Gap Barbin appointed president of GapVax
Gap Barbin was named the president of Johnstown, Pennsylvania-based GapVax, succeeding company founder Gary A. Poborsky, who will continue as CEO. Barbin, the grandson of Poborsky, earned his Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering from Texas A&M University and worked for Boeing and Mack/Volvo during college. Barbin began his professional career as a hydroexcavation operator in Texas. He returned to Johnstown and put his knowledge to use in various departments at GapVax. Whether it was sales, project engineering or production, each new role prepared him to lead the company and serve its customers.
SprayWorks Equipment launches new online store
SprayWorks Equipment launched a new online store, store.sprayworksequipment.com. There are a number of new features being added to the new store that will allow for an overall better customer experience. The new online store features include a simple fast-loading design for both desktop and mobile; intuitive search with the ability to filter in more detail; an expanded product line with new high-pressure heated hoses; more opportunities to learn about discounts and industry news; and single-page checkout.
PPI offers new free library of instructional videos
The Plastics Pipe Institute announced that another free library of instructional videos is available on the association’s website and YouTube channel. Called Training Shorts, the teaching modules focus on piping materials such as CPVC, HDPE, PEX, PE-RT, PP. Topics include joining, installation, fusion, trenching, design, testing, sustainability plus other subjects important to those involved in drainage, natural gas, heating, plumbing, water and sewer systems plus conduit projects. Not only an educational tool, the information contained in the videos can also be used for bid documents, according to the association.
