Viega
company
Viega is a family owned international manufacturer of Plumbing and HVAC solutions. Viega sells PEX for Radiant heating and plumbing systems along with copper, stainless, and metal alloy pipe along with mechanical pressure fitting products.
History
Founded in 1899 in Germany by Franz Viegener, the company started as a manufacturer of brass beer taps for taverns and breweries. In 1901, the company started manufacturing plumbing products.
Innovation
In 1995 Viega presented press technology that joined copper and PEX tubing to plumbing fittings. Products like Viega's ProPress and MANABLOC define a trend to mitigate installation errors. Green or innovative buildings use Viega or other related products for radiant heating and snow melt applications. Reduction of water consumption increases the mixing of water tubing and pipe size to minimize the in process water to the user.
Viega has awards from ISH 2007 and 2008 ASPE Industry Award among others. Viega builds to represent its products and innovation.
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