Viega

Viega is the first U.S. manufacturer to make a transition coupling with press technology to join dissimilar materials Viega continues to find innovative solutions for piping systems with a new line of MegaPress® Transition Couplings that can be used to transition between galvanized or carbon steel pipe and copper, PEX, or stainless steel in seconds Read more

The publication of ASTM B1029 marks another milestone for the growing press industry Viega is proud to announce the publication of the ASTM B1029: Standard Practice for Press-Connect Joints with Seamless Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Press Fittings. ASTM is a global organization that develops and provides standards for various industries and applications. Viega Read more

Pressing technology has now been approved for use on CVNs (carrier vessel nuclear) Viega, the first press fitting system to meet the Navy’s rigorous testing requirements, announced that the company has received additional Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) approval for PCFs (press connect fittings) that can be used on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. Viega was Read more

The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) announced today that its Building & Construction Division (BCD) has elected Bill Melvin of Legend Valve (Auburn Hills, MI) as Division Chair and Jim Paschal of Aquatherm (Lindon, UT) as Vice Chair.  Melvin, who will also represent the division on the PPI Board of Directors for the next two Read more

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