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 engineering technology. The 2008 dates have now been released and are available for registration by visiting www.uponor-usa.com and selecting For Professionals/Training Center/Online Classes.

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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 required to build an expansion joint from scratch, Uponor created an industry-first: the 2" Wirsbo AQUAPEX^® Tubing Expansion Joint Kit.

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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 December.

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Jon Orton, e-Commerce/Public Relations Manager
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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 demanding applications of commercial and large residential plumbing systems.

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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 plumbing applications.

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Jon Orton, e-Commerce/Public Relations Manager
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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, professional, finished look without the need for metal stub-outs or connections behind the wall — all while saving up to half the installation time.

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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 that resists corrosion, pitting and scaling, as well as chemical and mineral buildup.

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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 heating and cooling systems.

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Jon Orton, e-Commerce/Public Relations Manager
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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 and cooling systems.

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Jon Orton, e-Commerce/Public Relations Manager
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Uponor, a pioneer in the use of radiant floor heating in the residential market, is setting its sites on educating the commercial marketing to the benefits of this increasingly popular technology with the help of the Green Mechanical Council, or GreenMech.

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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.

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Jon Orton, e-Commerce/Public Relations Manager
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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 past.

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Jon Orton, e-Commerce/Public Relations Manager
(800) 321-4739 ext. 5329
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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 to Tollsten, Gray will also work closely with Jeff Davis, vice president, Sales, and Joel Culp, vice president, Offerings/Marketing. Gray will be responsible for the leadership of the Uponor Canadian business including sales, marketing, demand management and technical and customer service.

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Jon Orton, e-Commerce/Public Relations Manager
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The Apple Valley (Minnesota) Chamber of Commerce recently selected Uponor, Inc. (formerly Wirsbo) as its 2007 Business of the Year.

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Jon Orton, e-Commerce/Public Relations Manager
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