Viega LLC announces the schedule for the first half of its 2017 training programs at the Viega Educational Facility located in Nashua, N.H. The programs aim to bring plumbing and heating professionals up to speed with the latest technologies in the industry. Some of the major programs offered for early 2017 include press technology courses Read more
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Viega LLC announces the schedule for the first half of its 2017 training programs at the Viega Educational Facility located in Nashua, N.H. The programs aim to bring plumbing and heating professionals up to speed with the latest technologies in the industry.
Some of the major programs offered for early 2017 include press technology courses for carbon steel, copper, gas fitters and stainless steel, which demonstrate through practical examples and hands-on instruction the advantages of press pipe-joining technology over traditional methods and press systems’ ability to increase installation efficiency and decrease downtime. Other training programs on the schedule include: Radiant Week, LoopCAD®, NFPA 13D Fire Sprinkler, Snow and Ice Melting, Geothermal and Solar, Radiant Piping and Controls, Radiant Design and Software, Commercial Radiant and Cooling, Radiant and Hydronics Troubleshooting, Radiant Systems, Manual J and Hydronics 101.
“As it continues to be a leader in this industry, Viega takes great responsibility in delivering state-of-the-art training and education to industry professionals,” said Jason McKinnon, director of technical services at Viega. “Our training courses are designed to inform our attendees on the newest technologies and methods so that they can remain on the cutting edge in providing the best industry practices and solutions for all applications.”
The training programs cover a wide variety of subjects; courses may be purchased in one-day, two-day, three-day or week-long packages. Each package price includes meals, and other options include hotel, airfare and tool access in addition to the training. Viega offers dedicated classes for groups of 10 or more, as well as customized training programs designed for specific needs.
To register or see a full list of courses, please visit viega.us/training.
About Viega:
The Viega Group, with a tradition of innovation for more than 115 years, has more than 4,000 employees worldwide and is among the leading manufacturers of pipe fitting installation technology. In metal press systems for industrial, commercial and residential projects, the company is the global market leader. In the U.S., Viega LLC employs nearly 500 people and offers more than 3,000 products. These include Viega ProPress® for copper and stainless, Viega MegaPress® for black iron pipe and Viega PEX Press systems in Zero Lead™ bronze and high-performance polymer. Viega also specializes in the design, production and installation of ProRadiant™ heating and cooling systems. For more information, visit www.viega.us.
RIDGID® has awarded four scholarships to students enrolled in plumbing apprentice programs. In partnership with the Educational Foundation of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association (PHCC), the scholarship recipients will receive up to $1,000 in tuition assistance as well as $1,500 in RIDGID tools. There are as many as 3.1 million trade jobs available currently with Read more
RIDGID® has awarded four scholarships to students enrolled in plumbing apprentice programs. In partnership with the Educational Foundation of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association (PHCC), the scholarship recipients will receive up to $1,000 in tuition assistance as well as $1,500 in RIDGID tools.
There are as many as 3.1 million trade jobs available currently with an additional 2.1 million jobs to fill in the next two years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The scholarship program, administered by PHCC and supported by RIDGID since 2011, is designed to attract new talent essential to the future of the plumbing, heating and cooling industry.
“The need for tradespeople is growing and RIDGID has been a long-time supporter of programs helping to fill the gap. We’re proud to be able to provide these scholarships to help not only train professionals but also set them up with the quality tools they will need to enter the industry,” said Christopher Burton, RIDGID Global Director of Brand Management.
The 2016 scholarship recipients are:
- Jose Avila of San Diego, Calif. is working for PHCC member company The Brinks Group, Inc. He is studying plumbing at the PHCC Academy of San Diego.
- Devon Moyer of Lauries Station, Pa. is working for PHCC member company Tim Beil Plumbing. He is studying plumbing at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute.
- Spencer Sarjeant of Atlanta, Ga. is working for PHCC member company Plumb Works, Inc. He is studying plumbing at PHCC Academy of Georgia.
- Brendon Webb of San Diego, Calif. is working for PHCC member company The Brinks Group, Inc. He is studying plumbing at the PHCC Academy of San Diego.
RIDGID has a long history of supporting trade education through tool donations and monetary support to trade schools. In addition, the company provides ongoing training around the world at one of 14 training centers to distributors, employees and local vocational and high school students. In 2017, the company will announce additional initiatives to drive awareness and combat the trade shortage trends.
For additional information about RIDGID, please visit RIDGID.com, connect on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn, or call toll-free: 1-800-769-7743.
About RIDGID®
RIDGID is a global manufacturer of more than 300 dependable and innovative tools, trusted by the professional trades in over 140 countries. RIDGID products are designed to help professionals in the demanding commercial, industrial and energy markets install and maintain the world’s infrastructure with greater certainty and efficiency. Headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, RIDGID is a business unit of Emerson™, a global innovator in technology and engineering.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets around the world. The company is comprised of five business segments: Process Management, Industrial Automation, Network Power, Climate Technologies, and Commercial & Residential Solutions. Sales in fiscal 2015 were $22.3 billion. For more information, visit Emerson.com.
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Noritz America has launched a free online training course for the new CB Combination Boiler, targeting professional plumbing, heating and HVAC contractors. The two-part Residential Combination Boiler Training from Noritz University prepares contractors to be on the forefront of a rapidly expanding segment of the residential boiler market. “We’ve seen dynamic growth in combination boilers,” Read more
Noritz America has launched a free online training course for the new CB Combination Boiler, targeting professional plumbing, heating and HVAC contractors.
The two-part Residential Combination Boiler Training from Noritz University prepares contractors to be on the forefront of a rapidly expanding segment of the residential boiler market. “We’ve seen dynamic growth in combination boilers,” says Jason Fleming, Sr. Marketing and Customer Care Manager for Noritz. “This course offers contractors a competitive advantage in meeting this growing demand.”
Trainees can register at http://www.training.noritz.com. Members of Noritz’s PROCard program can elevate their Noritz “Power Rankings” by successfully completing the course. This means their contact information will show up higher in the program’s search results and thus be more visible to prospective customers.
For additional information and a downloadable high resolution image, please visit http://noritz.media-resources-ordp.com/2016/combi-online-training.shtml
Viega announces two radiant training seminars in 2016 for design-build contractors and engineers. Viega, in collaboration with the Center for the Built Environment (CBE), at the University of California, Berkeley, is holding the one-day training courses, titled, “Energy and Comfort Performance of Radiant Slab Systems.” The courses are co-presented by Viega’s technical managers and Fred Read more
Viega announces two radiant training seminars in 2016 for design-build contractors and engineers.
Viega, in collaboration with the Center for the Built Environment (CBE), at the University of California, Berkeley, is holding the one-day training courses, titled, “Energy and Comfort Performance of Radiant Slab Systems.” The courses are co-presented by Viega’s technical managers and Fred Bauman of CBE.
Viega announced its partnership with the CBE early last year since educating the industry on new and more efficient technologies for commercial integrated hydronics systems was one of the initial goals of the association between the two organizations.
The radiant training seminars are scheduled for September 13, 2016 in Boston, Mass., and November 29, 2016 in Anaheim, Calif. The seminars will teach how radiant systems work, heat transfer fundamentals, energy use and thermal comfort in comparison to conventional all-air systems. Project examples and design guidance will also be covered.
“These radiant seminars provide a wealth of industry knowledge on designing increasingly popular radiant cooling and heating systems,” said Mark Parent, director of product management, Viega. “Our goal is to help educate the industry on newer and more efficient technologies when designing commercial integrated hydronics systems.”
CBE is leading a research program on advanced integrated systems with a focus on radiant slab cooling, also known as thermally activated building systems (TABS). CBE recently accepted a $3 million grant over the next three years on radiant slab systems to research methods for optimizing radiant systems for energy efficiency and comfort.
Viega provides the most versatile radiant heating and cooling systems in the industry. Suitable for residential, commercial or industrial applications, Viega ProRadiant™ heating and cooling solutions include ViegaPEX™ Barrier tubing, Viega FostaPEX® tubing, Viega PEX Press fittings, manifolds, controls, mixing stations, sensors, mats, panels, tracks and plates.
For more information or to register for one of Viega’s radiant seminars, visit: Viega.us/training.
NOVI, MICH- As part of its 70th anniversary celebrations, BrassCraft Manufacturing Co. announced it will continue to support the plumbing industry by offering scholarships through the BrassCraft® Zell Scholarship Program, named in honor of the company’s founder – Robert M. Zell. The BrassCraft® Zell Scholarship provides $1,500 scholarships to support the next generation of skilled Read more
NOVI, MICH- As part of its 70th anniversary celebrations, BrassCraft Manufacturing Co. announced it will continue to support the plumbing industry by offering scholarships through the BrassCraft® Zell Scholarship Program, named in honor of the company’s founder – Robert M. Zell.
The BrassCraft® Zell Scholarship provides $1,500 scholarships to support the next generation of skilled tradesmen and women. These funds help to offset costs for plumbing apprentices enrolled in accredited four-or-five year training programs. The scholarships are available to apprentices on an annual basis.
“The Bureau of Labor & Statistics projection indicates that employment in the plumbing industry (plumbers, pipefitters, etc.) will grow 21% through 2022 and with about 1/3 of the current workforce aging out, we have a responsibility to help attract talent and this scholarship program will help do that.” Said Rick Mejia, president, BrassCraft Mfg. Co.
“Over the last couple of years we have awarded more than $230,000 in scholarships through our relationships with associations (like the PHCC Educational Foundation, Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC)) and independent trade schools.”, said Jill Shippy, Marketing Communications, BrassCraft Mfg. Co.
“Helping deserving students is something we are very passionate about.” Said Shippy.
Students/apprentices and accredited programs may apply for scholarship funds by submitting an application through the BrassCraft website at www.brasscraft.com/scholarship.