Viega's ProPress® Stainless and MegaPress® Stainless Achieve Open Compute Project Recognition
Viega, a prominent name in press connection and piping systems, proudly announces its ProPress® Stainless and MegaPress® Stainless products have earned the prestigious OCP Accepted™ designation by the Open Compute Project (OCP), and are now included in the OCP Marketplace. This significant recognition enhances the reach of Viega’s cutting-edge press connection technology, particularly tailored for essential applications like liquid cooling in data centers.
The OCP is a collaborative initiative aimed at pushing the boundaries of open and efficient computing infrastructure, uniting major players in data center operations, technology provision, and industry innovation. Viega stands out as the sole OCP Solution Provider to have press fitting products recognized within the OCP Marketplace. This acknowledgement highlights the thorough evaluation of ProPress Stainless and MegaPress Stainless against the rigorous OCP standards for cloud-scale liquid cooling applications.
Will Dutcher, the Director of Industrial Sales at Viega, shared his excitement regarding the recognition, stating, "We are honored to be acknowledged by the Open Compute Project. Their focus on high performance, reliability, and scalability resonates with our product development philosophy at Viega. In sectors like data centers, where the stakes are high, our mission is to equip owners and contractors with piping systems that support crucial cooling infrastructure. This validation from OCP signals that our objectives are met and reinforces our commitment to partnering in advancing data infrastructure capabilities."
Viega’s ProPress Stainless and MegaPress Stainless are designed specifically for critical piping systems that require rapid and dependable connections. Employing Viega’s innovative press technology facilitates seamless, consistent connections, eliminating the need for traditional methods like threading or welding, which can complicate installation processes. This technology proves especially beneficial in the dynamic environments of data centers, where speed and precision are paramount.
As data centers evolve with increasingly sophisticated liquid cooling configurations, the demand for swift installation procedures intensifies. By utilizing ProPress and MegaPress Stainless, contractors can expedite the installation of cooling distribution piping, facilitate prefabrication, and streamline equipment integrations. Furthermore, the robust nature of these systems guarantees the reliability and durability essential for mission-critical infrastructure, where longevity and performance are key.
For those interested in Viega's ProPress Stainless and MegaPress Stainless products, more information can be found at viega.us. With over 125 years of experience, Viega North America is a subsidiary of The Viega Group. The company is recognized globally as a leader in press connection and piping solutions catering to a multitude of sectors, including industrial, commercial, and residential markets such as data centers, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.
Viega operates in over 10 locations around the world and employs over 5,500 individuals, offering a portfolio comprising more than 17,000 products and systems, including PureFlow®, ProPress®, MegaPress®, and MegaPress® G. In North America, Viega enhances its presence through seminar centers located in Colorado and Ohio and the Viega Experience Center in New York City, thereby promoting ongoing education through various training platforms. Furthermore, initiatives like the Viega Trades Education Network (VTEN) aim to equip the next generation of plumbing and HVAC experts in the U.S. and Canada.
The Open Compute Project itself focuses on disseminating best practices and innovations that cater to large-scale technology needs. This community encompasses a wide array of organizations and individuals from hyperscale and cloud data center operators to communications and technology providers. Their emphasis on openness, impact, efficiency, scale, and sustainability drives engagements that educate countless engineers each year, equipping them to meet the ever-evolving demands of the AI Data Center market.
Learn more about these groundbreaking developments at www.opencompute.org.