Lindon, Utah — Aquatherm North America, which celebrates 10 years of successful sales of its polypropylene piping systems in North America next year, officially opened a custom prefabrication operation at its Lindon, UT headquarters. As the marketing and support partner of the 41-year-old Aquatherm GmbH, (an industry leader in the manufacture of polypropylene pipe systems) Read more
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Here's what Hub friend and advisory board member says about Ray's book: "When Ray told me he was writing this book I smiled because this guy has more real-world, boiler-room experience than anyone I’ve ever met, and he pulls no punches. These days, everyone wants high-efficiency equipment. It’s become almost a cliché, but what happens Read more
North Andover, Mass. — Watts unveiled its new line of large diameter lead free brass PEX fittings and accessories in 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch sizes. The line includes 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch fittings, CrimpRings, and an ASTM F1807 crimp jaw that fits most major electric or battery powered crimp tools. These fittings are Read more
New York — North America’s top plumbing and pipe-fitting apprentices were put to the test during the 2014 United Association International Apprenticeship Competition, which is held in conjunction with the Instructor Training Program at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Mich. The annual competition, sponsored by the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Read more
Uponor North America (Uponor) now offers its innovative PEX-a Pipe Support in sizes up to 3½” for suspended piping applications in commercial plumbing and hydronic distribution piping systems. Uponor PEX-a Pipe Support is a galvanized steel channel that provides continuous support of PEX in suspended piping applications, enabling hanger spacing similar to that of copper Read more