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Aug. 15, 2013: Watts Water Technologies Completes Sale of Watts Insulation

Watts Insulation Did Not Meet Performance Expectations

August 15, 2013

Watts Water Technologies Inc. announced that it has completed the sale of all of the outstanding shares of Watts Insulation GmbH, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the company formerly known as Austroflex. The company received proceeds from the sale of approximately $9 million.

Showcase Home Features High-End HVAC

Efficiency Achieved Using an Air-to-Water Heat Pump, Radiant Heat, and Ductless Cooling

Joanna R. Turpin

June 24, 2013

While all the homes in Meadow Ranch are extremely energy efficient, one stands out, as it not only achieved LEED Platinum certification, but it served as a test home for a new air-to-water heat pump.

May 3, 2013: Uponor Expands to Meet Manufacturing Demand

May 3, 2013

Uponor North America announced it will be expanding its headquarters facility in Apple Valley, Minn., to add 17,500 square feet of manufacturing space to help meet forecasted growth for crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing for plumbing, fire sprinkler, and radiant heating and cooling systems.

April 26, 2013: Uponor Named Manufacturer of the Year by Manufacturers Alliance

April 26, 2013

Uponor has been honored as the 2013 Manufacturer of the Year in the large-company category by the Manufacturers Alliance, an association providing peer-to-peer training, education, and resources for Midwest manufacturing companies.

Net Zero Energy Bullitt Center Celebrates Grand Opening

April 22, 2013

Seattle's Bullitt Center, designed to become the world’s largest functioning, commercial Living Building — a facility certified to an international sustainable performance standard — is inviting the community to celebrate Earth Day with an grand opening event on April 22, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lochinvar LLC: Solar Thermal Storage Tank

March 18, 2013

Designed to offer a solution for solar thermal and ground-source applications with an emphasis on hydronic space heating, the multifunctional Thermal-Stor™ stratified solar thermal storage tank operates as a storage tank and hydronic buffer tank while occupying the space of a single unit.

Hydronics Trends: Whole-System Comfort

Angela D. Harris

March 4, 2013

The application of wet heat technology has expanded over the years and new technologies that improve control and efficiencies are pushing this industry sector further ahead.

Smart Boilers Help Consumers Save Money, Increase Comfort

Boiler Tales and Other Hydronic Applications

March 4, 2013

From residential to commercial to futuristic, these wet heat applications provide a quick look at what contractors are specifying for some of their boiler customers.

Cambridge Engineering Inc.: Infrared Radiant Heaters

January 14, 2013

Used to heat entire buildings, or as a source of focused spot heating in small occupied areas, the ITH-Series infrared tube heaters have ratings of 40,000-220,000 Btuh. According to the company, the heaters have a 99-plus percent efficient reflector design.