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Bath & Kitchen Pro eNews for April 10, 2008 |
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 While home sales remain down, growth is projected for the remodeling business. So attendees at this week's
Kitchen/Bath Industry Show in Chicago can browse for ideas that address that market. In the April 2008 North American Bathroom News, a newsletter by
BRG Consult, the figure $118 billion was projected for bath and kitchen remodeling projects in 2008.
It's spring, the weather is starting to warm up, so let's think positive! |
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The Swan Corp.
has just announced that it is undergoing a company-wide transformation via Focus 20/10, an initiative that defers to a clear new vision for the company and includes a strategic refocus on core products, the introduction of custom installation and new products in core categories within the next year. The company manufactures and markets Swanstone solid surface materials and products for the bath and kitchen. Read more about these changes in upcoming editions of Bath & Kitchen Pro E-News.
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Scott Bardreau |
Matco-Norca
named Scott Bardreau, formerly of Watts Regulator Co., its new vice president of sales. Bardreau has spent the past 13 years in sales positions at Watts, most recently as national sales manager for its Wholesale Group. Lynn McVay, Matco-Norca's president, is also a veteran of Watts and has worked with Bardreau. Matco-Norca supplies code-compliant plumbing and PVF products for use in residential, commercial and industrial installations.
NSF International promoted David Kirkpatrick to director of corporate sales. Most recently, he was NSF's corporate retail accounts executive. NSF International is an independent, not-for-profit organization that certifies products and writes standards for food, water and consumer goods. |
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SEN Design Group winners: (L to R) George
Menihtas, Boston Kitchens; Carol Lindell, DCI
Home Resource; Kevin Telaak, Appliance
Associates; Bruce Bauerle, Five Star Kitchens;
Jack Kellerman, Kellerman Kitchen & Bath;
and Dan Luck, Bella Domicille. |
The SEN Design Group presented industry awards during its Spring Conference March 13-15 in St. Augustine, FL.
Read more.
Winners of the biannual Kitchen Design Contest by Sub-Zero and Wolf Appliance have been announced. They were chosen based on superior and unique use of space, beautiful kitchen design and integration of Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances.
Read more.
PremierDPH, a decorative plumbing and hardware buying group, will hold its Fall Conference Sept. 11-13, 2008 at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, AZ. For information, contact Glynne Morgan at 713-723-3545 or
glynne@thebgs.com.
Bath & Kitchen Buying Group (BKBG) will hold its Fall Conference Oct. 22-25, 2008 at the Westin Boston Waterfront in Boston. For information, contact Nyra Mueller at 636-464-7550 or
nyra@thebgs.com. |
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Peter Raleigh |
Century Bathworks, a manufacturer of shower enclosures and medicine cabinets, hired Peter Raleigh as national sales manager. He has more than 20 years of experience in the kitchen and bath industry.
W.A.C. Lighting named Michael T. Hadank national sales manager. He has nearly 20 years of sales management experience, including a stint as national programs manager at W.A.C. Lighting. The company designs and manufactures track, recessed, undercabinet, decorative and monorail lighting. |
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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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Building Green:
Trish Holder, a writer and marketing consultant for the HVAC industry, and husband Mark Raines, will soon break ground on a new "green" home in the Pleasant Oaks subdivision in northwest Guilford County in Greensboro, NC. Their goal is to create a high-performance, environmentally friendly home that visually fits into an existing suburban middle-class neighborhood. The home will be equipped with dual-flush toilets, low-flow fixtures and solar tube lighting. The couple's green building experiences will be shared at
www.greenspirationhome.com.
 Prevent Limescale In Water Systems: According to
HydroCare, 0.11 inches of limescale in a domestic water system wastes 18% in energy costs. The company offers a physical water conditioner as a non-chemical alternative to protect against limescale formation. It transmits a signal directly into the water 24 hours a day, both up and down the system (pictured).
 The new QDE series of ENERGY STAR-qualified range hoods by
Broan (pictured) offer a total savings of 564 kilowatt-hours compared to an equivalent model featuring halogen lights, the company says. The range hoods meet all of the requirements for the three major green building programs -
ENERGY STAR, U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Homes and the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) Model Green Home Building Guidelines.
Ferguson
(Newport News, VA) announced that its Fort Myers, FL, location will host an Earth Day event from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on April 22. Local representatives from Kohler, Rinnai, Seisco, Whirlpool Corp., Seagull Lighting and Salco will participate. Customers can see live demonstrations and speak with "green" experts. Ed Del Grande, master plumber, author, celebrity host and Kohler's national "how to" expert spokesperson, will also attend. Every hour Kohler will give away a high-efficiency toilet. |
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Moen Canada has launched a new Web site,
www.moen.ca, that provides product information specifically tailored to the Canadian market. Its home page offers the option of viewing content in English or French. The site's Canadian-specific content includes listings of where to buy Moen products, online Canadian product catalogs and Moen Canada contact information.
Adelphi Kitchens & Cabinetry, a manufacturer of custom kitchen cabinets, has custom-designed and installed a contemporary kitchen in
Fromm Electric Supply
's new Lighting & Appliance Design Center in Allentown, PA. The Adelphi kitchen vignette features cabinetry doors in a deep walnut natural wood (pictured), an island made of a light Birdseye Maple wood, black granite countertops, stainless steel GE Monogram appliances, Andes Collection Peruvian Travertine tile and adjustable soft lighting from Translite Sonoma. The display is fully functional and live cooking demonstrations are planned.
The Design Center, which opened in late March, is intended to be a conceptual showcase for residential remodeling, building and interior design industry professionals. Builders, architects, kitchen contractors, electricians and interior designers can offer their customers a visual and hands-on experience in this facility. These working vignettes include kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms, laundry rooms and a home theater. |
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Gessi
, an Italian faucet and fittings designer, is introducing a select assortment of its bath and kitchen fixtures in the United States. The firm's 400 employees craft these products in a small valley at the foot of the Alps, northwest of Milan. Gessi's products furnish the world's most prestigious houses and the most exclusive resorts and hotels, including the first Giorgio Armani Hotel, according to the company. Styles vary from classic to modern, transforming practical space into personal space. Shown here is the Rettangolo Doccia wall-mounted adjustable shower head and arm with a 14-7/8-inch projection from the wall. |
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 The
Amba towel warmer collections, Jeeves and Elory (pictured), are offered in different finishes of 100% stainless steel and a variety of styles. All models are electric and UL or ETL certified. They include an internal thermostat and thermal cutout and come with a five-year manufacturer's warranty. |
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The Stock Market offers the Rivers collection of stone lavatories, vessels, pedestal lavatories, vanity systems, statue pedestal lavatories, bathtubs, kitchen and bar sinks, and display stands. They are available in a variety of stone colors. |
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Decolav's Model 5243 is a multi-dimensional vanity with solid wood frame, white marble top and built-in accessory shelves. The front cabinets feature an intricate weaving pattern that provides both texture and dimension. Unique to this vanity is a finger grip cabinet opening. Offered with the vanity is an above counter rectangular-round white ceramic vessel. |
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Tate Access Floors
is adding terrazzo to its selection of raised access floor finishes. Natural marble, granite or quartz aggregate or eco-friendly recycled glass is embedded in a flexible resin matrix and then polished to a high-gloss shine with Italian polishing abrasives. When installed, the 24 x 24-inch tiles achieve the monolithic look of traditional terrazzo. The terrazzo marble line is available in 20 standard colors. The gem line combines both marble and recycled glass chips in 10 different color combinations. |
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GROHE
is introducing the Eurosmart and Concetto collections for the bath featuring cutting-edge, space-conscious designs at entry-level price points. The collections include one-hole lavatory center-set faucets, Roman tub fillers and shower fittings. The Eurosmart faucet has a fluid design that parallels the movement of water. The Concetto has clean, forward-leaning lines for a minimalist look. |
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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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 Glass Tile Inspirations for Kitchens And Baths
Stunningly beautiful, high-performance glass tiles are increasingly popular for walls, countertops and floor coverings in kitchens and baths. Whether you fancy a kitchen in the Modern, Traditional, Art Deco, Contemporary, Lodge or American Country style, glass tiles are readily available to suite your taste! Everyone from do-it-yourselfers to professional designers will find this book inspirational. $29.95
Go here to order. |
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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
www.supplyht.com and click on the RSS symbol for information on how to sign up to receive our content. |
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