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Grundfos offers a full range of gasketed and brazed heat exchangers that are ideal for commercial HVAC applications.

The versatile and energy efficient gasketed heat exchangers feature a wavelike corrugation for the highest heat transfer rates at the lowest pressure drops. They also feature a glue-free gasket for simple replacement, and a self-centering plate system for a longer lifecycle.

A compact and economic option, brazed heat exchangers are made of individually connected corrugated stainless steel plates for simple assembly. Highly resistant to extreme pressures and temperatures, they are gasket-free and thus maintenance free.

Applications for the USA-made heat exchangers include district cooling, cooling towers, free cooling, ice storage, pressure interceptors and pool heating.

For technical details, see the product page.

NOTE: Product is available throughout North America.

The F.W. Webb Company, the largest wholesale supplier of plumbing, heating, HVAC/R, and industrial PVF products in the Northeast, is pleased to announce Thomas Grunewald as the company’s new Senior Vice President of Sales.

As head of the sales team and sales effort, Tom Grunewald is leading the planning, development and implementation of the F.W. Webb sales strategy across the company’s 14 areas of expertise. He is responsible for driving business growth throughout the F.W. Webb operating footprint, which includes all six New England states, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

“Tom Grunewald is joining F.W. Webb at a pivotal moment in our history,” said F.W. Webb President Jeff Pope. “As we prepare to mark 150 years in business, F.W. Webb is growing geographically and expanding its product offering to meet customer demand. Tom will be instrumental in boosting existing opportunities and developing new ones in our core disciplines and specialty market areas.”

Before joining F.W. Webb, Grunewald was with HD Supply for 10 years, most recently as VP of Sales for the company’s Renovation and Fabrication Service Division nationwide. Grunewald has relocated to the Greater Boston area from Pennsylvania and will be based in the F.W. Webb corporate headquarters in Bedford, MA, in the heart of the state’s 128 Technology and Innovation Corridor.

About F.W. Webb

With roots going back to 1866, the F.W. Webb Company proudly offers outstanding products, services and expertise to industrial and institutional professionals and commercial and residential contractors. The largest wholesale distributor of its kind in the Northeast, F.W. Webb maintains an extensive inventory of plumbing; heating; HVAC, including made-to-order ductwork; refrigeration; and industrial PVF (pipe valves fittings) products and supplies. The company also offers building and process controls; propane gas equipment and parts; water systems; commercial and industrial pumps; fire protection and fabrication; thermoplastic piping; and high purity process components.

F.W. Webb has more than 80 locations in nine states and maintains personalized customer service as one of its core values. For homeowners, the company operates 39 Frank Webb’s Bath Center showrooms and a Hearth & Home showroom. All customers, wholesale and retail, are supported by a highly proficient team of sales professionals and product/application specialists with deep expertise in the industries served.

Eye-catching style and well-executed design are combined in two new floor-mounted tub fillers, now available from American Standard. These tub fillers are offered in two appealing styles: asculptural square model characterized by geometric shapes and crisp angles, and an elegant round model with clean curves and minimalistic contours.

Designed to enhance the ultimate soaking experience, both tub fillers feature a convenient metal hand shower that easily makes any bathing interlude the perfect pampering event at the end of a long day. The hand shower can be angled up to 60 degrees when attached to the tub filler stand, ensuring that the water stream accurately flows into the tub for the bather’s pleasure. It also features a spray face designed for easy cleaning and maintenance.

To simplify installation, both tub fillers feature a 360 degree rotation capability at the base, allowing them to be positioned in any direction, even after the rough plumbing has been installed. These floor-mounted tub fillers are equipped with an adjustable level feature – exclusive to American Standard – which allows the installer to correctly level the unit even if the mounting surface is irregular, to ensure a perfectly vertical installation.

Beneath their stunning design that complements modern bath décor, these round and square tub fillers are built to offer reliable, flawless performance. Both models are equipped with washerless ceramic disc valve cartridges that provide smooth handle movement and a lifetime of water-saving, drip-free operation. They also feature durable brass construction to ensure optimum performance and function.

To simplify design choices, these competitively priced tub fillers easily coordinate with other stylish American Standard bathroom faucet collections. The square tub filler complements the Berwick and Times Square faucet collections, while the round tub filler matches beautifully with the Serin, Studio, Moments, and Green Tea assortments. Both tub fillers are designed to harmonize with all American Standard freestanding tubs: the Cadet, Coastal, Sedona and Kipling models.

These new tub faucets are available in a choice of two attractive finishes – polished chrome and satin nickel – to beautifully coordinate with popular lavatory room settings.

Read at: http://www.americanstandard-us.com/pressroom/luxurious-ambience-and-smart-features-showcased-with-new-contemporary-tub-fillers/

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.