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NEWS RELEASES (USA)

2010

 

Uponor Predicts Reinstatement of Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) in California Plumbing Code

Despite the recent repeal of crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing from the California Plumbing Code, homebuilders, plumbing contractors and consumers should be heartened to know that Uponor will continue its efforts to fully reinstate PEX in the code... more>>

PPI Awards Wormley Row Restoration as Project of the Year in Plumbing and Heating Category

A project featuring more than three miles of Uponor crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing for radiant and snow melt recently received the Project of the Year award in the Plumbing and Heating category from the Plastics Pipe Institute... more>>

Uponor First to Offer Lead-free Brass Fire Sprinkler Adapter for Multipurpose Systems

Easier to install and more cost-effective compared with traditional stainless-steel fire sprinkler adapters, the ProPEX® Lead-free* Brass Fire Sprinkler Adapter... more>>

Uponor’s First-ever Radiant Cooling Summit Provides In-depth Exposure to Technology

Uponor recently welcomed approximately 60 consulting and specifying engineers from across North America to its first-ever Radiant Cooling Engineering Summit... more>>

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... more>>

Milwaukee® Announces Partnership with Uponor

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation announces a new partnership with Uponor, a leading manufacturer and supplier of plumbing, fire sprinkler and radiant heating and cooling systems... more>>

Uponor Expands Presence in Pre-insulated Pipe Market, Hires Ecoflex® National Account Manager

To further promote its pre-insulated pipe business in North America, Uponor recently hired Sandy Hoyt as national account manager for Ecoflex... more>>

Uponor Unveils Contemporary Training Center and Enhanced Course Offering

A steel I-beam stating "Strong Products - Strong Partnerships" welcomes guests as they enter the newly remodeled Uponor Factory Training Center set to open Feb. 16, 2010 to a host of visitors... more>>

2009

 

Uponor First PEX Manufacturer to Offer 3" Tubing for Commercial Potable Plumbing Applications

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... more>>

Uponor Offers Free Factory Training For October 2009 Only

As a special thank you to customers for their continued support, Uponor is offering free classes at the factory training center in Apple Valley, Minn., in October 2009. more>>

Industry-first 2" Wirsbo hePEX™ Expansion Joint Kit Saves 50% on Install Time, Costs, Connections

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... more>>

Uponor Introduces AquaPEX® Reclaimed Water Tubing for Greywater Systems

Uponor, the system solutions provider for plumbing, fire safety and radiant floor heating and cooling, introduces AquaPEX® Reclaimed Water tubing. This new tubing offers all the... more>>

Uponor Releases June through December 2009 Factory Training Schedule

The June through December 2009 dates for Uponor’s Factory Training are available and ready for online registration by going to www.uponor-usa.com/training. more>>

Uponor’s New Lakeville, Minn., Distribution Center Receives Best in Real Estate Award

Uponor, the system solutions provider for plumbing, fire safety and radiant floor heating and cooling, recently received a Best in Real Estate award in the Industrial Lease category... more>>

California PEX Microsite Educates Consumers and Builders on the Superior Plumbing Alternative

In response to the recent approval of PEX in the California Plumbing Code, Uponor, a leading manufacturer of PEX-a plumbing, fire safety and radiant systems, recently launched the... more>>

Uponor First to Offer Complete Lead-free Plumbing Solution from Inlet to Faucet

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... more>>

Uponor Releases 2009 Webinar Schedule, Featuring Radiant Industry Expert Robert Bean

The dates for Uponor’s 2009 radiant webinar schedule are now available and ready for registration by visiting www.uponor-usa.com/training and selecting Online Classes. These live... more>>

New Sustainable 285,000-square-foot Uponor Distribution Center Opens in Lakeville, Minn.

On March 23, Uponor, provider of radiant floor heating and cooling, plumbing and fire safety systems, opened its new 285,000-square-foot distribution center, located in Lakeville... more>>

Pre-insulated AquaPEX® Helps Meet Energy-code Requirements; Saves Up to 37% on Install Costs

Uponor, the system solutions provider for plumbing, fire safety and radiant systems, introduces Pre-insulated AquaPEX® tubing for residential and commercial plumbing applications... more>>

Uponor Receives Training and Development Grant In Conjunction with Local Technical College

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... more>>

New 2" Corded Expander Tool Offers Unlimited Power Potential for Commercial PEX Applications

With its six-foot power cord for unlimited power potential, the new ProPEX® 201 Corded Expander Tool from Uponor is the ultimate solution for efficient, cost-effective, commercial-sized... more>>

PEX Tubing Added to California Plumbing Code; CBSC Approves Environmental Impact Report

Today, the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) certified the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on crosslinked polyethylene, or PEX, tubing, and unanimously adopted... more>>

Uponor Ecoflex® Pre-insulated Pipe Now Available in Three Different ASTM Sizes

Uponor, the global leader in PEX-a systems for radiant floor heating and cooling, plumbing and fire safety, now offers its Ecoflex® pre-insulated pipe in 1", 1" and 1" ASTM sizes. more>>

Uponor Joins Fix Housing First Coalition to Help Stimulate Housing Market and Revive Economy

Uponor, a global leader in PEX-based radiant floor heating and cooling, plumbing and fire safety systems, has joined Fix Housing First, a coalition formed to push for a housing recovery... more>>

 

2008

 

Jyri Luomakoski Appointed President and CEO of Uponor

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... more>>

Uponor Releases January through June 2009 Factory Training Schedule

Dates for Uponor’s Factory Training in Apple Valley, Minn. are now available and ready for registration. And with the addition of two new trainers and easy online registration... more>>

Uponor Reinvests in Training Program; Appoints Industry Veteran Wes Sisco as Senior Trainer

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... more>>

New 2" Engineered Plastic (EP) Line Offers Low-cost, Durable Commercial Plumbing Solution

Uponor, a global leader in PEX-a systems for plumbing, fire safety and radiant floor heating and cooling, is expanding its engineered plastic (EP) line to include 2" tees, elbows and... more>>

New Engineered Plastic (EP) Heating Manifold Offers Durable, Cost-effective Radiant Solution

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... more>>

Uponor Consolidates Production Operations; Closes Canadian Facility

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... more>>

Uponor Breaks Ground for New 285,000-square-foot Distribution Center in Lakeville, Minn.

On Aug. 12, Uponor, the global leader in PEX-a systems for radiant floor heating and cooling, plumbing and fire safety, broke ground in celebration of their new 285,000-square-foot... more>>

Uponor Canadian Headquarters Relocates to Toronto Suburb to Align with Sales Strategies

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... more>>

Redesigned proPANEL® Awarded Professional Builder’s 100 Best New Products for 2008

Recently, the newly designed proPANEL® mixing panels from Uponor received the 100 Best New Products for 2008 award from Professional Builder® magazine. The 100 Best New... more>>

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

The new Climate Cŏntrol™ Zoning System from Uponor uses the latest wireless technology for complete radiant control in every room of a home or building—offering users a system... more>>

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

New from Uponor, the Climate Cŏntrol™ Network System is a modular, expandable, integrated hardware and software package that connects all of a structure’s heating, ventilation and... more>>

Uponor Hosts Apple Valley State of the City Address and Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

On Wednesday, May 14, Mayor Mary Hamman-Roland delivered her annual State of the City address before 116 business and community leaders during the Apple Valley... more>>

Uponor, an AIA/CES Provider, Releases 2008 Radiant Heating and Cooling Webinar Schedule

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... more>>

New 2" Wirsbo AQUAPEX® Tubing Expansion Joint Kit Saves Valuable Labor Time and Costs

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... more>>

Uponor Factory Training Schedule For Second Half of 2008 Now Available

Uponor has released its Factory Training Program dates for the second half of 2008. The three-day sessions are currently available for reservations for the months of July through... more>>

New Uponor EP Opposing-port, Multi-port Tees Offer Added Design and Installation Flexibility

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... more>>

Uponor EP Branch Multi-port Tees and Elbows Ideal for Demanding Commercial Applications

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... more>>

ProPEX® EP Valves Use Innovative Ceramic Disc Technology for Greater Durability, Performance

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... more>>

New ProPEX® Out-of-the-Wall Support System Provides Clean, Efficient Solution to the Fixture

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... more>>

Uponor to Promote Commercial Radiant Uses Via Green Mechanical Council Membership

Uponor, a pioneer in the use of radiant floor heating in the residential market, is setting its sights on educating the commercial market to the benefits of this increasingly popular technology... more>>

Uponor Climate Cŏntrol™ - Multifunction Boosts System Functionality, Reduces Install Costs

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... more>>

Uponor AQUASAFE® Looped Fire Safety System Simplifies Design and Speeds Installation

Uponor has unveiled a second AQUASAFE® Residential Fire Safety System, featuring a more efficient layout, in which each sprinkler is connected directly to the main loop line. As a... more>>

Redesigned Uponor proPANEL® Unit Expands Radiant Design Options, Simplifies Installation

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... more>>

Uponor Announces Updated Factory Training Schedule for 2008

Dates for Uponor’s 2008 Factory Training Program are now available and ready for reservations. This year’s training plans to be as educational, engaging and informative as in years... more>>

Uponor Names William Gray, Formerly of ITT Corporation, New General Manager for Canada

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... more>>

 

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NEWS RELEASES (Canada)

2010

 

PPI Awards Wormley Row Restoration as Project of the Year in Plumbing and Heating Category

A project featuring more than three miles of Uponor crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing for radiant and snow melt recently received the Project of the Year award in the Plumbing and Heating category from the Plastics Pipe Institute... more>>

Uponor First to Offer Lead-free Brass Fire Sprinkler Adapter for Multipurpose Systems

Easier to install and more cost-effective compared with traditional stainless-steel fire sprinkler adapters, the ProPEX... more>>

Uponor’s First-ever Radiant Cooling Summit Provides In-depth Exposure to Technology

Uponor recently welcomed approximately 60 consulting and specifying engineers from across North America to its first-ever Radiant Cooling Engineering Summit... more>>

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... more>>

Uponor Ltd. Welcomes Jason Woodman

Uponor Ltd. recently announced that Jason Woodman has joined the company in the role of Western Regional Sales Manager... more>>

Uponor Unveils Contemporary Training Center and Enhanced Course Offering

A steel I-beam stating ’Strong Products — Strong Partnerships’ welcomes guests as they enter the newly remodeled Uponor Factory Training Center, which opened on Feb. 16, 2010... more>>

2009

 

Uponor First PEX Manufacturer to Offer 3" Tubing for Commercial Potable Plumbing Applications

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... more>>

Uponor Releases Second Half of 2009 Factory Training Schedule for Canada

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. more>>

 

2008

 

New Ecoflex® Potable Plus Offers Simplicity, Protection for Buried Potable-water Systems

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... more>>

Uponor Consolidates Production Operations; Closes Canadian Facility

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... more>>

Uponor Canadian Headquarters Relocates to Toronto Suburb to Align with Sales Strategies

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... more>>

New ProPEX™ Out-of-the-Wall Support System Provides Clean, Efficient Solution to the Fixture

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... more>>

Uponor Names William Gray, Formerly of ITT Corporation, New General Manager for Canada

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... more>>

 

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CASE STUDIES: 

 

HEATING/COOLING  |  PLUMBING  |  FIRE SAFETY  |  COMMERCIAL

 

 

 

HEATING/COOLING

 

Radiant Floor Heating

High-End Condominiums

Reconfirguring History

A state-of-the-art radiant heating comfort system breathes a new standard of living into a famed Washington, D.C., school-building-turned-residential-development... more>>

 

Radiant Floor Heating, Snow-Melting

Residence (Custom Home)—Bloomfield Hills, MI

Michigan Dream Home Delivers Comfort and Saves Energy With Radiant Heating Inside and Snow-Melting Outside

Heating and cooling contractor Daniel Bertolini had a tall order to fill when his long-time friend and professional colleague, builder Sally Russell, approached him about providing the... more>>

 

Radiant Floor Heating

Childcare Center—Palo Alto, CA

A Clean, Comfortable Environment Means Happier, Healthier Kids

The floor is typically the play area of choice for most infants, toddlers and preschoolers. But at the Stanford University Arboretum Children’s Center, that’s just fine with their parents... more>>

 

Radiant Floor Heating, Plumbing and Fire Protection System

Residence—Headingley, MB

Beggs’ Residence Demonstrates Total Home Comfort and Safety

The Beggs chose Uponor for the most reliable and dependable systems for their home.

When Di and Thomas Beggs purchased a 1700-square-foot bungalow in Headingley, Manitoba, they soon had some concerns. Over the course of the winter, they experienced three... more>>

 

Radiant Heating and Cooling

California Academy of Sciences

Radiant Heating and Cooling a Critical Component In New S.F. Museum Dedicated to Sustainability

The newly rebuilt California Academy of Sciences is a paragon of efficient, sustainable design. Nestled within San Francisco’s lush Golden Gate Park and featuring an undulating... more>>

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PLUMBING SYSTEMS

 

CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX—Las Vegas, NV

Uponor Plumbing Systems Overcome Re-pipe Challenge

When the Rock Springs Vista VIII Condominiums in Las Vegas, Nev. began to experience leaky plumbing, the owners needed a solution fast. After 12 years, the acidic desert soil was... more>>

RESIDENCE—Las Vegas, NV

Uponor Plumbing Systems Offer Quality and Reliability

Interstate Plumbing has completed over 4,000 installations with Wirsbo AQUAPEX and they couldn’t be happier about the switch from copper.

Any plumbing company needs to think very carefully before switching materials. Interstate Plumbing and Air Conditioning of Las Vegas (Interstate), one of the city’s largest... more>>

RESIDENCE—Knoxville, TN

Homeowners, Frustrated by Pinhole Leaks in Copper Plumbing, Find Relief with PEX

Bob and Patti Jones of Tellico Village, an upscale community located just 31 miles southwest of Knoxville, Tenn., were at their wit’s end. Over a one-year period, they had called... more>>

RESIDENCE—Tucson, AZ

Arizona Contractor Finds Success with Uponor Plumbing Systems

The tubing in Uponor plumbing systems resists aggressive water and soil conditions, making it the solid choice for areas like the Southwest.

Plumbers and homeowners alike have a common concern when it comes to the plumbing systems in Tucson, Ariz.—reliability. They want a plumbing system that will withstand the... more>>

RESIDENTIAL High Rise—Vancouver, BC

Uponor PEX Saves Time and Money for Residential High Rise

John Jacobsen of Phoenix Mechanical is so impressed with Wirsbo AQUAPEX, he won’t use anything else.

Time is money—especially in the building industry. John Jacobsen of Phoenix Mechanical in Vancouver, B.C., reaffirmed this belief when he began using Uponor’s crosslinked... more>>

Radiant Floor Heating, Plumbing and Fire Protection System

Residence—Headingley, MB

Beggs’ Residence Demonstrates Total Home Comfort and Safety

The Beggs chose Uponor for the most reliable and dependable systems for their home.

When Di and Thomas Beggs purchased a 1700-square-foot bungalow in Headingley, Manitoba, they soon had some concerns. Over the course of the winter, they experienced three... more>>

 

 

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FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

 

Residential Fire Safety Systems Offer Profitable Service Addition for PHC Contractors

Most plumbers have never considered installing residential fire sprinklers. After all, how can a professional plumbing, heating and cooling (PHC) contractor compete with fire sprinkler contractors who have a license, special equipment and complicated design knowledge? more>>

residence—NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV

Uponor Fire Protection Systems Offer a Dependable and Cost-effective Solution for Mandated Fire Sprinkler Systems

When homeowners do the dishes, wash their car or get a drink of water, they have peace of mind knowing their home’s fire protection system is working properly.

A house fire is one of the most devastating tragedies a homeowner can experience. A typical home can be engulfed in flames within minutes after a fire starts, but residential fire sprinklers... more>>

Radiant Floor Heating, Plumbing and Fire Protection System

Residence—Headingley, MB

Beggs’ Residence Demonstrates Total Home Comfort and Safety

The Beggs chose Uponor for the most reliable and dependable systems for their home.

When Di and Thomas Beggs purchased a 1700-square-foot bungalow in Headingley, Manitoba, they soon had some concerns. Over the course of the winter, they experienced three... more>>

 

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COMMERCIAL

 

Underground Turf Conditioning—Bridgeview (Chicago), IL

Toyota Park

The newly built Toyota Park—the fourth major soccer-specific field in the United States—features a state-of-the-art, turf-conditioning system that will keep the playing surface in excellent... more>>

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