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NOV Mono has secured a significant success by being nominated as the preferred supplier for a major new pressure sewer network in Australia. Having evaluated various other alternatives, urban water corporation Wannon Water has chosen Mono’s innovative InviziQ™ pressure sewer system as the most cost-effective and easy-maintenance option for the Dutton Way project in Portland, Victoria.

Designed as an intelligent alternative to conventional gravity sewering options, InviziQ™ provides controlled transfer of sewage, but because it does not rely on gravity it offers the freedom to install sewers in any area, irrespective of the terrain, slope, environmental sensitivity or topography. It features a network constructed from small diameter pipe, and can be installed either in narrow trenches or via directional drilling. This gives virtually unlimited freedom in the design and layout of the network, which can then be sized to meet the specific needs of each individual project.

The Dutton Way residential project currently houses 180 properties which are serviced by septic sewage tanks. This figure will increase to 314 homes, all of whom will have the option to install an InviziQ™ sewage pumping system that feeds into the existing Portland sewer network. The InviziQ™ system is the perfect answer for a development like Dutton Way. as it will give each home access to a highly effective sewage solution and can be scaled up as new properties are added over time.

“We were able to present the InviziQ™ system to Wannon Water, and took the opportunity to demonstrate our ability to provide technical support for a large-scale project such as this,” adds Mono’s Technical Sales Representative, Daniel McClusky.  “As the InviziQ™ system used on the Dutton Way project is installed by a certified installer, free training sessions have been provided for local contractors to obtain certified status.”

Any Dutton Way resident who chooses to install an InviziQ™ system on their property will be supported by Wannon Water, who will be responsible for maintaining the unit’s pump and motor assemblies for life.

Chicago Faucets, released its Janitorial Service Sink Faucets brochure. The new, four-color, six-page fold-out brochure illustrates the variety of janitorial and maintenance faucets that are perfect for high-use and high-abuse applications or anywhere a dependable janitorial faucet is needed.

Incorporated into the brochure is a Faucet Comparison Guide making it easy to select the right faucet by such features as spout, finish, vacuum breaker or even service type; models are available for non-pressurized or a continuous pressure system. The brochure also points out the faucet’s importance in helping reduce the risk of backflow and contaminant exposure to potable water supplies. For example, the atmospheric vacuum breaker spout is designed for use on non-pressurized systems. When installed properly, it can provide excellent protection against back siphonage; and the pill resistant vacuum breaker spout is designed for use on continuous pressure lines and is recommended for any application with system connections or shut-offs downstream.

All faucets have Chicago Faucet’s exclusive Quaturn™ compression operating cartridges for interchangeability, ease of maintenance and repairs.

The brochure also features CFNow!™ products; janitorial and maintenance faucets that are available for shipment within 24 hours of order acknowledgement.

Visit http://www.chicagofaucets.com to download the new Janitorial Service Sink Faucets brochure or call 800-566-2100 to request a copy.

The Chicago Faucets 3510 Series water-conserving metering faucets were selected by BUILDINGS Magazine as a 2014 Money-Saving Product. As part of an elite group of 97 architectural products being showcased in the June 2014 issue of BUILDINGS, the 3510 Series takes its place in the Water Savings category.

The Chicago Faucets 3510 Series with a 0.5 GPM (1.9 L/min) non-aerating outlet saves water in public and semi-public restrooms. The manual mechanism features separate levers for precise water flow and temperature control. This dual-function flow design, where the top lever controls water volume and the side lever controls water temperature, allows the user to find the ideal temperature and leave the faucet set to that temperature across multiple usages. The temperature can be adjusted when needed and quickly returned to the preferred setting. Models are also available with concealed temperature control and a vandal-resistant cap for consistent water temperature and added comfort and safety.

A solid ECAST brass, chrome-plated body provides unmatched durability while meeting requirements for the reduction of lead in plumbing fixtures. The faucet is ready to install right out of the box, with pre-installed, flexible, stainless steel hoses that connect to standard water supplies and a built-in check valve.

In addition, 3510 Series faucets feature a time-tested ceramic cartridge that provides a positive on and off stop. These faucets are fully ADA compliant.

A video highlighting the Series 3510 features and benefits can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5zDGHk9fi0&feature=youtu.be

Plumbing manufacturer American Standard Brands announced that President and CEO Jay Gould has been appointed to the Board of Directors of LIXIL Corporation, the parent company of American Standard. The appointment was confirmed at the June gathering of LIXIL’s Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders.

Gould joined American Standard Brands in January 2012. Over the course of the next 18 months, Gould executed a plan that quadrupled the company’s EBITA, grew sales by 10 percent and improved gross margins by 700 basis points. Prior to American Standard, Gould was president of the Home and Family Group of Newell Rubbermaid, taking an innovative, consumer-driven approach to building demand, significantly increasing revenues for the Company’s Levolor, Calphalon, Rubbermaid and Graco brands throughout the economic downturn.  Preceding Newell Rubbermaid, Gould held senior executive roles at the Campbell Soup Company, the Coca-Cola Company and General Mills, Inc.

Led by President and CEO Yoshiaki Fujimori, LIXIL Group Corporation (TSE Code 5938) is a listed holding company posting 1.4 trillion JPY in consolidated sales in FY March 2013. The Group engages in a broad spectrum of housing businesses, ranging from the manufacture and sales of building materials and housing equipment to the operation of home centers and a network of homebuilding franchises. The largest housing and building materials company in Japan with a vast and unique business portfolio, it is a leader in eight market categories, with a 55 percent share in exteriors, 50 percent share in housing sashes and doors, 50 percent share in curtain walls and 40 percent share in sanitary wares. LIXIL is also a leading brand in tiles, washstand cabinet units, and bathroom and kitchen units.