Viega unveiled a new look for its North American Web site.

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry announced that its redesigned Web site at  www.charlottepipe.com has attracted more than one million unique visitors since it was updated three years ago.

Mincron Software Systems released the MSS/HD Hardgoods Distribution ERP software system targeted at suppliers of durable goods such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical and more.

The Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) now provides access to performance certified heating, cooling, ventilation and commercial refrigeration equipment and components from one Web site.

NIBCO has added a green micro site to its Web site to help end-users specify and install its products in green construction projects.

Speakers and participants at the International Emerging Technology Symposium co-convened by IAPMO and the World Plumbing Council on Aug. 19-20 in Chicago presented future solutions to today’s challenges within the manufacturing, engineering and trade industries as they pertain to water and energy conservation, sanitation and health, renewable energies and the sustainability of the environment.

Onset Computer Corp., the “HOBO” data logger company, is offering three new HOBO LEED Monitoring Kits designed to help improve building energy performance while generating credits as specified in the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for Existing Buildings Rating System.

New Generation Software (NGS) announced NGS Financial Performance for S2K, a new financial reporting and analytics solution for companies running the Vormittag Associates Inc. (VAI) S2K General Ledger system on the IBM i (AS/400).

DOT slows highway payments; states face budget cuts.

Some price hikes slow or reverse.