Rinnai, the number-one selling brand of tankless water heaters in the United States and Canada, has announced that Takashi “Tak” Sonoda, President of Rinnai America, has been promoted to Corporate Auditor at the company’s headquarters in Nagoya, Japan, effective June 28, 2016. Yuzo Yoshida, Rinnai’s Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer and General Manager of Read more
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Rinnai, the number-one selling brand of tankless water heaters in the United States and Canada, has announced that Takashi “Tak” Sonoda, President of Rinnai America, has been promoted to Corporate Auditor at the company’s headquarters in Nagoya, Japan, effective June 28, 2016. Yuzo Yoshida, Rinnai’s Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer and General Manager of Overseas Business, will lead Rinnai America’s continued growth as President. Frank Windsor, Rinnai America’s General Manager, has been promoted to Rinnai America’s Chief Operating Officer and will report directly to Yoshida. As Chief Operating Officer, Windsor will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of Rinnai America and the continued rapid growth of the business.
“For nearly four years, Tak’s leadership has embodied the bold and innovative spirit of Rinnai, taking our employees to the next level of commitment for our customers, dealers and installers,” said Windsor. “And with our new leadership structure, we have all the confidence that we are well positioned for continued success in enhancing lives by changing the way water is heated.”
Since naming Sonoda President in 2012, Rinnai America has experienced significant progress, growing from approximately 125 to 180 employees, as well as setting record unit sales and revenue in 2014 and 2015.
Yoshida joined Rinnai in 1976 and has held numerous positions throughout his 40 years with the company.
Before stepping into his new role as COO, Windsor served two years as Rinnai America’s General Manager. Prior to Rinnai, he served 23 years at Kohler Company, climbing the ladder in numerous positions to Vice President of Sales Kitchen & Bath Americas.
WILO USA ANNOUNCES DAVID GODDARD AS NEW REGIONAL SALES MANAGER OF WATER MANAGEMENT FOR MIDWESTERN US
Wilo USA, a provider of pumps and pump solutions for building services, water management, and groundwater, is pleased to announce David Goddard as the new Regional Sales Manager of Water Management for the Midwest region of the United States. With an Associate’s degree in Business Management and Bachelor of Science (Cum Laude) in Organizational Management Read more
Wilo USA, a provider of pumps and pump solutions for building services, water management, and groundwater, is pleased to announce David Goddard as the new Regional Sales Manager of Water Management for the Midwest region of the United States.
With an Associate’s degree in Business Management and Bachelor of Science (Cum Laude) in Organizational Management / Leadership, Goddard’s Aurora University education provided a solid foundation for his successes.
“David’s incredible knowledge and experience is the result of the 40-plus years he has dedicated to the pump and fluid handling industries,” says Tim Ruppert, Managing Director of Wilo USA. “His resume was almost a blueprint of what we wanted for this position.”
Through a career of titles that include: Application Engineer, Director of Marketing, Commercial Market Manager, Vice-President of Sales, and National Sales Manager, Goddard’s extensive work with pump manufacturers will be a great asset to Wilo and its clients.
Wilo’s Water Management division provides durable and efficient submersible pumps for portable, wet-pit, and dry well applications.
For more information on Wilo products and their employees, please visit www.wilo-usa.com.
On April 20th, Watts Water Technologies had their grand opening of the Watts Works Learning Center, a state-of-the-art facility where customers, distributors, sales representatives, and others can obtain hands-on experience with the Company’s plumbing, HVAC, and water quality products and technologies. The 12,000-square-foot facility includes configurable classrooms, demonstration labs, and working mechanical rooms that showcase Read more
On April 20th, Watts Water Technologies had their grand opening of the Watts Works Learning Center, a state-of-the-art facility where customers, distributors, sales representatives, and others can obtain hands-on experience with the Company’s plumbing, HVAC, and water quality products and technologies. The 12,000-square-foot facility includes configurable classrooms, demonstration labs, and working mechanical rooms that showcase Watts products in action.
In an interview with Plumbing Perspective, Robert J Pagano, Jr., CEO of Watts Water Technologies, discussed the Watts mission to provide contractors the tools necessary to provide the best value and service to their customers. “Our world-class learning facility is just one component in our ongoing investment in our customers,” said Robert J Pagano, Jr. “Through the Watts Works learning program, we are providing customers the opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge of a broad range of plumbing, HVAC, and water quality products. In our comprehensive classes led by professional instructors and in hands-on demonstration labs, customer will be able to enrich their professional skills.”
Based at Watts headquarters in North Andover, MA, the Watts Works Learning Center is the Company’s flagship facility in an enhanced learning program that includes venues at other Watts Americas locations. Through the program, courses in four categories will be offered: pressure regulation & control, HVAC (hydronic and electric), cross-connection control, and temperature regulation & control.
Contractors will receive hands-on demonstrations of the entire Watts product portfolio including both residential and commercial products. Contractors will be able to take products apart and put them back together again for improved installation skills and proper diagnostics on service calls. The new Learning Center will include four dedicated industry specialists to help train and educate contractors daily. “Our products have specific specifications to work effectively so this will help give contractors tools to be successful in their installations.” Said Pagano.
The grand opening was celebrated with a tour of the new facility by more than 450 guests, including customers, sales representatives, associates, and invited guests.
Contractors are encouraged to work closely with their local Watts representative for more information or to schedule training at the new Watts Works Learning Center.
Watch video of the Watts Grand Opening ribbon cutting.
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The Watts Water Learning Center officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. From left, Watts Water Technologies executives Tim O’Neil, SVP and Director of Operations; Chris Jamieson, VP Marketing; Peter Parsons, Training Manager; TJ Pearce, VP Finance; Timothy P. Horne, Director Emeritus; Todd Trapp, CFO; Bob Pagano, CEO; Munish Nanda, President, Americas and Europe; Debra Ogston, CHRO; Roberto Vengoechea, Backflow and Valves Platform Leader; Andrew Windsor, VP Sales – Americas; and Per Thanning Johansen, Global Drains Platform Leader.
ELKHART, Ind. – (May 24, 2016) NIBCO INC. announced today that it has acquired the valve assets of Webstone Company, Inc. The transaction was finalized on May 23, 2016. The new business unit will be named, “Webstone, a brand of NIBCO.” “The acquisition will complement and enhance existing efforts NIBCO has put in place for Read more
ELKHART, Ind. – (May 24, 2016) NIBCO INC. announced today that it has acquired the valve assets of Webstone Company, Inc. The transaction was finalized on May 23, 2016. The new business unit will be named, “Webstone, a brand of NIBCO.”
“The acquisition will complement and enhance existing efforts NIBCO has put in place for superior design, innovation, and stability in residential, commercial, and industrial valves, while continuing to focus on patented engineered technology that meets high industry standards,” explained NIBCO Chairman and C.E.O. Rex Martin. “We are confident that this acquisition will reinforce the unsurpassed product and exceptional service NIBCO is known for.”
Based in Worcester, Mass., Webstone has been a world leader in ball valve technology since 1954 specializing in the innovative design of residential and commercial valves used in hydronic, plumbing, and radiant applications.
Webstone’s designs focus on time and space saving concepts that simplify initial installation and future maintenance of all piping systems. Webstone has filed more than 15 patents and includes highly recognized tradenames such as The Isolator®, Isolator E-X-P™, Hydro-Core™, Pro-Connect™, and Pro-Pal®.
About NIBCO INC.
Founded in 1904, NIBCO INC. is a leading provider of valves, fittings and flow control products for commercial, industrial and institutional construction, as well as residential and irrigation markets. NIBCO is headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, and has 10 manufacturing plants located throughout the United States, Mexico, and Poland. Visit NIBCO.com for information on the complete line of NIBCO products.
Expansion includes 65,000-square-feet manufacturing, R&D labs and office space supporting Raychem brand products Pentair, a leading global industrial company providing advanced solutions in energy, food and water, recently completed a 65,000-square-foot expansion at its Redwood City operations in California’s Silicon Valley. The increased footprint allows for expanded manufacturing capabilities, a new technology center with state-of-the-art Read more
Expansion includes 65,000-square-feet manufacturing, R&D labs and office space supporting Raychem brand products
Pentair, a leading global industrial company providing advanced solutions in energy, food and water, recently completed a 65,000-square-foot expansion at its Redwood City operations in California’s Silicon Valley. The increased footprint allows for expanded manufacturing capabilities, a new technology center with state-of-the-art research and development labs, and a modern learning center featuring a smart customer experience to provide training opportunities for industry professionals. The site manufactures the company’s Raychem brand heat tracing cable for residential, commercial and industrial applications.
“Our Raychem brand is well known for quality, ease-of-use and reliability,” said Alok Maskara, President, Pentair Technical Solutions. “This expansion supports our new product innovations and continued commitment to make significant improvements in products, services, and facilities to meet the needs of our customers now and in the future.”
Pentair’s Raychem brand products have a strong history in Silicon Valley, dating back more than 50 years. Paul Cook, an MIT graduate, founded Raychem Corporation in 1957 as a pioneer in polymer science. Although the Raychem brand has been part of Raychem Corporation, Tyco International, and now Pentair, the commitment to develop and manufacture quality Raychem products in Silicon Valley has remained steadfast. Pentair’s Raychem brand is a leading manufacturer of heat-tracing products in the world, having manufactured more than 1.75 billion feet of heat tracing cable worldwide.
Pentair’s Raychem brand, residential and commercial solutions, are installed globally in airports, hospitals, hotels and homes, while its industrial solutions are installed in refineries, power plants, oil rigs and chemical processing plants around the world.
About Pentair Technical Solutions
Pentair Technical Solutions is a global leader of systems and solutions that safeguard industrial controls, electrical components, communications hardware, electronic devices, pipelines, processes and buildings. Its premier brands CADDY, ERICO, Hoffman, LENTON, Raychem, Schroff, and Tracer provide a comprehensive range of standard, modified and custom engineered solutions for energy, industrial, infrastructure, commercial, communications, medical, security and defense applications.
Pentair Thermal Building and Industrial Heat Tracing Solutions help protect people, processes and infrastructure with an extensive range of quality solutions and turnkey services to maintain temperature or prevent freezing in industrial, commercial and residential applications. For more information, visit www.pentairthermal.com.