Industry News
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IAPMO and GreenPlumbers USA form GreenPlumbers India
Bengaluru, India — GreenPlumbers USA and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) have announced collaboration for the creation and administration of GreenPlumbers India, an innovative national training and accreditation program designed to assist Indian plumbing contractors/engineers in understanding their role in environmental conservation and public health.
The Indian Plumbing Association (IPA) will actively support GreenPlumbers USA to ensure the success of this innovative program within each region of India.
IAPMO-India, IAPMO’s business unit within the nation, will administer the program throughout India in cooperation with the IPA and GreenPlumbers USA leadership. GreenPlumbers India will train and deploy a green army of thousands of plumbing engineers/contractors to promote the benefits of water conservation and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, ultimately seeking a cultural change in consumer and plumbing behavior through the use of energy efficiency and water saving technologies.
GreenPlumbers India’s program focuses on five modules, adjusted for the Indian market from GreenPlumbers USA’s successful existing program. (For instance, measurements are being converted to the Metric System, monetary denominations converted from dollars to rupees.) These modules are:
- Climate Care: Gas emission management for home and business, hot water heating, energy consumption, heating and cooling appliances;
- Caring for Our Water: Water efficient products, reducing household water consumption, stormwater runoff pollution and prevention;
- Water Efficient Technology: Recycled water, rainwater harvesting, graywater reuse, septic tanks, wastewater treatment systems;
- Inspections and Report Services: Water and energy audits, commercial and residential buildings, master plan for future improvements; and
- Solar Hot Water: Solar hot water technology, retrofit sizing and installation.
D.S. O’Brien Award of Excellence Awarded to Massachusetts Mechanical Service Contractor
Bonita Springs, Fla. — EMCOR Services Northeast, Inc., executive vice president Frank H. Norton was awarded the D.S. O’Brien Award of Excellence.
The D.S. O’Brien Award of Excellence was established by the Mechanical Service Contractors of America (MSCA) in 2000 to recognize those individuals who exhibit extraordinary dedication and outstanding commitment to the mechanical service contracting industry and to MSCA.
Prior to his position at EMCOR Services Northeast in Stoughton, Mass., Norton was president and co-founder of Commonwealth Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. in South Boston (now merged into EMCOR). He was responsible for planning and directing business, marketing and quality control for the 85-employee air conditioning service company. Earlier in his career, Norton was a service technician and then a service manager for Bay State York Company, formerly in Shrewsbury, Mass..
Norton is past president of the New England Mechanical Contractors Association and a member of the board of directors of the MSCA of New England. He serves on various committees in these organizations including the National Labor Negotiating Committee of the MSCA in Washington D.C.
Kohler repeats as WaterSense Partner of the Year
Kohler, Wis. — Kohler Co. was chosen by the Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program as the Manufacturing Partner of the Year for the second time in as many years as the award has been in existence.
“Kohler is honored to be recognized by the EPA for the company’s efforts promoting the WaterSense program. And, we are extremely proud to be the first and only two-time recipient of this significant award for water efficiency,” said David Kohler, president and COO for Kohler Co. “Kohler has a large stake in the availability of clean, safe water. Because water is integral to the very function of our products, and to the experience of those who use our products, our company has an implicit responsibility to raise the public awareness about how to use water more efficiently.”
EPA launched the WaterSense Awards program in 2008, honoring work performed during 2007. Kohler received the inaugural award in 2008. The Partner of the Year awards recognize WaterSense partners who help advance the overall mission of WaterSense; increase awareness of the WaterSense program in a measurable way; and demonstrate overall excellence in the water-efficiency arena.
New Products
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High-efficiency dual flush toilet The Profile Smart with integrated sink from Caroma is a high efficiency dual flush toilet that averages just 0.9 gallons per flush. This clever system directs fresh water through the integrated faucet for hand washing. This water then drains into the tank for the next flush. The Profile Smart features 1.28 gallons per flush for solid waste and 0.8 gallons per flush for liquid and paper waste, WaterSense labeling, and a large trapway that virtually eliminates blockages. Caroma.
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Infrared camera The new FLIR i7 couples RESNET-compliant 1205120 (14,400) pixel infrared resolution with 2% accuracy and 0.1ºC thermal sensitivity—a robust combination of capabilities to quickly detect moisture issues, missing insulation, HVAC leaks, electrical problems, thermal leaks, and numerous energy-audit-related problems. The compact FLIR i7 reveals abnormal temperature readings with crisp images displayed on a large 2.8" (71mm) high-resolution color LCD. The FLIR i7 leverages FLIR’s extensive user input with a fully-automatic design, intuitive menu navigation, and focus-free lens that make it easy to use even for newcomers to thermal imaging. Flir Systems, Inc.
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Solar pump stations Solar Pump Station is designed for commercial sized projects requiring up to 10 gpm and pumping power up to 30 feet of head. These high head/high flow solar pump stations are pre-assembled and leak-tested with dual line flow and return connection, a powerful three-speed pump, adjustable flow meter, air vent, shutoff valves, check valves, safety relief valve, expansion tank connection port, fill and purge valves, complete with 1” male union half threaded connections. Fittings are available to connect SolarFlex™ insulated stainless steel piping or copper pipe. Caleffi.
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Rainwater harvesting Rainwater harvesting technology is simple to install, operate, and maintain. It is convenient in the sense that it provides water at the point of consumption and operating costs are negligible. Water collected from the roof catchment is available for use in non-potable applications such as toilets and urinal flushing, laundries, mechanical systems, custodial uses, and for site irrigation. Since rainwater is collected using existing structures, i.e., the roof, rainwater harvesting has few negative environmental impacts compared to other water supply project technologies. Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. |