Acorn Engineering Company and Jay R. Smith Announce a New Business Alliance

Acorn Engineering Company, City of Industry, California, and Smith Industries Inc., Montgomery, Alabama, proudly announce a new business alliance and a jointly owned company. Effective June 15, 2010, Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co., a Division of Smith Industries will join the Acorn Engineering family of companies, and Acorn Engineering will be a fifty percent owner of Smith Industries. The name of the company will remain Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co., a Division of Smith Industries, Inc.

Jay R. Smith (Smith Industries) and Earl L. Morris (Elmco Sales Inc. and Acorn Engineering) were both modern-day pioneers in the industry and founders of their individual companies. They each developed strong companies and were partners and friends from 1954 (when Elmco became a Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. representative) until they passed away. The instant relationship and personal bond transcends three generations and continues with the Smith and Morris families. Jay L. Smith, Don Morris, and Don’s brother, Dennis Morris, second generation sons of Jay R. and Earl, have continued their business and personal relationships for over 50 years. The next generation of Smith’s and Morris’ (Jay L. Smith’s daughters, Dr. Holly L. Roth and Debbie Smith, and Don Morris’ children, Kristin Kahle, Randall Morris and Barrett Morris) pledge to continue what their grandfathers started. The Smith and Morris families will be represented on the new Board of Directors. The new alliance of Acorn Engineering and Smith Industries will be the foundation for an exceptionally strong company and will be competitively anchored in our industry. For the realigned Smith Industries, Don Morris will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Smith Industries, Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. Division and the Canadian subsidiary. Jay L. will continue as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors. The management teams of both Acorn Engineering and Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. will remain the same.
 
New Seminar Series Gives Engineers and Owners the Keys to Unlocking Hydronic Balancing
After a successful kick-off event at the new Cowboy’s Stadium on April 6, Victaulic and Tour & Andersson have announced the remaining 2010 event dates in the TA Hydronic College series for design engineers and facility owners. The seminar dates and locations are as follows:
* June 23 – Houston, TX
* June 29 – Chicago, IL
* September 9 – Vancouver, BC
* September 23 – New York City, NY
* October 5 – Kansas City, MO
* October 27 – Washington, DC
* November 2 – Phoenix, AZ
* November 16 – Los Angeles, CA
* December 2 – Atlanta, GA
In practice, even the most sophisticated controllers don’t always perform as promised. Only through balancing can potential problems be identified and corrected. Through the seminar series, which is sponsored by Victaulic in partnership with Tour & Andersson, engineers and facility owners will learn the key conditions required for hydronic balancing, to meet the goal of providing the desired indoor climate at the lowest energy cost. Attendees will benefit from a detailed overview of the theory and practical application of hydronic design and balancing, and the “key conditions” needed to meet challenges:
* Key Condition 1: Design Flow Availability o Sources of Imbalance o The Costs of Discomfort o Balancing Methods for Hydronic Modules
* Key Condition 2: Differential Pressure Variations o Control Loops and Control Valve Authority o Control Valve Sizing and Differential Pressure Control
* Key Condition 3: Compatibility Between Flows o Obtaining Correct Room Temperature at Optimized Energy Costs o Solutions and False Solutions o Optimizing Production and Distribution Flows
Seminars will be followed by individually scheduled “Lunch and Learn” events which will build on the seminar and take a deeper look at the three keys to balancing, and provide in-house training sessions. For more information on the events and to register: visit www.victaulic.com/TAHydronicCollege, contact us at 1-800-Pick-Vic (1-800-742-5842) in the US or 905-884-7444 in Canada, or e-mail us at pickvic@victaulic.com.
 
Uponor Launches New Website for Radiant, Plumbing and Fire Sprinkler Professionals
Now professionals in the radiant floor heating and cooling, PEX plumbing and fire sprinkler markets have a place to go online created just for them—www.uponorpro.com. The new site, launched in early April, is a one-stop-shop for professionals needing technical, marketing, training and general industry knowledge to help them gain an edge in the competitive world of radiant, plumbing and fire sprinkler installations. While on the site, visitors can sign up for the new PROadvantage program and even correspond on PROtalk, an online forum, with Uponor technical experts and other industry professionals. The site features the following sections:
* Products and Applications o Provides information about Uponor radiant heating and cooling, plumbing, fire sprinkler, commercial and underground pre-insulated pipe products, tools, systems and applications o Each product/application page includes links to related technical and marketing documents, such as submittals, install guides, instruction sheets, manuals, product guides and brochures
* Training and Education o Provides dates, times, course descriptions and online registration for Uponor factory training courses and webinars o Includes information about Uponor’s training team, including photos, bios, industry experience and expertise o Features a section on Uponor’s training videos for quick, informative, how-to lessons about installing Uponor products and systems
* Marketing and Sales o Offers access to all of Uponor’s marketing and sales tools to help professionals promote and grow their businesses o Features several Uponor case studies, which, when selected, bring up a page that is print-friendly for adding to hard-copy marketing materials o Provides an area where professionals can view, download and print PDF files of all marketing literature, including brochures, product guides, fact sheets, information sheets and FAQs, as well as links to Uponor articles in various media publications
* News and Events o Offers the latest news about Uponor, including new product launches, personnel announcements and industry awards o Provides dates, times and general information about industry tradeshows and important Uponor events
* Technical Support o Offers a comprehensive resource for accessing technical information on Uponor products and systems o Features technical literature, including specifications, submittals, manuals, installation guides, instruction sheets and technical and product bulletins o Includes an FAQ section for answers about Uponor radiant heating and cooling, plumbing, fire sprinkler, commercial and pre-insulated pipe products and systems o Users can even access an interactive, online product catalog along with their submittals and specifications to help get their projects moving
* PROtalk (online forum) o Offers an opportunity for visitors to correspond with Uponor technical experts or other industry professionals about radiant heating and cooling, plumbing and fire sprinkler products and systems
 
Water Purification Guide Supports Lab Designers
Millipore Corporation, a leading provider of technologies, tools, and services for the global life science industry, today announced the availability of a unique, interactive tool for architects and engineers who design laboratories. Building on Millipore’s more than 40 years in the water purification business, the “Total Water Solutions Guide” reflects Millipore’s experience as a partner of architectural and engineering (A&E) firms worldwide in hundreds of laboratory construction or renovation projects. The guide is an interactive application, or widget, that can be downloaded to the user’s computer desktop. The guide, which groups English, French, German, Italian and Spanish versions of the contents in the same file, provides a wealth of information, ranging from an overview of water contaminants and purification technologies to details about pretreatment, pure water make-up systems, polishing systems, storage and distribution solutions, as well as sections on water quality monitoring, service, and validation concerns. Numerous process flow diagrams and video links illustrate the contents and explain key features of Millipore’s Milli-Q, Elix Advantage and RiOs systems. In addition, on-site seminars will be offered in Europe and the U.S. to introduce this comprehensive new tool to A&E consultants. More information about the “Total Water Solutions Guide” and A&E customer seminars is available at www.millipore.com/a&e.
 
Charlotte Pipe’s RePVC and ReUze Receive NSF Certification

NSF International today announced that Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company’s RePVC (polyvinyl chloride) and ReUze can now be added to the company’s list of products certified by NSF International, an independent, not-for-profit organization committed to protecting and improving public health and the environment. Both piping systems were inspired by the green and sustainability industries. According to Charlotte Pipe, there are three sources of non-potable water: rainwater, gray water and municipally supplied reclaimed water. Non-potable water systems are great for applications that do not require water, which have been treated to drinking water standards. NSF International’s certification for water piping systems verifies that the products meet all applicable requirements by conducting thorough testing and facility inspections. This includes three unannounced inspections annually, formulation and manufacturing process reviews and testing of product samples. ReUze, a purple CPVC piping system for distributing non-potable water inside the building, is directly aimed at increasing water efficiency. The line pipes are purple to differentiate non-potable water from potable water. Non-potable water can be used to save building owners money, relieve stress on already over burdened public agencies and preserve a precious resource in applications such as toilet and urinal flushing and process water. RePVC is a PVC pipe that uses recycled content as the center layer. It expands the market for recycled materials, slows the consumption of raw materials and reduces the amount of waste entering landfills. RePVC is one of the first products to be certified by NSF International to ASTM F 1760: Standard Specification for Coextruded Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Non-Pressure Plastic Pipe Having Reprocessed-Recycled Content. ASTM F 1760 contains requirements for plastic pipe having recycled content. For a complete list of Charlotte Pipe’s products that have been certified by NSF International, visit NSF’s Web site.
 
Bootz Announces New Sales Reps

Bootz Industries, a leading manufacturer of porcelain on steel plumbing fixtures, announces the appointment of two (2) independent sales agencies. Bootz has engaged Barger & Associates, LLC of Newport News, Virginia, as their sales representatives for the Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC markets. Barger & Associates, established in 1995, has over 95 years of collective experience, principally representing plumbing industry products to the wholesale/distributor and contractor markets. In addition, Bootz Industries has appointed Next Associates with the New York City territory. Next Associates has over 100 years of combined plumbing industry experience, with long term roots and relationships that extend from Kitchen and Bath dealers to wholesalers and the developer community. Bootz Industries is honored to have these two agencies represent their products in the Eastern Region of the United States. For more information, visit www.Bootz.com. Or contact Paul Lattner, Bootz Industries, P.O. Box 18010, Evansville, IN 47719, 812.423.5401.