ISH NORTH AMERICA PRESENTS: THE GREEN REVOLUTION IN PLUMBING & HEATING. On Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 10 a.m., Plumbing & Mechanical and Supply House Times will host a FREE 30-minute Webinar that will preview some of the extraordinary education programs taking place in conjunction with ISH North America in Atlanta, Oct. 1-3. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Hear green plumbing-heating experts John Siegenthaler, Pete DeMarco, Mark Eatherton, David Yates and more!

EXPANDING HORIZONS WITH NAED.
The National Association of Electrical Distributors will host its 2008 Eastern Region Conference Nov. 12-15 at the Marco Island Marriott Resort Golf Club and Spa in Marco Island, FL. The conference theme is "Expanding Our Horizons."  The keynote presenter, FOX Business news anchor, economist and correspondent Stuart Varney , will discuss his belief that the era of wealth creation has ended, and that wealth re-distribution is the coming trend. For more information, click here. Early bird registration ends Sept. 24.

Kohler Co. launched www.KOHLER.com/pro , a comprehensive Web-based resource designed for various trade-specific audiences, including plumbers, contractors, architect/designers, builders, remodelers and counter top installers. Site visitors can search for product information, create folders to keep individual projects organized and store this information on the site for future access.

Rheem Heating & Cooling introduced Total Access Training, an online multimedia training component that includes several pre-existing courses for Rheem and Ruud contractors and technicians that address seasonal climate issues and environmentally friendly solutions. Available at www.thetrainingnetwork.com, courses focus on technical and mechanical subjects.

FLEURCO won a bronze award in the home living category for Kinetik, its frameless sliding shower enclosure, during the International Design Excellence Award competition. Kinetik features two sets of soundless Symmetry rollers that slide smoothly over the enclosure's solid stainless steel bar at the push of a finger.

Sloan Valve Co. announced that its board of directors voted Kirk Allen, James C. Allen and Graham C. Allen into the newly created Office of the President. They succeed their father, Charles S. Allen, who was president/CEO for the past 31 years and has been elected to the position of executive chairman. Also, Daniel Lewis was appointed director of global sourcing.

MAAX named Kyle Straub vice president of sales, Professional Division for North American markets.

Bradford White Corp. promoted Nicholas J.Giuffre (right) to president and chief operating officer. He joined the company in 1978 and most recently was executive vice president.

Lochinvar Corp. promoted Stirling Boston to director of marketing.

Mincron Software Systems appointed Jonathan Lindle director of client services.

IN MEMORIAM:

Norman Menaker, 87, who served the plumbing industry in various capacities for 60 years, died of heart failure July 26 at his home in Lawrence, NY. He was founder and president of Cobra Wire Co. in New Jersey until he sold the company in 1971. Then he started his own rep business, Norman Menaker Organization (Long Island, NY), representing many of the major U.S. plumbing manufacturers as well as overseas companies. Menaker also was founder and president of NMO Specialty Manufacturing Corp., Long Island, NY, a manufacturing, importing and repackaging company of specialty plumbing parts, which was sold in 2001. He remained active in the manufacturers rep industry until early 2008. "He was loved for his gift of communication and known to all as a gentleman," said his daughter, Stefanie Menaker.

Izetta Marie Lute, 88, of McDermott, OH,  who co-founded Lute Plumbing Supply (Portsmouth, OH) with her late husband, C. Hobert Lute, died at her home Aug. 30 after a long illness. She was the mother of Christopher Lute, chairman/CEO, and grandmother of Jason Lute, president/COO, at Lute Supply. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 11 a.m. at the F.C. Daehler Mortuary Co. Portsmouth, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lute Family Scholarship Fund, c/o Shawnee State University, 940 Second St., Portsmouth, OH 45662; the McDermott United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1, McDermott, OH 45652;  or  SOMC Hospice,  2201  25^th  St.,  Portsmouth, OH. 

American Standard launched online tools designed to help conserve water. Its new interactive Water Savings Calculator allows users to estimate how many gallons of water and how many dollars they can save by converting to various water-efficient fixtures and faucets. The Web site also provides a current listing of water conservation rebates available throughout the United States.

Whirlpool Corp. announced that two of its senior account managers, Lanny Tillery and Richie Heumann , have earned Certified Green Professional (GCP) designations from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The GCP distinction recognizes Tillery and Heumann as building industry professionals with knowledge of the best strategies for incorporating green building principles into home building.

RangeCraft Manufacturing has created what it believes is the world's largest copper island range hood for residential use. Custom made, it measures 126 inches wide by 92 inches deep by 45 inches high and is constructed of hand-hammered antique copper with smooth antique copper tiles. The hood features trims and crown molding in non-directional stainless steel. It houses 18 micro baffle filters, removable grease trays, 16 LED lights and has the added feature of replacing air taken out of the kitchen.

Barclay Products Limited offers a cast iron slipper bathtub with claw feet. It is 60 inches long, available with or without deck holes. It includes non-skid strips. The tub is available with a painted white exterior or unfinished. Finishes for the claw feet include white, polished brass, polished chrome, satin nickel, oil rubbed bronze or unfinished. 

Lasertron offers a recessed stainless steel cabinet that emits a rainbow of light. The sleek receptacle can double as a medicine cabinet and a nightlight. The custom-sized cabinet is inserted into the interior of the wall and features a brush finish on all exposed surfaces. The doors have welded corners, rolled edges and no external welds or screws. Glass and mirror front inserts are available.

Meyda Lighting designed its new Stillwater crystal fixtures to look like frozen trees with dangling icicles in winter. The Stillwater ceiling pendant is crafted of steel and finished in wrought iron. The pendant is 22 inches wide with an overall height that can be custom-sized 34 to 64 inches from the ceiling. A Stillwater wall sconce is also available.

Moen's Salora pullout kitchen faucet is now available in its LifeShine classic stainless finish, a lightly brushed, cool-grey hue that blends with most kitchen décors. It features a wide-loop, single handle and streamlined faucet body. The pullout wand is ergonomically designed. A simple spring-activated spray button delivers either a forceful aerated stream or powerful spray. 

Delta Faucet says the clean lines and geometric forms featured in its Dryden bath collection were inspired by the Art Deco period of the 1920s and '30s. Shown is a two-handle widespread lavatory faucet. It is available in Venetian Bronze, chrome, aged pewter and Delta's Brilliance stainless finish. All of the lavatory faucets in the Dryden collection operate at a water-efficient flow of 1.5 gallons per minute and are WaterSense certified.

Jacuzzi says it has more than doubled the number of spray outlets per body jet in its award-winning Metallo showerpanel for a gentler massaging spray. Other upgrades include: thermostatic control valve, height-adjustable "rain can" showerhead, multi-function hand shower, built-in anti-fog mirror and tempered glass accessory shelf.

Bath & Kitchen Pro, a publication created for bath-and-kitchen installers, distributors with showrooms and designers, takes a closer look at universal design trends in the Spring 2008 issue.

Contact Publisher Bob Miodonski at 630-694-4007 and miodonskib@bnpmedia.com or visit www.bathandkitchenpro.com for more details.

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