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Metal Sales™ Names Nick Dowd President

New Leader Has History of Growth and Development

Wednesday, August 05, 2015

LOUISVILLE, KY… Nick Dowd has been appointed president of Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation in Louisville, KY.

“We are excited to welcome Nick to the Metal Sales team,” says Craig Mackin, CEO of Metal Sales. “He has a proven track record of growing companies and many years of industry success. He’s a tremendous asset for our company; we look forward to an innovative and prosperous future for Metal Sales.”

Metro Student Union Building, Auraria Campus, Denver, CO

Zurn Wilkins Solutions Earn All A’s at Auraria Campus in Denver, CO

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

ERIE, PA – Zurn Industries, LLC was the unanimous choice of three separate colleges to provide important engineered water solutions for the shared, 150-acre Auraria Campus in downtown Denver, CO.

More than 100 Zurn Wilkins backflow preventers of various sizes were installed for isolation, containment, and irrigation systems. The campus also installed about 100 Zurn point-of-use tempering valves for lavatory sinks.

ClosetMaid® Launches New Website for Professionals

Simplifies the Selection, Design and Installation Process

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Ocala, Fla. — For more than 50 years, ClosetMaid^® has been perfecting the art and science of storage—now, anyone with a storage project can build on ClosetMaid’s expertise with the launch of www.closetmaidpro.com.

Google HQ Chooses SEFAR® Architecture’s TENARA Fabric to Outfit New Plaza

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

DEPEW, NY… Google’s headquarters, referred to as the Googleplex, in Sunnyvale, CA, uses SEFAR® Architecture’s TENARA Fabric to shade the central plaza of a recent campus expansion – and the fabric has completely transformed the newly-outfitted space.

One World Trade Center with Viracon Glass Named a 2015 Best Tall Building

Friday, July 24, 2015

OWATONNA, MN… The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) recently announced its 2015 Best Tall Building winners, which includes One World Trade Center – the iconic building with a Viracon glass exterior. Now, not only does One World Trade Center stand as the tallest building in the nation, it also achieves recognition for its leading effects on the environment, people, community, and economics.

Saieh Hall for Economics, Photo: Tom Rossiter

Hope’s® Solid Steel Windows Help Transform Historic Building at the University of Chicago

Thursday, July 23, 2015

JAMESTOWN, NY – Hope’s® custom, handcrafted hot-rolled solid steel windows were installed in an adaptive reuse project for the University of Chicago’s new Saieh Hall for Economics in Chicago, IL.

Occupying a full city block, the first phase of this project transformed a seminary originally built in 1928 into a 100,000-sq.-ft. building that preserves the beauty and grandeur of the historic structure while updating it with 21^st century features and efficiencies.

The Zurn PEX® QickCap® Crimp Ring with Positioning End Cap

Zurn PEX® QickCap® Crimp Ring: Easier Installation and Worry-Free Connections

Monday, July 20, 2015

ERIE, PA – Zurn Industries, LLC introduces the new Zurn PEX® QickCap® Crimp Rings with Positioning End Cap for crimp connections in plumbing and radiant heating applications..

The Zurn PEX QickCap Crimp Rings enable optimum crimp connections, virtually eliminating ring movement during installation, making it easier to accurately position the copper crimp rings onto Zurn PEX large diameter tubing.

Zurn Takes Proactive Approach to Enhance Water Safety with Launch of Lead-free Hydrants Series

Monday, July 20, 2015

ERIE, PA – Zurn Industries, LLC unveils a versatile series of Lead-free Hydrants to protect water sources which may inadvertently be used as a potable water source and may contain lead.

The new Zurn Lead-Free Hydrants protect against lead contamination in outdoor spaces such as, marinas, RV parks/campgrounds, festivals, amusement parks, and any other hydrant installation.

Hope’s® Thermal Evolution™ Technology Earns a 2015 Glass Magazine Award

“Most Innovative” Product in its Category

Tuesday, July 07, 2015

JAMESTOWN, NY – Hope’s® patented Thermal Evolution™ technology for hot-rolled, solid steel windows is the recipient of the 2015 Glass Magazine Award for the window category.

Glass Magazine’s prestigious glass and metal industry awards program recognizes the best products and glass applications for the commercial, retail and fabrication markets.

Awards were given in eight product and project categories, including “Most Innovative Curtain Wall, Window or Storefront Product” – the full name of the category in which Hope’s Thermal Evolution technology leads.

The Zurn ZTR6203 Sensor Flush Valve for urinals

Zurn Launches Contractor Reward Program to Celebrate 115 Years of Innovation

“Earn with Zurn” Runs July 1 to October 31, 2015

Wednesday, July 01, 2015

ERIE, PA – Zurn Industries, LLC launches an easy-to-use reward program, “Earn with Zurn,” that allows contractors to earn cash rewards for purchasing eligible products during the period of July 1 to October 31, 2015.

Program details can be found at www.EarnWithZurn.com

Metal Sales™ Releases Image II™ Metal Roof Installation Video

Video Gives Comprehensive Instruction for Installing Concealed-Fastener Roof Systems

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

LOUISVILLE, KY…Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation, the nation’s leader in metal roof and wall systems, has released “Image II: A How To Guide” as an addition to its Installation Training Series.

The online video is a complete how-to for installing Image II concealed-fastener roof systems from start to finish. Topics covered include initial layout and preparing the substrate, panel preparation and installation, and how to install flashings, valleys and around roof penetrations.

Hope’s® Captures Another Preservation Award for its 2nd Pearl Harbor Project

Built in 1908, Building 9 Undergoes Historic Renovation with Hope’s One55 Series Steel Windows