Established as a foundry of brass fixtures in 1851, Oventrop has since evolved into a global manufacturer of balancing valves and thermostatic radiator valves for the building industries. The family-owned company is now expanding into the American market, and Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had the chance to chat with Nicola Schannath, CEO of Oventrop-US, about the company’s plans in the United States and current PHCP-PVF market trends.
The honor marks the first time Uponor has been named a top manufacturer by the MSPBJ, with a previous honor in their Manufacturing Sustainability category in 2020.
Oatey Co.’s new FlowGuard high-contrast one-step medium green CPVC cement features a vivid coloring designed to make it easier for professional installers to identify a proper solvent-welded CPVC connection.
The division of VPC Global closed on the purchase of buildings and land with rail access on May 4 and will begin installing extrusion lines as soon as possible. The plan is to replicate the company's Kingman, Arizonia, facility and start production in 60 days.
Uponor North America held a ceremonial “pipe-cutting event” to mark the opening of its $5.5 million, 25,000-square-foot expansion to the Hutchinson, Minnesota facility.
Maintain constant flow and 100% valve authority over a wide range of differential pressures with the Cocon Q Pressure Independent Control Valve, the company says.
CircuitSolver’s Cold Water Balancing Valve is designed to automatically balance cold water recirculation systems, effectively mitigating the risk of Legionella bacteria growth in a domestic cold-water system by continuously monitoring water temperatures and modulating flow to maintain a set temperature at the end of each branch or riser.
The Navigator digital mixing valve is engineered with advanced technology to deliver and maintain water temperatures within +/- 3º F, even during low and zero demand periods, the digital valve maximizes safety and efficiency for domestic hot water systems, the company says.
