Commercial plumbers now have an alternative to rigid pipe products when it comes to potable plumbing systems. Uponor, the manufacturer and provider of PEX-based plumbing, fire sprinkler and radiant floor heating and cooling systems, is the first PEX manufacturer to offer 3" tubing for commercial plumbing applications. The new 3" tubing offers all the features that plumbing professionals have come to rely on in an Uponor AquaPEX^® product — flexibility, durability, corrosion-resistance, proven history and a 25-year limited warranty — making it an ideal complement to the current tubing offering ranging from ¼" to 2".

Contact:  Gabriel Mederos
Communications Manager
(888) 994-7726, ext. 4705
gabriel.mederos@uponor.com 

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Uponor, the system solutions provider for radiant, plumbing and fire safety, introduces an industry first — the 2" Wirsbo hePEX™ Expansion Joint Kit — which offers commercial building professionals a quick, efficient solution for closed-loop, aboveground, radiant heating and cooling distribution applications that require an expansion joint for every 50 feet of tubing.

Contact:  Ingrid Mattsson
Sr. Manager, Advertising/Brand Management
(800) 321-4739, ext. 4249
ingrid.mattsson@uponor-usa.com

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Uponor AquaPEX Reclaimed Water tubing offers all the benefits of Uponor PEX-a crosslinked polyethylene — flexiblility, durability, corrosion-resistance, 20-year proven history in plumbing, 25-year limited warranty — with a layer of purple coloring to designate the tubing for greywater systems that supply non-potable, reclaimed water to laundry, toilets and irrigation systems.

Contact:  Ingrid Mattsson
Sr. Manager, Advertising/Brand Management
(800) 321-4739, ext. 4249
ingrid.mattsson@uponor-usa.com

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The second half of 2009 dates for Uponor’s Factory Training in Apple Valley, Minn., are available and ready for online registration by going to www.uponor.ca/training.

Contact: Gabriel Mederos
Communications Manager, Canada
(905) 542-4705
Gabriel.mederos@uponor.ca

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Uponor, the system solutions provider for plumbing, fire safety and radiant systems, introduces a complete line of lead-free brass transition fittings and valves that meet various state lead-free legislation and exceed the United States Safe Drinking Water Act.

Contact:  Ingrid Mattsson
Sr. Manager, Advertising/Brand Management
(800) 321-4739, ext. 4249
ingrid.mattsson@uponor-usa.com

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The dates for Uponor’s 2009 radiant webinar schedule are now available and ready for registration. These live webinars, hosted by Robert Bean, an expert in radiant heating and cooling design, are delivered free to industry professionals interested in developing their education and careers in the radiant heating and cooling market. Attendees can also earn Learning Units (LU) toward professional development, as required by the American Institute of Architects/Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) as well as Professional Development Hours (PDH) as required by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).

Contact:  Ingrid Mattsson
Sr. Manager, Advertising/Brand Management
(800) 321-4739, ext. 4249
ingrid.mattsson@uponor-usa.com

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On March 23, Uponor opened its new 285,000-square-foot distribution center, located in Lakeville, Minn., a suburb south of the Twin Cities. The new building, which houses Uponor’s primary North American distribution operations, is applying for LEED certification and features many sustainable building solutions including Uponor’s own radiant floor heating and cooling in the office areas as well as snow and ice melting in the sidewalks and dock ramps outside.

Contact:  Ingrid Mattsson
Sr. Manager, Advertising/Brand Management
(800) 321-4739, ext. 4249
ingrid.mattsson@uponor-usa.com

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Uponor, in conjunction with Dakota County Technical College, has received a $298,000 grant from the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) for a two-year training and educational development program for employees. The grant will help fill three targeted areas of training and development for Uponor employees, including fire safety certification, online learning and web development, and lean business processes to reduce waste and improve efficiencies.

Contact:  Ingrid Mattsson
Sr. Manager, Advertising/Brand Management
(800) 321-4739, ext. 4249
ingrid.mattsson@uponor-usa.com

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Uponor, in conjunction with Dakota County Technical College, has received a $298,000 grant from the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) for a two-year training and educational development program for employees. The grant will help fill three targeted areas of training and development for Uponor employees, including fire safety certification, online learning and web development, and lean business processes to reduce waste and improve efficiencies.

Contact:  Ingrid Mattsson
Sr. Manager, Advertising/Brand Management
(800) 321-4739, ext. 4249
ingrid.mattsson@uponor-usa.com

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With its six-foot power cord for unlimited power potential, the new ProPEX^® 201 Corded Expander Tool is the ultimate solution for making efficient, cost-effective ProPEX connections for commercial-sized 2" PEX applications. The convenient, 110-volt unit features a self-contained, pistol-grip design for easy handling, uses current Uponor 2" H-series expander heads, and comes with a durable, heavy-duty carrying case for easy storage and transport.

Contact:  Ingrid Mattsson
Sr. Manager, Advertising/Brand Management
(800) 321-4739, ext. 4249
ingrid.mattsson@uponor-usa.com

Uponor now offers its Ecoflex^® pre-insulated pipe in 1", 1¼" and 1½" ASTM sizes. ASTM Ecoflex features Uponor’s hePEX™ plus barrier tubing surrounded by closed-cell, PEX-foam insulation and covered by a waterproof, corrugated HDPE jacket, making it ideal for direct-burial applications. It is available in continuous lengths up to 600 feet, and uses either Uponor’s durable ProPEX^® fittings or the new WIPEX™ dezincification-resistant (DZR) brass compression fittings for a watertight, leak-resistant system.

Contact:  Ingrid Mattsson
Sr. Manager, Advertising/Brand Management
(800) 321-4739, ext. 4249
ingrid.mattsson@uponor-usa.com

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.

Contact:  Ingrid Mattsson
Sr. Manager, Advertising/Brand Management
(800) 321-4739, ext. 4249
ingrid.mattsson@uponor-usa.com

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Uponor, the global leader in PEX-a systems for radiant floor heating and cooling, plumbing and fire safety, recently introduced Ecoflex^® Potable plus — a flexible pre-insulated pipe that offers faster, easier installations and consistent potable water delivery for buried or aboveground potable water systems.

Contact: Ingrid Mattsson
Brand Management Senior Manager
(800) 321-4739, ext. 4249
ingrid.mattsson@uponor-usa.com

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

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Jon Orton, e-Commerce/Public Relations Manager
(800) 321-4739 ext. 5329
jon.orton@uponor-usa.com

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

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Jon Orton, e-Commerce/Public Relations Manager
(800) 321-4739 ext. 5329
jon.orton@uponor-usa.com

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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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Jon Orton, e-Commerce/Public Relations Manager
(800) 321-4739 ext. 5329
jon.orton@uponor-usa.com

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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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Jon Orton, e-Commerce/Public Relations Manager
(800) 321-4739 ext. 5329
jon.orton@uponor-usa.com

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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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Jon Orton, e-Commerce/Public Relations Manager
(800) 321-4739 ext. 5329
jon.orton@uponor-usa.com

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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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Jon Orton, e-Commerce/Public Relations Manager
(800) 321-4739 ext. 5329
jon.orton@uponor-usa.com

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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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Jon Orton, e-Commerce/Public Relations Manager
(800) 321-4739 ext. 5329
jon.orton@uponor-usa.com

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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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Jon Orton, e-Commerce/Public Relations Manager
(800) 321-4739 ext. 5329
jon.orton@uponor-usa.com

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