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Bath & Kitchen Pro eNews for March 25, 2008 |
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 It's not cast iron. It's not acrylic. These tubs are made from composites.
MTI Whirlpool
has taken the solid surface materials primarily used for countertops and sinks and applied it to bathtubs. The Boutique Collection offers high-end solid surface products for the bath, including the Elise soaking tub (pictured). The composite materials consist of a mixture of ground natural minerals and binding agents that are liquefied, poured and then hardened. These "Engineered Solid-Surface" products are non-porous, stain-resistant, mold and mildew resistant, and easy to clean. |
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American Standard Completes Merger
The leaders of American Standard America, Crane Plumbing Holding Corp. and Eljer Holding Corp.
announced the completion of the merger of their respective companies. The new combined company will conduct business under the name of American Standard Brands. Donald C. Devine, previously president and CEO of American Standard America, has been named CEO of American Standard Brands, effective immediately. Go here for more details.
Sale of Elkay Canada Ltd. Complete
Elkay Plumbing Products Division (PPD) announced it has completed the sale of its Elkay Canada Ltd. operations to Novanni Stainless Inc., a newly formed company owned by Oakville Stamping and Bending Ltd. (OS&B) and Supreme Metal Products Inc.
OS&B, a privately held company, manufactures overflows, traps, lavatory drains, tubular brass fittings and flexible supply hoses. Supreme Metal Products Inc., also a privately held company, manufactures sink strainers. Novanni Stainless Inc. will continue to manufacture Wessan, AMI and other Elkay branded products in the Coldwater, Ontario, facility. Go here for details. |
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Ferguson
opened its new 4,500-sq.-ft. showroom in Cranberry Township, PA, on March 10, 2008, attached to their current location at 1214 Freedom Rd. The showroom features a gallery showcasing plumbing, appliances and lighting. Jim Battista is showroom manager.
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L to R: Gina Rueff, Thomas Lighting,
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Wiseway Supply
, Florence, KY, recognized manufacturers and manufacturers reps at its eighth annual award night. Among those honored for their performance in 2007 were: Thomas Lighting, Showroom Manufacturer Marketing Award; Lutron, Showroom Manufacturer of the Year (small tier); Nutone, Showroom Manufacturer of the Year (large tier); Penny Merkle, Progress Lighting, Showroom Rep of the Year and Showroom Rep Regular Visits; John Patsey, John Patsey Sales, Showroom Rep Follow-up/Followthrough.
 Go here
for a list of distributor-focused networking events at the upcoming 2008 K/BIS.
The Decorative Plumbing & Hardware Association (DPHA, booth S1062) will hold a breakfast keynote and networking event during the 2008 K/BIS on April 12, 7:30-10:00 a.m., at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, McCormick Place. Keynote speaker Mike Rockstroh, founder of the RB Strategy Group, will address "Solid Change Management in a Soft Market: How to Take Charge and Outcompete." E-mail kbisbreakfast@dpha.net or visit
www.dpha.net for details.
The theme of the 2008 Design Idea Center at K/BIS is: "Your Kitchen. Your Bath. Your Way. Designs for Every Lifestyle and Life Stage." The 10,000-sq.-ft. booth (S4058) features kitchen and bath designs from five consumer magazines: Kitchen and Bath Ideas, Better Homes and Gardens, Traditional Home, Country Home and Midwest Living.
 Viking will debut several
Julien sinks at their 2008 K/BIS booth S4082 at McCormick Place in Chicago April 11-13. Julien's Worktop UrbanEdge, Undermount UrbanEdge, Worktop Classic and Undermount Classic with tilt-out drawers (pictured) will debut alongside Viking's new collections.
Lasco Bathware now offers the Builder Services program that provides planning consultation and take-off suggestions, on-site advisors, expert installation teams that can navigate the intricacies of ADA compliance, and follow-up work upon a project's completion to make sure the products look as good as the day they were installed.
Tankless water heater manufacturer Noritz America has joined
The Make It Right Foundation to help rebuild New Orleans. The foundation, created as a result of actor Brad Pitt's vision, is dedicated to build 150 green, affordable, energy-efficient homes in New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward. |
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Rheem Manufacturing Co. has named Tim Shellenberger vice president, general manager, Tankless Water Heating. Shellenberger, a 25-year industry veteran, most recently served as senior vice president, research and development engineering for Rinnai America Corp.
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Julien has named Julie Lemieux the new regional sales manager for the Julien Home Refinements Division. She had been with the company for more than three years as Business Development Manager, primarily with the Commercial division.
Moen Inc. has announced the promotion of Arthur Gallagher to the position of regional manager of Commercial Sales, Northeast Region. He joined Moen in 2001 as a territory manager and was promoted to senior territory manager in 2006.
Elkay Manufacturing Co.'s Walter E. Reilly, corporate vice president and chief human resources officer, plans to retire from Elkay at the end of March 2008. Reilly's role at Elkay included activities such as labor and employee relations, organization and leadership development and employee health and wellness. |
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 2007 Residential Bath CLEAReport
- Which residential brands of faucets, toilets and showerheads are preferred by contractors and recommended by wholesalers? To find out, purchase this report. Buy a section on toilets, faucets or showerheads, for $1,000 each or the whole report for $3,000. For more information, visit www.clearseasresearch.com
and click CLEAReports or contact Lydia White at whitel@clearseasresearch.com. |
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American Standard has become the first founding partner of the innovative
GreenPlumbers training and accreditation program. The goal of the program is to make this training free and available to all plumbers across the nation.
Fat Spaniel Technologies Inc., a provider of monitoring and reporting services for distributed energy systems, announced a partnership with renewable energy systems manufacturer
EnerWorks Inc. to deliver smart solar hot water systems.
ALNO recently joined the U.S. Green Building Council
to serve on LEED or USGBC committees to shape the future of LEED and green building.
Nearly 200 people gathered at the recent 2008 Green Manufacturing Summit in Milwaukee presented by Bradley Corp. in partnership with Wisconsin's Focus on Energy, to share green strategies to offset rising utility costs and increased global competition.
 The Clean Chute line of trash removal products from
Enviro-Trash Concepts permits the homeowner to easily remove trash and recyclables from the kitchen food preparation area via a stainless steel door and attached chute installed in the wall or back splash. The system eliminates the need for kitchen trashcans or compactors.
Ventex has introduced an odorless, eco-friendly, high-efficiency 1.28 gpf toilet that removes the odor and bacteria from the bowl through a heavy-duty exhaust fan that is attached to the back of the tank. The fan also removes the humidity from the rest of the bathroom, eliminating mold and mildew. |
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Sloan Valve Co. has received Platinum-level awards in the 2008 Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX) competition for its UPPERCUT Dual-Flush Flushometer (pictured right) and its SJS-1750 sensor-operated foam soap dispenser.
 California Faucets has launched the new Virtual
Faucet Creator at www.calfaucets.com
. This new Web-based tool provides anyone with the ability to design their own custom bathroom faucet or kitchen faucet by combining any spout style with any handle, in any of over 25 decorative finishes (pictured left).
The American Supply Association (ASA) has announced seminars to introduce the Essentials of Profitable Showroom Sales course starting March 27 in Columbus, OH. The course will be taught by Hank Darlington, Supply House Times' showroom columnist. |
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Duravit will exhibit its sanitary ceramics, bathroom furniture and accessories, including the D-Code collection pictured here, in booth S4240 at the 2008 K/BIS. Duravit and
Geberit will feature complementary installations of wall-hung toilets and concealed tank technology. While Duravit's booth will display wall-hung toilets in styles to accommodate tastes ranging from traditional to modern, Geberit will present a state-of-the-art "evolution wall," illustrating the step-by-step installation process of a concealed tank and wall-hung toilet at its booth, S1960. |
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Symmons Industries will be unveiling its complete new look and updated, enhanced product portfolio in booth S1976 at the 2008 K/BIS. The company has added 20 new products and enhancements to its line, including new finishes, faucets, showerhead options and accessories. |
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DECOLAV is showing its latest designs at the 2008 K/BIS (booth S4078), including a combination of mid-century modern inspirations, a reinvention of glass and mixed media and for the first time ever, the introduction of color-infused porcelain. On display will be the Model 5243 multi-dimensional vanity featuring a solid wood frame, white marble top and built-in accessory shelves.
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BLANCO
will introduce 15 stainless steel sinks inspired by the kitchens of Europe at K/BIS (booth S5117). Its new BLANCOPERFORMA line includes kitchen and bar sinks with complementing faucets and custom accessories. The sinks are made from 18-gauge, 304 series stainless steel, with 18/10 chrome-nickel content. They feature a satin polished finish. Pictured is the BLANCOPERFORMA bar sink. |
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 The Torq kitchen faucet from
Kohler Co.
provides a fresh take on the classic bridge faucet design. Offered in both deck- and wall-mount versions, it features a high curved faucet connected via a sleek bridge to lever handles with a small backward bend at the end for easier handling. The bridge spans the hot and cold water inlets in an unbroken connection. It has an internal diverter and second water way that eliminates the need for a third leg. |
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PM Engineer MEC WEBINAR SERIES CONTINUES IN 2008
This series of intensive 90-minute Webinars presents state-of-the-art concepts for efficient, affordable, and reliable modern hydronic heating system design in both residential and commercial applications. CEU/PDH Credit* is available.
Upcoming topics include:
Active Solar Heating - New Opportunities For Hydronic Professionals, May 1, and
Home Run Distribution Systems - An Outstanding Alternative to Metal Piping, June 12.
They are presented by John Siegenthaler, P.E., a licensed engineer with more than 28 years of experience in hydronic heating. Register today at: http://webinar.pmengineer.com. If you're busy that day,
sign up anyway. You have 12 months to play back the scheduled broadcast any time you like.
Missed one of our 2007 MEC Webinars? No Problem! They are now available On-Demand! Visit the archive section at http://webinar.pmengineer.com to view these and other Webinars.
*CEU/PDH 1.5 credit hour Certificate of Completion will be made available for those who attend. It is up to each individual to verify if a given course is approved by their state licensing board.
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Bath & Kitchen Pro, a publication created for bath-and-kitchen installers, distributors with showrooms and designers, will take a closer look at universal design trends in the Spring 2008 issue, arriving just in time for KBIS in April.
Contact Publisher Bob Miodonski at 630-694-4007 and miodonskib@bnpmedia.com, Managing Editor Kelly Johnson at 630-694-4379 and johnsonk@bnpmedia.com, or visit
www.bathandkitchenpro.com for more details. |
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CLICK HERE to order or contact Stephanie Weingartz at 248-244-1275 or weingartzs@bnpmedia.com. |
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Supply House Times' website is now offering RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds. RSS is a way to bring the articles from our Web sites to our readers' desktops, Internet browsers, or even mobile devices using a RSS reader. Visit
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