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Aquatherm North America recently announced B&B Trade Distribution Centre as its newest distribution partner. B&B services the HVAC/R and sheet metal trades from locations in Toronto, Oakville, Hamilton, London and Windsor.

With a growing demand for Aquatherm’s polypropylene-random (PP-R) pipe and the opening of a warehouse facility in Vaughan, ON earlier this year, this partnership is designed to further expand the adoption of Aquatherm pipe in PHVAC and industrial projects throughout the province.

According to Aquatherm Executive VP of Canada Sales, Don Schneider, the addition of a proven distributor like B&B was a logical move. “As more and more contractors, engineers, and building owners see the value of using Aquatherm’s PP-R systems for such a wide variety of projects, we’re always striving to get them the best possible supply and service. Bringing on quality partners like B&B aligns perfectly with that goal.”

B&B, which has served Canada since 1948, is a premium supplier of commercial, light commercial and residential products that deliver effective solutions to improve comfort in a cost efficient manner. With more than half a century of experience, B&B Trade Distribution strives to develop and implement new ideas, strategies, and services that benefit its contractors, and Aquatherm fits nicely into that niche.

Aquatic is adding eight new modern-style, drop-in tubs to its best-selling Serenity series, renowned for offering the ultimate in personalized hydrotherapy. With the Serenity expansion, customers can choose from 55 freestanding, undermount and drop-in, acrylic shells in a variety of sizes, finishes and colors, and also customizable as soaker, HotSoak, air bath or DriftBath(TM) tubs.

Aquatic, the leader in innovative and inspired bathware, today announced the addition of eight new modern-style, drop-in tubs to its best-selling Serenity series, renowned for offering the ultimate in personalized hydrotherapy. With the Serenity expansion, customers now will have a choice of 55 freestanding, undermount and drop-in, acrylic shells in a variety of sizes, finishes and colors, and also customizable as soaker, HotSoak, air bath or DriftBath(TM) tubs. Exclusively available from Aquatic, DriftBath simulates the relaxing experience of sitting in a gentle stream. Aquatic developed the new models based on consumer focus group research and customer feedback on prototypes showcased earlier this year at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas.

“Nothing is more important to Aquatic than listening and responding to what we hear from end-users and distributors – once again, they have been the inspiration for us to design and produce great new products,” said Michael Tse, Product Manager, Hydrotherapy, Aquatic. “We’re delighted to be able to offer more options than ever to our perennially popular Serenity family – options that we know the marketplace wants.” The new tubs are modern-looking with sleek, clean lines yet soothing and welcoming at the same time, thanks to softening design elements. These include oval bottoms, curved back areas and arm rests that invite the bather to sit back and fully relax. For added convenience and comfort, Aquatic offers an optional linear overflow drain on the new units as an alternative to the traditional circular drain. The linear drain allows the tubs to be a few inches lower in height without sacrificing bathing well and water depth. The baths are available in a selection of sizes with footprints that fit standard bath alcoves. They come in standard and premium colors for the Serenity series.

The new Serenity models include:

● Serenity 50 (60”x32”x22”) and Serenity 51 (72”x32”x22”), sized for narrower bathroom spaces yet still big on comfort with a contoured backrest.

●Serenity 52 (60″x36″x22″), Serenity 53 (66″x36″x22″) and Serenity 54 (72″X36″x22″), featuring an oval bottom with a rectangular shape at the top to create a spacious bathing well and ample contouring for the bather’s lumbar area. The larger Serenity 54 is designed for two people.

● Serenity 55 (63″x34″x22″) and Serenity 56 (69″x38″x22″), which are notable for great ergonomics. Sitting in Page 2/3 If you have any questions regarding information in these press releases please contact the company listed in the press release. Our complete disclaimer appears here – PRWeb ebooks – Another online visibility tool from PRWeb these oval shaped tubs is like reclining in a chair. The front-to-back graduated deck height and an elongated backrest maximize the bathing space without increasing the tub’s footprint. Shaped armrests help the bather soak effortlessly.

● Serenity 57 (60”x32”x19 5⁄8”), designed with ease of use in mind. The tub’s lower height and optional linear overflow makes entry and exit safer and easier while still providing a deep bathing well for an allencompassing soak. With a rectangular shape and clean lines, this bath beautifies traditional to modern bathroom spaces.

Aquatic is introducing the new Serenity models nationwide on a staggered basis. Serenity 50 and 51 are currently available and the rest will be introduced between now and early 2015.

Mitigating Moisture Problems in Piping:

Contractors Select AP Armaflex for Historic Renovation at Converse College

Armacell and an award winning South Carolina mechanical contractor teamed up to complete a chilled water renovation to several historic buildings at Converse College in Spartanburg SC just in time for the 2014-2015 school year. Waldrop Mechanical Services and sub-contractor, Dean Hall Insulation, insisted on using AP Armaflex® closed-cell elastomeric foam insulation on all of the chilled water piping during recent renovations to Wilson, Pell and Dexter Halls, as well as the energy plant.

Both contractors felt that the near-zero moisture permeance and low thermal k of Armaflex was essential to protecting the buildings from pipe condensation and any subsequent moisture damage. Protecting the Past (and Future) All three halls were built in the late 19th century and are considered iconic to the history of Converse College. The delicate renovation to these buildings revealed numerous century-old details including bead boarding, handmade chair rails, and hand painted decorative flourishes around windows, all of which were painstakingly restored. Exposing such details to the risk of condensation from chilled water piping was not an option.

AP Armaflex provided Waldrop and Dean Hall with the peace of mind they wanted upon completing the project. Additionally, AP Armaflex’s compact structure helped solve the problem of navigating insulated hot water piping tight spaces to get to the fan coil units above individual dorms. “Armaflex on chilled water piping is a no brainer. You don’t grow mold on it, and you don’t have to worry about rusted pipe,” said Scott Hall, president of Dean Hall Insulation. “Ten years from now, if they decide to go into those walls again, that pipe will look just like it did the day we installed it.” That’s sound insurance to any college undergoing costly renovation to historic buildings. Timelines and budgets often compromise certain aspects of such projects, but protecting the property from moisture damage due to condensation is worth the investment. Waldrop, an award winning mechanical contractor that specializes in demanding and often historic renovations, has learned which products are an asset on such projects and which are not. The company uses Armaflex on the majority of their projects and associates it with long-term satisfaction and the least risk for moisture related callbacks.

The Converse College renovation was completed just before the beginning of the 2014-2015 school year and included replacement and redesign of several thousand feet of HVAC piping – much of it hidden behind plaster walls and ceilings, and above and below precious architectural treasures.

A more detailed article about the renovation can be downloaded at http://bit.ly/1zFtQxW.

For additional information visit www.armacell.us.

Aquatic celebrates its 50th anniversary at the 2015 International Builders Show (IBS) by exhibiting a broad spectrum of bathware, including new models recently added to the best-selling Serenity hydrotherapy series. The company will showcase products in three locations including Show Village’s “Park City” home, a real house outside the convention hall where IBS attendees can see today’s best residential building products in an installed environment.

Aquatic, the leader in innovative bathware, today announced plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary at the 2015 International Builders Show (IBS) by exhibiting a broad spectrum of products, including new models recently added to the best-selling Serenity hydrotherapy series.
“Aquatic is marking half a century of leadership in the bathware industry with an expanded presence at this year’s builders’ show,” said Martin Joines, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Aquatic. “We plan to exhibit a cross-section of products in three locations, representing some of the ‘best of the best’ in our collection when it comes to engineering and design for today’s trade customers and consumers.”

AQUATIC IN THE PARK CITY HOME

Aquatic is the exclusive supplier of bathware for Show Village’s “Park City” home (Booth #P2), a mountain resort-style house provided by Irontown Homes, a custom modular builder. Located outside the convention hall, Show Village enables convention attendees to see today’s best residential building products in installed environments.
The master bathroom in the Park City home will feature a working version of Aquatic’s beautiful and super luxurious Serenity 55 DriftBath, one of eight new, streamlined and modern-looking Serenity models. This drop-in, acrylic tub has sleek, clean lines softened by an oval bottom, a curved back area and shaped armrests, encouraging the bather to recline and relax. A front-to-back graduated deck height and an elongated backrest maximize the bathing space without increasing the tub’s footprint. An optional linear overflow drain allows the tub to be a few inches lower in height without sacrificing bathing well and water depth.

The award-winning DriftBath system, exclusively available from Aquatic, provides an unmatched, gentle and soothing bathing experience. Up to 70-plus, water-only ports individually release a delicate ribbon of moving water that converge and flow in one direction. The result is a soft current that simulates sitting in a calm stream.
The master bath shower will consist of Aquatic’s A2 Composite 4834CPAN pan, finished with a 12”x24” horizontal, porcelain tile-up application and a clear, frameless shower door for an up-to-the-moment look.

Additional bathrooms in the house will include Aquatic’s 6032SMIN modern, skirted tub, part of a new family of streamlined DuraCore™ bathtubs that strike a smart balance of sophisticated design, versatility and value. Also displayed will be the 16034STTS shower from the company’s subway tile collection, which offers a timeless, classic look without the cost of installing and maintaining ceramic tile. The laundry room will contain an operational Delicair I sink for hand washing clothes and even small pets. The 25″x22″x12″ acrylic basin is engineered with the same standard-setting air bath technology that Aquatic uses in its full-size tubs.

“Aquatic is a builder’s best friend,” said Kam Valgardson, Business Development Manager, Irontown Homes. “We’ve been using the company’s products for years because they are great quality and cost-effective. We’re excited to use them any time we can.”