Design professionals in the radiant heating, plumbing and fire sprinkler industries can now specify Uponor products for their projects even faster and easier. Autodesk® Seek, the online source for product specifications and building information modeling (BIM) for building design, now features Uponor parts in its database library. By searching ‘Uponor’ in Autodesk Seek, architects, engineers and other design professionals can gain access to information on more than 70 Uponor parts, including fittings, multi-ports, valves, manifolds and other accessories for use in Revit®, AutoCAD®, 3ds Max®, Maya® and other CAD applications.

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The Sustainable Building 2011 (SB11) world conference brings together more than 1,100 leading experts in sustainability to provide an overview of innovation and new technologies in the fields of environmentally sound construction, land use and sustainable communities. Uponor is proud to be the main sponsor of the SB11 conference. This role reflects Uponor’s commitment to sustainability, both in its own operations and in supporting its customers’ and partners’ endeavors to improve the environmental performance of buildings and their associated infrastructure.

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The University of Maryland’s WaterShed house, which features an Uponor PEX plumbing system, received first place in the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2011 Solar Decathlon competition, which awards collegiate teams for designing, building and operating the most cost-effective, energy-efficient and functional solar-powered homes. Uponor also donated PEX tubing to the sixth-place California team and the ninth-place Massachusetts team, which used the PEX for both the homes’ plumbing and fire suppression systems.

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Recently, Uponor introduced a new series of free, one-hour webinars for industry professionals on the go. Six online training programs feature information from radiant applications to controls to even sustainable building resources. “At Uponor, we want to ensure professionals have the opportunity to receive the highest-quality education available, whether in person or remotely,” says Steve Lockridge, senior manager, Sales Operations at Uponor. “By providing factory, field and online training programs, we can effectively extend our reach to all those that are seeking the most up-to-date training and education in the industry.”

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Eric Skare, product manager of Fire Safety at Uponor, was recently accepted to the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) Standards Technical Panel (STP) for 1821, the standard for safety on Thermoplastic Sprinkler Pipe and Fittings for Fire Protection Service. The STP serves as the consensus body to review and vote on proposals to UL standards prior to publication. “Eric’s acceptance onto this important panel further establishes Uponor’s support of, and contribution to, the fire protection industry,” says Jayson Drake, senior product manager of Plumbing and Fire Safety at Uponor.

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Uponor has named Tony Radcliff as vice president of Offerings/Marketing for Uponor North America, effective Aug. 15, 2011. Radcliff will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to Uponor North America’s product and marketing team. He is a seasoned veteran in the HVAC, controls and building industries. “Tony has an extensive and successful product and people management background, which makes him the perfect candidate for this position,” says Anders Tollsten, executive vice president, Uponor North America.

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Devin Abellon, business development manager, Uponor Engineering Services, is now presenting a course that was recently approved for one (1) continuing education hour by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). Abellon’s course, “Embedded Tube Radiant Systems to Maximize LEED® Points” focuses on hydronic radiant application and design concepts that can be used as part of an overall energy-efficient strategy for heating and cooling a structure.”

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Uponor Sponsors Opening of New Harmon Killebrew Field for Special-needs Children On June 26, Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau and Nita Killebrew, wife of the late Twins Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew, were onsite with various members of the community to help celebrate the grand opening of Harmon Killebrew Field, a new ballpark for the South Metro Miracle League for special-needs children. Representatives from Uponor, a Grand Slam Sponsor of the ballpark, along with their families, also participated in the event.

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Uponor has named Bill Gray as vice president of Sales for Uponor North America, effective June 6, 2011. For the past three years as general manager for Uponor Ltd. in Canada, Gray was responsible for the leadership of all Uponor Canadian operations, including sales, marketing, demand management and technical and customer service. In his expanded role, he will lead all Uponor North American sales efforts in the United States and Canada, as well as continue to oversee Canadian operations.

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On June 28-29, 2011, Uponor will host the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) as it presents an overview of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13 Standard to commercial fire sprinkler installers. The two-day seminar held at the Uponor Academy in Apple Valley, Minn., will cover critical elements of the NFPA 13 Standard, the most recognized building industry standard for the installation of commercial fire sprinkler systems.

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To further meet the needs of the hydronic radiant heating market, Uponor launches Radiant Ready 30E™, a complete radiant mechanical room package, and Fast Trak™ knobbed mats for radiant tubing installation. Ideal for remodels, retrofits and new construction, the Radiant Ready 30E is a complete radiant mechanical room designed in a compact, preassembled, easy-to-install panel. To accompany the panel, Fast Trak knobbed mats provide a faster, easier method for installing crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing in overpour applications for basements, recreation rooms, bathrooms or any area of a home.

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To create a more robust infrastructure and to improve user experience when accessing the Climate Cŏntrol™ Network System online, Uponor recently launched a new customer access site that has several expanded features and functionalities that benefit everyone — from the contractor to the field technician to the rep to the homeowner. The Climate Cŏntrol™ Network System is Uponor’s integrated hardware and software package that connects all of a structure’s heating, ventilation, humidification, air conditioning, domestic hot water and radiant components to a single system for better energy-efficiency, monitoring and control.

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Addressing the rising customer volume in Eastern Canada, Uponor Ltd. has moved to a larger, more operationally efficient distribution centre in Brampton, ON. The new facility spans 24,000 square feet with 28 feet of clear-height warehouse space, providing Uponor with a facility to meet long-term needs in Eastern Canada.

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In today’s competitive market of designing structures that offer greater energy efficiency on a budget, engineers need a one-stop resource to research and specify products and systems that will make their buildings great. To help in their quest, Uponor recently launched Uponorengineering.com, an online resource that provides everything an engineer needs to create desirable, sustainable, cost-effective designs for radiant heating and cooling and plumbing applications.

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Eric Skare, product manager, Fire Safety, at Uponor, was recently appointed to the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) Residential Committee. In his role, Skare will provide expertise and guidance in the area of residential fire sprinkler systems. A Certified Fire Protection Specialist, Skare has also been a volunteer firefighter for more than eight years and has a great passion for fire safety and the importance of residential fire sprinklers. “With the recent IRC fire sprinkler mandate for new homes built after Jan. 1, 2011, the residential fire sprinkler market is opening up considerably,” says Skare. “It is important that residential fire sprinklers have the proper representation and visibility in the marketplace.”

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With the Jan. 1, 2011 requirement to include fire sprinklers in all new homes, the state of Pennsylvania recently certified a training program for water authorities on residential fire sprinkler systems. The training program, provided by Uponor, a manufacturer and supplier of multipurpose plumbing and fire sprinkler systems as well as radiant heating and cooling systems, will also offer attendees continuing education units (CEUs). According to Paul McCulloch, technical representative for Uponor Fire Safety, the course will follow the requirements of the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13D Standard for the installation of fire sprinkler systems in single- and two-family homes.

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Professionals looking to expand their knowledge in radiant heating and cooling, plumbing and fire sprinkler systems can visit www.uponorpro.com/training to review the new 2011 factory training schedule and register for classes online. This year, in addition to the popular radiant heating and controls classes, Uponor is offering an updated Geothermal Design and Application course that offers accreditation by the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA). Additionally, Uponor is combining the AquaSAFE™ Level I and AquaSAFE Level II classes into a two-day course so professionals can get trained in the classroom as well as on a simulated jobsite in the academy’s state-of-the-art applications lab all at one time.

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