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On The Road to The ‘New Normal’

PHCP manufacturers see reignited interest in mobile demonstration trucks that were parked during the pandemic.

September 5, 2022

Ronnie Wendt

PHCP manufacturers see reignited interest in mobile demonstration trucks that were parked during the pandemic.

Viega Announces Press Masters Brand Ambassador Program

July 7, 2022

Viega is recognizing some of its most enthusiastic and influential supporters through a new Press Masters Brand Ambassador program.

Foremen Learn the Value of Pre-Planning at PHCC Foremen Workshop Sponsored by Viega

July 1, 2022

The PHCC Educational Foundation typically runs one Super Foremen Workshop and one Essentials of Project Management class per year.

Viega Fittings Meet Highest Seismic Standards

June 13, 2022

Viega fittings met the highest standards for seismic durability in recent testing at an earthquake simulation facility.

Viega Fittings Earn Additional Navy Approval

May 2, 2022

The company's pressing technology has been approved for use on U.S. Navy surface combatants.

Viega Names PHCPPros Podcast as One of "5 Plumbing Podcasts You Should Be Listening To"

Viega Names PHCPPros Podcast One of "5 Plumbing Podcasts You Should Be Listening To"

April 5, 2022

Throughout every month, our editors are holding conversations with PHCP leaders on current events, business, leadership, challenges, celebrations and more.

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PHCP Community Heads Back To AHR Expo

For the time since 2020, more than 30,000 people gathered for the 2022 return of the big show in Las Vegas.

February 22, 2022

Steve Smith

The AHR Expo returned to the Las Vegas Convention Center, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, after show organizers had to cancel last year’s rendition.

PHCPPros LIVE at AHR Expo Makes Triumphant Return

PHCPPros LIVE at AHR Expo Makes Successful Return

February 14, 2022

The company broadcasted live discussions straight from its booth at AHR Expo 2022 in Las Vegas.

Tune in today: PHCPPros LIVE at AHR Expo

Tune in to our social media channels today from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. PST! We’ll be discussing new products and developments and today’s trending topics.

January 31, 2022

Viega Joins Forces with JTG Daugherty Racing Pit Crew

January 26, 2022

Viega will sponsor the pit crew in select races and have presence on the No. 47 Camaro ZL1 throughout the NASCAR Cup Series season.

Viega MegaPress G Valves

January 19, 2022

Viega is introducing an entirely new line of MegaPress G valves

Viega Radiant Auto-Balancing System

November 16, 2021

The system gives users for the first time the ability to independently control each zone in a radiant heating system.

Viega Reduces Waste by Replacing Printed Instructions with QR Codes

Viega to Reduce Waste by Replacing Printed Instructions with QR Codes

October 19, 2021

Beginning in October, the printed instructions inside the packages of most ProPress, MegaPress and PureFlow products made in the United States will be removed in favor of a QR code printed on the product label.

Viega Unveils New Demo Truck

October 6, 2021

The company is bringing its tradeshow experience to customers across the country with a new and bigger demo truck.

Viega Manager Wins Leadership Award from International Code Council

September 29, 2021

Daniel Rademacher is recognized for his work in training and educating plumbing professionals around the world.

Viega Names New Leadership for Sales and Marketing Operations

September 15, 2021

Scott Wallace has been named chief commercial officer, and Jared Mackrory has been named marketing director.

Viega to Reopen Seminar Centers

July 21, 2021

The company will reopen its seminar centers in Colorado and New Hampshire on Aug. 1.

Viega Fittings Earn Navy Approval

June 7, 2021

The company's pressing technology has been approved for use on U.S. Navy surface combatants.

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On the Road Again (Safely)

The pandemic didn’t stop some manufacturers from getting behind the wheel of their mobile training trucks.

June 1, 2021

Ronnie Wendt

Some plumbing and heating manufacturers kept their popular mobile training trucks safely on the road during the pandemic.

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Women In PHCP 2021

Celebrating women in the plumbing, heating, cooling and piping industry.

May 7, 2021

Nicole Meyer

Celebrating 10 women in the plumbing, heating, cooling and piping industry.

Viega Announced as Sustainability and Climate Leader

April 22, 2021

The company was recognized for its exemplary work in providing safe drinking water and heating piping systems that save energy.

PHCPPros Off the Cuff: The Benefits of Press Technology ft. Viega's Troy Locke

March 18, 2021

Learn all about Viega’s two new press tools: the Pressgun 6 and Pressgun 6 Picco, as well as the current state of the press fitting market in the U.S., the training opportunities the company has in store for 2021, and more.

Viega Donates Press Tools to Texas Relief Effort

March 10, 2021

Donated tools are part of a company drive to help repair and replace plumbing systems damaged in Texas freeze.

Viega Supports SkillsUSA to Champion Workforce Development, Help Close Skills Gap

February 3, 2021

The 2021 sponsorship will support the mission of SkillsUSA and the manufacturing career cluster of the national SkillsUSA Championships.

Viega Pressgun Tools

January 25, 2021

The tools, which are the first in North America to carry the Viega name, cost less than similar press tools from other manufacturers and are an affordable way for contractors to adopt pressing.

Viega Extends Warranty on MegaPress and MegaPressG Fittings

December 8, 2020

The company extends warranty to 15 years from the current 10 for most applications.

AHR Expo Announces Winners of 2021 AHR Expo Innovation Awards

November 6, 2020

Co-sponsors ASHRAE and AHRI, and the Innovation Awards panel of judges acknowledge and honor the 2021 award winners in 10 industry categories.

ASSE Elects Viega Manager Daniel Rademacher Vice President of the Board of Directors

November 4, 2020

Rademacher, who is the trades education network (VTEN) program manager for Viega, will serve a two-year term and then may be nominated for board president.

Viega to Host Online Training Seminars in November

October 30, 2020

During the restrictions imposed by COVID-19, the company is making the valuable training easily accessible to contractors, distributors and others.

Viega to Host Online Training Seminars in October

October 1, 2020

During the restrictions imposed by COVID-19, the company is making the valuable training easily accessible to contractors, distributors and others.

Viega Adds to Kansas Manufacturing Operations

September 10, 2020

The expansion is a 200,000-square-foot manufacturing plant which will create a to-be-determined number of manufacturing jobs.

Viega LLC Names Markus Brettschneider as New CEO

September 3, 2020

Brettschneider replaces Dave Garlow, who resigned effective Sept. 1. In his new position, Brettschneider is responsible for the overall operations of Viega LLC.

AIM/R Announces COVID-19 Tool Kit and Webinar Series

Viega to Host Online Training Seminars in September

August 28, 2020

The company is offering 18 classes in such subjects as ProPress, MegaPress and PureFlow PEX, as well as radiant, fire sprinkler and flushing systems training.

PHCPPros Off the Cuff: Viega

August 11, 2020

In our latest episode, we interview Troy Locke, manager, technical training and technical support at Viega LLC, to discuss the company's new TechTalk Live training series and other ways it has adapted to the challenges brought on by COVID-19.

ASA Announces COVID-19 Economic Webinars

Viega Adds Online Training Seminars in August

August 4, 2020

Attendees can earn credits and certifications.

Viega Offers Bathroom Design Course

June 25, 2020

Architects, interior designers, engineers and others can learn about the benefits of in-wall flushing technology.

Viega Hosts Online Training

May 5, 2020

Attendees can earn credits and certifications and get questions answered in realtime.

Viega Voice Goes Digital

April 27, 2020

Instead of providing new content only three times a year, the replacement site will be regularly updated with case studies and other information about Viega products and how they’re used by customers.

Viega Launches New Rewards Program for Customers

April 13, 2020

The program is open to small- to medium-sized contractors who use Viega products.

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AHR Expo 2020

Day-by-day recap of the PHCPPros team’s adventures.

March 30, 2020

Ashlei Williams

Sunny Orlando did not disappoint for the 2020 AHR Expo. How could it with the Super Bowl setting the stage on Sunday just up the road in Miami?

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Women In PHCP 2020

Celebrating 11 women in the plumbing, heating, cooling and piping industry.

March 30, 2020

Ashlei Williams

In 2016, PHCPPros launched its first spotlight of women in the plumbing, heating, cooling and piping community. The spotlight launched just two years after one of the industry’s leading women’s events, now a dedicated affinity group, kicked off: American Supply Association’s (ASA) Women In Industry.

Viega Announces Spring Training Schedule

February 27, 2020

The offerings include topics from commercial piping solutions to radiant design and LoopCAD.

Viega MegaPress FKM Fittings

February 20, 2020

The company is introducing new sizes for its MegaPress FKM line, while also adding an all-new MegaPress 316 FKM line.

Viega MegaPressG Fittings

February 17, 2020

The company has introduced MegaPressG fittings for 2 ^1/2-, 3- and 4-inch pipe.

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Farmhouse gets green update

Viega products play a part in sustainability.

February 3, 2020

That’s a key point that Gina and Rodman Schley want others to take away from their home. Their remodeled old farmhouse in the Denver, Colorado, suburbs is beautiful, functional and sustainable.

Viega Systems Integral to Revolutionary Concept Home

January 16, 2020

The company is proud to be part of the BUILDER Chōwa Concept Home, which is designed to revolutionize American homebuilding design and construction.

The Living In Place Institute Announces Viega as Its First Preferred Industry Partner

January 8, 2020

The Preferred Industry Partner program is designed to help manufacturers and marketers better align their products and services with the Living In Place Institute’s philosophy and programs.

Professional Snowboarder and Plumber Jonathan Cheever Endorses Viega

December 20, 2019

When Cheever snowboards in World Cup races this winter, he'll have the Viega logo on his uniform. When he installs hot water heaters this summer, he’ll have Viega fittings in his toolbox.

Viega Manager Daniel Rademacher Wins World Plumbing Council Scholarship

December 12, 2019

The WPC Education and Training Scholarship awards $10,000 to a single winner to travel to another country for the purpose of developing and contributing further plumbing industry knowledge.

Viega Announces Winter Training Schedule

December 3, 2019

The offerings include topics from commercial piping solutions to radiant design and LoopCAD.

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The Advantages of Pressing Pipe

This pipe-joining technique is safe and reliable, and saves time and money.

November 6, 2019

Joining pipe has long been one of the most labor-intensive parts of many jobs.

Viega Wins Manufacturing Safety Award from PPFA

October 21, 2019

The company was recognized for safety in plastics manufacturing.

Viega MegaPress 3-Piece Ball Valve

October 7, 2019

The valve makes industrial maintenance programs faster and more efficient.

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Viega Highlights Expansion and New Training Center

Company plans for the future with new manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a second education site.

October 7, 2019

Steve Smith

Viega LLC took the trade media on a two-day, two-state tour last August to see the latest developments at its Kansas manufacturing facility and attend the opening of its new Colorado Seminar Center.

Viega PEX Fittings Receive ASTM Certification

September 27, 2019

The specifications, published as ASTM F3347 and F3348, are for PEX tubes that distribute potable water and that support hydronic plumbing systems for homes and businesses.

Viega Promotes Greg Palmer to Head New Florida Region

September 12, 2019

Palmer will manage Viega’s sales strategies in the state of Florida, which previously was part of the Southeast Region.

Viega Announces Fall Training Schedule

August 26, 2019

The offerings include topics from radiant design and LoopCAD software to press technology.

New Viega Seminar Center Invests in Future of the Trades

August 16, 2019

The state-of-the-art building includes four classrooms, two workshops and an Interactive Learning Center.

Viega Expands Kansas Operations

August 16, 2019

This summer, Viega completed a two-year building program in McPherson, Kansas, that included a new 205,000-square-foot manufacturing plant.

Viega PureFlow PEX Pipe and Fittings

August 2, 2019

Viega PureFlow PEX pipe and fittings have been listed by Underwriter Laboratories (UL) as approved for use in exposed fire sprinkler systems in basements.