Viega LLC has donated 10 press tools to help restore plumbing to Texans affected by last month’s killer freeze. The 10 new Viega Pressgun Picco 6 tools and ProPress and PureFlow jaws were given to Plumbers Without Borders, a nonprofit that is coordinating volunteer efforts to repair and replace plumbing systems damaged by a week-long deep freeze in Texas. “Access to clean, flowing water is essential to life,” said Sean Debnath, Vice President of… Read More
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Viega Brings Press Tool to Market in North America
Viega LLC, the company which introduced pressing to North America, now has its own branded pressing tools for use with its fittings. The Viega Pressgun 6 and Pressgun 6 Picco are now available in distributors and through Viega. The tools, which are the first in North America to carry the Viega name, cost less than similar press tools from other manufacturers and are an affordable way for contractors to adopt pressing. “We know the cost… Read More
Viega Extends Warranty on MegaPress and MegaPressG
Viega LLC is extending the limited warranty on its MegaPress and MegaPressG fittings to 15 years from the current 10 years for most applications. Viega prides itself on offering a MegaPress product for many diverse applications, but in doing so it has had to understand and account for some of the worst-case conditions our products will face when determining the scope of our warranties. This has left some of the most common, least corrosive applications… Read More
Viega Hosts Online Training Seminars in November
Viega LLC has a full slate of online seminars in November for contractors who want to increase their knowledge and add skills. During the restrictions imposed by COVID-19, the company is making the valuable training easily accessible to contractors, distributors and others. Viega’s Colorado and New Hampshire seminar centers are closed for now. Viega, the leading manufacturer of pipe fitting installation technology, is offering 18 classes in such subjects as ProPress, MegaPress and PureFlow… Read More
Viega Adds to Kansas Manufacturing Operations
Viega LLC has added production lines to its Kansas manufacturing operations, an investment which will quicken distribution and allow the company to move more production from Germany to the United States. The expansion is a 200,000-square-foot manufacturing plant which will create a to-be-determined number of manufacturing jobs. Viega Kansas campus “Viega has steadily invested in and grown its Kansas operations,” said Viega COO Robert Boots. “These latest expansions will allow us to increase production… Read More
Viega Hosts Online Training Seminars in September
Attendees can earn credits and certifications. Viega LLC has a full slate of online seminars in September for contractors who want to increase their knowledge and add skills. During the restrictions imposed by COVID-19, the company is making the valuable training easily accessible to contractors, distributors and others. Viega’s Broomfield, Colo., center remains closed while the Nashua, N.H., seminar center has partially reopened for dedicated classes with steps taken to ensure a safe experience. Viega,… Read More
