Concerns for health and safety, along with the need for sustainable building materials, have resulted in a unique challenge for domestic water piping systems. In my newest HVAC/P article, discover why the industry is shifting from copper to hybrid polymers with PEX and Schedule 80 CPVC for a safe, sustainable, cost-effective, and reliable solution.
Hailey Mick, business development manager at GF Building Flow Solutions, joined the Consulting-Specifying Engineer Podcast to discuss the benefits of using water-based HVAC systems, such as radiant heating and cooling, hydronic hot-water heating, and chilled-water systems in building design.
GF Building Flow Solutions (provider of Uponor PEX piping products and ChlorFIT® Schedule 80 Corzan® CPVC) was honored during the Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) 2025 Annual Meeting with the 2024 Project of the Year Award for Waterline in Austin, TX.
Cold expansion is designed for use with PEX-a pipe. To make an expansion connection, you will need an expansion tool, fitting, and PEX ring. The connection is made when PEX naturally shrinks back to its original size and forms a secure connection around the fitting.
At the 2025 AHR Expo in Orlando, the Uponor brand was leading with water. The acquisition of Uponor by Georg Fischer (GF) has driven transformational changes that would not have been possible as a solitary organization. With the help of GF, the Uponor brand has adopted new technologies that bring unmatched value to the market, many of which were showcased at AHR. Most notably, the introduction of Uponor ChlorFIT® Schedule 80 Corzan® CPVC along with ProPEX® to Schedule 80 CPVC transitions to provide a comprehensive commercial water solution spanning sizes ½" to 8".
Uponor was recently featured in Redfin’s blog titled, “Tiny House Living: The Future of Sustainable and Intentional Living.” The blog post recognizes the importance of durable PEX-a plumbing solutions for tiny homes.
A first in the industry, transitioning from Schedule 80 CPVC to ProPEX® has never been easier. Manufactured from trusted ProPEX Lead-Free (LF) Brass and Schedule 80 Corzan® CPVC materials, these new spigot and socket adapters in sizes from ½" to 3" eliminate unnecessary connections to provide 50% fewer installation steps for increased jobsite efficiencies while also improving system performance in commercial domestic water and hydronic heating and cooling applications.
GF Building Flow Solutions Americas, the manufacturer of Uponor branded products, has announced John Reutter as President. John joined the organization in 2018 as vice president of Finance and has been an instrumental leader over the past seven years.
One of the most important parts of any construction project, residential or commercial, is choosing a reliable, high-performance plumbing system. Equally important; choosing an appropriate fitting solution. The right fitting can ensure performance and reliability throughout the life of the plumbing system, offer unparalleled safety and efficiency, and promote profitability during the project and after it is completed. Choosing unreliable fitting solutions can result in costly failures that jeopardize your reputation as well as the safety and integrity of your project.
GF Building Flow Solutions Americas, the manufacturer of Uponor branded products, has been named a 2025 USA Today Top Workplaces Culture Excellence winner across three categories: Innovation, Work-Life Flexibility, and Compensation & Benefits.