Kuhlman University Lunch and Learn – The Gerken Companies https://gerkencompanies.com Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:03:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://gerkencompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cropped-Gerken-FavIcon-32x32.jpg Kuhlman University Lunch and Learn – The Gerken Companies https://gerkencompanies.com 32 32 PVC 101 https://gerkencompanies.com/pvc-101/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:34:04 +0000 https://gerkencompanies.com/?p=4459

Kuhlman University Presents

PVC 101

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Noon-1:00 p.m.
Lunch Provided

Westlake Pipe & Fittings

Program

Attendees will understand the background, manufacturing process, pressure design, installation, innovations, and gravity design of PVC pipe for water and sanitary applications.

Learning Objectives

  • 3rd Party Research & Resources.
  • Manufacturing & Quality.
  • Pressure Pipe Design.
  • Installation Types & Considerations.
  • Newer Technologies in Pressure Pipe.
  • Gravity Pipe Design.

Presenter

Nick Rein is the Regional Engineer for Westlake Pipe & Fittings in the Northeast Region, covering Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New York, New Jersey, and New England. With 10 years of engineering sales experience, he assists municipalities, utilities, and consultants with technical support, specifications, and installation for Westlake’s municipal pressure and gravity solutions. Based in the Cleveland area, he enjoys sporting events and movies.

Participation in this presentation will earn attendees 1 Hour CEU/PDH credit.

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Kuhlman University Presents

Antimicrobial Crystalline Technology

Wednesday June 12, 2024
Noon-1:00 p.m.
Lunch Provided

Program

Crystalline admixtures and coatings extend concrete’s performance and service life, offering waterproofing and protection with proven results and easy application. Xypex’s Bio-San C500 combines crystalline technology with a powerful bio-active antimicrobial, targeting concrete structures affected by microbial-induced corrosion due to high hydrogen sulfide levels. This combination enhances concrete’s service life. For deteriorated structures, Megamix II with Bio-San is available.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand how Xypex’s antimicrobial crystalline technology kills the microbes that cause concrete corrosion in sewage environments.
  • Examine how Bio-San C500 protects concrete in high concentrations of hydrogen sulfide.
  • Explain how Bio-San C500 prevents the infiltration and exfiltration of liquids even under extreme hydrostatic pressure.
  • Describe how Bio-San protects concrete in acidic and sulfate environments.
  • Understand how self-healing of cracks can occur.

Presenter

Mathew Burzlaff, Manufacturer’s Representative at Xypex Chemical Corporation. Mathew Burzlaff is the Xypex manufacturer’s representative for the State of Ohio and Michigan. He joined the company a little over three years ago and has helped consult the concrete industry with waterproofing and protection of below grade structures with crystalline technology. He is a graduate from Michigan State University and qualifications include both formal manufacturer training and field experience.

1 PDH (Professional Development Hour, self reported.)

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