ROCKVILLE, Md. — At a joint meeting of the Manufacturer/Supplier Council Governing Board and the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF), in Scottsdale, Ariz., Ferguson surprised attendees by announcing a new to the foundation. Ferguson Vice President Bill Tavenner announced the company’s new commitment. “Ferguson is proud of the relationship we have shared with [...]

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:25:26 +0000

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Registration is open for the Hydraulic Institute’s 2013 Market Outlook Workshop. The workshop will take place August 8 – 9, at Hotel Solamar in San Diego, Calif. Attendees will be able to gain market and economic insights as well as network with professionals from the pump and valve industry. The workshop will [...]

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:18:49 +0000

SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wis. — Bemis Manufacturing Company developed a unique Preferred Showroom Program that is designed to bolster showroom sales, profits and customer satisfaction. Showrooms that sign up for the program will receive, at no charge: • Six premium Bemis or Church display seats • Supporting point-of-purchase materials • Product-set-up and in-house training • Access [...]

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:56:12 +0000

ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. – The A. O. Smith Foundation made first-time donations to the Army Emergency Relief Fund (AER) and the Fisher House, two organizations providing support to soldiers and their families. Lisa Darnall, safety manager for A. O. Smith’s plant in Ashland City, Tenn., presented the donations to Betty Geren and Wendy Carlston, representing [...]

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:53:36 +0000

PALMETTO, Ga. – Bosch officially opened its Experience Center within Serenbe, a sustainable community development located south of Atlanta which has partnered with Bosch to promote green living. Richard Soper, president of Bosch Thermotechnology North America, served as master of ceremonies and explained during opening remarks that the Bosch Experience Center at Serenbe is one [...]

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 06:38:59 +0000

ITASCA, Ill. — The American Supply Association (ASA) developed the Member Safety Recognition Awards to elevate the awareness of the importance of safety in the PHCP and PVF industries, and award ASA members with the lowest incident rate of non-fatal injuries and illnesses throughout the previous year. The application deadline is August 1. Awards will [...]

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:52:06 +0000

HOUSTON – MRC Global Inc. opened a new regional distribution center in Tulsa, Okla. The facility includes a 2 acre pipeyard, 80,000 square feet of warehouse space and a valve automation center. The location will support 13 MRC service locations throughout Oklahoma and the Midwest U.S. “This new facility demonstrates our continued commitment to the [...]

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:30:20 +0000

BETHESDA, Md. — The Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Association (DPHA) created a Manufacturer Council to help the organization develop strategies that will make the Product Showcase and DPHA Conference more effective for dealers, manufacturers, representatives and the industry. The council will brainstorm ideas for different showcase formats, partnership opportunities between individual manufacturers and showrooms, explore how [...]

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:54:42 +0000

ROCKFORD, Ill. — ROTHENBERGER USA continues to engage its customers by launching its redefined Customer Care Team. This newly formed team of account specialists will handle all customer interactions. April Jeras will lead the team as the supervisor of Customer Care. “This new organizational structure allows ROTHENBERGER USA to further improve and enhance our customer experience,” [...]

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:51:56 +0000

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will give the opening keynote address at its 2013 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. This year’s conference will take place November 20-22 in Philadelphia at the LEED Gold-certified Pennsylvania Convention Center. Registration opens June 5. “USGBC is deeply [...]

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:47:45 +0000

WASHINGTON — Nationwide housing starts rose 6.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 914,000 units in May due primarily to increased production on the multifamily side, according to newly released data from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau. “The outlook for housing continues to brighten as builders respond to increased demand for new homes [...]

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:47:33 +0000

ROCKVILLE, Md. — On June 27, the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will host its Green Webinar about the LEED commissioning requirements for new buildings. For new construction, LEED requires a minimal amount of commissioning and offers additional points for extensive commissioning. LEED has changed the requirement that all commissioning must be performed by a [...]

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:46:56 +0000

LONDONDERRY, N.H. – Bosch Thermotechnology announced a new awards program focused on industry professionals who install and specify Bosch heating and cooling products in the U.S. and Canada. The Bosch Green Living Awards program will recognize and reward residential and light commercial installations employing Bosch boilers, water heaters, geothermal heat pumps or a combination of [...]

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:42:06 +0000

WICHITA, Kan. – With the help of Viega, Nicholas Michalenko will compete in the 42nd international WorldSkills competition in Leipzig, Germany. Michalenko, a former student at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School in Northampton, Mass., will compete in the plumbing and heating contest. At the competition, Michalenko will be required to demonstrate a wide range [...]

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:39:40 +0000

ONTARIO, Calif. – The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is accepting submissions for its essay competition that awards scholarships to three young people affiliated with IAPMO and its industry partners. Participants in this year’s contest are being asked to present ideas on the question, “Which Steps Can the Plumbing/Mechanical Industries Take to [...]

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:37:07 +0000

TORONTO, Canada — On June 6, 1988, Ralph Suppa joined the Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating. Since then, he has played a key role in the development of CIPH programs. He has worked closely with industry members, allied associations and government over the past several years, to develop codes and standards. Suppa was appointed [...]

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:31:03 +0000

LONDONDERRY, N.H. – Bosch Thermotechnology Corporation opened an educational and interactive demonstration center in partnership with Serenbe, a 1000-acre sustainable community development south of Atlanta,Ga., on May 31. Visitors to the Bosch Experience Center experienced an array of products and solutions. The center features a functional demonstration of a geothermal heating and cooling system (recognized [...]

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:35:40 +0000

WASHINGTON — Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) President and CEO Doug Dougherty spent several days on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. with the GEO advocacy team Dougherty and colleagues met with key congressional staff to ensure that geothermal heat pump (GHP) technology will be included in the federal definition of clean energy. Senate Bill 761 would allow [...]

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:57:50 +0000

ATLANTA — ASHRAE is seeking papers for its 2014 Annual Conference in Seattle, Wash., June 28 – July 2, 2014. The conference will address broad topics in the application of technology to practice, specific applications in ground source heat pumps, O&M and indoor environmental quality, as well as new reports on research taking place worldwide. The [...]

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:51:52 +0000

ARLINGTON, Va. — On May 23, Representatives Dave McKinley (R-WV) and Peter Welch (D-Verm.) introduced the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES), which would authorize a significant new federal incentive for making energy efficient retrofit improvements to existing single family and some multifamily dwellings. The legislation specifically endorses contractors accredited by Air Conditioning [...]

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:43:13 +0000