Convener:
World Plumbing Council
The mission of the World Plumbing Council is to unite the world plumbing industry to safeguard and protect the environment and the health of nations, for the benefit of all.
· To develop and promote the image and standards of the Plumbing Industry worldwide.
· To encourage and facilitate the exchange of information, ideas and technology between Plumbing Industry Organizations and individuals worldwide.
· To promote and assist in Plumbing Industry Education and Training, recognizing the need for appropriate standards and their international recognition.
· To create an awareness of the Plumbing Industry's role in protecting the environment by providing safe fresh water and sanitation through proper management, care, reuse, and conservation of natural resources.
· To provide and share information regarding research projects and technology that may be applicable to the Plumbing Industry and the people they serve.
Benefactors:
With over 130 years of experience in the industry, American Standard is committed to improving life and products in the bathroom and kitchen. That includes preserving one of our most precious natural resources – water. Our complete line of residential and commercial products will save up to 40% on water without sacrificing on performance and will help qualify for LEED points. To learn more visit us at americanstandard.com.
Sloan Valve Company is the world’s leading manufacturer of water-conserving plumbing systems and has been in operation since 1906. Headquartered in Illinois, the family-owned company manufactures plumbing products and accessories for commercial, industrial, and institutional markets worldwide.
Jim Allen, Water Conservation Manager, will be participating in the symposium on behalf of Sloan Valve Company.
TOTO is committed to enriching the user experience with innovative water technologies that protect and preserve the planet’s natural resources. Essentially, totology is a system that shows how all aspects of TOTO’s business are successfully engaged with one another. TOTO’s mission is to enhance humanity’s relationship with water. For more about TOTO, please click on the following link: http://www.toto.com/
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Patrons:
The Alliance for Water Efficiency is a new broad-based non-profit organization located in Chicago. Its mission is to promote the efficient and sustainable use of water, by bringing together a diverse range of stakeholders throughout North America to advocate for water use efficiency and conservation. The board is composed of representatives from water utilities, regional, state and city government, the environmental and energy sectors, the plumbing and appliance industries, the irrigation industry, the conservation service community, and academia. Activities range from developing a comprehensive web-based clearinghouse of information, participating in standards and codes processes, developing green building recommendations for water use, working with EPA on the WaterSense product labeling program, and conducting water efficiency training and education programs. The Alliance’s funding comes from memberships and grants. For more information about the Alliance for Water Efficiency, please click on the following link: www.allianceforwaterefficiency.org.
Sponsors:
The ASSE is a consensus standards development and certification agency focusing on backflow protections and plumbing safety. It is a nonprofit organization that is comprised of individual and sustaining members who represent all disciplines of the Plumbing Industry.
Its mission is to, in the spirit of its motto "Prevention rather Than Cure," continually improve the performance, reliability and safety of plumbing systems by:
· Developing and maintaining consensus product performance and professional qualification standards whose sole purpose is to protect the health of the public.
· Developing and maintaining active product seal control, and professional qualification credentialing, programs.
· Providing interactive platforms on the local, state, national and international levels to receive, understand, solve and provide guidance regarding legislative, engineering, installation/workmanship and manufacturing challenges as they are related to enhancing the health and safety aspect of plumbing.
· Promoting public awareness about the importance of safe and correct plumbing installations.
Shannon M. Corcoran, Executive Director, American Society of Sanitary Engineering, will be participating at the symposium on behalf of ASSE.
Caroma is a worldwide leader of innovative bathroom products, including sinks and high efficiency dual flush toilets. Caroma products are used by businesses and households for exceptional performance and stylish design while conserving valuable water resources.
· Technologically advanced bathroom products
· Set the standard in high efficiency dual flush toilets
· More WaterSense-approved toilets than any manufacturer
PF WaterWorks™ is a product development and manufacturing company targeting drain management for the kitchen and bathroom. With a focus on respect for customer’s time, effort and money and the commitment to help improve our environment, PF WaterWorks™ offers innovative, eco-friendly and convenient solutions at competitive prices to improve/promote self-sufficiency in the residential, commercial, industrial and hospitality sectors. PermaFLOW™ is the First Ever Self Cleaning Drain that is designed with focus on sustainability to have a positive influence in the best practices of Green building specifically impacting Water Conservation, Reduction in Water Contamination and improving health and safety by eliminating the need for secondary maintenance products and processes such as frustrating drain disassembly, plunging, dangerous drain cleaners and snaking.
Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association - Dedicated to the promotion, advancement, education and training of the industry, for the protection of our environment and the health, safety, and comfort of society.
P.I.P.E. was formed in 1980 to improve communications between labor and management, to explore joint approaches to problems and to prevent potential problems, to improve occupational safety and health and other working conditions. We are the Labor-Management cooperation committee and trust fund for the unionized plumbing, piping and HVACR industries in Southern California. We are the vehicle through which union contractors and union pipe trades workers advance the industry.
Supporters:
· maximize energy efficiency
· minimize pollution
· maximize renewable resources use
· minimize dependency on The Grid and fossil fuels
· improve the quality of human life
We want to work with you!
There are 150 million inefficient mechanical systems in the US. We want you to profit from their repair or replacement!
The Institute of Plumbing Australia provides a voice for professional plumbers and the practice of plumbing in its widest sense. "The Institute is supporting the Emerging Technologies Symposium because it fits into our objective to promote the art, science, technology, profession and practice of plumbing and its associated callings. Our major concern at the present time is to improve consistency in the application of standards, regulations and practice of plumbing across Australia and in association with IAPMO and the World Plumbing Council. The Institute is participating because symposium and its associated Webinar will demonstrate the need for early exposure to the wider plumbing fraternity of emerging technologies so as to enable the timely review and research of possible impacts on existing plumbing systems."
Stephen J Movley, Institute Secretary, will be participating at the symposium.
The Indian Plumbing Association (IPA), established in 1993, is the apex body of plumbing professionals in the country. Set up with an objective to promote advancements in plumbing and the building service industry, IPA has successfully created a forum for exchange of ideas and dissemination of information amongst its members. As a member of the World Plumbing Council, it encourages its members to achieve and maintain high standards of workmanship. The IPA publishes the monthly magazine Indian Plumbing Today to assist local plumbing professionals aware of issues, problems and prospects in the industry.
Sudhakaran Nair will be participating at the symposium.
World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
In the 21st century, health is a shared responsibility, involving equitable access to essential care and collective defense against transnational threats.
ACE DuraFlow Systems
Affiliated Internation Management, LLC
Alliance for Water Efficiency
Akar Info Media
American Water Designs
Connection Magazine
Design-Aire Engineering
ERG (WaterSense)
Flood-X
Hoffman & Associates
InSinkErator
Koeller & Associates
Kohler Co.
Mechanical Contractors Association of America
MJSI, Inc.
Plumbing Engineer Magazine
Schier Products
Studor
United Association
Veritec Consulting, Inc.
World Plumbing Review
Some of the Manufacturers who will participate include:
American Water Designs
Schier Products
Studor
ACE DuraFlo Systems
Flood-X
P. F. WaterWorks
WaterSaver Technologies LLC