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Bath & Kitchen Pro eNews for December 9, 2008
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 Celebrate
the snow and ice of winter with a crystal wall sconce from Meyda Lighting. "Winter
at Stillwater" features icicle-like crystals hanging down
from tuberous roots. The rustic look is enhanced with a steel wall plate
hand-finished in wrought iron. The sconce is 12 inches tall and 7.5 inches
wide.
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Murray
Supply Co.(Winston-Salem, NC) has changed the name of The
Fuller House Showrooms to Murray Supply Company Kitchen and Bath Showrooms. Effective
immediately, this will be a rolling change that should be completed in the next
two months. This is being done to avoid confusion and build on the
strength of the Murray Supply brand name, according to Charlie Murray, CEO.
The
Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating has issued a warning regarding the
distribution and installation of uncertified plumbing products. Read more...
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WinWholesale
 (Dayton, OH
) announced that Las Vegas Winnelson Co. opened a Bath & Kitchen Gallery at 6820 Patrick Lane in Las Vegas and Noland Co. has opened a Bath & Idea
Center at 4795 Interstate Dr. in Macon, GA (pictured, right).
Both companies carry brands such as American Standard, Porcher and Jado in addition to others that address their specific markets. For example, Winnelson also carries Laufen and Noland carries Bear Creek Glass. Each showroom has multiple working product displays for the kitchen and bath.
 The Plumbers Warehouse (Carson,
CA), a Wolseley company, is operating a 5,000-sq.-ft. plumbing and appliance showroom in its new 25,000-sq.-ft. facility in Corona
, CA (pictured), that opened in June. In addition to being a Kohler Premier showroom, it also offers a fully functional GE Monogram kitchen. Other lines carried include Moen, Delta, Price Pfister, Grohe, Thermadore, Bosch and Bradford White. The branch is managed by Matt McGuire, business development manager.
Acryline Custom Bathing Systems announced that
Allan Kitchen Gallery, Canton
, M A
, now carries its product line as its exclusive air bath system. Allan Kitchen Gallery is a premier kitchen and bath dealer that also offers design and installation services. Its customer base includes high-end builders and remodelers. The 12,000-sq.-ft. showroom currently displays nine Acryline air baths.
The Marble Institute of America launched the Forklift Safety Training Manual, its sixth installment in the Management Tool Kit Series. Available in both English and Spanish, it enables companies to customize the forklift training to their location, equipment and other site-specific needs as mandated by OSHA.
 Innovative Stone
was honored with the Rocky Advertising Award for its new Everlife Collection brochure (pictured, left) in the collateral material category by the
Marble Institute of America. The brochure was recognized for its unique layout and creative use of photography. The Everlife premium, anti-stain natural stone countertop collection does not require sealing.
Elkay has consolidated its faucet manufacturing sites. Read more...
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ThermaSol promoted Jim Van Landingham to vice president
of customer relations, a new position. Most recently he was national sales manager.
During his 14 years with the company he has also served as marketing director,
purchasing/production manager, Western regional sales manager and vice
president of operations. 
WAC Lighting Vice President and General Manager Shelley Wang has been
appointed to the Board of Directors of the New York Asian Women's Center. The
center helps Asian victims of violence and trafficking by providing culture counseling
and shelter.
T&S Brass and Bronze Works promoted Gary Cole to operations
manager and hired Brian Jones as quality manager, Cole's former position.
Whirlpool
Corp. announced that Richie Heumann, senior account manager of Whirlpool's North Atlantic division, recently earned the
Certified Graduate Associate from the National Association of Homebuilders University
of Housing.
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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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Rinnai
Corp. was recently awarded the Super Nova Star Award by the Alliance to Save Energy. The award is
given to organizations with less than $150 million in annual revenue that have
shown leadership in energy efficiency. Rinnai says its tankless water heaters
are up to 30% more energy efficient than a traditional natural gas water heater
and up to 50% more efficient than an electric tank water heater.
JACLO,
a supplier of low-flow showerheads, handshowers and faucets, announced its recent
partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense program.
GreenPlumbers USA announced its 2009 workshop schedule.
Learn more...
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The SEN Design Group is offering free financial services to any independent kitchen and bath business owner. Ken Peterson, CKD, LPBC, small business analyst and president of the SEN
Design Group, said his firm will analyze financial statements and issue an action plan at no charge to any kitchen and bath owner looking to improve his or her profitability.
World Toilet Day was Nov. 19. Learn more about it, including this year's theme.
PME Editor Jim Camillo shares his personal experience with a bath remodel in a 5-part series of blogs. Read more...
Industry marketing specialist Reed Fry of Fry Communications shares his showroom
 marketing insights in a fact-filled, action-oriented format. His first Web-exclusive column addresses "Print Yellow Pages vs. Internet Search."
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Besa
Lighting offers black and white Damask Glass Décors featured in its Tamburo,
Amelia and Slipstream families of wall sconces, pendants and flush mounts,
respectively. The lights are handcrafted of black or white glass with the
dimensional texture and stylish pattern of a luxurious damask fabric. They
complement contemporary, transitional or eclectic design themes.
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Nuheat offers the SOLO programmable universal floor
heating thermostat designed for electric floor-heating systems. It is applicable
for tile, stone and laminate/engineered floors and qualifies as an Energy Star
product. Its simple 3-button design lets users scroll through on-screen
programming options and select their desired settings with a single click.
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SFA Saniflo unveiled a more stylish round-front toilet bowl for its
Saniplus and Sanibest macerating toilet systems in North America. It is meant to be coupled with
the Saniflo macerating device to create an above-floor plumbing installation
for applications in which conventional below-floor drainage is either
impossible or cost-prohibitive. Made of vitreous china and available in white,
the new fixture includes an integral P-trap and rear spigot outlet.
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Barclay
Products offers the gracefully sculpted semi-oval Cascade basin. Its billowy
rim measures 15-3/8 inches by 12-3/4 inches in width. The interior of the
scooped basin is 8 inches by 7 inches. The Cascade is one of the newest
additions to the company's above-counter basins.
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Two new
sensor-activated, electronic pedestal handwashing faucets in the SF-Series
product line are now available from Sloan Valve Co. Electronic pedestal model
SF-2400 runs off a 6 VDC
plug-in transformer with battery backup, and model SF-2450 is battery powered.
Both provide either tempered or hot/cold water operation and are ADA-compliant.
The touch-free faucets stand 7 inches tall.
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Bath & Kitchen Pro, a publication created for bath-and-kitchen installers, distributors with showrooms and designers, looks at customizing kitchens and baths and profiles a contractor's showroom in the Fall 2008 issue.
Contact Publisher Bob Miodonski at 630-694-4007, e-mail: miodonskib@bnpmedia.com or visit the Web http://www.bathandkitchenpro.com www.bathandkitchenpro.com for more details.
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 Fixtures
and Faucets - CD Rom, by ASA Education Foundation This course provides an overview of fixtures and faucets, water
closets, bidets, lavatories, sinks, showers, whirlpool baths, hot tubs and
commercial faucets and fixtures. It includes definitions for common industry
terms, descriptions of the major types of fixtures and information on the
supply and DWV fittings most commonly specified for the installation of these
fixtures. $269.00. Order.
Visit AECstore.com to view all of our
plumbing resources or call Stephanie at 248-244-1275 with any questions.
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For comments, feedback, or to provide information for this newsletter, contact:
 Pat Lenius, Editor leniusp@bnpmedia.com.
To find out about advertising in this newsletter, contact: Bob Miodonski at miodonskib@bnpmedia.com.
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