November 2021

STEAM, AIR, AND HOT WATER EDITION

Merrill H. “Gus” Armstrong (January 6, 1935 – October 22, 2021)

 
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our former president and CEO, Merrill H. "Gus" Armstrong. Gus was a friend to all and we will continue to honor his legacy and be inspired by his loving approach to life.

On Friday, November 19th, we will honor and remember the late Gus Armstrong. Amidst global travel restrictions and domestic COVID concerns, and to also extend the invitation to the public, the service will be live streamed at exactly 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 19th.

As a reminder, the obituary, visitation, and the live stream web link are posted under "Service Details" at www.hohnerfh.com/merrill-h-gus-armstrong.

25-Year Extended Warranty Brings Peace Of Mind

Armstrong is so confident in the quality of its Electric Pump Packages that we have extended our warranty on cast iron and stainless-steel tanks on Electric Pump Packages up to 120 gallons from one year to 25 years! No more taking exception on specs to the competitors’ warranty!

This new 25-year warranty went into effect on October 15, 2021, and provides protection from the date of shipment against failure due to corrosion provided it has been used in accordance with recommended conditions. All applicable units ordered after this date will be covered by this new warranty and it includes 4200, 4300, 4700 & 4800 Series Packages.  
 

Everactive Trial Kicks Off At Pfizer

Mead O’Brien sold a trial of about 50 Eversensors to Pfizer’s manufacturing plant in McPherson, Kansas. The Eversensors will be installed and the steam traps will be under a tight 90-day monitoring period.

Typically, a 90-day trial covers around 50 steam traps in an area covered by a gateway and installation is performed by Everactive to serve as a training opportunity for your team. All data is collected in a free SAGE trial account for analysis and reporting. Insight sessions with the customer are scheduled weekly or bi-weekly to assess the system and highlight potential savings. After the trial, a summary of findings is provided to evaluate the ROI and capabilities of the monitoring service.

Feel free to contact Philippe Moock if you have any questions related to Everactive.
 

Level 1 Trap Survey Technician Training on December 1 & 2

This certified Level 1 Trap Survey Technician Training, which is the first part of our Trap Survey Technician Level Program, will prepare facilities personnel to accurately and efficiently survey steam and condensate utility systems and diagnose root causes of any trap failures.

The Level 1 Trap Survey Technician will be December 1 and 2 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm each day at Armstrong's North American Learning Center. We're offering this training for FREE* to those that have purchased a SAGE UMT®. While lunch will be provided each day, your travel accommodations and meals outside of training are not included.

We extend this training opportunity to our representative network and their customers; however participation is limited to 9 seats. Please contact Lori Masnari as soon as possible to register for this specialized training. She can also be contact by dialing (269) 279-3364. *Course tuition is $375 per person. Tuition fee is waived per person per SAGE UMT® purchase.

VERIS Flow Measurement Higher Ed Playbook

The message to the Higher Ed market: you can't control what you don't monitor and measure. As a part of our Customer Growth Tool Kit for Institutional Markets, we've recently added the VERIS Flow Measurement Higher Ed Playbook as a resource to help you establish and build customer relationships.
 

Download the VERIS Flow Measurement Higher Ed Playbook for more information and tips on pursuing higher education sales.

Armstrong Launches New Live Stream Series

In case you missed it, we shared the first video for our newly launched live stream series last month! Every month we’ll be featuring one of our brilliant leaders plus one special guest to talk all-things decarbonization and where the industry is heading.

Our CIO, Kurt Armstrong, kicked off the series with Everactive CEO, Bob Nunn, to discuss their ongoing partnership, the global move towards decarbonization and how monitoring steam traps can help reduce CO2 emissions. Watch and listen to their conversation below.
 

Don't Be Left Out in the Cold

Colder weather is here and if you have HPI/CPI customers who are looking for a quick, safe and portable way to supply temporary heat to keep workers comfortable and systems running smoothly, then take a look at the Armstrong solutions designed to withstand cold weather environments.

These solutions are ideal to warm up large HPI and CPI facilities and provide safe operation near flammable or hazardous materials because they have no open flame. Plus, with our HotBreath™ Quick Ship Program, you can order up to 5 standard units for delivery within 5 business days! Check out the Armstrong Configurator for more information on selection and pricing and contact the Armstrong Heat Transfer Group at 450-378-2655 for more information and application support.
 

New Rep Onboarding and Organization Updates

Has your organization hired new Representatives? Or, has a current Representative changed jobs or perhaps retired? We like to keep our records neat and clean, but we need your help! When there are changes in your organization, please use this form to keep our business systems updated.

When a new Representative registers, they will automatically be assigned a username and password to access the Armstrong User Portal and Armstrong University as well as be added to our email distribution lists. You can also use the form to essentially "remove" a departing Representative from Armstrong's records as well. We appreciate your help in ensuring we always have the most up-to-date contact information for your company. If you have any questions or need help in updating your organization's records, please contact us now.

Stay in the Know

The Armstrong User Portal continues to evolve and grow to become your one-stop resource to stay in the know about all things Armstrong. We’ve just added a new Rep Playbook for Higher Education. Plus, you’ll find a full and updated list of who to contact at Armstrong. Be sure to also check out the Industrial and Institutional Toolbox pages for additional content and consolidation of information previously available in other parts of the portal.
 

Take A Second Look

Did you miss an issue of perform or would you like to go back and read a story again? Check out our archive of past issues.

Upcoming Training Events:

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events at the Armstrong North American Learning Center. Many of our events now feature online registration! Click on the highlighted events below to electronically reserve a space for you or your customers. Contact Lori Masnari with any questions.

December 1 - 2. 2021
Level 1 Trap Survey Technician Training

2022 Monthly Training:

January 25-26, 2022
February 22-23, 2022
March 29-30, 2022
April 26-27, 2022
May 24-25, 2022
June 21-22, 2022
September 27-28, 2022
October 25-26, 2022
November 29-30, 2022

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