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For the third year in a row, Uponor North America (Uponor) is a Partners of Choice award recipient from Houston-based David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately held homebuilder and the first builder in the United States to be awarded the Triple Crown of American Home Building. The award program recognizes suppliers that exhibit world-class Read more

For the third year in a row, Uponor North America (Uponor) is a Partners of Choice award recipient from Houston-based David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately held homebuilder and the first builder in the United States to be awarded the Triple Crown of American Home Building. The award program recognizes suppliers that exhibit world-class quality and service.

“To be a world-class homebuilder, you need to source from the top suppliers in the industry,” said Bill Justus, vice president of Supply Chain Services for David Weekley Homes and author of the innovative program. “Our program is a practical way of measuring world-class performance.”

For the special press page, which includes high-resolution images, please visit: http://uponor.media-resources-ordp.com/2016/david-weekley-homes-awards-uponor.shtml

Photo: David Weekley (left) and Bill Justus (right), vice president of Supply Chain Services at David Weekley Homes, present the Partners of Choice Award to Carl Hines, national builder sales manager, and Tom Stewart, regional sales director, at Uponor.

 

On April 20th, Watts Water Technologies had their grand opening of the Watts Works Learning Center, a state-of-the-art facility where customers, distributors, sales representatives, and others can obtain hands-on experience with the Company’s plumbing, HVAC, and water quality products and technologies. The 12,000-square-foot facility includes configurable classrooms, demonstration labs, and working mechanical rooms that showcase Read more

On April 20th, Watts Water Technologies had their grand opening of the Watts Works Learning Center, a state-of-the-art facility where customers, distributors, sales representatives, and others can obtain hands-on experience with the Company’s plumbing, HVAC, and water quality products and technologies. The 12,000-square-foot facility includes configurable classrooms, demonstration labs, and working mechanical rooms that showcase Watts products in action.

Training Center 1-min

In an interview with Plumbing Perspective, Robert J Pagano, Jr., CEO of Watts Water Technologies, discussed the Watts mission to provide contractors the tools necessary to provide the best value and service to their customers. “Our world-class learning facility is just one component in our ongoing investment in our customers,” said Robert J Pagano, Jr. “Through the Watts Works learning program, we are providing customers the opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge of a broad range of plumbing, HVAC, and water quality products. In our comprehensive classes led by professional instructors and in hands-on demonstration labs, customer will be able to enrich their professional skills.”

Based at Watts headquarters in North Andover, MA, the Watts Works Learning Center is the Company’s flagship facility in an enhanced learning program that includes venues at other Watts Americas locations. Through the program, courses in four categories will be offered: pressure regulation & control, HVAC (hydronic and electric), cross-connection control, and temperature regulation & control.

Contractors will receive hands-on demonstrations of the entire Watts product portfolio including both residential and commercial products. Contractors will be able to take products apart and put them back together again for improved installation skills and proper diagnostics on service calls. The new Learning Center will include four dedicated industry specialists to help train and educate contractors daily. “Our products have specific specifications to work effectively so this will help give contractors tools to be successful in their installations.” Said Pagano.

20160420_100149-minThe grand opening was celebrated with a tour of the new facility by more than 450 guests, including customers, sales representatives, associates, and invited guests.

Contractors are encouraged to work closely with their local Watts representative for more information or to schedule training at the new Watts Works Learning Center.

Training Center 2-min

 

Training Center 4-min

Watch video of the Watts Grand Opening ribbon cutting.
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The Watts Water Learning Center officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. From left, Watts Water Technologies executives Tim O’Neil, SVP and Director of Operations; Chris Jamieson, VP Marketing; Peter Parsons, Training Manager; TJ Pearce, VP Finance; Timothy P. Horne, Director Emeritus; Todd Trapp, CFO; Bob Pagano, CEO; Munish Nanda, President, Americas and Europe; Debra Ogston, CHRO; Roberto Vengoechea, Backflow and Valves Platform Leader; Andrew Windsor, VP Sales – Americas; and Per Thanning Johansen, Global Drains Platform Leader.

 

Wilo USA, a provider of pumps and pump solutions for building services, water management, and groundwater, is pleased to announce Doug Ryan as the new Regional Sales Manager for the Southwestern region of the United States. Ryan is a 30 year veteran in the pump industry who has centered his career around effectively managing and Read more

Wilo USA, a provider of pumps and pump solutions for building services, water management, and groundwater, is pleased to announce Doug Ryan as the new Regional Sales Manager for the Southwestern region of the United States.

Ryan is a 30 year veteran in the pump industry who has centered his career around effectively managing and growing pump sales. He is responsible for overseeing the sales operation within the Southwest region, which includes servicing the needs of customers, developing sales strategies and setting targets, and collecting customer feedback and market research.

“Doug’s background and reputation speak for themselves,” says Tim Ruppert, Managing Director of Wilo USA. “He has done and seen it all. Doug’s extensive market experience and industry knowledge are a perfect fit with Wilo’s products.”

As a branch manager, project manager, and sales manager, Ryan’s previous endeavors are proof of his ability to build sales as well as establish consistent growth within the marketplace.

Wilo USA offers high-quality submersible pumps and mixers, as well as a full line of high efficiency, commercial, and well pumps.

Wilo USA, a provider of pumps and pump solutions for building services, water management, and groundwater, is pleased to announce Tom Trepiccione as the new Regional Sales Manager of Residential and Commercial Buildings Services for the Southeast Region, United States. With over 30 years’ experience as a sales manager in the pump, automotive and fire Read more

Wilo USA, a provider of pumps and pump solutions for building services, water management, and groundwater, is pleased to announce Tom Trepiccione as the new Regional Sales Manager of Residential and Commercial Buildings Services for the Southeast Region, United States.

With over 30 years’ experience as a sales manager in the pump, automotive and fire protection industries, Trepiccione joins Wilo with an in-depth knowledge of strategic planning, sales support, and business development. He is responsible for overseeing the sales operation within his region, which includes servicing the needs of customers, developing sales strategies and setting targets, and collecting customer feedback and market research.

“Tom’s background and experience made this an easy choice,” says Tim Ruppert, Managing Director for Wilo USA. “We found him to be extremely results-driven and forward-thinking, and his solid record of growing business in US markets makes him the perfect candidate to help us expand Wilo products in the Southeast.”

Over the course of his career, Trepiccione has managed firms against performance metrics, budget creation and administration. Trepiccione has proven his ability to develop owner relationships and foster business in a wide variety of markets.

Wilo’s Building Services Division provides pumps and pump systems for residential and commercial buildings. Categories include water supply, HVAC, pressure boosting, and sump and sewage disposal.

Wilo USA, a provider of pumps and pump solutions for building services, water management, and groundwater, is pleased to name Dana Mullen as the new Regional Sales Manager of Water Management for the Northeastern region of the United States. With over 28 years in fluid handling and a BS in Business Management from Franklin Pierce Read more

Wilo USA, a provider of pumps and pump solutions for building services, water management, and groundwater, is pleased to name Dana Mullen as the new Regional Sales Manager of Water Management for the Northeastern region of the United States.

With over 28 years in fluid handling and a BS in Business Management from Franklin Pierce College, Mullen has an in-depth understanding of how to manage and improve sales channels within the pump industry. In his new position at Wilo, he is responsible for overseeing the sales operation within the Northeast region, which includes servicing the needs of customers, developing sales strategies and setting targets, and collecting customer feedback and market research.

“Dana’s name stood out right away,” says Tim Ruppert, Managing Director of Wilo USA. “His knowledge in sales management and extensive product experience make him a perfect candidate to help us grow Wilo products in the Northeast.”

Throughout his career, Mullen has worked as sales manager, marketing manager, and business developer in the pump industry. Mullen’s previous stops have shown his ability to consistently increase sales as well as increase product growth within the marketplace.

Wilo’s Water Management Division provides durable and efficient submersible pumps for portable, wet-pit, and dry well applications.