In
March, Viega LLC broke ground for its new production,
logistics and office complex in McPherson, KS. Since its North American
introduction in 1999 and the acquisition of Vanguard Piping Systems in 2005,
Viega has grown to become the largest PEX plumbing systems manufacturer in
North America.
The
National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) is continuing its four-year effort to pass
legislation that will provide landmark fire protection laws that are destined
to save lives and property.
This bill will allow property owners who retrofit their buildings with fire
sprinklers to accelerate depreciation of the systems and recoup their
investment in a much shorter period of time versus the 39 years currently in
place.
Events covered include ICC hiring a new head of its member services team,
proposed changes to the 2006 NSPC and a new edition of the products guide from
FM Approvals.
More
than 47,000 HVAC&R professionals filled the aisles and booths at the 59th
AHR Expo in Dallas, Jan. 29-31, as the world’s largest HVAC&R event set a
new record.
American
Standard announced last month that the $11 billion toilets-to-brakes
conglomerate would sell its well-known
bath-and-kitchen division, spin off its vehicle controls group and rename
itself Trane after the flagship brand name of the one business it will
keep.
On Jan. 18, the Geberit Group announced a North American Partnership with Duravit, a leading manufacturer of sanitary ceramics, bath furniture and wellness products. These two segment leaders combine efforts