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INDUSTRY NEWS
NIBCO readies to host Spring Radiant Academy
ElkHart, IND. — NIbCO will host its spring radiant academy, beginning april 11 at its PEX manufacturing fa- cility in lebanon, Ohio. Each year, NIbCO offers several opportunities for training to meet the growing demand for radiant heating systems. the acad- emy is free and is ideal for wholesalers, designers, engineers and contractors. “Contractors have seen a dramatic
rise in the number of homeowners asking about radiant heat,” said gen- eral manager of NIbCO® PEX Pip- ing systems randy Doering. “In order to stay competitive, these con- tractors must learn about the many benefits of using radiant heat and how to incorporate it during the con- struction process.” topics covered during the spring radiant academy include: • radiant Heat & Its History • system types & Components
• How to Design a system • Hands-On Installation Experience
• Pre-Engineered Panels • FrEE Design Process • New NIbCO®
radiant Products
• Case studies • PEX Manufacturing Process • Factory tour. attendance at the NIbCO radiant
academy is free (room and board are provided; transportation to Ohio is not included). attendees will learn about design concepts and compo- nents of a radiant system, and will re- ceive practical hands-on experience which can be incorporated into real world installations. Contact sue stenberg at 574/295- 3302 or e-mail stenbergs@
nibco.com.
East PEtErsburg, Pa. — National association of Oilheating service Managers continues its mission of de- livering high-quality educational pro- grams to the industry through its train-the-trainer
program.
NaOHsM has been delivering Penn state management classes for a num- ber of years. this 21/2-day program includes a special class that has been extremely popular. the reaction to the train-the-
trainer course at Penn state spurred NaOHsM to create an entire pro- gram around the concept. they real- ized that those who train or want to become better trainers would benefit from a program designed just for them. the program is customized to help trainers enhance their skills and to learn more about various technical topics. Course participants are man- agers and sales personnel who work
•THE WHOLESALER® —APRIL 2011
NAOHSM furthers industry education by training trainers
for service companies, manufacturers and wholesalers. Many of them al- ready provide training for their com- panies, local chapters and schools, but they need practice and positive critiquing from their peers. the topic for 2011 is “basic Elec-
tricity.” Carol Fey, a well known in- dustry expert, will deliver four, one-day classes just for trainers so that they can teach the technical topic of basic electricity. Fey is a degreed technical trainer who has worked in the controls industry for more than 25 years. the american society for training and Development named her National technical trainer of the Year. she has also written several books — Quick & Basic Electricity, Quick & Basic Hydronic Controls and Quick and Basic Troubleshoot- ing. Visit
www.naohsm.org.
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