Featuring first-of-its-kind technology in the U.S., the combined investment is over $16m for new equipment’ Viega is continuing its investments in North American manufacturing, installing equipment that is a first in North America for Viega. Viega is installing new MegaPress® Laser Welding and Smart Connect® machining in McPherson, Kansas that welds components together to make Read more
Pressing
NIBCO INC. introduces its jaws that are compatible with the NIBCO PC-280 tool for use on the PressACR® product line. The new jaws can be used to press the full PressACR size range through 1 3/8″ with one tool. Available in sizes ranging from 1/4″ to 1 3/8″, the patent-pending PressACR fittings feature an interior Read more
Broomfield, Colo. — Viega is celebrating a milestone with the tenth anniversary of the introduction of MegaPress. Press technology has been in the U.S. since 1999, and Viega has continued to release new fittings and valves to make Viega press technology an industry standard in commercial, residential and industrial applications. Viega MegaPress systems have hundreds Read more
RIDGID, part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, introduces the smallest and lightest press tool on the market, the RP 115 Mini Press Tool. Designed for residential and lightweight commercial plumbing use, it completes the majority of press connections installed in the market with ease, while getting professionals to their next job faster. Engineered with the Read more
As a contractor, you’re always looking for ways to do a job faster without compromising quality. Completing jobs in the estimated time (or faster) allows a company to take on more work and earn more revenue while keeping clients happy. Conversely, taking longer than expected results in fewer jobs completed, less revenue, and unhappy clients Read more