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January 2017 TUBE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL 15
business & market news
Online valve finder tool
GF Piping Systems has extended its
online services, with the GF Valve Finder,
to simplify the search for products that
match applications. The company offers
more than 15,000 different standard
valve configurations to its customers,
and finding the right one can take time.
To simplify this process the company
has introduced an online tool for its
catalogue.
The GF Valve Finder helps customers
to quickly find the right valves for their
applications.
The tool guides the customer through
the valve selection process, offering
three selection criteria: type of valve,
type of actuation and/or type of material.
By selecting at least one of the options
GF Valve Finder will guide the customer
directly to a page with matching valves.
On this page the customer can use the
extended search and further narrow
down the results. When the matching
valve is found, the customer is provided
with comprehensive documentation,
including dimensions, technical data,
approvals, planning assistance,
brochures and product videos. Direct
product enquiries can be made with the
help of a virtual shopping cart.
GF Piping Systems Ltd – Switzerland
Dedicated supplier
of seamless steel tube
and pipe!
• EN 10294
• EN 10305
• EN 10216
• EN 10297
• EN 10210
• API 5L
• ASTM A106
• ASTM A179
Member of the ITA
Contact:
Tel: +44 (0) 2084 530046
Emails:
0.8A Europa Studios
Victoria Road
London
NW10 6ND
Asahi/America and Bänninger
in North American partnership
Thermoplastic valve and pipe
manufacturer Asahi/America, Inc has
announced its partnership with German
manufacturer Bänninger.
Through this new partnership, Asahi/
America will have exclusive distribution
rights in North America to Bänninger’s
PP-RCT piping systems for the
commercial plumbing market.
Marketed under the trade name
Asahitec™, Asahi/America will offer
Bänninger’s Climatec™ system for
hydronic heating applications, and the
Watertec™ system for potable water.
“I’m excited about our new partnership
with Bänninger,” said Asahi/America
president and chief executive officer
Daniel Anderson. “They share the same
core values of supplying quality products
and excellent customer service that
we do. The relationship will help both
companies expand their market reach
and grow their customer base.”
Bänninger has been manufacturing
thermoplastic pipe and fittings for the
plumbing industry since 1970. Asahi/
America has supplied thermoplastic
valves, pipe and fittings, and actuation
to a variety of industrial markets
since 1971. Both companies are ISO
9001:2008 certified, and the Asahitec™
line is NSF 14-pw certified.
“We looked for a partner who is
professional in solving installation
problems, focused on distributors, and
has expertise with high-quality products,”
said Bänninger’s chief executive officer
Henry Roske. “Asahi/America is a
perfect fit for our 46 years’ experience
in manufacturing thermoplastic pipes
and fittings. Bänninger is also proud to
partner with Asahi/America, because of
our similar philosophies and our potential
to grow together.”
Asahi/America, Inc – USA
GF Piping Systems Valve Finder