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February 2026

STEAM, AIR, AND HOT WATER EDITION

NEW Product Launch: 2-Bolt Connector Block Check Valve


Armstrong is excited to introduce a new stand-alone 2-bolt connector block check valve! Designed to prevent condensate backflow and prime loss in inverted bucket traps, this check valve provides customers with an easier way to add inlet backflow protection to any system with 2-bolt technology capability.

As a self-contained, retrofit-friendly solution, it bolts directly into existing 2-bolt applications, installs quickly, and can be replaced without purchasing a new trap. Compatible with all Armstrong 2-bolt traps — and even competitor blocks and traps — it reduces installation time, piping length, and overall maintenance costs.

For more details, including target markets and sales Q&A, see the product launch kit in the Armstrong User Portal.

Healthy Hot Water Systems and the Nanobubble Generator - Recap and Upcoming Webinar

The third episode in the Healthy Hot Water Systems webinar series, “Healthy Hot Water Systems and the Nanobubble Generator,” aired on February 10. During the live webinar, Rick LaRose shared how scale build-up burdens hot water systems and how the Armstrong Nanobubble Generator can mitigate and protect against scale build-up for cleaner, safer, and more efficient hot water systems.

Did you miss the webinar? You can watch the live recording here.

Catch Up on Past Episodes

Past recordings are available at the links below or in your Armstrong User Portal.

Episode 1: “Digital Solutions for Healthy Hot Water” — An overview of the four pillars of a healthy hot water system (infection control, scald protection, regulatory compliance, and sustainability).

Episode 2: “Back to Basics with The Brain®” — Revisiting The Brain®’s essential role in healthy hot water systems and how it supports our core system principles, plus a look at the competitive landscape.

Upcoming Episodes

April 10: Steam/Water Heating Generations Options in a Healthy Hot Water System

This webinar, co-led by the Hot Water Group and our institutional market directors, will cover the important role steam water heating plays in healthy hot water systems. More details and registration information will be available in next month’s edition of Perform.

Webinars later in the year are scheduled for June 9 and September 9. Stay tuned!

SAGE® Updates Coming to the Equipment Screen


We’re excited to share another round of improvements coming to SAGE® this month as part of our ongoing commitment to keeping the software intuitive, efficient, and secure. These updates focus on the Equipment screen—one of the most frequently used areas of the platform—and are designed to make your day‑to‑day work faster, smoother, and more customizable.

What’s New?
  • More Column Options: You asked for more visible data, and we listened. Additional data columns are now available in the New Columns tab, giving you the flexibility to display more of the information you need directly on the Equipment screen.
  • Sort and Filter Every Column: Every column can now be sorted or filtered—including via the header of each column or the new Filters tab. The updated Filters tab also serves as a central hub for managing all your active filters in one convenient place.
  • Expanded Page Size Choices: Scrolling endlessly is a thing of the past. You can now choose to view 50, 100, 250, or even 500 equipment lines at once, making navigation significantly more efficient.
  • Enhanced Mass Edit Capabilities: Mass Edit just got a major upgrade. You can now edit nearly every field in SAGE at once, allowing for quicker bulk updates across your equipment records.
  • Don’t Forget About Views: As a reminder, the Views button lets you save your favorite combinations of columns, filters, and sort preferences. If you rely on a specific layout, you can now recreate it instantly—no setup required.

Pricing Update: New List Prices Now in Effect

As a reminder, new pricing went into effect on February 2. Along with this update, we have returned to our standard discount structure. Please ensure all quotes and orders reflect the revised pricing.

Armstrong Heat Transfer School: June 1-3


The Armstrong Heat Transfer Group will host its spring Rep School June 1-3, 2026, in Granby, Quebec. The three-day school will cover Armstrong Heat Transfer Products and their applications, sales and marketing strategies, and which customers to target for both institutional and industrial markets. Please email John Bryant or Sebastien Guay to reserve your seat.

Welcome to the Armstrong Family: Kelvan Roopnarine

Please welcome Kelvan Roopnarine to the Armstrong family!

Kelvan joined Armstrong on January 26 as a Regional Sales Engineer, reporting to Mike Dovich. He brings more than three decades of experience in humidity control, beginning in humidification in 1992 and specializing in dehumidification for the past 11 years. Kelvan is excited to return to his roots in humidification with Armstrong.

Originally from Trinidad, Kelvan has lived in Wisconsin and now resides in Prior Lake, Minnesota, with his wife, daughter, and pets (three cats and a dog). Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, golfing, fishing, and tackling.

Order Entry Tip Reminders

When placing an order that is shipping to a contractor, wholesaler, or distributor, please be sure to include the end user when submitting your PO. If this information is not included with your PO, the customer service team will need to follow-up with you for this information, and the order entry process may be delayed. Providing the end user information helps increase insight of our products within our Vertical Markets.

Armstrong Contact List

The Armstrong Contact List is regularly updated. Please reference the latest Contact List located in the Armstrong User 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. Click on the dates below for event details and to electronically register. Contact Michelle Morrill with any questions.

Level 1 Trap Survey Technical Training:
March 10 & 11, 2026
June 9 & 10, 2026
October 13 & 14, 2026


Armstrong Hot Water Representative School: 
May 11 - 15, 2026

Monthly Steam Training:

Click below for event details and registration.

March 17 & 18, 2026

April 21 & 22, 2026

May 19 & 20, 2026

June 16 & 17, 2026

September 15 & 16, 2026

October 20 & 21, 2026

November 17 & 18, 2026

 

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