John Siegenthaler has accepted the position of hydronics editor for Plumbing & Mechanical and its sister publications PM Engineer and Supply House Times.

John Siegenthaler has accepted the position of hydronics editor for Plumbing & Mechanical and its sister publications PM Engineer and Supply House Times. In this capacity, he also will oversee hydronic coverage in the Radiant Heating Report, the Solar Heating Report, the Radiant Flooring Guide, Radiant & Hydronics e-News and www.radiantandhydronics.com.

“John Siegenthaler is universally respected for his knowledge of hydronics and radiant technology, and he is a masterful, concise writer as well,” Editorial Director Jim Olsztynski said. “I’m excited that John has accepted this position, and look forward to working with him to produce world-class hydronic heating articles for all of our print and electronic publications.”

Siegenthaler will continue to write his columns and feature stories for PM and PM Engineer and will contribute columns to Supply House Times and Solar Heating Report. In addition, he will advise BNP Media’s editors on topics and technical matters related to hydronic heating.

“Hydronics technology is constantly evolving,” Siegenthaler said. “New products in combination with improved design and installation methods allow hydronic systems to deliver unsurpassed comfort and energy efficiency. As I see it, a well-planned hydronic system is the essence of ‘green’ technology.

“Remaining a professional in this field requires continuous learning. As hydronics editor for BNP Media, I’ll strive to provide readers with information that allows for constant refinement of one of the most versatile heating technologies ever developed.”