WQA Aquatech USA 2010 Offers Special Deals, Programs for ASPE Members
WQA Aquatech USA 2010 in March will offer a large menu of educational sessions and networking opportunities, and all with special rates for ASPE members. The conference and exhibition will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, March 9 - 12, 2010. ASPE members can take advantage of a special “day pass” offer by going to wqa-aquatech.com. Use code ASPE10 and get a day pass for Thursday, March 11. This includes morning educational sessions, three days of trade show attendance, all trade show floor education, and a Thursday reception. More details and session listings can also be found at wqa-aquatech.com.
InSinkErator Continues Support of Industry Education
InSinkErator has announced its continued support of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) Educational Foundation’s “Invest in Your Future” Annual Giving Campaign. The campaign is a collaborative effort of InSinkErator, the PHCC Educational Foundation and PHCC National Auxiliary. InSinkErator has actively supported the PHCC Educational Foundation for more than 20 years and continues to drive the fundraiser’s success with annual contributions. The company recently renewed its commitment with $25,000 in matching donations at CONNECT 2009, the 127th PHCC-National Association annual convention. Proceeds help fund educational efforts aimed at benefiting today's contractors, as well as scholarships to help develop the industry’s future leaders. The PHCC Educational Foundation’s 2010 campaign goal has been set at $145,000. Contributors seeking to support the industry will have an InSinkErator matching gift applied to their donation. Tax-deductible gifts can be made by contacting the foundation office directly by calling 800-533-7694 or by visiting www.foundation.phccweb.org/Invest.
BlazeMaster Fire Sprinkler Systems Offers New Online Training Program for Installers
BlazeMaster Fire Sprinkler Systems has announced a new online training program designed to provide installers with tips and guidelines regarding proper handling and installation techniques for CPVC fire sprinkler systems from FBCT Building Solutions. The interactive program allows viewers to proceed at their own pace and answer questions throughout the program to help assure understanding of the individual modules. Participants can access the program through http://www.blazemastertraining.com 24 hours a day.
Grundfos Pumpsand Water Missions International Collaborate to Bring Clean Drinking Water to Developing Countries
George Green III, Chairman and CEO of Water Missions International (WMI) and his son George Green IV, Vice President, recently met with Grundfos leadership at the world headquarters of Grundfos Pumps to explore new ideas to continue bringing clean drinking water to impoverished peoples throughout the world. The two companies share a common vision in their humanitarian efforts to provide safe drinking water to poor villages. These efforts compliment the Grundfos LifeLink project which is dedicated to bringing clean drinking water to remote third-world countries, utilizing the Grundfos SQFlex submersible solar pump. WMI is a nonprofit engineering organization based in Charleston, South Carolina. WMI’s state mission is to provide sustainable access to safe water in developing countries and disaster areas. Their organization has provided clean drinking water for more than 1.5 million people in 40 countries around the world. WMI specializes in reliable low maintenance solar panel based pumping solutions and simple but rugged state of the art filtration systems. For solar projects WMI has standardized on the Grundfos SQFlex solar pump as the dependable heart of the pumping system.
BLÜCHER Is Now Part of Watts Water Technologies
BLÜCHER North America is pleased to announce it is now part of the Watts Water Technologies family. Formerly sold under the BLÜCHER-Josam name, BLÜCHER North America will continue to offer its extensive line of stainless steel drain, shower, channel and pipe products. The BLÜCHER product offering will compliment the extensive line of Drainage products currently offered by Watts. BLÜCHER is the established worldwide leader in stainless steel drainage & pipe solutions with 45 years experience. Core products include push-fit pipe and fittings, shower/bath drains for premium commercial and residential applications, and drain and channel products for wide ranging commercial and industrial applications. BLÜCHER products are widely accepted as a drainage standard in food service, industrial manufacturing and processing, brewery, laboratory, pharmaceutical, and marine specifications.
Grundfos Launches a Complete Online Resource for Pump Products and Applications
Thinking Buildings Universe is a new web site from Grundfos Building Services, offering contractors and engineers a complete range of information and tools on commercial pumps to help make their building projects come together more smoothly. From quick-reference terminology, theories and e-learning, to sizing tools and sustainable pumping solutions, www.thinkingbuildings.com delivers everything specifiers and installers need to identify and size the correct technologies for their applications. Among the key features of the new Thinking Buildings Universe are a case study library, quick pump selection, e-learning, and a searchable encyclopedia.
