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The Bosch New Systems Control (NSC) Package of Comfort Modules Enhances Home Comfort While Saving Energy

• NSC modules work with Bosch Greenstar and Buderus GB142 & 162 condensing boilers
• 3 zone control module can be expanded to 8 zones
• Uses indoor feedback/load compensation to increase efficiency & comfort
• Easy install with plug and play wiring terminals

Londonderry, NH – Bosch Thermotechnology has introduced a New System Control (NSC) package of intelligent modules designed to control single or multiple zone systems for increased indoor comfort and greater energy savings. The NSC tightly controls energy use through two-way communications with a range of high efficiency (95% AFUE) Bosch and Buderus condensing boiler offerings: Greenstar wall-mounted and floor-standing boilers, Buderus GB142 and GB162 boilers for larger homes and light commercial applications.

The Bosch NSC is similar to other multi-zone control systems for installation, wiring and set-up purposes using plug and play wiring terminals. However, it also comes with these unique features and functionality assets:

• Ability to have two-way communication from the Bosch or Buderus boiler to the NSC’s Comfort Room Controller (CRC100) and Comfort Zone Manager (CZM100) modules.

• Indoor feedback/load compensation operations to increase efficiency and comfort.

• Load compensation that targets supply water temperature similar to outdoor reset functions. This allows the boiler to fire to a lower supply water temperature to satisfy demand, increasing energy savings while reducing complexity and OA Reset curve set-up.

• Need for only one zone module (CZM100) for either system zone valves and circulators.

The Bosch NSC residential-light commercial zone control package consists of three modules:

Comfort Zone Manager (CZM100)

The CZM100 is a three-zone control that is expandable up to eight zones and can activate either circulators or zone valves. The CZM100 monitors changes in room temperature and adjusts the boiler’s water temperature and firing rate to reduce energy use. It operates the heating system at the lowest possible input in order to reduce room temperature swings. No programming of the CZM100 is required.

Comfort Room Controller (CRC100)

The CRC100 is a simple, easy to operate thermostat with an integrated temperature sensor that can be used as a boiler control or in conjunction with the CZM100 for multi-zone room control. Providing the boiler with more than a simple on/off signal, the CRC100 provides an exact supply water temperature command. It comes preprogrammed with default settings for the most common application and is installed using a simple boiler integrated plug and play control.

Comfort Room Controller (CRC200)

An advanced version of the CRC100, the CRC200 adds a programmable time schedule, back lighting as well as push buttons for Menu, Auto Run, Hold Run and Back functions. It also offers additional capabilities and communication with the boiler such as display of the boiler temperature, target temperature and an optional outdoor temperature sensor. Its integrated temperature sensor can be used as a boiler control or, in conjunction with the CZM100, as a room controller.

The CRC200 can also operate an indirect water heater in parallel with the clock program or continuously.

For more information on the Bosch NSC boiler zone control modules package, visit www.boschheatingandcooling.com.

FRANKLIN PARK, IL – New 1.1 gpf toilet systems, which combine a vitreous china toilet fixture with either a manual or sensor-operated high-efficiency 1.1 gpf flushometer, are now available from Sloan Valve Company. The new combinations provide consistent, reliable performance designed to help architects, engineers, contractors and building owners achieve their goals of lowering water usage while maintaining performance expectations. These new toilet systems represent Sloan’s most water efficient products, using 14% less water than the company’s current lowest combinations at 1.28 gpf, and 31% less than the 1.6 gpf EPA standard. Furthermore, these max-efficiency plumbing products can contribute to LEED® Credits for water use reduction. The new combinations provide effective, low-maintenance flushing in public restrooms while reducing water consumption. As the broadest 1.1 gpf product range available, Sloan offers three water-efficient flushometer options. Sloan’s latest innovations in this flushing technology are Royal® manual valves and ECOS® and SOLIS® electronic valves – all paired with Sloan floor-mount, floor-mount ADA and wall-hung bowls for a total of 9 different combinations. The flushometers include:

Royal: Sloan’s best-selling model, this manual flushometer provides years of exceptional reliability and performance.

ECOS: ECOS battery-operated, sensor-activated flushometers provide hands-free operation while delivering significant water savings. ECOS flushometers include an override button for manual use.

SOLIS: SOLIS utilizes solar panels with battery back-up to help power the flushometer, effectively doubling the battery life. SOLIS flushometers include an override button for manual use.

American Standard has been honored with a Patents for Humanity award from the U.S. Commerce Department’s United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for inventing the hygienic SaTo toilet pan technology.

Launched in 2012, the Patents for Humanity program recognizes individual and organizational patent holders who have developed innovative and sustainable solutions that address global humanitarian challenges.

American Standard invented the SaTo (derived from Safe Toilet) sanitary toilet pan in 2013 to help reduce disease transmission and improve sanitation facilities and quality of life in Bangladesh.

“American Standard is truly honored to receive the prestigious Patents for Humanity award for our life-saving SaTo toilet pan,” said Steve Delarge, acting CEO of American Standard. “Our team was driven to develop the SaTo pan by the staggering statistics that 2.5 billion people in the world lack access to adequate sanitation facilities and every day 2,000 children die from diseases caused by this lack of proper sanitation.”

The SaTo toilet pan uses ingeniously simple mechanical and water seals with a trap-door mechanism to close off pit latrines from the open air, thereby preventing flying insects from spreading pathogens from contact with human waste. The Company’s engineering team that designed the SaTo pan consisted of Jim McHale, Ph.D., Daigo Ishiyama, and Greg Gatarz.

American Standard also launched the Flush for Good campaign in 2013, with the goal of increasing awareness of the global sanitation crisis and improving the quality of life in developing countries. This program donated one SaTo pan for every Champion toilet sold in North America in 2013 and 2014. The Company aims to donate 1.2 million SaTo hygienic toilet pans for installation in homes and schools in developing nations around the world through 2017, reaching an estimated 5.5 million people with life improving sanitation.

American Standard has partnered with NGO’s BRAC, WaterAid, UNICEF, Save the Children, Water for People, Food for the Poor and Plumbers Without Borders to distribute the SaTo pans to countries throughout the world in need of safe plumbing solutions. More than 700,000 SaTo latrine pans have been distributed in Bangladesh, Uganda, Haiti, Malawi, and the Philippines through year-end 2014.

“This latrine pan technology is simple ingenuity that goes beyond corporate sustainability to the sustainability of life”, said Maria Chiclana, senior vice president and general counsel at American Standard, who has orchestrated the filings for the SaTo pan’s patent protection in the U.S. and other regions.

“We are very proud of our ongoing commitment to address this critical global sanitation issue through sustainable design solutions. It aligns with our vision of raising the standard of living for all people, everywhere. Sanitation is truly the most vital prerequisite for health and quality of life,” concluded Delarge.

Chris Larys has joined Geberit as the new Central Region Sales/National Builder Manager. Based out of the Des Plaines, Illinois Office, Larys will oversee client accounts, product training and business development initiatives within the central U.S. region. He will be responsible for developing Geberit’s relationship with regional and national builders. With the housing market poised for continued improvement, the Geberit concealed tank and carrier is a natural enhancement for builders to offer their customers.

“Chris’ wealth of experience and industry knowledge have already made him a key addition to the Geberit family,” said Patrick Kimener, Senior Vice President of Sales for Geberit North America. “We view his appointment as a sign of our commitment to being the leading company in our industry. I’m confident that he will play a key role in providing and implementing high quality solutions for our clients.”

Larys has 15 years of experience in increasingly responsible sales management roles at several companies. Most recently from Mannington Mills Inc. in Salem, New Jersey, he developed and maintained national and regional accounts over a 15 state area. Larys also held multiple positions at Kohler Company in Kohler, Wisconsin, demonstrating strong leadership in the plumbing sector. He is also well versed in builder business plans, builder issues, concerns, and generating ideas and competitive information. Larys holds a Bachelor’s degree in Arts from Central Michigan University.

Geberit North America is part of the Geberit Group, a European market leader and global provider of sanitary technology. Located in Des Plaines, Illinois, Geberit North America provides concealed tank and carrier systems for wall-hung and floor-mounted toilets and fixtures. Geberit systems improve the look of any bathroom by hiding the unsightly toilet tank. Replacing a standard tank and toilet with the Geberit system results in more usable space, improved hygiene and better accessibility. The unique dual-flush valve saves water and is practically maintenance free. Monolith is Geberit’s newest product – a unique alternative to the traditional floor-mounted toilet and tank. Geberit also offers cable-controlled bath waste and overflows in a variety of designer finishes. Critical working parts are outside the waterway, ensuring years of trouble-free operation. As European market leader, the Geberit Group is a global provider in the area of plumbing technology with sales of CHF 2.4 billion and about 6,300 employees in 41 countries worldwide.

For additional information, contact Geberit North America at 2100 South Clearwater Drive, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018, or call 800-566-2100. You can also visit Geberit North America at geberit.us.