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Bath & Kitchen Pro eNews for March 25, 2009
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Superior information to help improve your business. That is the goal of the publications of BNP Media, including this e-newsletter on the bath and kitchen market. But what does that mean? What are you looking for from this e-newsletter? What elements are must-read for you and what elements could we discontinue? How can we make this e-newsletter work more effectively as a business tool for you? Please
email me with your comments and we will do our best to respond to your needs.
DON'T FORGET THE PREMIER DISTRIBUTORS SURVEY! If you are a wholesaler distributor of plumbing, heating, ventilation, cooling, hydronics, and/or pipe-valves-fittings, please
click here to take the free online survey and possibly be listed among the top 150 wholesalers in the U.S. and Canada. The deadline has been extended to April 3.
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 Inform, DDI System
's innovative distribution management software, now includes advanced, integrated Customer Relationship Management software (CRM) that can help drive new business and strengthen existing customers. Learn more...
Kaldewei has appointed two sales reps: Elite Brands Sales & Marketing for Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina; and KL Nicolai & Associates for Arizona and the southern regions of California and Nevada.
Cascade Faucets announced the appointment of multiple rep agencies to serve the United States and Canada. Read more...
Kohler Co. received the Associate of the Year Award, presented by the International Surface Fabricators Association
for its support of the kitchen countertop industry. During 2008, Kohler helped to unify and promote the decorative surfacing industry through lending its expertise and resources to education, accreditation and team building across all segments of the industry.
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Caroma announced that the Crowne Plaza in Austin, TX, has chosen 297 high-efficiency toilets from Caroma for its newly renovated guestrooms.
Read more...
Wawirka says its sinks feature alloys containing more than 90% recycled metals.
More information...
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 This year's
National Hardware Show in Las Vegas May 5-7 will feature 250 plumbing and electrical companies who will be unveiling products to help your customers save water, energy and money.
Read more...
Cifial USA
announces the first annual Uncharted Waters design competition, created to recognize interior design professionals who are exploring new design territories and boundaries. The award is open to all residential and commercial interior designers in the continental U.S. The
project must include Cifial product(s) and have been completed after January 1, 2007. June 30 is the deadline for entries. More information...
The National Disaster Reconstruction Conference & Expo
(NDRExpo) announced registration for its educational programs is now available. The conference, scheduled for June 17-18 in New Orleans, features experts who will address disaster preparation, response, repair, remediation and restoration. Contractors, wholesalers and facility managers/engineers are among those who can benefit from attending this event. More information...
Supply House Times 2009 Showroom Of The Year Competition
Entries are due August 14 and should include the following: two printed copies of the completed nomination form; two printed copies (on 8-1/2 x 11-inch paper) of your explanation as to why this showroom merits the title, plus any supporting materials (for example, sample marketing pieces); one CD Rom of jpeg images (standard 4-1/2 inch CD) including at least one exterior and three interior shots [Note: CD should contain ONLY images, not any printed material.] and one set of 4 x 6-inch printed images (same as on CD). The winners will be featured in the October 2009 issue of Supply House Times. Watch www.supplyht.com,
www.bathandkitchenpro.com and Bath & Kitchen Pro eNews for information and the nomination form.
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 WAC Lighting
introduced Komal, a group of stunning blown glass pendants in its Quick Connect Pendant Family. Read more...
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 Geberit's
concealed tank and carrier system gives a bathroom an entirely new dimension by mounting the toilet on the wall instead of the floor. Learn more...
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 MJSI
says its HydroForce adjustable flapper is a leak-resistant, easily adjusted, water-saving flapper that fits more toilet brands than any other. Read more...
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 Sloan Valve
brings together its Solar Collection of solar-powered, sensor-operated plumbing products in one specification sheet for handy reference. Learn more...
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 T&S Brass
says its anti-microbial coated handles will be available for nearly all faucet models.With a variety of six handles to select from, options include the 4-inch wrist action, four arm (kitchen or lab/plumbing), lever, push button and pivot action metering. There is no visible difference from a traditional T&S handle and one that has been manufactured with the anti-microbial agent.
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 Transform the bathroom with a Brilliance wrought iron decorative glass window from
Hy-Lite. It features Private Elegance glass for maximum privacy and is accented with a delicate wrought iron design. The window is available in four square sizes. Frame choices include white, tan, bronze and driftwood vinyl. The window carries a 10-year warranty.
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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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Kitchen & Bath Project Costs: Planning and Estimating Successful Projects
Retail Price: $29.95
This book gives you 35 project estimates for the most popular kitchen and bath renovations,from replacing a single fixture to whole-room and adjoining space remodels. It also includes takeoff and pricing worksheets, unit costs for different fnishes and fixtures, multipliers to adjust costs to your location, plus guidance on estimating methods, project design, contracts, marketing, working with homeowners and tips for each of the estimated projects.
More information... Visit AECstore.com to view all of our Kitchen & Bath products. Call 248-244-1275 with
any questions.
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 For comments, feedback, or to provide information for this newsletter,
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To find out about advertising in this newsletter,
contact Bob Miodonski at miodonskib@bnpmedia.com.
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Supply House Times' Web site 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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We have recently relaxed our registration policy so that more content is easily accessible. We also offer more frequent updates in our breaking news section on the home page.
We welcome your feedback! Contact Suzette Rubio at rubios@bnpmedia.com or Jim Olsztynski at wrdwzrd@aol.com with your comments.
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Delivered twice-monthly, Bath & Kitchen Pro e-Newsletter (formerly Bath & Kitchen e-News) now has more than 10,000 opt-in subscribers.
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 Radiant & Hydronics e-News is a twice-monthly newsletter compiled by the editorial staff of PM, Supply House Times and PMEngineer magazines.
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 A monthly eNewsletter brought to you by the editor's of Environmental Design + Construction magazine on the latest green building news, products and events.
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 Stone World remains the leading publication in the stone industry and continues to stay on the cutting edge of technology by bringing this eNewsletter to its readers.
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 TILE eNewsletters deliver up-to-the-minute information on industry news, market conditions, product developments and best industry practices monthly.
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 Expert plumbing and piping industry news and information from our magazines and eNewsletters.
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 Plumbing & Mechanical is the undisputed leading trade magazine for reaching contractors on the "wet" side (plumbing-piping-hydronic heating) of the plumbing and mechanical market.
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 Supply House Times magazine serves the Plumbing, PVF, HVAC and Hydronics distributors and provides?cutting edge features, news and technology information that's needed to advance the industry and succeed in the 21st-century PHCP business.
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 PM Engineer is the core magazine for reaching design and specification engineers on the wet side of the industry (plumbing-piping-hydronic heating and fire protection).
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 Reeves Journal, the oldest publication in the plumbing industry, addresses the regional opportunities and challenges facing p-h-c contractors, wholesalers and engineers in the 14 western United States.
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