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December, 2006:  is very proud to announce that more than 3,000 Mini-Vent and Maxi-Vent Air Admittance Valves have been installed throughout the newly opened New Bangkok International (Suvarnabhumi - meaning 'Golden Land') Airport in Thailand. One of the largest and most modern international airports, it features the largest terminal buildings and the tallest control tower in the world. Opened in September 2006 by His Majesty King Bumibol Adelyadej, who also celebrates his 60th anniversary as king this year, it is decorated throughout in his honour. was a clear choice for such prestigious project of this magnitude; with not only cost saving being a major consideration, but also ensuring reliable functionality to cope with the demands of as many of 76 flights per hour on the two simultaneously operating runways.
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30 November, 2006 – Sydney, Australia: Whilst visiting the team of Australia in Sydney, Franz Arnold (CEO Group) was proud to present another employee with his 5-year service award. Marc Williams was quite overwhelmed and touched with the specially engraved pen he received to commemorate his achievement. Marc joined 1 July, 2001 as Area Sales Manager for Area Manager Victoria, South Australia & Tasmania. His dedication to was recognized when he was promoted in 2005 to National Sales & Training Manager. looks forward to the next 5 years of Marc’s employment!
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25 November, 2006 - Sydney, Australia:
Question: What is the perfect place to get married for Australians?
Answer: At the world famous BONDI BEACH at the beginning of the Australian
Summer under open sky.
This is exactly what Steven Giddio (Area Sales Manager NSW,
Australia) did when he tied the knot with long-time girlfriend Ekaterina
"Kat" Sturzha. Surrounded by family and friends, and witnessed by Franz Arnold and Marc Williams of , the couple got married last Saturday with a very nice and touching ceremony at Bondi Icebergs in Bondi - just outside Sydney - followed by a very nice party Australian style. wishes the couple a very happy future together.
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20 November, 2006 - Hove, UK: The team received the second visit to House of their Korean distributor. Mr KS Lew and his UK-based brother Mr JS Lew have been working together for 4 years to develop the market in Korea and are now starting to see the rewards of their hard work. 2007 is anticipated to be an exciting year with the integration of more products planned for the market.
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19 November, 2006 – Hong Kong: Franz Arnold (CEO Group) was pleased to present Carlos Chan (Director of China) with sponsorship from staff and the company itself following his successful completion of the 100km Hong Kong Oxfam Trailwalker in an official completion time of 30 hours and 30 minutes. Carlos and his fellow team members trained intensively for the event, which is one of the largest fundraising sports events in Hong Kong. Congratulations to Carlos and his team members. Information on how to make donations to Oxfam can be found at www.oxfamtrailwalker.org.hk. The money raised from this event supports Oxfam's various poverty alleviation and emergency relief projects in Africa and Asia, including Hong Kong and mainland China.
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November, 2006 - Muscat, Oman: Franz Arnold (CEO Group) and Steven White (Technical Manager ) took advantage of being in the Middle East for the BIG5 show to visit the Sultanate of Oman. Impressed with the business opportunities there, they appointed a distributor for the country. Muna Noor Manufacturing & Trading LLC (lead by Mr K. Premkumar – General Manager and Mr K.S.K. Rao - Deputy General Manager) will promote and distribute the products in this beautiful country. also visited a number of consultants and contractors and learned that Oman has many expansion plans, both in the commercial and tourist areas, which involves constructions of hotels, airports, factories, shopping malls, golf courses, etc.
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30 October, 2006 – Dubai, U.A.E: products are now also available in Bahrain and are already specified in some projects. The distributor is Mohammed Fakrhroo & Brothers. Mr. Ghassan Qasim Fakhroo (General Manager) <picture right> and Mr. Kenneth Alemao (Sales Manager) <picture left> visited at their booth during the BIG5 show in Dubai.
and Thomsun celebrating their relationship with a fine dinner at the famous Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai.
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28 October, 2006 – Dubai, U.A.E: exhibits the first time at the largest and most essential annual show for the building and construction industries in the Middle East. The BIG 5 features 3,000 companies from 60 countries. Sheik Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, inaugurated and visited the exhibition. A brand new stand, made to measure for this event, shows the function of the Combi-Siphon family in a very practical way. The show is extremely well visited from people all over the region and this gives the right forum to promote the products further in these booming markets. The focus in the Middle East is on the System, a unique combination of Air Admittance Valves and the exclusive P.A.P.A. (Positive Air Pressure Attenuator), which handles negative and positive transients in the drainage system. This system is ideal for the high rise and super high rise buildings which are being constructed in this region. The show continues until 1 November, 2006 and can be found in the UK section at stand 2E70.
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October, 2006 – Tampa, Florida, USA: has been a dedicated member of ASPE (American Society of Plumbing Engineers) for many years. The national meetings take place every two years, with the 20th edition being held at the Convention Center of Tampa. Delegates from all over the USA are listening to the interesting presentations, one of them about "drainage venting in high rise buildings", given by Fabio Castellani of .
In addition to the technical program there is an engineered plumbing exposition with more than 300 manufacturers, featuring everything from Air Admittance Valves (AAVs) to pipes, pumps, etc. This allows the engineers to obtain information about new products first hand. exhibited their products. In particular, the Chem-Vent (see picture below) received a lot of attention, along with the System; which incorporates AAVs and the P.A.P.A. (Positive Air Pressure Attenuator), allowing the construction of drainage networks in high rise buildings without the need for costly extensive vent pipe systems and eliminating most roof penetrations.
The next national ASPE convention will take place at the Convention Center in Long Beach, California, US from 27 to 28 October 2008. Needless to say, is already signed up for the event!
The team on the booth (from left to right):
Franz Arnold (CEO Group), Greg Paquin (Vice President Domestic Sales), Pat O'Neal (Director Technical Services), Fabio Castellani (VicePresident Commercial Sales) and Jack Beuschel (President Inc.)
The Chem-Vent on display, generating a lot of interest
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18-20 September, 2006 – Taipei, Taiwan: The 32nd CIB congress of the section W062 (Water Supply and Drainage Research) was superbly organized by the team of Prof. Cheng of NTUST (National Taiwan University of Science and Technology). Researchers from universities of over 20 countries presented their latest findings in 36 papers over 2 days. The third day was dedicated to “technical visits” of interesting buildings in and around Taipei, which of course included the world’s tallest building “Taipei 101”. Most interesting also was to see the testing tower of the Department of Architecture of NTUST.
The Taiwan distributor of took the opportunity to have an exhibition booth at the site of the meetings, which created a lot of interest.
has been involved with CIB for many years, supporting their activities and participating at the events.
The 33rd CIB congress will be held in September 2007 in Brno, Czech Republic.
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Dean of Academic Affairs of NTUST Yeng-Horng Perng explaining the Mini-Vent to the Minister of Interior of Taiwan, Yi-Yang Lee
Eric Hsieh of ’s distributor Metropole with the Minister of Interior of Taiwan, Yi-Yang Lee
Team of Metropole with team of
Performance during banquet
View from Taipei 101
booth packed with scientists and researchers from all over the world
Testing tower of NTUST
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June 2006–Tel Aviv, Israel: 's Israeli distributor MBM.i exhibited at Building 2006, which was held at the Tel Aviv Fairgrounds 5-8 June. As Israel's leading international building materials exhibition, it was a great opportunity for MBM.i to introduce 's newer products the P.A.P.A. and Maxi-Filtra, as well as to increase awareness of the 's Mini-Vent and Maxi-Vent.
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7 June, 2006– Hong Kong: Splendor Water Fittings Limited, 's distributor for Hong Kong, exhibits at the Asian Building Technologies 2006, which is held 7-9 June at the famous Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. The stand shows the latest technology, introducing the " System" - a drainage network equipped with Air Admittance Valves and with 's new device, the Positive Air Pressure Attenuator (P.A.P.A.). With this system no (unless local code requires them) or only a very few exits to the atmosphere are necessary. Needless to say, this is very important in a territory which was hit hard by SARS a few years ago. The World Health Organization (WHO) proved in their report investigating the outbreak in Amoy Gardens Hong Kong, that SARS was transported through the drainage system (dry floor traps) into living spaces and from there via air condition units into other spaces. The " System" helps to protect trap seals.
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June, 2006 – Pune, India: Franz Arnold (CEO ) was very pleased to present Steven White with his 5-year service award whilst visiting an event in India together. Steven joined as Technical Manager on 1 June, 2001 and has remained a committed member of the international team throughout. He is supporting the distribution network worldwide with his technical expertise and has played a key role in expanding the markets in Asia. looks forward to the next 5 years of Steve’s employment!
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May 2006 - Istanbul, Turkey: ’s Turkish distributor ERTEM exhibited at ISK-SODEX International Sanitary and HVAC & R Exhibition, which was held at the CNR Expo Center 4-7 May 2006. ERTEM used the opportunity particularly to introduce the P.A.P.A. to the Turkish market.
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May 2006 - Melbourne Australia:: The P.A.P.A. (Positive Air Pressure Attenuator) successfully competed in the 'Best New Product Award' category at Designbuild 2006 and was awarded a Special Commendation by an esteemed panel of judges. The presentation was made at a cocktail reception on the second night of the show. This award is jointly sponsored by:
· Architectural Product News (a publication endorsed by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) and the Design Institute of Australia that keeps building industry specifiers up- to-date with new product information);
· selector.com (a website developed in conjunction with the RAIA showcasing detailed Australian product information) ;
· Designbuild (the tradeshow organisers).
The aim of this award is to encourage innovation, as well as the development and improvement of products available to specifiers for use in architectural projects. Congratulations to the team at Australia.
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May 20, 2006 – Abu Dhabi, UAE: followed their successful Dubai product launch by hosting an equally successful event in Abu Dhabi at the Le Meridian. The event was organised by ’s Abu Dhabi partner Sahari Trading & Import and was well attended by over 70 leading consultants and contractors. Introductions made by Stephen Mallel (General Manager of the Sahari Group of Companies) and P.G Kuppuswamy (Wavin Overseas) were followed with the presentation by Steven White (Technical Manager, ). The technical presentation introduced the products and the main area of interest for all delegates – the System. The System provides designers and installers of high rise buildings a safe and cost effective drainage system designed specifically for high rise buildings. There was great interest in the whole product range, with many questions from the delegates on all aspects of building drainage.
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May 16, 2006 – Dubai, UAE: had a very successful product launch in the United Arab Emirates. Thomsun General Trading L.L.C, the distributor for Dubai and the Northern Emirates, organized a great event at the Shangri-La hotel in Dubai. Over 150 people participated, including a wide range of high officials of the Dubai Municipality, leading consultants and contractors, as well as the sales and marketing team of Thomsun and some visitors from other territories. Franz Arnold and Steven White introduced and the products to the local market. In various visits to consultants during the ISH show it became very clear that the system, ideal for the many high rise buildings in the Gulf area, is a very welcome improvement to the way of plumbing now. is already involved in a number of promising projects and works together with the specialists of the involved parties, as well as the Dubai Municipality to realize the plans into prestigious projects. wishes to thank the management and the team of Thomsun for the great organization of the event and looks forward to working with them.
The next event will take place on May 20 at the Le Meridien in Abu Dhabi, where the local distributor Sahari Trading organizes a launch event. For more information regarding this event please email middle-east@studor.net
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Steve White (Technical Manager ) explaining the system to Rashid Nasser Al Suwadi (Head of Design Office of the Drainage & Irrigation Department of the Dubai Municipality
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Franz Arnold; P.G. Kuppuswamy (Regional Manager Wavin); Amod Binghe
Storm of the buffet
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May 14, 2006 – Dubai, UAE: exhibits for the first time at ISH Kitchen & Bathroom Gulf 2006 in Dubai. This is the world's largest bathroom and kitchen exhibition, running parallel with four other Messe Frankfurt tradeshows. is also hosting a seminar organized by the distributor for Dubai (Thomsun General Trading, L.L.C.) on May 16 at 1800 hours at the Shangri-La Hotel. More than 100 participants (consultants, contractors, etc.) are expected.
For more information regarding this event please
email middle-east@studor.net.
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12 April 2006: On behalf of the whole international team, I would like to express our very deep sadness at the peaceful passing of Nelson Palmer following a period of ill health. Nelson (director of Australia and proprietor of Plumbing Consultancy Services, trading as New Zealand) has been a greatly valued member of the team for many many years and was instrumental in the establishment and continual development of 's operations in Oceania. Through our dealings I also personally became good friends with Nelson and his wife Nancy. In Nelson's passing not only have I lost a highly regarded colleague, but also a dear friend and I feel a great loss. My deepest condolences, and those of the whole international team, are extended to Nancy and all of the family at this difficult time.
I am informed that the funeral will take place at 1100 hours on Saturday 15 April 2006 at Dempsey & Forrest, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui, New Zealand.
Franz Arnold, CEO Group
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March 2006 –Queensland, Australia:
Australia’s Queensland distributor, Moody & Winter Sales, reaches a milestone this year with their 50th anniversary. A rarity these days is in the fact that the company is generational and run by the sons of the original partners who have continued to build and expand the company to what it is today - a thriving active business at Sumner Park in Brisbane. The company has many premium agencies and their large warehouse is filled with stock holding that is distributed nationally. They have both an internal and external sales force that is constantly travelling and servicing their clients across the huge Queensland state. On their recent visit to Brisbane to confirm John Winter as 's new Queensland Area Manager, Franz Arnold (CEO Group) and Marc Williams (National Sales Manager) took the opportunity to take the two principles out to dinner. Pictured is (left) Leigh Moody, (centre) Marc Williams and (right) John Winter. Australia is proud of its history with Moody and Winter Sales and wishes the company the best for the next 50th years.
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March 2006 – Beijing: is exhibiting for the first time at ISH China in Beijing. This decision was based on the fast advances has made in China over the last two years, fully benefiting from the construction boom in the country.
Recent prestigious installations include the National Theatre, various hotels, embassies and several stadiums built for the Olympic games 2008.
The booth (Hall 4, Booth 4517) where is introducing the products enjoys a heavy traffic of people who are interested to learn about innovative ways in drainage venting technology.
The pictures show (left to right):
Steve White (Technical Manager Limited UK); Carlos W.C. Chan (Executive Director China Limited Hong Kong); Franz Arnold (CEO Group) and Michael Chang (QA Manager Limited UK)
Carlos Chan enjoying the great interest in the working display of AAVs
Carlos W.C. Chan (Executive Director China Limited Hong Kong); Wong Siu-wing (Technical Officer Polytechnic University Hong Kong); Franz Arnold (CEO Group); Daniel W.T. Chan (Professor Polytechnic University Hong Kong) and Henry K.C. Mak (Project Assistant Polytechnic University Hong Kong)
The exhibition closes on March 17
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March 2006 – Milan, Italy: is exhibiting for the first time at Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) Milan - one of the most important tradeshows in Europe. The show is held at the new exhibition centre near Malpense airport. It is an impressive area with 400,000 m2 space, designed by the architect Massimiliano Fuksas. The good mix of international and Italian visitors are impressed by ’s stand (Hall 18 number C10) and the products on display. Everybody at is delighted to hear that the new Trap-Vent has been nominated to win the Fourth Comfort & Design Award of MCE. As Arturo Colantuoni Sanvenero (CEO of Fiero Milano International) mentioned in his opening statement, "the Comfort and Design Award is showcasing the most exciting innovations within a dedicated area".
The pictures below shows (Top) the display of the Trap-Vent in the stand at MCE in Hall 11, number T41 - V42. The show closes on Saturday 4 March, 2006. The other picture (bottom) shows the team (from left to right: Daniel Rath (Area Sales Manager Europe), Fabio Castellani (Vice President Commercial Sales North America), Steven White (Technical Manager), Franz Arnold (CEO Group), Thomas Weber (Exhibitions Manager).
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February 2006, The latest amendment to the Australian National Plumbing Standards was published at the end of 2005, which allows the installation of the P.A.P.A. throughout Australia. Plumbing designers and contractors have been quick to utilize the benefits of this unique product. The Chevron project in Melbourne, Victoria is a major refurbishment of an existing hotel/nightclub into apartments, as well as the construction of a cluster of small to mid-level apartment blocks next door with floor-plans that vary between levels. While this is an exciting concept architecturally, it significantly complicates plumbing design, requiring multiple changes of direction to the vertical stack pipes and consequently the parallel relief vent pipes. Using almost 60 P.A.P.A.s and hundreds of Premi-Aire Air Admittance Valves, the project’s complexity has been reduced to that of simply the installation of the pipes to transport the waste, and not the pipes to vent it – one of the great benefits of installing the System!.
 
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February 2006, Another project utilizing the recent changes to the Australian Plumbing Standards is the aged care centre in stage 1 of a major retirement village being built in the suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria. This 120 bed hostel has en-suite facilities throughout as well as commercial-style kitchen and laundries. The plumbing designer, Kosta Gracievski of Caddnet Corporation, was determined to have a cutting edge project that used the latest in plumbing design. The architect also preferred a lack roof penetrations. The solution was the installation of 22 no. P.A.P.A. units, together with Mini-Vents and Maxi-Vents throughout the project. This is the first of three such buildings planned for this site, as well as multiple single level dwellings for independent living.
 
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 29 January 2006 : ’s Chinese friends all over the world celebrate the Chinese New Year. The international team would like to wish them all a very happy and prosperous New Year. View the greeting card here. ’s distributor in Taiwan (Metropole Industrial Co, Ltd.) was very creative and also added a little fun. View their animated greeting card here.
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January 2006 : is proud to exhibit for the first time at the MCE in Milan, Italy. This exhibition, one of the top commercial events, has been the leading international biennial exhibition for domestic and industrial systems sector for over 40 years. The 35th MCE will be held in the new Rho-Pero exhibition centre from 28 February to 4 March 2006.
With 710,000 square meters of floor space, the two exhibition
complexes - the New Rho-Pero Complex and the City Complex –combine to
become one of the largest exhibition systems in the world. With 150,000 visitors, the last Mostra Convegno Expocomfort in 2004 achieved a record turnout despite a difficult economic situation. There was a significant increase in foreign visitors (+12%) that made up 17.5% of the total, and came from 114 different countries.
The international team is looking forward to receiving visitors from all over the world to discuss new products, revolutionary technologies and smart drainage venting solutions.
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January 2006 - Orlando, Florida, USA: is once again exhibiting at the International Home Builder Show in Orlando. More than 120,000 visitors are expected. The first day of the show saw many people paying a visit to the booth, where especially the new products (P.A.P.A., Chem-Vent, Maxi-Filtra) created a lot of interest. Visitors are mainly from the USA, but also talked to people from Canada, Mexico and Latin America.
The pictures show: [top] on the left Larry Birch (Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing, IPS) and on the right Franz Arnold (CEO Group) and; [bottom] Pat O'Neal (Director Technical Services, Inc.) in full action.
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