Solving Water: A Xylem Podcast Xylem, Inc.

Mark Handzel, Vice President of Product Regulatory & Government Affairs for Xylem, discusses the creation and implementation of an eight-year labor of love in the pump manufacturing industry: the Department of Energy’s 2020 Energy Conservation Standards for Pumps.

Handzel covers how Bell & Gossett prepared for the 2020 changes years ahead of time, the relationship between an overall pump system and level of efficiency, and actions pump specifiers and building owners can take to go above and beyond the DOE requirements.

Episode recorded live at the AHR Expo 2020 in Orlando.

See how B&G already meets or exceeds DOE 2020 efficiency standard requirements: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/brands/bell-gossett/doe-2020/

Kevin McGee, North America Director of OEM Sales for Xylem, discusses the current OEM market landscape for commercial buildings and the effects of the DOE 2020 Energy Conservation Standards for Pumps on the industry as a whole. He also touches on the demand for boiler decarbonization to reduce fossil fuel emissions, as well as important considerations for implementing alternative energy resources.

Episode recorded live at the AHR Expo 2020 in Orlando.

Visit Bell & Gossett online at: http://www.bellgossett.com

Alan Jones, Global Product Manager, Bell & Gossett Centrifugal Pumps, discusses the challenge to do more with less in the commercial building industry, the ability of the ESP-Systemwize online selection tool to help consulting engineers create a schedule for an entire commercial building system, and the unique capacity of Bell & Gossett’s national representative network to understand local markets.

Jones also offers advice on minimizing total cost of ownership and future maintenance costs, as well as transitioning the industry to the next generation of engineers.

Episode recorded live at the AHR Expo 2020 in Orlando.

Use the ESP-Systemwize online system selection tool: https://www.esp-systemwize.com/

Rich Blong, Vice President of Product Management and Engineering for Xylem, shares ongoing advancements in the global commercial building and plumbing markets. He also discusses the industry’s ongoing shift towards interconnectivity, prioritizing DOE regulatory compliance, as well as the importance of lifelong learning for professionals to remain at the forefront of an ever-changing industry.

Episode recorded live at the AHR Expo 2020 in Orlando.

Visit Bell & Gossett online at: http://www.bellgossett.com

Jeff Williams of Vermont-based Spafford & Sons Water Wells, and former president of the National Groundwater Association (NGWA), shares the challenges of identifying an exit strategy. From identifying the right buyer to cultivating an environment conducive to professional growth, he encourages contractors to equip the next generation with proper management and decision-making skills for a seamless transition. Finally, he touches on succession planning, balancing emotions amidst financial decisions and the importance of involving a planner to mitigate family crises.

Part 5 of the Small Business Toolbox, a 5-part series from In The Field with Goulds Water Technology, focusing on helping small business professionals tackle the financial side of their business in the water industry and beyond. Episode recorded live at Groundwater Week 2019 in Las Vegas.

Learn more about the 2020 McEllhiney Lecture Series here: https://www.groundwater.org/lecture/mcellhiney/

Ed Smiley, U.S. Director of Sales for HVAC Wholesale at Xylem, provides an overview of the wholesaler manufacturer’s role in supplying products to contractors and end customers in the residential and commercial building markets. He also covers the importance of understanding the unique needs among different regions, the proliferation of internet sales in the industry and why wholesalers should prioritize a strong digital presence.

Episode recorded live at the AHR Expo 2020 in Orlando.

Visit Bell & Gossett online at: http://www.bellgossett.com