Liberty Pumps, a leading manufacturer of sump, sewage and effluent pumps and engineered pump systems, is pleased to announce it has implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Liberty Pumps has been a family owned company for the past 50 years. The ESOP continues Liberty Pumps’ commitment to local ownership. “The ESOP will not change Read more
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Liberty Pumps, a leading manufacturer of sump, sewage and effluent pumps and engineered pump systems, is pleased to announce it has implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Liberty Pumps has been a family owned company for the past 50 years. The ESOP continues Liberty Pumps’ commitment to local ownership. “The ESOP will not change company operations,” says President/CEO Charlie Cook, “our current Leadership Team is just outstanding and will remain in place.” The ESOP will enhance an already-positive culture where our Members (employees) feel empowered, appreciated and respected. We believe the ESOP will take this to the next level. When a customer calls in, they will now be speaking to an owner.” Employees are very excited about the plan and now have even more incentive to provide the high level of quality and customer attentiveness that Liberty Pumps has become known for.
Unico’s popular new heat pump, the iSeries outdoor unit with inverter technology, is about to become even more popular. The manufacturer plans to send U.S and Canadian contractors a $500 check for every unit they sell this year between August 1 and December 31, according to Scott Intagliata, marketing director for Unico. The offer is Read more
Unico’s popular new heat pump, the iSeries outdoor unit with inverter technology, is about to become even more popular. The manufacturer plans to send U.S and Canadian contractors a $500 check for every unit they sell this year between August 1 and December 31, according to Scott Intagliata, marketing director for Unico. The offer is available for both residential and commercial applications.
Intagliata says HVAC contractors like the outdoor heat pump’s high-efficiency ratings, as well as having the ability to match it to Unico’s high-wall splits or ducted units, or a combination of both, operating at the same time from one outdoor unit.
“The iSeries is the first and only multi-split product that combines the best of ducted and ductless technology,” Intagliata said. “This means you can give customers the advantages of the Unico System – even temperatures, no drafts, and small ducts for better aesthetics – along with high wall units to help solve design or construction challenges.”
The iSeries line has been well-received since its introduction a year ago. The outdoor unit achieves high SEER ratings when paired with Unico high-wall units or a combination of high-wall units and ducted units. The heat pump operates efficiently in a wide outdoor temperature range, from -25 degrees F to 122 degrees F. It features antifreeze protection and an intelligent defrost system, and is compatible with UniZone, Unico’s damper system for up to three zones.
The iSeries heat pump operates continually at various speeds, but never completely shuts down. The unit makes small, incremental changes to most efficiently meet the load request. In a traditional system, however, every time the system cycles on it must ramp up to full operating power, requiring a tremendous amount of energy.
“Standard HVAC systems are constantly cycling on and off, consuming a great deal of power. Inverter technology is so much more efficient and will really help customers reduce energy consumption and utility costs,” Intagliata said.
Unico introduced the iSeries in the U.S. in 2014 after it entered a partnership with Argoclima, an Italian manufacturer that has produced the high-efficiency HVAC line for several years. The iSeries combines the Italian-made outdoor unit with Unico’s American-made air handler and has found a strong niche in custom homes as well as retrofits in older homes.
The iSeries is available in four sizes from 1.5 to 3-ton capacities. The air handlers include the ability to heat with boiler heat as secondary heating source. No other inverter drive unit has this capability.
Unico products are available through dealers throughout the US and Canada. Contractors can find a dealer in their area by visiting www.unicosystem.com and clicking on “Find a Rep.”
Wilo USA, a provider of pumps and pump solutions for water management, building services and groundwater, unveiled its new Wilo Groundwater Select website for easy selection of submersible well pumps, motors and accessories for water wells, agriculture, dewatering and industrial applications. The website automatically recommends products based on users’ design points, energy considerations, applications and Read more
Wilo USA, a provider of pumps and pump solutions for water management, building services and groundwater, unveiled its new Wilo Groundwater Select website for easy selection of submersible well pumps, motors and accessories for water wells, agriculture, dewatering and industrial applications. The website automatically recommends products based on users’ design points, energy considerations, applications and a variety of other selectable criteria.
The website welcomes visitors with easy access to complete product selection in three categories: Calculators, Advanced Criteria and Manual Selection. The section for the Calculators includes Rated Design Point, Fluid & NPSH, Types and Speeds and Motor selection. Advanced Criteria includes Preferred Operating Ranges, Secondary Operating Point, Pump and Curve Limits or, if preferred, Manual Selection.
“Visitors at the site will be encouraged to open an account to begin selection and gain access to list prices and other market-specific information plus a personal project folder with an easy back-up of configurations will be created for easy reference,” says Matthew Beasley, Director of Sales.
The site allows quick and easy solutions to groundwater abstraction such as Wilo submersible TWI, TWU, 3″ -10″ pumps, motors and accessories. Wilo pumps are ideal for groundwater applications as it is naturally filtered, which makes it ideal for pumping operations. Visit wilo.pump-flo.com for more information and to register.
Wilo USA LLC, 9550 W. Higgins Rd. #300, Rosemont, IL 60018
Phone: 888-945-6872, Fax: 888-945-6873
ranklin Electric Co., Inc. (www.franklin-electric.com – NASDAQ:FELE) offers new Little Giant® SpeediDuctTM line set duct and accessories to cover, protect and aesthetically hide refrigeration line sets for both mini-split and ducted air conditioner systems. Now available in the color white or ivory, SpeediDuctTM naturally blends in against structures of similar colors or can be painted Read more
ranklin Electric Co., Inc. (www.franklin-electric.com – NASDAQ:FELE) offers new Little Giant® SpeediDuctTM line set duct and accessories to cover, protect and aesthetically hide refrigeration line sets for both mini-split and ducted air conditioner systems. Now available in the color white or ivory, SpeediDuctTM naturally blends in against structures of similar colors or can be painted to match any exterior color. Multiple sizes of straight duct along with accessories, such as elbows, bends, caps, and joints, provide a flexible solution around any problematic location or application. In addition, SpeediDuct is easy to install. One of its primary features, the patented SpinFix™ clip and rail system, allows the contractor to quickly secure the line set, drain tubing and electrical wiring while the SpeediDuct covers are easily snapped on over the top. A variety of all-inclusive installation kits, including the new Flex Hose kits, also provide the contractor with everything needed to quickly and properly meet the need of the application.
SpeediDuct protects line sets and drain hoses against two destructive inhibitors to air conditioner efficiency. First, it is UV resistant, making SpeediDuct resilient against sunlight exposure which can cause non-resistant materials and surfaces to fade, crack or discolor. Second, a flush-fit outer design against the wall minimizes gaps that allow dust, dirt, insects and animals to enter and destroy line sets and drain hoses.
Little Giant SpeediDuct is available throughout the U.S. and Canada by Franklin Electric’s Little Giant wholesale distributor network.
Uponor was recently honored for the second year in a row with the prestigious Partners of Choice Award from Houston-based David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately held home builder and the first builder in the United States to be awarded the Triple Crown of American Home Building. Uponor, who received an A ranking in Read more
Uponor was recently honored for the second year in a row with the prestigious Partners of Choice Award from Houston-based David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately held home builder and the first builder in the United States to be awarded the Triple Crown of American Home Building. Uponor, who received an A ranking in quality, is one of only 12 companies out of 200 David Weekley Homes’ U.S. suppliers to receive the award in both 2014 and 2015. “It is quite humbling to be part of a group of companies to receive the David Weekley Homes Partners of Choice Award two years in a row,” says Carl Hines, national builder sales manager at Uponor. “Being chosen not just once but twice by the team members of David Weekley Homes as a top supplier is a tremendous honor, and we intend to continue our first-class quality and service to all the partners in our value chain.”