TPi November 2013

products & developments

Professional pipe tools Ridgid has been manufacturing and selling tools to the pipe working and contracting industry since 1923, when it was founded in North Ridgeville, Ohio, USA, to manufacture a revolutionary style of heavy-duty pipe wrench. Since then, the company has developed into a major supplier of tools to the professional trades.

channels. Primary product lines include pipe joining; hand and tube working tools; pressing tools for PEX and copper joining; drain cleaning equipment; diagnostic and locating equipment; and handheld inspection cameras. Ridgid products are distributed on six continents and in more than 155 countries. Markets are served from a 125,000ft 2 distribution facility in Central Ohio. Other stocking warehouse locations include Europe, Canada, Central and Latin America, Australia, the Middle East, Japan, the Far East and Africa. The company’s European division has released its latest product catalogue. Available in 22 languages, the catalogue details over 300 products.

The catalogue is available to download in PDF format, or it can be read online. A hard copy can also be ordered via the company’s website – www.ridgid. eu/new Steve Dyer, marketing manager EMEA at Ridgid Europe, commented, “The new Ridgid Europe catalogue is crammed with our latest innovative tools. Whatever issue a contractor is facing, there’s a Ridgid tool available to make light work of it and the new Ridgid catalogue can help them make the correct tool choice for the job at hand.”

The company manufactures over 300 different tools in more than 4,000 models and sizes, ranging from the original Ridgid pipe wrench to pipe/ tubing tools, pressing tools for joining copper tubing, pipe and drain cleaning equipment, and the latest diagnostic inspection and locating tools. All Ridgid products are designed and manufactured for professional use, and sold through professional distribution

Ridgid – USA www.ridgid.com

Ridgid Europe – Belgium www.ridgid.eu

Thermostatic mixing valves range expanded BSS Industrial has launched a new range of thermostatic mixing valves (TMV) as part of its Boss range. Thermostatic mixing valves provide a solution to scalding by mixing hot water (stored at a temperature high enough to kill bacteria) with cold, ensuring constant and safe outlet temperatures. is no exception and complies with all relevant industry legislation, offering accurate temperature control and protection against the risk of scalding. The Bossmix TMV2/3 series is suitable for a range of domestic and commercial environments, including hospitals, nursing and care homes, leisure facilities, schools and colleges, council and government properties, hotels, and public and shared washroom facilities.

“It’s important that thermostatic mixing valves should be fitted wherever a building is used by anyone other than the owner. In this circumstance the owner has a duty of care so this new range is ideal for a variety of sectors including social housing and healthcare facilities.”

BSS Industrial – UK enquiries@bssgroup.com www.bssindustrial.co.uk

The combined Bossmix™ TMV2/3 range features a tamper-proof flat- faced body for easy maintenance. The range is compatible with 15mm and 22mm compression fittings and can be installed on high- and low-pressure wash basins, showers and bidets, as well as high-pressure baths. With a five-year guarantee on parts, the Bossmix TMV2/3 valve range is TMV2, TMV3 and BS 7942 accredited, as well as WRAS and BuildCert approved. The range also meets Building Regulations Part G and is suitable for use in the healthcare sector due to its NHS D08 accreditation. Dave Broughton, national sales manager for Boss valves at BSS Industrial, commented, “BSS Industrial’s Boss product range is renowned for guaranteeing the highest quality standards. The Bossmix TMV2/3 valve

Bossmix thermostatic mixing valve

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November 2013 Tube Products International