Viega unveils renovated training facility
Viega unveiled its newly renovated Viega Educational Facility with the addition of its Interactive Learning Center and improved hands-on training facilities on Sept. 15, 2017. Photo credits: Viega
In conjunction with the facility’s classrooms, the state-of-the-art Interactive Learning Center features 16 vignettes of Viega solutions. Photo credits: Viega
Rather than static displays, the Interactive Learning Center’s vignettes offer touchscreen panels and functional displays. Photo credits: Viega
The right hand of the room features Viega products in the residential and commercial space. Photo credits: Viega
The left hand side of the room features Viega products in industrial and shipbuilding applications. Photo credits: Viega
The functional displays include operational fixtures and wall cutaways to show installed Viega solutions. Photo credits: Viega
The functional displays include operational fixtures and wall cutaways to show installed Viega solutions. Photo credits: Viega
Contractors began lining up to view the newly renovated Viega Educational Facility early that morning. Photo credits: Nadia Askar/Plumbing & Mechanical
Contractors filled the halls to see the new Interactive Learning Center. Photo credits: Nadia Askar/Plumbing & Mechanical
Students and apprentices also came from the surrounding area to see the new ILC. Photo credits: Nadia Askar/Plumbing & Mechanical
“Innovations, such as the Interactive Learning Center, give professionals new and exciting ways to prepare for using Viega products in the field.” - Jason McKinnon, director of technical services at Viega. Photo credits: Nadia Askar/Plumbing & Mechanical
“The overhaul of the Viega Educational Facility delivers an immersive and engaging learning experience that pairs cutting-edge training with Viega’s trusted solutions.” – McKinnon. Photo credits: Nadia Askar/Plumbing & Mechanical
Each year, more than 4,000 professionals receive training from Viega. Viega offers dedicated classes for groups of 10 or more, as well as customized training programs designed for specific needs. Photo credits: Nadia Askar/Plumbing & Mechanical
The Viega Mega Press certification seminar provided valuable information to attendees. Photo credits: Nadia Askar/Plumbing & Mechanical
The seminar room was packed with standing room only in the back. Photo credits: Nadia Askar/Plumbing & Mechanical
The BNP Media Plumbing Group was in attendance at this year’s Viega Mega Press certification seminar/Open House. The event was held at Viega’s state-of-the-art training facility in Nashua, N.H. in September.
Here is what one contractor had to say:
Tim Hilpert, Charity Plumbing and Heating: “I just wanted to drop a line to let you know about my experience at the Viega Mega Press certification seminar/Open House.
“I truly appreciated the knowledge of Viega reps in regards to their products. The explanation of the joining methods, enabling a fitting to be turned after having been pressed, was helpful for me to know. The ability to use Megapress G designated fittings on steam, was also great information. I have been certified in this product for some time. Needing a renewal in my certification, and my son having just coming into the trade and needing to be certified, I thought this a valuable opportunity. The trainer kept our attention, asked code relevant questions, and gave out giveaways to encourage group participation. Overall the training session was a great success for me and a recognized place for me to introduce my son to a trusted partner in the piping field.
“The Open House was a great experience for a small company like mine to be exposed to the larger brand of products Viega has. In offering engineering guidance, for heating, plumbing, sprinkler fitting, and 13d applications Viega goes beyond backing up there products by name. They are an installation partner in seeing my company and their product have success. I was also very impressed with their display room and there in wall sink carrier. Overall, it was a great opportunity for my son to see firsthand how a leading company in his field of work can be a partner in meeting the needs of our customers.”
