Archive for May 2009

May
30

What is PEX Tubing? | PEX Approval In California

Posted on May 30, 2009 by John OReilly

What is PEX Tubing? | PEX Approval In California

Crosslinked polyethylene tubing, or PEX, is flexible plastic tubing that has powerful, inherent advantages over metal and rigid-plastic piping for home and commercial plumbing systems.  Read FAQs about PEX plumbing here.

Learn about PEX tubing approval in California.

May
28

My Home, My Money Pit

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Nora DePalma

O’Reilly DePalma principal Nora DePalma and writer Aimee Oscamou are acknowledged for our roles as researchers and content managers for “My Home, My Money Pit” a comprehensive book on home improvement.

Download a sample chapter.

Buy the book.

May
24

Photo Gallery: Deskside at Nielsen Business Media

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Nora DePalma

While in New York to attend the International Contemporary Furniture Fair last week, Hansgrohe Director Product Planning & Development Nick Grohe visited with a number of New York-based editors at their offices.

Here Nick (seated, middle) is seen with a group from Nielsen Business Media: (clockwise, from bottom left) Matt Marin, Kitchen + Bath Business; Anu Kher, Multi-Housing News; Sallie Moffat and Alice Liao, Kitchen + Bath Business; and AnnMarie Marano, Contract magazine

May
23

Karma Gifting Pairs the Nature Conservancy with American Standard and Invents the Sustainable No-Goody Gift Bag

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Nora DePalma

Karma Gifting Pairs the Nature Conservancy with American Standard and Invents the Sustainable No-Goody Gift Bag

American Standard provided410 FloWise® Three-Function Showerheads as a favor for guest at the recent Nature Conservancy dinner.  The FloWise showerhead, which saves up to 40% of water usage, fit all the criteria for the event, including the design that reverts to lowest water-saving setting after each use. American Standard donated so that everyone attending can immediately start participating in sustainable design.

May
23

Super-Fast Drains and Luxury Spa Features Herald New Era of Walk-In Tubs

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Nora DePalma


Safety Tubs walk-in tubs have the Minute Drain that empties Safety Tubs up to eight times faster than conventional drains. The patented T5™ Door System eliminates the need to step over the front of the tub, allowing safe and effortless entry, and guaranteed watertight for life.

Download press release and high resolution images.

May
21

Photo Gallery of NAOSHM 2009

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Nora DePalma


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Our client Grundfos made its public introduction of the new ALPHA circulating pump for hydronic systems that cuts power consumption by a minimum of 50%, as compared with other circulators in its class.  Download the  Alpha Press Release.

May
12

Grundfos Pumps Unveils ALPHA: a New Generation of Circulators

Posted on May 12, 2009 by John OReilly

Grundfos Pumps Unveils ALPHA: a New Generation of Circulators.

Intended for residential and light-commercial hydronic applications, ALPHA™ features the innovative AUTOADAPT™ function that automatically and continuously adjusts circulator performance to the changing needs of the hydronic heating system.

May
12

Grundfos ALPHA Pump Unveiled At Historic Air Hanger

Posted on May 12, 2009 by John OReilly

More than 200 sales reps, employees and other business partners attend special event to introduce the Grundfos ALPHA pump at the Kansas City Aviation History Museum.   Access media materials and download high-resolution images from the Grundfos ALPHA Launch Event.

ALPHA from Grundfos Pumps for residential and light-commercial hydronic applications will cut power consumption by a minimum of 50%, as compared with other circulators in its class.   Access media materials about the Grundfos ALPHA.

May
12

Photo Gallery of Grundfos ALPHA Takeoff Event

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Nora DePalma


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O’Reilly DePalma’s newest client, Grundfos, launched their new ALPHA pump for hydronic heating systems  in a big way today, with an event at the Aviation History Museum in Kansas City, MO.

The ALPHA is a new generation of circulators that saves up to 80% on power usage.   Designed for hydronic heating applications in residential and light commercial applications, the compact ALPHA is equipped with the unique Grundfos AUTOadapt function that automatically modulates circulator performance to match ever-changing system demands.

Download the ALPHA press release.

Download the ALPHA fact sheet.

May
5

Uponor Launchs California PEX Microsite

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Nora DePalma

Uponor News Release: California PEX Microsite

News release about Uponor launching a microsite CaliforniaPex.com to help educate California trade pros and homeowners about PEX being added to the California Plumbing Code in August 2009.  Site includes testimonials from California building professionals and plumbers.  O’Reilly/DePalma assisted with the site creation.

News release and high-resolution images available for download.

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