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Hilti low-VOC firestop sealant

June 3, 2015

Hilti’s intumescent firestop sealant FS-One Max is an improved version of the FS-One.

A look at Danfoss' production cycle of burner nozzles

The intricacies of a nozzle should not be taken lightly

Dan Holohan

April 24, 2015

Andrew Kozdron has a title: production manager, heating solutions, division of Danfoss.

Bosch Thermotechnology announces launch of national geothermal awareness

April 22, 2015

Bosch’s campaign on geothermal awareness kicks Off Earth Day 2015.

PM's 2014 Top Products of the Year

These are based on the number of page views they generated.

BNP Media Staff

March 31, 2015

Here are the top products from 20 different manufacturers that were featured in editorial coverage in PM in 2014.

New homes increasingly offer energy efficiency, sustainable features

March 31, 2015

Home-building surveys indicate that energy efficiency is among the most-wanted features of home buyers and that builders are responding to this demand.

Armstrong Fluid Technology integrated fire pump

February 24, 2015

Armstrong’s HSC Firepak is a compact, completely integrated fire pump.

REHAU geothermal ground-loop heat exchange systems

February 24, 2015

REHAU’s RAUGEO geothermal ground-loop heat exchange systems exchange energy with the earth to heat and cool at a fraction of the operating costs of traditional HVAC, with potential energy savings up to 70%.\

Low-temperature opportunities for duel-fuel systems

In situations like this, it makes sense to prioritize use of the lower-cost energy wherever possible.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

February 20, 2015

A unique detail for preheating domestic water.

Bosch Thermotechnology announces national geothermal awareness, educational campaign

Public consumer campaign will launch on April 24, Earth Day 2015

February 16, 2015

A dedicated website will feature information and activities relating to geothermal along with an educational video and interactive children’s activities.

Gerber Plumbing compact elongated HET (KBIS/IBS Preview)

January 27, 2015

Gerber added more compact elongated models to its Viper product line. The current bowl also is available with interchangeable tanks — 1.28 gal. per flush (HE-28-570) or 1.6 gpf (VP28-595).