globalpipe  by KWD

KWD-globalpipe, 2008-03-18, No.274. (Geothermal, Solar) Here once again is a demonstration of the amazing powers of innovation to be found in the small and medium-sized enterprise sector, which sadly is increasingly at the mercy of politicians. Roth Werke took the astonished expert audience at the SHK in Essen by storm with their new Solargeo Energy System, which uses a combination of solar and geothermal energy and ushers in the age of “Integrated Solar Geothermal Energy”. The Roth Solargeo Energy System combines Roth solar collectors with the Roth brine-water heat pump and the compact Solargeo collector unit installed in the ground, all controlled by the Roth Solargeo energy logic module. (weiterlesen…)

KWD-globalpipe, 2008-04-01, No.275. (Certifications) NSF International announced that it has revoked Saudi Industries for Pipes Company Limited’s (SIP) certification, a manufacturer of PVC pipes and fittings based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Consumers should not use SIP’s Chlorinated Poly Vinyl Chloride (CPVC) piping for potable water use as recent testing indicates that this piping exceeds the maximum allowable extraction level for lead. (weiterlesen…)

KWD-globalpipe, 2008-03-18, No.274. Trying to keep pace with what it says is strong growth in China, Swiss plastic pipe maker Georg Fischer Piping Systems Ltd. is spending US $14.1 million to set up a new factory in Beijing this year. The Schaffhausen, Switzerland-based company said the Beijing plant will double its capacity in China, and let it better tap the market for polybutylene- and PE-RT plumbing and heating pipe in homes in north China. (weiterlesen…)

Jain has acquired a 69.75% share of Thomas Machines S.A. of Switzerland (THE) with full management and operational control. (weiterlesen…)

2008 event proves to be an unparalleled platform for energy-saving and renewable energy products

Exhibitors and visitors praise the first ISH China exhibition held in Shanghai

. The 7th ISH China took place in Shanghai from 19 – 22 February 2008. The fair – one of China’s biggest and best known HVAC industry events – moved from its usual venue in Beijing for the first time this year to give 223 exhibitors from 18 countries and regions exposure to a new regional market. Over 7,100 visitors attended the fair, with about 12% from overseas. The top ten visiting countries were China, Korea, Japan, Russia, Germany, Turkey, Italy, Ukraine, the USA, and Spain. (weiterlesen…)

Until now, installing radiant heating has been a time consuming and labor intensive process for contractors. Home and building owners benefit from radiant heating because it is a clean, comfortable and energy efficient solution. Creatherm™ radiant floor panels, manufactured by Createc Corporation out of BASF Styropor® EPS, offer contractors an innovative foam installation process that saves time and money. (weiterlesen…)

The plug fitting system 3fit-Push of Sanha was certified of the DVGW (German association of the gas and water trade) in connection with Sanha MultiFit-Flex- pipes as well as thin-walled, plastic-coated copper pipes of the producers Wieland (cupro-therm CTX), KME (Q-Tec) and Halcor (Cusmart). Therewith, all certifications that are currently possible for that modern, time and cost-saving plug system in connection with plastic coated, thin-walled copper pipes are on hand. (weiterlesen…)

KWD-globalpipe, 2008-03-04, No.272. The existing PB ( -Polybutylene ) push fitting system of Nueva Terrain will be expanded to include the nominal diameters d40 and d50 mm and shown for the first time at Mostra Convegno Milan in March 2008. (weiterlesen…)