Niagara Debuts More Than 100 New Toilet SKUs
Niagara is launching a full line of products with four new toilet product suites dedicated to the traditional wholesale channel and designed specifically with features and benefits for builders, remodelers and plumbing professionals. The new product lineup is the first in the industry to carry a 15-year warranty.
More than 100 new SKUs comprise Niagara’s new product line, which includes four categories of products:
The LibertyTM Product Line: Niagara’s Liberty line is a cost-effective option for the budget-minded professional. The Liberty line installs quickly, has an extra-large footprint and uses standard flapper technology that is familiar to plumbers. Niagara’s Liberty products are available in round and elongated bowls, ADA and standard heights, and 10” and 12” rough-in options. At a 1.28 GPF flush volume, the Liberty line can flush 800g of miso and is WaterSense certified.
The SabreTM Product Line: Sabre is the expansion of Niagara’s famous Stealth Technology® into the 1.1 and 1.28 GPF Rates. This vacuum-assist technology makes less water work more efficiently to maximize performance. The Sabre line comes in round and elongated bowls, ADA and standard heights, 10” and 12” rough-ins, which are all WaterSense certified. This high-performance line flushes 1,000g of miso.
The ShadowTM Product Line: Niagara’s Shadow line with Stealth Technology is the best solution for those wanting high design, performance and efficiency. Offered in 0.8 and 1.28 GPF, the high design of the tank and bowl will upgrade the appearance of any bathroom. Ideal for residential, multifamily residential and hospitality. The Shadow line is offered in round, elongated, and compact-elongated bowls, ADA and standard heights. This product line also flushes 1,000g of miso and is WaterSense certified.
The BarronTM Product Line: Niagara’s Barron products are made for the light commercial industry, carrying a powerful pressure-assist vessel. This line is good for retail, health care facilities, office buildings, gyms and athletic facilities, and buildings with heavy traffic. The Barron line is offered in 1.0 and 1.28 GPF, round and elongated bowls, as well as a back outlet option. With ADA and standard heights, the Barron line has a powerful 1,000g miso flush and is WaterSense Certified.
For more information, visit niagaracorp.com.
ASC Engineered Solutions Acquires Trenton Pipe Nipple Co.
ASC Engineered Solutions has acquired Trenton Pipe Nipple Co., which is located in Federalsburg, Maryland.
Trenton Pipe Nipple Co. produces and supplies the following products, adding to ASC’s industry-leading product breadth:
- Domestic manufactured brass pipe nipples
- Domestic manufactured stainless steel pipe nipples
- Domestic manufactured brass pipe fittings
- Imported MSS SP 114 heavy pattern stainless pipe fittings
- Imported brass pipe fittings
- Imported lead-free brass pipe fittings
- Imported brass and stainless flanges
- Imported stainless steel pipe nipples
- Imported stainless steel standard pipe fittings
- Syphons
- Custom fabrication
- Chrome plating of brass product
Order fulfillment and customer service transactions will continue to be managed separately by the existing teams at Trenton. Send inquiries or orders of Trenton products to Sales@TrentonPipe.com.
For more information, visit asc-es.com.
NIBCO Launches New Products
NIBCO has added street elbows to the BenchPress and BenchPressG lines of carbon steel fittings that bring press technology to plumbing and mechanical, as well as fuel and gas carbon steel pipe applications.
These heavy-duty fittings feature stainless steel grip rings and separator rings that ensure premium performance for jobs that require more muscle.
NIBCO has also added 1 3/8” OD size fittings and jaw to its PressACR product line for HVACR applications. The company’s patent-pending groove design sets it apart from other ACR fittings manufacturers. Fittings are approved for use with a wide range of refrigerants and lubricants used in HVACR systems.
NIBCO’s new Magnetic Boiler Filter XL captures and removes ferrous particles before they reach the boiler with a powerful magnet, mesh filter and drain valve. The integrated air vent helps maintain system efficiency.
For more information, visit nibco.com.
T&S Promotes Three in Management
T&S Brass and Bronze Works has promoted three leaders—Susan Albright, Nancy White and Maria Facchin—in order to support ongoing growth and cement T&S’ leadership role around the globe.
Albright was named domestic customer service manager, overseeing T&S’ customer service department for all U.S. customers. Experienced and knowledgeable, Albright brings a long T&S tenure to the role where she will guide the team in providing the outstanding T&S customer service that is well-known throughout the industry.
White, who was named export customer service manager, has been with T&S for more than 25 years and is an expert in the export business of T&S. In this newly created role, she will provide direct support for this growing area of business.
Facchin has accepted the position of southern Europe sales manager, a newly created role where she will oversee sales efforts for both T&S and Klarco products in Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and Greece. Facchin has a nearly 20-year tenure with Klarco, where she worked closely with customers as part of the customer service team.
In addition to increasing the management team, T&S is also expanding its physical facilities with construction underway on the planned expansion of its South Carolina plant. The additional space will increase capacity and allow T&S to better serve its growing customer base.
For more information, visit tsbrass.com.
Joe Choflet Named NIBCO Vice President Sales
NIBCO Inc. has announced the promotion of Joe Choflet to vice president, sales reporting to Ashley Martin, executive vice president. In this role, Choflet will lead the company’s sales efforts for wholesale, retail, specialty and international.
Since joining NIBCO in 2017, Choflet has held sales leadership positions including most recently vice president of retail sales and director of wholesale sales west.
Choflet holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana.
For more information, visit nibco.com.
New E-X-P® Complete TWH Service Valve Kits
NIBCO Inc.’s new E-X-P® Complete product line enhancements offer everything needed for a successful gas-powered tankless water heater (TWH) installation.
The new kits combine your choice of E2 series or Ultra-Compact series TWH service valves with Webstone’s exclusive gas sediment trap; a forged brass solution for the sediment trap assembly that’s required by code for all gas appliance installations.
Each 3/4” kit includes two color-coded service valves, a residential pressure relief valve and the gas sediment trap kit with an FIP gas ball valve and a 24” gas flex line. Connection options include press, sweat, FIP, push and PEX.
Work smarter and save time, labor, and leak paths.
- Lead-free dezincification resistant brass service valves
- CSA certified full port gas ball valve
- 150 PSI/500,000 BTU/HR residential PRV
For more information, visit nibco.com.
Oatey Co. Relocates, Expands Dallas-Area Distribution Center
Oatey Co. recently announced that it has relocated its Texas distribution operations to a new Irving, Texas, distribution center, a move that will enable further support of customers and associates throughout the greater Dallas-Fort Worth region. Previously, the company’s distribution center was located in nearby Arlington, Texas.
The Irving Distribution Center is conveniently located next to the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and is about twice as large as Oatey’s former facility. It has the capacity to support additional order fulfillment, equipment, parking and associate resources, including on-site conference and training rooms. The facility is also equipped with enhanced safety features, such as advanced dock sensors and a robust ventilation system.
“This exciting new distribution center positions us to meet the industry’s rapidly evolving needs, while maintaining consistent and superior service for our customers,” said John D’Ettorre, director of distribution at Oatey. “We are also pleased that the new facility offers a collaborative and productive work environment where our associates feel safe, comfortable and set up for success every day.”
For more information, visit oatey.com.
New IPEX Distribution Centre in Garland, Texas
IPEX recently announced that the company has once again expanded its warehousing and distribution capabilities with its newest distribution center (DC) in Garland, Texas.
Located at 2850 Marquis Drive, the new facility replaces IPEX’s significantly smaller Houston DC, giving the company more than three times the warehouse space in the area.
“The DC is the newest facility in our multi-year strategy to expand our footprint in the United States,” said Alex Mestres, IPEX’s CEO. “In doing so, we continue to focus on our customer-first culture by having what our customers want when they want it.”
Currently stocking industrial products (pipes and fittings), future growth and expansion potential in Garland could see the remainder of the company’s product lines stocked in the Garland facility. The DC serves IPEX’s customers in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
IPEX will continue to execute on its strategy to expand its warehousing capabilities with focus on the southern and western United States in the second half of the year.
For more information, visit ipexna.com.
