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Greenheck is proud to announce that Tim Kilgore, president of sales and marketing, has been appointed as the 2015-2016 president of The Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International, Inc. Board of Directors.  AMCA is a global association of HVAC equipment manufacturers.

Kilgore said, “I am proud to serve AMCA and its members in its 99th year – a time of profound and exciting industry change and challenge. AMCA’s mission is to promote the health, growth and integrity of the air systems industry. Despite all that is changing, this mission remains the foundation for all that we do.”

Kilgore holds a bachelor’s in industrial engineering from Purdue and an MBA from Marquette. He is also an active volunteer in the Wausau community, where he has served as president of the Rotary Club and chairman of the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk. He was also formerly vice president of the Wausau Entrepreneurial and Education Center. Kilgore has held positions on the boards of the United Way of Marathon County, the North Central Technical College Foundation and the Wausau Youth Hockey Association.

Alex Davidkhanian has been appointed the chief financial officer for LIXIL Water Technology Americas, American Standard, DXV and GROHE brands, effective December 1, 2015.

Davidkhanian brings nearly 20 years of experience and a wealth of commercial, strategic and financial expertise to this position. Most recently, he served as president of GROHE Americas where he successfully increased profitability in the retail, wholesale and e-commerce channels by fueling new product development, establishing lean cost structures, and enhancing brand building initiatives.

He also worked as vice president of sales for GROHE USA and chief financial officer of GROHE Americas. Prior to that, Davidkhanian held various strategic and financial positions at Diageo, a leading premium beverage business.

“LIXIL Water Technology Americas is committed to optimizing business performance by meeting critical business needs. With a proven track record for directing highly accomplished teams with similar goals, we are pleased to have Alex join us,” said Steven Delarge, president and chief executive officer of LIXIL Water Technology Americas. “Throughout his career, Alex has shown impressive financial acumen and demonstrated strategic leadership skills that will be an asset to our organization. We couldn’t be more delighted to have him on board.”

Davidkhanian holds an MBA in finance and strategy from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a B.Eng. in mechanical engineering from McGill University.

Bradley Corp., the industry leader in designing premiere hand washing solutions, has won a 2015 Product Innovation Award (PIA) presented by Architectural Productsmagazine for its new Express® ELX-Series Lavatory System. The ELX-Series incorporates a single bowl, multi-user design that is easy to install and maintain, while offering contoured styling and personal hand washing space.­

The fifth annual PIA Awards program, which determines and honors innovation in the development and refinement of buildings-related products, recognized the Express ELX-Series in the program’s Restroom Products/Plumbing Category.­ The PIA judging panel, comprised of a diverse body of industry professionals including architects, interior designers, lighting designers and veteran A/E/C writers, ranked the Express ELX-Series among the most outstanding and innovative product solutions used in commercial buildings and institutions.­

Express ELX-Series’ multi-user design earns high marks

A step up from ordinary lavatories – and a contemporary alternative to china sinks and laminate counter tops – the Express ELX-Series is a cost-effective fixture that is easy to specify, install, clean, and maintain. With the look and feel of an individual lav, this streamlined hand washing system provides the economies and conveniences of a group fixture, which accommodates up to three people at one time.

Made of Bradley’s Terreon® Solid Surface material, the Express ELX-Series Lavatory offers superior durability and is easy to repair. In addition, its contemporary contoured design elevates the look of commercial restrooms while being easy to clean. The bowl’s seamless construction eliminates mold and delamination, offering a more hygienic and attractive washroom solution.

Due to its long-term durability and simplified maintenance qualities, the ELX-Series is a cost-effective choice for high-traffic washroom applications, such as schools, retail, recreation centers, municipal office buildings and transit stations.­

The Express ELX-Series Lavatory also cuts down on installation time and costs, and requires few connections and parts. It incorporates a unique mounting plate for faster installation, and requires only a single drain and supply rough-in for new construction, or for an easily installed retrofit.

“We are thrilled to receive the Product Innovation Award for the Express ELX-Series,” said Jon Dommisse, director of global marketing and strategic development for Bradley. “Innovation is the heart and soul of Bradley, and inspires the development of advanced products and technology to better serve our customers. The enhanced style, functionality and efficiencies of the Express ELX-Series represents that ingenuity.”

2015 Product Innovation Award (PIA)

The fifth annual PIA program recognizes product ingenuity in the built environment, including product attributes, qualities, design, functionality and/or performance that go beyond the standard.

“Building on the success of last year’s program, our fifth edition of the awards proves commercial building manufacturers are committed to, and are working arduously toward, delivering more sustainable products, as well as products that deliver better performance, life and affordability,” said Jim Crockett, editorial director,Architectural Products Magazine.

A complete listing of 2015 PIA winners is listed at www.arch-products.com.
Source: BRADLEY’S EXPRESS® ELX-SERIES LAVATORY EARNS PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD – Bradley Corporation

Since receiving a grant from a philanthropic organization dedicated to addressing global sanitation problems last year, global plumbing leader Kohler Co. has been designing the next generation of the closed-loop flush toilet system for field testing in locations without adequate sanitation.The Kohler team has completed design and construction of five Closed-Loop Advanced Sanitation System (CLASS) prototypes. Two units have already been installed at apartment buildings in the city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, India. The Kohler CLASS team along with a team from Research Triangle Institute (RTI) are collecting data, performing maintenance and analyzing water samples. The CLASS prototypes are stand-alone units that take in waste water, then disinfect and purify it to be reused for toilet flushing. The units are treating waste water from the building’s toilets, and the team is testing the water to ensure all pathogens have been killed in the treatment process.“We’re deliberately performing this field test over the course of several weeks in a controlled environment to prevent any disruption to the residents,” said Ratish Namboothiry, senior new product development leader for KohlerField-testing is allowing the Kohler team to simultaneously learn about the system’s capabilities as well as the environmental factors at the site that may affect its performance. Applying this learning supports continued research and innovation of Kohler’s treatment system.“The data our team is collecting will guide future refinements of the CLASS system,” said Rob Zimmerman, senior manager of sustainability for Kohler. “We’re trying to understand the needs of the end user and the supply chain while informing technology and business development in new and existing markets.”

Source: Kohler Begins Field Testing Closed-Loop Toilet System — Kohler Co.