New manufacturing facility in McPherson, Kan. has capacity to produce millions of Viega MegaPress and MegaPressG fittings. Viega announced that production of Viega MegaPress® and MegaPressG carbon steel press fittings began at its manufacturing facility in McPherson, Kan. Viega broke ground for the 80,000-square-foot manufacturing addition to its McPherson campus in November of 2014. The Read more
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New manufacturing facility in McPherson, Kan. has capacity to produce millions of Viega MegaPress and MegaPressG fittings.
Viega announced that production of Viega MegaPress® and MegaPressG carbon steel press fittings began at its manufacturing facility in McPherson, Kan.
Viega broke ground for the 80,000-square-foot manufacturing addition to its McPherson campus in November of 2014. The first Viega MegaPress forming cell is now producing the first of Viega’s metal products in the United States. The new Viega metals manufacturing facility cold forms 1/2- to 2-inch press by press and straight elbow MegaPress and MegaPressG fittings.
“MegaPress use continues to grow in the U.S. market and by manufacturing it here, we can more effectively and efficiently deliver MegaPress product solutions to our distributors and customers across the country,” said Dave Garlow, president and CEO of Viega LLC. “These fittings are the first Viega metals products to be made right here in the United States.”
Under full production, the new facility is capable of manufacturing 3 million MegaPress fittings per year. In addition, Viega assembles 250 different MegaPress fitting configurations, nearly every MegaPress product option available, at its metals production facility and is able to assemble 1.5 million fittings annually.
“The new facility is functioning perfectly for our current MegaPress manufacturing needs,” said Eric Wicker, director of manufacturing at Viega. “We built the metals manufacturing facility with plans to add more MegaPress production cells and additional high-tech manufacturing processes.”
Ideal for industrial, commercial and residential applications, the Viega MegaPress system is easy to use, flameless and environmentally friendly. It makes secure, water-tight and air-tight connections in seconds. The system performs well in both new installations and retrofit projects. The innovative Viega MegaPress leaves no joining material buildup, exposed threads or tarnish creating a clean, professional appearance.
Viega is the industry’s premier manufacturer of pipe joining systems for plumbing, heating and industrial applications. The company currently manufactures plastic products for the PureFlow® plumbing and Viega ProRadiant™ product lines, including the Viega ManaBloc® homerun water distribution system and the Viega-assembled panels for easy radiant heating installation in McPherson.
Viega owns and operates five strategically located manufacturing and distribution centers around the United States. Each facility is ISO 2008:9001 certified and operates with a comprehensive, state-of-the-art quality management system that ensures the best possible products and services.
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.
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Marketing Representatives LLC (MRL) recently agreed to represent Warm Rain®, a leading manufacturer of one of the strongest showers and tub/showers, custom and accessible showers in the plumbing industry. “We are pleased to announce representation of Warm Rain across Illinois,” says Tom Hamilton, National Sales Manager for MRL. “Warm Rain has earned a reputation for Read more
Marketing Representatives LLC (MRL) recently agreed to represent Warm Rain®, a leading manufacturer of one of the strongest showers and tub/showers, custom and accessible showers in the plumbing industry.
“We are pleased to announce representation of Warm Rain across Illinois,” says Tom Hamilton, National Sales Manager for MRL. “Warm Rain has earned a reputation for its exclusive “Boot Print Base” or bottom base which consists of four layers of material making it one of the strongest shower fixtures the plumbing industry has to offer. We will be promoting and selling Warm Rain’s product line through plumbing distributors throughout Illinois.
Ted Kronschnabel, President of Warm Rain, chose MRL based on our years of experience and knowledge of the plumbing industry and sales expertise. “Warm Rain is unique in its manufacturing process starting with the highest grade of gel coat, a layer of specially formulated resin along with a high percentage of strong fiberglass for superior strength. A second substantial layer of reinforced materials is applied into the back and pillars of the shower for added strength and, finally, an exclusive thick end grain balsa bottom is installed. “
“As representatives, we will be responsible for not only increasing sales, but maintaining ongoing communications with existing distributors, establishing new ones, promoting Warm Rain through integrated marketing methods including social media, web sites and ongoing marketing services,” Hamilton explains.
Warm Rain, located in Hancock, Michigan, with 40 years of manufacturing expertise uses modern technology, craftsmanship and materials in creating and manufacturing the most dependable showers, tub/showers and accessible showers in the industry including whirlpool options. Warm Rain’s Front-Fit™ remodeling system revolutionized the remodeling world and is one of the most popular remodeling systems selected by professional plumbers.
Marketing Representatives LLC, a division of Interline Creative Group, Inc., is a comprehensive marketing organization based in Palatine, Illinois. Special programs and marketing opportunities such as the “Preferred Partner Program” are available through Marketing Representatives LLC for businesses interested in displaying and selling hardware. For more information, contact Tom Hamilton at 847-358-6884 or TomH@marketingrepsllc.com. Marketing Representatives LLC is located at: 553 N. North Court, Suite 160, Palatine, IL 60067.
Transition to Trades Program Graduates First Class of soldiers in HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing Trades
Transition to Trades, an approved Career Skills Program (CSP) developed by Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical and U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Campbell, proudly graduates 24 members from its first classes for HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing trades. Transition to Trades, launched on July 5, allows separating soldiers the opportunity to attend Total Tech trade school Read more
Transition to Trades, an approved Career Skills Program (CSP) developed by Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical and U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Campbell, proudly graduates 24 members from its first classes for HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing trades.
Transition to Trades, launched on July 5, allows separating soldiers the opportunity to attend Total Tech trade school (a subsidiary of Hiller, LLC) to learn valuable technical career skills while remaining active duty in the U.S. Army. Total Tech offers a unique approach to technician training through classroom and hands-on laboratory instruction in a 10,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility. As part of the program, students are guaranteed an employment interview at a Hiller branch location of their choosing. Soldiers desiring to return to their hometowns are provided key industry contact information to aid in employment searches in those respective areas.
“Today, we are grateful for the opportunity to assist you in job placement”, remarked Jimmy Hiller, founder and CEO of Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical. “After Total Tech training, you have the tools to make you successful in the trades”, he continued, “and soldiers have the respect, team mentality, honor, and work ethic to make them ideal employees for our company”.
The graduation ceremony, held on Friday, September 9 by SSG Glenn H. English, Jr. in the Army Education Center at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Campbell, KY, marked the completion of the July and August classes for the Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical trades. 24 transitioning soldiers were awarded graduation certificates in front of an audience of peers, family, members of the Army, associates from Hiller LLC and Total Tech LLC, and representatives from the press.
Keynote speakers included Col. Salome, Garrison Commander, Jimmy Hiller, Owner of Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, and Don Miller, Institutional Director of Total Tech, LLC. In addition, Teresa K. English, Career Skills Program Coordinator for U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Campbell and student speakers SGT Aaron Cole and SFC Jonathan Fossan and addressed the audience.
“I am extremely grateful and excited to have had the amazing opportunity to participate in the Transition to Trades program”, said SFC Fossan, “I can honestly say I am not worried at all about my future transition out of the military”.
Transition to Trades is an approved program developed by Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Electrical and the U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Campbell, to train transitioning active duty military service members for new civilian careers as plumbers, electricians, and HVAC service technicians. For more information about the program, visit http://www.transitiontotrades.com or e-mail dfrontz@happyhiller.com
Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, provides residential and commercial service and repair throughout Tennessee, Southern Kentucky, and Northern Alabama. As the homeowner’s premier provider of choice with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, Hiller is Tennessee’s largest residential plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical services provider. Hiller, recently named the fifth fastest-growing private company in Middle Tennessee and “Best in Business” from the Nashville Business Journal, employs more than 600 associates, boasts a fleet of 470 “happy face” trucks across 12 locations, and has responded to over 1.4 million service calls. For more information about Hiller, visit http://www.happyhiller.com or e-mail press@happyhiller.com.
Businesses Have a Chance to Win Big by Registering on Angie’s List Angie’s List (NASDAQ: ANGI) today announced the launch of its “Work with the Best” sweepstakes, rewarding current and newly registered service providers with opportunities to win one of four monthly drawings for DEWALT tool kits and a grand prize of a 2017 work Read more
Businesses Have a Chance to Win Big by Registering on Angie’s List
Angie’s List (NASDAQ: ANGI) today announced the launch of its “Work with the Best” sweepstakes, rewarding current and newly registered service providers with opportunities to win one of four monthly drawings for DEWALT tool kits and a grand prize of a 2017 work truck.
The sweepstakes comes shortly after the launch of the company’s freemium tier, which allows consumers to access more than10 million of the verified reviews for home service professionals free-of-charge. Since the launch in July, Angie’s List has seen an uptick in new member sign-ups and the activity level of members overall. Membership growth nearly quadrupled, site-visits grew by almost 170 percent and views of service providers’ profiles nearly doubled.*
Consequently, contractors registered on Angie’s List are now exposed to more customers than ever. “Angie’s List has always been a strong supporter of small business, and we want to bring our ever-expanding toolkit to more and more contractors so we can help their business grow,” said Bob Owens, Senior Director of B2B Marketing at Angie’s List. Service providers with completed profiles on Angie’s List are better positioned for growth than those that do not participate. Registration is free-of-charge and enables contractors to manage their reputation by monitoring and responding to reviews, customize their profile to better showcase offerings and expertise and access business tools designed to help them grow. Winners of the monthly tools prizes, valued at $3,500 each, will be announced in the months of October, November, December and January 2016. The grand prize winner of the 2017 work truck, valued at $45,000, will be announced in mid-January 2017. There is no fee to enter the “Work with the Best” sweepstakes. Contractors that have not yet registered on the site are eligible to enter, as well as those that already have reviews on Angie’s List, or have already registered.
Service providers can enter the sweepstakes at: https://www.angieslist.com/workwiththebest/
*Comparing internal data compiled from 7/5/2015 – 7/19/2015, with data compiled from 7/5/2016 – 7/19/2016 (the first week Angie’s List nationally introduced the free membership tier). About Angie’s List Angie’s List helps facilitate happy transactions between more than three million consumers nationwide and its collection of highly rated service providers in 720 categories of service, ranging from home improvement to health care. Built on a foundation of more than 10 million verified reviews of local service, Angie’s List connects consumers directly to its online marketplace of services from member-reviewed providers, and offers unique tools and support designed to improve the local service experience for both consumers and service professionals.