The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today announced the appointment of Jason McKinnon, director of engineering services, Viega, LLC (Broomfield, CO), as the chair of its Education Committee. PPI is the major North American trade association representing the plastics pipe industry. “Our Education Committee,” stated David M. Fink, PPI president, “is counted on by the Read more
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The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today announced the appointment of Jason McKinnon, director of engineering services, Viega, LLC (Broomfield, CO), as the chair of its Education Committee. PPI is the major North American trade association representing the plastics pipe industry.
“Our Education Committee,” stated David M. Fink, PPI president, “is counted on by the various industries we serve to provide viable, validated instruction on all aspects of plastic pipe. This includes courses and curriculum in each of our five divisions plus the Hydrostatic Stress Board. In his new role, Jason will assist in delivering courses at conferences with other organizations and use delivery platforms such as Red Vector and PPI’s own eLearn™ educational channel. His input on the new courses PPI will develop will be highly beneficial and valuable.”
McKinnon has more than twenty years of engineering and training experience developing new curriculum and training modules. He holds a Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering Technology plus Master of Business Administration degrees from the University of Massachusetts. He has been a participating member of PPI for more than 10 years, mainly with the association’s Building & Construction Division, and was a founding member of the PPI Education Committee in 2013.
Founded in 1950, PPI’s five major divisions are Building & Construction, Drainage, Energy Piping Systems, Municipal & Industrial and Power & Communications. Its member companies share a common interest in broadening market opportunities that make effective use of plastics piping for building and construction projects, water and gas distribution, sewer and wastewater conveyance, oil and gas production, industrial and mining uses, plus power and communications systems. Additional information can be found at www.plasticpipe.org
This is the first of McWane Plumbing Technical Services ‘How-To’ video series to learn more about cast iron soil pipe and fittings. https://youtu.be/_CZW2ZhhKik McWane Plumbing Technical Services is a full-range service organization that provides educational and technical support on codes and standards as well as regulations that cover cast iron soil pipe and fittings, gaskets and couplings Read more
This is the first of McWane Plumbing Technical Services ‘How-To’ video series to learn more about cast iron soil pipe and fittings.
McWane Plumbing Technical Services is a full-range service organization that provides educational and technical support on codes and standards as well as regulations that cover cast iron soil pipe and fittings, gaskets and couplings, and drainage products for storm and sanitary drain, waste, and vent (DWV) plumbing systems. This service is provided at no cost. Tech Services plays an active role by offering assistance to those interested in better understanding the benefits of using a cast iron plumbing system in a building application.
Watts has introduced the Dead Level Brickslot Grate, a stainless steel slot drain option available for all 6”-wide Dead Level Systems – Ductile Iron Frame (D), Polypropylene Frame (P), and Shallow Channel (S) for cast-in-place applications. This Brickslot Grate is the ideal solution for jobs that require an equipment- or pedestrian-friendly slope to a finished Read more
Watts has introduced the Dead Level Brickslot Grate, a stainless steel slot drain option available for all 6”-wide Dead Level Systems – Ductile Iron Frame (D), Polypropylene Frame (P), and Shallow Channel (S) for cast-in-place applications.
This Brickslot Grate is the ideal solution for jobs that require an equipment- or pedestrian-friendly slope to a finished grade for use with brick pavers or concrete. Its sleek look is designed to fade into the pavement and complement the architectural design of the surface, while efficiently draining walkways and working areas.
It is manufactured to be ADA-compliant and handle loads up to the DIN 19580 Class A classification. For more information, visit www.watts.com.