are very excited about the recent expansion of our sales territory for Halsey Taylor," says Reid Pacific’s Steve Fleming. "We're proud to have built a strong relationship with such a well-reputed company, and we look forward to offering our customers in Alaska high quality water coolers and drinking fountains from Halsey Taylor."
AwwaRF Announces RFPs for Small-Utility Projects
Awwa Research Foundation (AwwaRF), recently announced requests for proposals (RFPs) for two new projects that will focus on the specific needs of smaller drinking water utilities.
The two projects, which are being funded for a total of $250,000, are the first to be funded through the new AwwaRF Small Systems Initiative, which was launched earlier this year. Under the initiative, AwwaRF is focusing research resources on the challenges faced by small water utilities.
“Smaller water suppliers must deal with issues that are unique to their size and limited resources,” says Robert C. Renner, executive director of AwwaRF. “These targeted studies will assist them in delivering safe and affordable drinking water to the public.”
One project -- “Source Water Protection Cost/Benefit Tool” -- will develop a new application for critically evaluating the cost and benefits of implementing a source water protection program. The second project -- “Synthesis Document On Pipe Location and Leakage Management” -- will produce a guidance document on locating and proactively managing leaks from underground pipes, with particular emphasis on pipe materials and conditions that are relevant to small systems. Researchers interested in submitting a proposal may view the RFPs at www.awwarf.org/research/plansAwardsFunding/RFP.aspx. The proposal deadline is Nov. 30, 2007.
New Products
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Water Connectors Falcon Stainless offers its corrugated stainless-steel flexible water connectors. Connectors fit exactly to the appropriate bypass or valve and provide the solution to all installation issues. Approved, listed by IAPMO/UPC tested to NSF 61 and exceeds ASME A112.18.6. |
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Corporate Capabilities Brochure A new 16-page color brochure describing the company’s extensive line of thermostatic water mixing valves and water temperature controls is now available from Leonard Valve Co. Brochure contains photographs, descriptions and specifications for a range of products for commercial and industrial applications including new generation high-low systems, high-capacity systems, megatron systems, emergency mixing valves, wall-mounted shower systems, pressure-actuated shower valves and point-of-use mixing valves. |
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Shower Valves Zurn’s AquaSpec introduces the Temp-Gard III shower valve. This product is a single-handle pressure balancing mixing tub and shower valve, with a heavy-duty ceramic control cartridge with a stainless-steel balancing piston. Product also features a built-in reverse connection capacity. |
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Push-Fitting Cash Acme’s innovative SharkBite Push-Fitting technology has been expanded to include the Heatguard® thermostatic mixing valve, with integrated push-fittings that require no connection tools and may be used with copper, CPVC or PEX in any combination. Fitting offers the fastest solution for installing a TMV, with the added benefit of Cash Acme’s thermostatic technology that delivers safe, tempered water to fixtures while storing water at a Legionella-killing 140?F or higher. |
Movers & Shakers
North Carolina-based Murray Supply Co. has hired Dana Finch as showroom manager for The Fuller House in Winston-Salem, and Apex, NC. Previously, Finch worked in the kitchen and bath industry. She has also owned a landscaping business for several years. In her new position, Finch will be responsible for managing both showroom locations and she will be involved in the designer- and builder-based associations as well. She wants to work closely with the showroom staff in providing superior customer service. |
Lochinvar Mourns Passing of Sales Rep Tim Russell Tim Russell, who represented sales for Lochinvar Corp. in the Nashville territory, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Sept. 14, 2007, at the age of 33. An integral member of the Lochinvar family since 1998, Tim received the company's prestigious Salesman of the Year Award in 2003, and served as a board member for the ASPE Assn. |
Murray Supply Co. Hires Dana Finch as Showroom Manager
IAPMO Evaluation Service (ES) recently announced the hiring of Amir Zamanian, P.E. as its new business unit director. Prior to joining IAPMO, Zamanian held positions with the California Dept. of Transportation; various large public works contracting and engineering firms; and the Dept. of Capital Projects for the county of Allegheny, PA. These assignments provided Zamanian with solid experience in managing highly specialized projects within the construction industry. His skill combined with his past experience will help IAPMO’s building products customers derive the most rapid benefit from their formal Evaluation Service reports, which demonstrate a product’s compliance with the International Building Code (IBC). |
IAPMO Evaluation Service Brings in New DirectorZoeller Pump Co. Announces Personnel Changes Scott Sweeney has been promoted to national sales manager. Previously, he worked in the company’s technical service dept., and most recently as the Midwest regional sales manager. He will be responsible for all sales activities for Zoeller in the U.S. Chris Beiswenger has joined Zoeller as Midwest regional sales manager. He will work out of his home office in the Indianapolis area. Stuart Saville has been hired as Canadian national sales manager and will be working out of his home office in Mississauga, Ontario. He will be responsible for sales efforts in Canada as Zoeller pursues a new strategy in that marketplace. |