Chuck Emmerling Retires, Gary Brown Onboard After 40+ years in the pump industry Chuck Emmerling, BJM’s Midwest Regional Manager has retired. Chuck and his wife Rosemary decided at the end of 2013 that they will begin their well earned retirement. While remaining residents of Ohio, home of many grandchildren, they will now have time for Read more
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Chuck Emmerling Retires, Gary Brown Onboard
After 40+ years in the pump industry Chuck Emmerling, BJM’s Midwest Regional Manager has retired. Chuck and his wife Rosemary decided at the end of 2013 that they will begin their well earned retirement. While remaining residents of Ohio, home of many grandchildren, they will now have time for extended trips to Florida and elsewhere with family and friends. Congratulations to the Emmerlings from your friends at BJM Pumps.
We are pleased to announce Gary Brown has joined our BJM Sales Team as the new Midwest Regional Sales Manager.
Gary will be responsible for establishing and supporting pump distribution and BJM Pumps selling channels for the 13 Upper Midwest States. Gary spent over 13 years working for a large pump distributor in MO and more recently spent time working for a “high tech” pump manufacturer, also headquartered in the Midwest. Gary is a graduate of the US Naval Academy, a former Navy pilot and is a Gulf War Veteran. He currently resides in the St. Louis area with his wife and seven children.
We welcome Gary to the BJM Pumps family.
Coffee with Caleffi™, is an online technical training webinar and is intended for contractors, designers and wholesalers. Flow coefficient (Cv) is a relative measure of a device’s efficiency at allowing fluid to flow. How is Cv used in a hydronic or plumbing system? Bob “Hot Rod” Rohr, Caleffi training and education manager, is at the Read more
Coffee with Caleffi™, is an online technical training webinar and is intended for contractors, designers and wholesalers.
Flow coefficient (Cv) is a relative measure of a device’s efficiency at allowing fluid to flow. How is Cv used in a hydronic or plumbing system? Bob “Hot Rod” Rohr, Caleffi training and education manager, is at the head-of-the-class on Thursday, April 24 at 12 noon CDT. Listen in as Bob explains the following during the one-hour long webinar:
– How are pump sizing and component Cv related?
– What offers more flow resistance: a 1” balancing valve with a Cv of 12, or a 3/4″ air separator with a Cv of 12?
– My thermostatic mixing valve has a Cv rating of 3? Does that mean I can only run 3 gpm through it?
– Why do you say a fixed orifice type balancing valve has a constant Cv, and a variable orifice type valve has changing Cv?
– What does rated Cv mean?
– Why are zone valve Cv and close-off pressure rating inversely related?
– Caleffi radiant manifolds have a “combined supply & return” Cv of 1.23. Do I use this for pump sizing?
– What is the role of a fluid’s specific gravity on Cv? How do I use this information?
– Are there products whose Cv value varies when operating conditions change? When do I need to be aware of this?
Looking forward to seeing you at this month’s Coffee with Caleffi webinar: What is Flow Coefficient (Cv) and How to Apply?
A Certificate of Participation is provided upon your request (simply say “Yes” in the post-webinar survey).
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Pentair Aquatic Systems as a 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for its outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by manufacturing energy-efficient products and educating consumers about energy efficiency. Pentair’s accomplishments will be recognized in Washington, D.C. on April 29, 2014. Pentair, an ENERGY STAR Read more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Pentair Aquatic Systems as a 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for its outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by manufacturing energy-efficient products and educating consumers about energy efficiency. Pentair’s accomplishments will be recognized in Washington, D.C. on April 29, 2014.
Pentair, an ENERGY STAR partner since 2013, will be honored for its leadership in manufacturing products that earn the ENERGY STAR, the government-backed symbol of energy efficiency.
“Pentair Aquatic Systems continues to be a leader in swimming pool industry innovation,” said Karl R. Frykman, President, Pentair Aquatic Systems. “Pentair was the first manufacturer to earn ENERGY STAR certification on its pool pumps. Additionally, it was the first manufacturer to introduce variable speed technology to the pool industry, years ahead of any other manufacturer. We are constantly working to develop more products which allow our customers to enjoy the pool lifestyle while being energy efficient.”
To earn the ENERGY STAR certification, pool pumps must be at least 30-72 percent more energy efficient than typical pumps. In 2013 all Pentair variable speed pump models and most two-speed models earned ENERGY STAR certification. Currently, 53 Pentair pool pump models carry the ENERGY STAR.
Through 2013, with help from ENERGY STAR, American families and businesses have saved $297 billion on utility bills and prevented more than 2.1 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.
The 2014 Partner of the Year Awards are given to a variety of organizations to recognize their contributions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through superior energy efficiency. Award winners are selected from the 16,000 organizations that participate in the ENERGY STAR program.
“Pentair is helping consumers save money and reduce harmful carbon pollution by producing energy-efficient ENERGY STAR products,” said EPA Deputy Administrator Bob Perciasepe. “This outstanding effort in product manufacturing demonstrates a commitment to reducing our nation’s greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.”
Armstrong International has expanded its portfolio of intelligent system solutions through the acquisition of Veris, Incorporated, a leader in accurate and reliable flow measurement technology for gas, steam and hot water applications. Veris, based in Niwot, Colorado, has more than 25 years experience in designing and manufacturing flow measurement instruments including Verabar®, the most accurate Read more
Armstrong International has expanded its portfolio of intelligent system solutions through the acquisition of Veris, Incorporated, a leader in accurate and reliable flow measurement technology for gas, steam and hot water applications. Veris, based in Niwot, Colorado, has more than 25 years experience in designing and manufacturing flow measurement instruments including Verabar®, the most accurate and reliable flow sensor for measuring gas, liquid and steam delivering lower operating costs for customers and Accelabar®, a new and unique flow meter that provides superior performance in challenging applications.
“Veris not only shares our commitment to delivering energy saving solutions to its customers, they also share our core values that contribute to creating an enjoyable experience for our customers,” said Patrick Armstrong, President and CEO of Armstrong Global Holdings. In addition to its Colorado headquarters, Veris has operations in Shanghai, China. The Veris name and operating locations will remain and its product line will enhance the full line of solutions available from Armstrong.
EX and Aquatherm fans rejoice: Aquatherm’s newest PEX adapter is zero-lead and can be used for potable water. It includes zero-lead brass and is manufactured to ASTM F1960. A new male-end design allows you to fuse directly into fusion outlets, so they are quicker and easier to install. Unlike the other PEX adapter (F1807) Aquatherm Read more
EX and Aquatherm fans rejoice: Aquatherm’s newest PEX adapter is zero-lead and can be used for potable water. It includes zero-lead brass and is manufactured to ASTM F1960. A new male-end design allows you to fuse directly into fusion outlets, so they are quicker and easier to install. Unlike the other PEX adapter (F1807) Aquatherm offers which has a PP-R socket, this adapter has a street connection that is welded directly into an Aquatherm fitting. Aquatherm can be used as the main distribution pipe and transition to PEX as needed. Dimension available: 1/2″. More sizes to come.