Building with Uponor

Repair with confidence using Uponor's innovative plumbing solutions. Uponor TotalFit™ push-to-connect fittings and PEX-a pipe simplifies installations and boosts productivity.

Discover what all those letters, numbers, and codes mean that are printed on the side of Uponor PEX-a pipe and why it’s important for installers to know this information. 

Uponor ProPEX® engineered polymer (EP) fittings undergo an extensive quality-assurance process that begins in the engineering design phase and continues through to production

With jobsite productivity and safety at the forefront of the construction industry, it’s important to know the innovations that are enabling faster, easier installs for contractors while providing end users with more efficient, sustainable systems. 

Opus Mechanical used Uponor PEX-a pipe and ProPEX® fittings for the plumbing and hydronics systems in the new TPC Toronto Osprey Valley Clubhouse project. The efficiency of Uponor allowed them to comply with a tight construction budget and achieve an aggressive construction schedule.

Discover how a university in western Wisconsin revolutionized its sports complex with an efficient hydronic heating and cooling system using Uponor PP-RCT piping. Follow along as Patrick Schwappach, Territory Sales Manager at Uponor, gives us a tour of the facility and explains why the mechanical contractor chose PP-RCT piping for this project! 

A recent project in Northfield, Minn., was able to meet the needs of the engineer, contractor, and building owner by incorporating a complete polymer piping solution featuring PP-RCT and PEX-a for the domestic water system. 

What began in 1894 as a housing project for four elderly women in St. Paul, Minn., has grown into a comprehensive senior care facility serving residents with various needs. An expansion project, featuring Uponor PEX for the plumbing and mechanical piping systems, added new living spaces, a fitness room, salon, and theater to the complex.

Radiant heating industry veteran Dave Yates explains to PM Engineer how the Uponor PEX-a pipes installed in his home more than 30 years ago are still durable and reliable, despite decades of use.  

Daniel Worm, manager, Portfolio Application at Uponor North America, was featured on Mechanical Hub’s Appetite for Construction podcast, where he discussed his passion for plumbing and what’s on the forefront for the company after the Georg Fischer acquisition. He also provided an update on Uponor Kitting Services as well as plans for prefabrication services, while also hinting at some exciting new offerings entering the market in 2024 and 2025.

Women’s History Month plays a crucial role in promoting gender equality, preserving women’s legacies, and fostering a more inclusive understanding of history and society. At Uponor, we extend gratitude to all our female employees companywide for their invaluable contributions.

The École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) in Montréal, Canada, has reached a significant milestone in sustainable architecture with its student housing facility earning LEED Platinum certification from the Canada Green Building Council. Situated in the vibrant neighborhood of Griffintown, this five-story building not only provides essential resources for the ÉTS student community but also sets a new standard for environmentally conscious design in Montréal.

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GF Building Flow Solutions (formerly Uponor North America) has again been named one of the Top 200 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune as well as secured a spot on the Top Workplaces USA list. 

Watch the recorded webinar to learn about the numerous advantages and practical applications of PEX in plumbing applications and discussed the differences between the various PEX types — PEX-a, PEX-b, and PEX-c. And the major benefits of PEX, including the flexibility, durability, and freeze resilience, that make it an excellent choice over traditional materials, like copper.  

Chrissie Walsh, sustainability manager for Uponor North America, recently participated in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal’s Table of Experts sustainability discussion and the important work Uponor is doing to address climate change and promote greater sustainability in all aspects of the company’s business.