Watts is launching its April Continuing Education Campaign, offering engineers, designers, specifiers and other professionals in the plumbing industry an opportunity to expand their expertise while fulfilling Professional Development Hours (PDH) requirements. This month-long initiative, beginning April 1, provides access to a comprehensive selection of accredited courses designed to support ongoing professional growth. Participants can Read more
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Watts is launching its April Continuing Education Campaign, offering engineers, designers, specifiers and other professionals in the plumbing industry an opportunity to expand their expertise while fulfilling Professional Development Hours (PDH) requirements. This month-long initiative, beginning April 1, provides access to a comprehensive selection of accredited courses designed to support ongoing professional growth.
Participants can choose from 25 courses accredited through the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA), covering key industry topics such as smart building technologies, data center server cooling optimization, and cross-connection control and backflow prevention. Courses are available through Watts Works Online, allowing users to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule.
Upon completion of a course, participants receive a certificate within 48 hours. Continuing education courses are also eligible for tokens that can be redeemed for free rewards. As an added incentive, those who complete five or more courses during the campaign will receive a complimentary Watts-branded umbrella.
For more information, visit training.watts.com.
The publication of ASTM B1029 marks another milestone for the growing press industry Viega is proud to announce the publication of the ASTM B1029: Standard Practice for Press-Connect Joints with Seamless Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Press Fittings. ASTM is a global organization that develops and provides standards for various industries and applications. Viega Read more
The publication of ASTM B1029 marks another milestone for the growing press industry
Viega is proud to announce the publication of the ASTM B1029: Standard Practice for Press-Connect Joints with Seamless Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Press Fittings. ASTM is a global organization that develops and provides standards for various industries and applications. Viega took part in a rigorous consensus process to document best practices for creating press-connect joints. The new ASTM B1029 standard aims to enhance the reliability, efficiency, and adoption of press-connect technology in its approved applications by providing a standardized practice to be used industry-wide.
As a leader in the industry, Viega’s history, expertise, and innovative approach was instrumental in shaping this standard. Their commitment to innovation and quality is reflected in ASTM B1029, which aligns with the company’s mission to provide solutions that meet the highest industry standards. By collaborating with ASTM, Viega aims to support the widespread adoption of press-connect technology, offering engineers and installers a reliable, predictable, and efficient alternative to traditional joining methods.
Call to Action for Engineers and Specifiers
Viega encourages engineers, specifiers, and installers to incorporate ASTM B1029 language and practices into their projects to take advantage of the benefits offered by press-connect technology. The standard provides a clear framework for achieving optimal joint integrity and system performance.
Benefits of Press-Connect Technology:
- Fast: Press-connect fittings significantly reduce installation time compared to traditional methods.
- Safe: Eliminates the need for open flames or chemicals, reducing the risk of fire and exposure to harmful substances.
- Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of applications, from residential plumbing to complex industrial systems.
- Consistent: Simple connections create less variability between installers and more reliable systems.
Watts has successfully wrapped up Q1 of their 150th Anniversary Sweepstakes. Lucky winners from across the U.S. and Canada have won some exciting prizes. The winners represent a broad range of plumbing industry professionals, including contractors, wholesalers, engineers, facility managers, and more. Q2 Sweepstakes: an Invitation to create your backyard oasis Building on the momentum Read more
Watts has successfully wrapped up Q1 of their 150th Anniversary Sweepstakes. Lucky winners from across the U.S. and Canada have won some exciting prizes. The winners represent a broad range of plumbing industry professionals, including contractors, wholesalers, engineers, facility managers, and more.
Q2 Sweepstakes: an Invitation to create your backyard oasis
Building on the momentum of quarter one’s success, Watts has introduced their second quarter (Q2) “Backyard Oasis” prize theme, now running from April 1 to June 30, 2024. This new theme aims to bring the dream of a perfect backyard retreat to life, with prizes that promise to transform any outdoor space into a haven of relaxation and entertainment. Customers could win one of the following exceptional prizes:
- Kamado Joe Classic Series grills (3 available)
- Ooni Koda 16 pizza ovens + essentials bundles (5 available)
- Yeti Tundra wheeled coolers (3 available)
- Stainless steel patio heaters (3 available)
- Padded hammocks and stands (6 available)
- 34” aluminum round LPG firepits (3 available)
- 150” home theater projectors and screens (12 available)
Empowering customers through learning and earning
Watts is committed to not only providing top-tier products, but also to educating its customers on the unique benefits and applications of its offerings. By engaging with Watts’ differentiated products and solutions, customers can earn limited-time tickets for a chance to participate in “The Backyard Oasis” anniversary sweepstakes.
A year-long celebration
2024 marks a significant year for Watts, as it hosts a series of sweepstakes designed to reward its loyal customers and engage a wider audience with its innovative solutions. The “Backyard Oasis” anniversary sweepstakes is the second in a series of quarterly and monthly drawings, including the grand prize, an all-expense paid trip for two to the heartbeat of New England: Boston, MA.
Watts invites industry professionals to join this celebration of learning, earning, and winning big! Stay tuned for more opportunities to win and make 2024 a memorable year with Watts.
How to participate:
For more information, interested parties are encouraged to visit watts.com/150sweepstakes. For the official rules, including how to enter, eligibility requirements, prize package details, and how to enter at no-cost, please visit watts.com/150sweepstakesrules.
Caleffi North America, a leader in state-of-the-art engineered solutions for hydronic and plumbing systems and committed to Excellence in Education, announces that registration is now open for Coffee with Caleffi™ LIVE at AHR 2024, Booth #S7941. With training content suitable for contractors, engineers, and distributors, AHR attendees can register for up to three of the unique in-booth training events Read more
Caleffi North America, a leader in state-of-the-art engineered solutions for hydronic and plumbing systems and committed to Excellence in Education, announces that registration is now open for Coffee with Caleffi™ LIVE at AHR 2024, Booth #S7941.
With training content suitable for contractors, engineers, and distributors, AHR attendees can register for up to three of the unique in-booth training events that were inspired by the popular Coffee with Caleffi™ technical training webinar series.
Coffee with Caleffi LIVE will engage attendees with informative, lively conversations being lead by by industry experts like Mechanical Hub’s John Mesenbrink, Tim Ward, Eric Aune and Andy Mickelson as well as esteemed Carlson-Holohan Award Alumni including John Siegenthaler, Dan Holohan, David Yates, Bob Rohr, Ingrid Mattsson, John Goshulak, David Hughes and perhaps a surprise or two!
Free Registration and Schedule at a glance:
- Monday, 1/22 at 11:00 am: Charting the Course for Lifelong Learning
- Monday, 1/22 at 2:00 pm: Enabling Electrification Through Hydronics
- Tuesday, 1/23 at 11:00 am: Bridging the Knowledge Gap
For those who pre-register, a special gift will be provided (one per attendee, while supplies last) and the opportunity to enter a drawing to win a one-of-a-kind sculpture by Bob “Hot Rod” Rohr.
A barista will be on hand to prepare a made-to-order Americano, espresso or cappuccino to compliment your Coffee with Caleffi LIVE experience.
“It’s like Disney World for engineers and contractors,” said one visitor on the tour. The Mechanical Hub team made a quick visit to Apple Valley, Minn., to visit Uponor North America as the company celebrated the grand opening of its newly constructed Uponor Experience Center with a “pipe-cutting” ceremony. The team was treated to a Read more
“It’s like Disney World for engineers and contractors,” said one visitor on the tour. The Mechanical Hub team made a quick visit to Apple Valley, Minn., to visit Uponor North America as the company celebrated the grand opening of its newly constructed Uponor Experience Center with a “pipe-cutting” ceremony.
Andres Caballero (fifth from left) performs the pipe cutting for the new Uponor Experience Center.
The team was treated to a behind-the-scenes tour of the new 4,500-sq.-ft. customer experience center, which features hands-on displays, full-scale residential and commercial training areas, and cutting-edge innovation showcases, and a place to bring MEP students from the area to get a taste of the trades. The new Uponor Experience Center is a flexible education and discovery space designed to advance the technical skills of current and potential customers. In addition, it will help foster innovation within the plumbing and HVAC industry and provide an immersive experience for employees and visitors alike.
Some displays mimicked true applications.
The new Uponor Experience Center occupies the company’s previous customer training area, which was originally built in 2000 and renovated in 2010. It is at the center of the North American headquarters campus, surrounded by corporate offices, an R&D facility, and manufacturing space.
Andres Caballero thanks his staff for all of the hard work and dedication that went into planning and constructing the experience center.
“The opening of our new Uponor Experience Center signifies the importance we place on keeping the needs of our customers, employees, and key stakeholders top of mind as we continue our mission of becoming the global leader in sustainable water and energy solutions,” says Uponor North America President Andres Caballero. “The ‘X’, as our employees have begun to call it, is a culmination of our rich history and decades of innovation coming together to generate awareness and create enthusiasm for moving water more efficiently, effectively, and sustainably.”
With original concepts beginning back in 2020, the Uponor Experience Center was several years in the making. The thoughtful design, which takes into consideration the company’s rich Finnish roots, resulted from many months of internal team collaboration, as well as feedback from customers, partners, and industry influencers.
Mechanical Hub took the opportunity to record parts of the Appetite for Construction podcast with Des Clancy, director of training, Uponor, and the “architect” for the new center.
As guests move through the front doors toward the back of the space, they first experience displays depicting who Uponor is as a company along with the customers served and the unique value provided to key audiences and the industry.
Experience center visitors will get the full hands-on treatment as seen here with one of its gracious partners Milwaukee Tool and its PEX Expander.
Then, there are product showcases and interactive displays for plumbing, fire safety, radiant heating/cooling, hydronic piping, and pre-insulated piping system solutions for residential and commercial markets. Finally, there is an oversized training area, featuring both wood and steel structures, where professionals will learn proper hands-on installation techniques as well as how Uponor’s emphasis on problem-solving and productivity delivers results for their businesses.
Doug Vetter, center, and Brian Spjut, left, from Vetter Plumbing, came all the way from Seattle to get a first glimpse of the space. (Pictured right is Uponor’s Dan Hubbard.)
“We wanted the Uponor Experience Center to extend beyond simply training customers on our products and systems,” says Vice President of Sales Matt Bahr. “As a result, we’ve created a holistic experience that spans a broad spectrum of who we are as a company, showcasing the depth and breadth of our product portfolio and sustainable solutions as well as providing access to the best trainers in the industry.”
With the focus not only on customers but also employees and those in the community, Director of Training Des Clancy says the planning team was very thoughtful about creating an elevated experience for everyone.
“At any given time, we will have contractors, builders, engineers, owners, students, employees, civic leaders, and other guests coming through the doors,” he says. “From tours and training, to onboarding and education sessions, the Uponor Experience Center offers something for everyone, and we are proud to showcase all we are offering to the industry and our community.”
Mechanical Hub’s John Mesenbrink (l) and Tim Ward (r) complete the “Uponor sandwich” as they also toured Uponor’s Distribution Center in Lakeville, Minn., with tour guide and director of logistics and warehousing, Nate McIntosh.