Hometown H2O donation advances commitment to awareness of rural water crisis A family of six in Terre Haute, Indiana, yesterday received a new water well system that will restore their access to clean, safe, drinking water. In collaboration with Xylem Inc. and Water Well Trust (WWT), Chris Long, NFL retiree and founder of Waterboys, donated Read more
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Hometown H2O donation advances commitment to awareness of rural water crisis
A family of six in Terre Haute, Indiana, yesterday received a new water well system that will restore their access to clean, safe, drinking water. In collaboration with Xylem Inc. and Water Well Trust (WWT), Chris Long, NFL retiree and founder of Waterboys, donated a new water well to the Goff family. The donation included all necessary equipment, drilling and installation, as well as a yard cleanup and expansion, thanks to support from local distributor Bradford Supply and Mumma Brothers Drilling Inc. Piping material from The Vinyl Institute and bottles of water from Talking Rain Beverage Company were also included in the donation.
The Goff family has been without clean water access on their property following a well collapse in September 2022. Since then, the Goffs have resorted to obtaining water from a neighbor’s well situated half a mile away and then transported on a riding lawnmower. Once back at their residence, the water is deposited into 250–gallon holding tanks, taking 20 minutes to fill completely for use.
“Our neighbor has been kind enough to allow us to use his trailer to transport clean water back to our home from his property while we tried to find a solution,” said Kyle Goff, Water Well Trust beneficiary. “Water is life. Without it, you really cannot live. It’s great to see that people who aren’t even a part of our community would come out to help others in need. This is a huge blessing.”
This donation marks the 13th collaborative project for Xylem, WWT and Hometown H2O – a domestic water initiative dedicated to bringing clean, sustainable water to people and communities in need across the United States.
“The reality is that many American families – especially in rural areas – are forced to source their water from unsanitary means for everyday use and that should not be happening,” said Long, two–time Super Bowl champion and founder of the Chris Long Foundation. “Our mission with Hometown H2O is to address the issue of water scarcity that plagues many families across America. With the support of Xylem and Water Well Trust, we are committed to providing access to clean and sustainable water to those who need it the most.”
Launched in early 2020, Hometown H2O is a united effort between Long, his foundation’s Waterboys initiative and Xylem to address domestic water scarcity issues, which currently leave more than 2 million Americans without access to clean water. Hometown H2O works alongside WWT, a national nonprofit that helps fund and supply water to low–income families.
“Given the significant number of people in the United States without access to this vital resource, the water sector has an opportunity and a responsibility to provide assistance and solutions,” said Susan O’Grady, senior director of marketing, Building Services and Agriculture, Xylem. “By combining the unique capabilities of Water Well Trust, our Watermark program and our industry knowledge with the Waterboys’ base of dedicated volunteers and partners, we are bringing water to communities that need it, and public awareness of this critical national issue.”
Xylem, in conjunction with its Goulds Water Technology brand, is engaged in continual water well initiatives to provide secure water access to rural areas, striving to increase public awareness of the challenges surrounding lack of domestic water access. For more information about the Hometown H2O project, visit waterboys.org/hometown.
New Multi-Brand Battery Alliance to Provide Power Tool Users with Maximum Power, Reliability, and Tool Compatibility Bosch Power Tools, with founding partners; FEIN and Rothenberger, announced the launch of AMPShare – Powered by Bosch now available in the U.S. and Canada. This global multi-brand battery alliance advances these companies’ shared vision for battery efficiency, offering Read more
New Multi-Brand Battery Alliance to Provide Power Tool Users with Maximum Power, Reliability, and Tool Compatibility
Bosch Power Tools, with founding partners; FEIN and Rothenberger, announced the launch of AMPShare – Powered by Bosch now available in the U.S. and Canada. This global multi-brand battery alliance advances these companies’ shared vision for battery efficiency, offering trade professionals the best and widest reaching 18V power system that’s compatible across brands, applications, and even countries. This launch expands on the previously launched AMPShare platform in the EU in 2022.
“At Bosch, we remain committed to making hard work easier for professional workers by delivering quality products, offering full-system solutions and equipping a truly cordless jobsite,” said Robert Hesse, President and CEO of Robert Bosch Tool Corporation. “AMPShare is the creation of our common vision to create power efficiencies for workers, no matter the task at hand, and pushing industry technology forward. It’s a cordless system that professional workers can build on.”
AMPShare – Powered by Bosch will be launching in the U.S. and Canada with founding partners; Bosch Power Tools NA, FEIN Power Tools US, and Rothenberger USA. In addition to these founding partners, 12 additional brands join the Alliance with products launching in 2023 and/or 2024: HONSEL, Ledlenser, Mato, Medmix Cox and MK, Orgapack and Signode, PerfectPro, Steinel, Bosch Rexroth Corp, Titan, and Wagner.
The AMPShare battery is the current Bosch 18V battery that workers in the U.S. and Canada have relied on. The physical batteries have been updated to include the AMPShare branding. Alliance member brands are adopting this battery platform for selected tools, thus increasing the platform’s compatibility by allowing professionals to use the same powerful 18V battery platform with additional cordless tools.
Through the AMPShare – Powered by Bosch alliance, the founding partners are setting industry standards built for workers. “As a leading manufacturer in our industry, our team at Rothenberger is proud to bring an expertise in joining, installing, and maintaining pipes to the AMPShare alliance,” said Kevin Rewerts, President and Managing Director at Rothenberger USA. “Focused on creating maximized value for our user through the quality of our products, AMPShare allows us to provide the best pipe tools, including batteries, with extended compatibility and leading technology to power a range of products.”
For the team at FEIN, the AMPShare – Powered by Bosch alliance represents another milestone within its collaboration with Bosch Power Tools, following the joint-creation of the Starlock universal mount system for oscillating multi-tools in 2016. “AMPShare is a natural evolution of our partnership with Bosch, with whom we share the drive to discover and elevate powerful solutions,” said Bill Craig, President of FEIN Power Tools U.S. “Through AMPShare, we can strengthen our lineup of cordless tools and reinforce our vision. We look forward to bringing that to users across the North American market throughout 2023.”
Features and Benefits
A battery platform to build on, the AMPShare – Powered by Bosch alliance aims to make the tough workday easier and promote a cordless jobsite. The AMPShare – Powered by Bosch battery system offers advantages including extensive compatibility, advanced battery design and fast charging to support workers across a variety of applications.
- Compatibility: The AMPShare – Powered by Bosch batteries are compatible with select and newly launching tools in the multi-brand alliance, including the current and future Bosch 18V system.
- Leading Battery Technology: Within the AMPShare System, a range of batteries with CORE18V technology delivers an optimal power-to-weight ratio, high-power performance, and COOLPACK 2.0 heat management technology for longer lifetime compared to AMPShare batteries without this technology.
- Professional Expertise: Created by the expert brands in their respective fields, users can be confident in the AMPShare – Powered by Bosch system when used across applications.
- Save Time, Money & Space: Leveraging AMPShare batteries across applications and tools allows users to save space in their toolbox, as well as time and money through fewer battery and charger purchases.
The AMPShare branded battery platform will begin rolling into various retailers and distribution partners throughout the U.S. and Canada beginning in June. Current Bosch Power Tools batteries and AMPShare alliance products are compatible with the AMPShare battery, as well as future Bosch Power Tools products launched in 2023 and beyond. FEIN users will be able to use the AMPShare battery system on MULTIMASTER 500 and 700 oscillating multitools to start, with additional tools in various categories coming soon. Rothenberger will offer AMPShare compatibility on select battery-powered products including its press tool, bending tool and vacuum pump in 2024.
Power tool users are encouraged to stay tuned for specific brand announcements on tool compatibility with the AMPShare platform from current alliance-member brands and those to join.
For more information on AMPShare – Powered by Bosch, visit BoschTools.com/AMPShare.
The free app serves as a centralized resource to find equipment information and contact technical support for commercial rooftop units (RTUs) and residential equipment Installation, troubleshooting and maintenance processes are streamlined with easy-to-access product information, guides and videos designed to help save time and reduce errors Content can be accessed via search or by simply Read more
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The free app serves as a centralized resource to find equipment information and contact technical support for commercial rooftop units (RTUs) and residential equipment
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Installation, troubleshooting and maintenance processes are streamlined with easy-to-access product information, guides and videos designed to help save time and reduce errors
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Content can be accessed via search or by simply scanning equipment QR codes
Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has expanded their collection of residential and commercial contractor resources with the new Johnson Controls Ducted Systems (DS) Solutions App. The free app provides contractors with instant access to commercial and residential equipment information to help streamline installation, troubleshooting and maintenance processes.
The digital resource was designed to help contractors save time by reducing the need for physical manuals and paper assets that can be time-consuming to sort through and difficult to navigate while on the job site. Using the app, content can be searched by model number, or an equipment QR code can be scanned to quickly access product-specific information. Additionally, the app utilizes mobile technology, including camera-integration and geolocation services that enable contractors to upload videos or photos that can be accessed by Johnson Controls technical support teams to assist the troubleshooting process.
“The HVAC industry is in a state of rapid transformation, and for many contractors this means an increased workload burden with fewer technicians on the job,” said Charles Hurd, director of residential product management, Johnson Controls. “Contractors need intelligent, easy-to-access resources that can help make their processes more efficient and more accurate. The DS Solutions App is an example of how technology can be leveraged to bridge communication, reduce time and support positive outcomes.”
Contractors can access materials within the DS Solutions App using a Johnson Controls login.
Resources found within the app include:
- Unit start-up sheets
- Product registration details
- Wiring diagrams
- Parts lookup
- Sequence of operations
- BAS control points
- Fault codes
- Engineering guides
- Installation manuals
- Product training
- Warranty information
The Johnson Controls Ducted Systems Solutions App is available for Android and iOS and can be downloaded from Google Play and the Apple App Store. For more information, visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/ds-solutions-app.
Watts has announced “Improving Building Safety & Occupant Comfort: Efficient Floor Warming & Snow Melting Solutions” an AIA-accredited webinar worth 1 LU|HSW CEU. On Tuesday, June 20th at 12 p.m. ET, participants will learn about how radiant floor warming and snow melting solutions can improve occupant health, safety, and comfortability. These comfort solutions not Read more
Watts has announced “Improving Building Safety & Occupant Comfort: Efficient Floor Warming & Snow Melting Solutions” an AIA-accredited webinar worth 1 LU|HSW CEU.
On Tuesday, June 20th at 12 p.m. ET, participants will learn about how radiant floor warming and snow melting solutions can improve occupant health, safety, and comfortability.
These comfort solutions not only take building designs to the next level, but also create a more energy efficient and luxurious space.
In this webinar, our industry subject matter experts will discuss and share their expertise on:
- The various types of heat transfer
- Advantages of radiant floor heating applications
- Radiant heat and its health benefits
- Design tips and considerations
- Safety benefits of snow melting
To register, visit watts.com/BuildingSafetyCEU.
Leading U.S.-based manufacturer of boilers and water heaters, celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023, showcases reliable, innovative products at energy and comfort industry event in Atlantic City May 21-24 Laars® Heating Systems, a leading U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023, will showcase its high-performing and efficient products Read more
Leading U.S.-based manufacturer of boilers and water heaters, celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023, showcases reliable, innovative products at energy and comfort industry event in Atlantic City May 21-24
Laars® Heating Systems, a leading U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023, will showcase its high-performing and efficient products at the Eastern Energy Expo in Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 21-24.
“As the premier event for the energy and comfort industries, the Eastern Energy Expo is a great opportunity for heating and HVAC professionals to experience the reliable and high-quality products Laars has been known for since 1948,” said Chuck O’Donnell, director of marketing for Laars Heating Systems. “We are driven by a commitment to our customers and continue to deliver solutions that help them thrive and succeed as our industry evolves.”
Representatives from Laars will be available at Booth #825 during the Eastern Energy Expo with hands-on demonstrations of the following products:
- Laars® FT Series Floor Combi Boiler featuring a built-in low loss header for an easy install, and industry-best DHW delivery from a combi floor boiler.
- Laars® FT Series Wall Combi Boiler with built-in mini-indirect tank technology providing up to one gallon of stored hot water on standby.
- Laars® LT Series Tankless Water Heater, ideal for residential or light commercial applications with a high temp output setting (180 degrees) and the ability to cascade up to 16 units.
The Eastern Energy Expo brings together wholesale and retail liquid fuel marketers, motor fuel distributors, diesel and biodiesel distributors, propane marketers and HVAC service professionals to experience informative business presentations, technical education programs, a two-day trade show and memorable networking opportunities.
For more information about Laars Heating Systems, visit http://www.laars.com.
For more information about Bradford White Corporation, visit https://www.bradfordwhitecorporation.com.