The tool will now allow for quick and easy sizing of commercial heat pump water heaters A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment, announces the addition of commercial heat pump water heater (HPWH) sizing capabilities to its Pro-Size™ tool. This update makes A. O. Smith the only manufacturer to include commercial Read more
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The tool will now allow for quick and easy sizing of commercial heat pump water heaters
A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment, announces the addition of commercial heat pump water heater (HPWH) sizing capabilities to its Pro-Size™ tool. This update makes A. O. Smith the only manufacturer to include commercial HPWHs as part of its virtual sizing tool, currently.
The tool can size all commercial products that A. O. Smith offers and can size for almost every type of commercial building, including hotels, office buildings and more. As a one-stop shop, the tool is set to be a time saver for customers who previously required multiple tools to complete different types of projects. Additionally, this new feature provides recommendations for both heat pump water heaters and the corresponding storage tank, reducing the challenges associated with designing a heat pump system.
“Prior to this update, customers had to contact A. O. Smith directly to size commercial HPWHs, which required an investment of time that customers often don’t have. Now, the process can be completed in a few short minutes,” said Ryan Schewe, A. O. Smith application engineering manager. “As commercial heat pumps become an increasingly critical part of the decarbonization movement, it is essential that engineers have quick and easy access to the information they need to properly specify this technology. Now our customers can feel empowered to size commercial HPWHs for their projects.”
Commercial projects that require heat pump technology per the building code, heat pump design specs as part of the building design process or low operating cost domestic hot water systems, can now specify commercial HPWHs with only a few clicks. The improved ease of sizing these units makes it easier for customers to adopt commercial heat pump technology and allows them to take advantage of local HPWH rebates.
This advancement is the first in a series of improvements being made to A. O. Smith’s Pro-Size tool. Customers can expect additional updates to the tool in the coming months. To access the Pro-Size tool and learn more about A. O. Smith’s product offerings, visit www.hotwater.com. Customers can contact A. O. Smith for assistance in using the Pro-Size tool at www.hotwater.com/about-us/contact.
Baltimore, Md. —The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation alongside presenting partner, A. O. Smith, has pared-down the original 2024 Watch List to the nation’s Top 25 quarterbacks. The quarterbacks that remain in the hunt for this season’s coveted Golden Arm Award represent 10 conferences across the country. The Golden Arm Award annually recognizes the Read more
Baltimore, Md. —The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation alongside presenting partner, A. O. Smith, has pared-down the original 2024 Watch List to the nation’s Top 25 quarterbacks. The quarterbacks that remain in the hunt for this season’s coveted Golden Arm Award represent 10 conferences across the country.
The Golden Arm Award annually recognizes the top senior or upperclassman quarterback set to graduate with their class. The semifinalists, finalists, and award recipient are selected by the distinguished Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Selection Committee, a group of prominent college football journalists, commentators, announcers, and former players. Candidates are chosen based on player performance on-and-off the field.
2024 Golden Arm Award Top 25 Presented by A. O. Smith
Drew Allar, Penn State
Luke Altmyer, Illinois
Rocco Becht, Iowa State
Carson Beck, Georgia
Brady Cook, Missouri
Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss
Billy Edwards Jr., Maryland
Quinn Ewers, Texas
Noah Fifita, Arizona
Dillon Gabriel, Oregon
Seth Henigan, Memphis
Will Howard, Ohio State
Haynes King, Georgia Tech
Cade Klubnik, Clemson
Riley Leonard, Notre Dame
Kyle McCord, Syracuse
Fernando Mendoza, Cal
Jalen Milroe, Alabama
Behren Morton, Texas Tech
Garrett Nussmeier, LSU
Kurtis Rourke, Indiana
Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
Tyler Shough, Louisville
Brendan Sorsby, Cincinnati
Cam Ward, Miami
The namesake of the Golden Arm Award has a storied history. Johnny Unitas was an 18-year veteran of the NFL, who played his collegiate career at the University of Louisville before joining the Baltimore Colts in 1958. His career passing figures include 2,830 pass completions for 40,239 yards, 290 touchdowns and throwing a touchdown pass in 47 consecutive games.
This year’s award winner will be presented the Golden Arm Award trophy at the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award celebration the Four Seasons Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland on Friday, December 6, 2024.
Giving life to the commitment to give back, the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation, Inc. and presenting sponsor A. O. Smith continue to promote football on all levels by providing financial aid to deserving young scholar athletes.
Sharing a tradition of innovation with Johnny Unitas, who invented football’s two-minute drill, A. O. Smith has been an innovator in its industry for 150 years. What began as a small machine shop in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1874, has evolved into a leading global water technology company committed to improving the lives of its customers by ensuring access to clean, safe, hot water.
In addition, the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award has been naming a Player of the Week each week to showcase their remarkable talents. This recognition is a testament to the player’s outstanding performance where he showcased outstanding skill, leadership, and poise on the field. Their impressive performances demonstrated their ability to excel under pressure, leading a game-winning drive in the final minutes.
2024 Golden Arm Award Player of the Week:
Week 1: Shedeur Sanders, Colorado Week 2: Cade Klubnik, Clemson Week 3: Jalen Milroe, Alabama Week 4: Cam Ward, Miami
Week 5: Jalen Milroe, Alabama
Peachtree City, Ga. — Rinnai America Corporation announced the grand prize winner of its PRO APPRECIATION Sweepstakes. The winner traveled to Georgia and visited Rinnai’s manufacturing facility in Griffin, Georgia and was later greeted at the company’s headquarters in Peachtree City by Rinnai leadership and city officials including Mayor Kim Learnard. Dave Koval of Dave Read more
Peachtree City, Ga. — Rinnai America Corporation announced the grand prize winner of its PRO APPRECIATION Sweepstakes. The winner traveled to Georgia and visited Rinnai’s manufacturing facility in Griffin, Georgia and was later greeted at the company’s headquarters in Peachtree City by Rinnai leadership and city officials including Mayor Kim Learnard.
Dave Koval of Dave Koval Plumbing & HVAC, located in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, was presented a new Ford F-150, valued at $70,000, during a live-stream event today at the Rinnai headquarters.
“I’m very fortunate to have won this incredible truck,” said Koval. “A huge thank you to Rinnai for this remarkable opportunity. We’ve recommended and installed Rinnai tankless water heaters for many years because they manufacture the best quality product, provide excellent customer service and an industry-leading warranty.”
Rinnai’s PRO APPRECIATION Sweepstakes was launched as part of an effort to drive excitement about its new SENSEI RX/RXP condensing tankless water heater, the company’s newest innovation in the tankless water heating category achieving an industry leading 0.98 UEF efficiency rating. From May 1 to July 31, each purchase of a SENSEI RX/RXP could be used to enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win more than 200 prizes. PROs could enter as many times as they wanted to increase their chances of winning.
“Our PROs play a critical role in both the development and the launch of our products in the North American Market, and the PRO Appreciation Sweepstakes is our way of recognizing and thanking them for their support of Rinnai, said Frank Windsor, President, Rinnai America Corporation. I’m thrilled for Dave and the many other sweepstakes winners.”
In addition to the Ford F-150, Rinnai also awarded hundreds of other prizes, including a first-place prize of a Tony Stewart Racing Experience trip to Las Vegas.
For over 50 years Rinnai America has been bringing innovative products to the North American market that meet specific needs for the PRO.
The new SENSEI RX Series takes tankless innovation to the next level by offering features and benefits that are market-leading and support Rinnai’s continued brand promise of creating a healthier way of living®.
To learn more about the SENSEI RX/RXP, Built for the PRO, by the PRO™ please visit SENSEI RX (R)-US | Rinnai.
https://vimeo.com/1018473908 This quick Hub on the Road finds us in a residential new build in Chippewa Falls, Wis. Plumber Ross Christopherson of Dunkin’ Creek Plumbing talks about the Noritz EZ-111 LP tankless unit with top mount access, and the space-saving aspect the unit provides compared to other alternatives. There was some discussion as what heat Read more
This quick Hub on the Road finds us in a residential new build in Chippewa Falls, Wis. Plumber Ross Christopherson of Dunkin’ Creek Plumbing talks about the Noritz EZ-111 LP tankless unit with top mount access, and the space-saving aspect the unit provides compared to other alternatives. There was some discussion as what heat source to use as natural gas was not an option. The left an electric heat pump or this Noritz propane tankless We’ve heard back from the homeowners and they are ecstatic with their endless hot water.
To the left, Christopherson double-checks the installation instructions before bleeding the system to gain full hot water throughout the house. Reading the manual (RTFM) is always advised for any installation. A tankless advocate, Christopherson likes the space-saving aspect of a wall-hung tankless unit. Now the mechanical room has a bit more space for any type of work needed. As mentioned, a bulkier heat pump, which just wasn’t right for the northern climate of Wisconsin, was considered.
To the right, Christopherson uses the Milwaukee Tool M12 PEX Expander to connect some of the PEX piping and fittings. Ross is a big user of Milwaukee Tool cordless tools and the PEX Expander is huge difference maker in his tool bag arsenal. For a one-man shop, efficiency and time-saving methods are key to his “survival.”
Acquisition extends a long-term strategy for market growth and channel expansion. Atlanta—Rheem has announced its intent to acquire Nortek Global HVAC (NGH), a leading manufacturer of air conditioning products, from Madison Industries. NGH is based in O’Fallon, Missouri with manufacturing in Saltillo, Mexico, and a distribution center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. “Nortek Global HVAC has Read more
Acquisition extends a long-term strategy for market growth and channel expansion.
Atlanta—Rheem has announced its intent to acquire Nortek Global HVAC (NGH), a leading manufacturer of air conditioning products, from Madison Industries. NGH is based in O’Fallon, Missouri with manufacturing in Saltillo, Mexico, and a distribution center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
“Nortek Global HVAC has a history of delivering market leading innovations going back over 100 years. Like Rheem, NGH has a collaborative culture with an unwavering commitment to the customer,” said Mike Branson, President Global Air at Rheem. “NGH has a remarkable team that brings unique products, operational capabilities, and market channels to complement Rheem’s expanding Air and Water businesses.”Upon the close of the acquisition—which is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals—NGH will join Rheem’s Global Air division.