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Ohio Showcases Tech Innovation Successes At International Networking Conference

From “Rust Belt” to “Innovation Belt,” the Buckeye State Staking Claim as a National Technology HubAlexandria, VA/Columbus, OH – With state-of-the-art resources, leveraged through successful academic, industrial and economic collaboration, Ohio is leading the Midwest’s transformation from “Rust Belt” to “Innovation Belt,” The Ohio State University’s head of research observed during a keynote presentation at the Internet2 Spring Meeting. Internet2, whose network is owned by U.S. research universities, is one of the worldʼs most advanced networking consortium for global researchers and

March 22 is International World Water Day: U.S. Can Achieve Sustainability in Water By Ending Corrosion in Piping Infrastructure

See Skyrocketing Costs at WaterMainBreakClock.comWashington, D.C. March 21 – March 22 is International World Water Day, established nineteen years ago by the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) to highlight water scarcity around the world and the need to use water wisely.  In recognition of this important event, the PVC Pipe Association today urged lawmakers to put an end to closed procurement policies that exclude corrosion-proof piping materials from being used in water and wastewater infrastructure. Each year, more than 300,000 water main breaks occur

Toronto Votes for Open Competition and Full Range of Large Diameter PVC Pipe for its Water Transmission Mains

Toronto, February 13, 2012 - Toronto council voted decisively last week to open up its material specifications to include alternative materials like PVC pipe for large diameter transmission watermains. Allowing a broader range of piping materials in its water system will enable Toronto to realize significant cost savings. A staff report noted that this approach “promotes competition and realizes potential capital cost and construction time savings while ensuring system performance needs are met.” Since the 1950s only cement mortar lined steel pipe encased in concrete was used in Toronto

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