On Dec. 16, Uponor Corporation’s Board of Directors appointed CFO and Deputy CEO Jyri Luomakoski, MBA, President and CEO of the Uponor Group and its parent company. Luomakoski has acted as CEO on an interim basis since Oct. 27, 2008, when the previous CEO Jan Lång left the company.

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To continue its tradition of partnering with industry professionals for a better building-solutions environment, Uponor recently appointed industry veteran Wes Sisco as senior trainer for their renowned factory training program. In addition, Steve Swanson, an expert in the field of hydronic and steam-heating, HVAC and plumbing, has also joined the company as customer trainer.

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Uponor, the global leader in PEX-a systems for radiant floor heating and cooling, plumbing and fire safety, is introducing the Engineered Plastic (EP) Heating Manifold for radiant applications. Comprised of thermoplastic, high-performance, advanced materials, this new manifold resists corrosion, pitting, scaling, elevated chlorine levels and ultraviolet light and is suitable for use under conditions of high impact, heat and moisture for an extremely durable, cost-effective radiant product solution.

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In response to the prolonged downturn in the construction and building market, Uponor recently announced a plan to initiate a cost-reduction program throughout North America and Europe. To structure Uponor North America for sustained profitability and growth, the company announced today it will close its Canadian manufacturing facility in Saint John, New Brunswick, effective Sept. 10, 2008.

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On Aug. 15, Uponor, the global leader in PEX-a systems for radiant floor heating and cooling, plumbing and fire safety, relocated its Canadian headquarters from Regina, Sask. to Mississauga, Ont., to align with its new sales and marketing strategies for Canada. The new headquarters houses the Uponor Ltd. Sales, Marketing and Customer Service departments which provide support for the residential and commercial building markets across Canada.

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Uponor breaks ground for new 285,000-square-foot distribution center in Lakeville, MN.

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New Climate Cŏntrol™ Zoning System Offers Wireless Control of Radiant Zones, Faster Installation

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New Climate Cŏntrol™ Network System Connects All HVAC Systems for Easier Installation, Total Control

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In 2007, Uponor launched its continuing education program for building professionals with a series of webinars hosted by Robert Bean, a registered engineering technologist in construction engineering technology. The 2008 dates have now been released and are available for registration by visiting www.uponor-usa.com and selecting For Professionals/Training Center/Online Classes.

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Uponor has developed a solution for plumbing systems requiring expansion joints to accommodate expansion and contraction in long tubing runs.

To eliminate the added labor and costs required to build an expansion joint from scratch, Uponor created an industry-first: the 2" Wirsbo AQUAPEX^® Tubing Expansion Joint Kit.

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Uponor’s new offering of engineered plastic (EP) Branch Multi-port Tees and Elbows features 7 to 12 outlets with ¾" and 1" inlets that enhance flow performance and better serve the demanding applications of commercial and large residential plumbing systems.

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The new EP Opposing-port, Multi-port Tees from Uponor are ideal for zone plumbing in two directions, offering design and installation flexibility for today’s residential and multi-family plumbing applications.

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Uponor is introducing the ProPEX^® Out-of-the-Wall Support System that provides a complete solution for PEX-a plumbing systems all the way to the fixture. The result is a clean, professional, finished look without the need for metal stub-outs or connections behind the wall — all while saving up to half the installation time.

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The ProPEX^® EP In-line and Stop Valves from Uponor combine the proven performance of their engineered plastic (EP) with the precision and durability of ceramics to provide a product that resists corrosion, pitting and scaling, as well as chemical and mineral buildup.

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Half the size of previous units, the redesigned Uponor proPANEL^® mixing panels feature a host of innovations that speed installation, improve control and simplify setup for radiant heating and cooling systems.

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The new Climate Cŏntrol^™ - Multifunction from Uponor is a hydronic controller that offers a dramatically streamlined, less time-intensive approach to installing controls for radiant heating and cooling systems.

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Uponor, a pioneer in the use of radiant floor heating in the residential market, is setting its sites on educating the commercial marketing to the benefits of this increasingly popular technology with the help of the Green Mechanical Council, or GreenMech.

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Uponor North America Executive Vice President Anders Tollsten announced effective Monday, Feb. 11, William Gray will join the company as General Manager for Canada. Reporting to Tollsten, Gray will also work closely with Jeff Davis, vice president, Sales, and Joel Culp, vice president, Offerings/Marketing. Gray will be responsible for the leadership of the Uponor Canadian business including sales, marketing, demand management and technical and customer service.

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