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Bath & Kitchen Pro eNews for April 15, 2009
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The kitchen has evolved into a "living" room. It has expanded beyond food preparation to become the social center of the home. See the new multi-purpose kitchen, with no walls, in The LivingKitchen Project by
Bazzèo LLC to be unveiled at NYLOFT
during New York Design Week May 16-19. This kitchen can serve as a meeting place, dining room, home office, study area, hideaway and entertainment center. E-mail Bazzeo for information.
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U S Block Windows has purchased substantially all of the assets of Hy-Lite Products
, the acrylic block and decorative glass window manufacturer. Learn more.
The board of directors for both Pulte Homes and Centex Corp. unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement under which the two homebuilding giants would combine in a stock-for-stock transaction valued at $3.1 billion, including $1.8 billion of net debt.
Read more.
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Kenneth W. Peterson (at right in picture), CKD, president of the SEN Design Group, presented the M. A. Peterson Businessperson of The Year Award to Larry Lowenthal
, president of Gilmans Kitchens and Baths of San Francisco, CA, during SEN Design's national spring conference. Lowenthal was recognized for his company's support of SEN Preferred Vendors, his 2008 record of high business achievement, and his commendable business practices.
Ferguson
, Newport News, VA, is teaming up with the Junior League of Raleigh to kick off the 2009 Showcase of Kitchens at "A Toast to the Tour: Nothing Could be Finer." The event, to be held April 16 at the Ferguson showroom in Raleigh, NC, will benefit the Junior League's Center for Community Leadership. Buy tickets.
The 2009 Showcase of Kitchens runs April 17-18 and provides tours of 10 kitchens in local private homes.
T&S Brass, a manufacturer of plumbing and foodservice equipment, announced that its U.S. facility has converted to Eco Brass (lead-free) alloy. Effective January 1, 2010, products manufactured from the U.S. facility will meet new lead reduction legislation set forth by California Assembly Bill 1953 (AB1953).
Status Ceramics announced a new partnership with Steve Calkins, the founder of Statements Tile
, a Pacific Northwest distributor of ceramic tile and stone. Steve's son, Ryan Calkins, will serve as the CEO of Status. He will work with Richard Scott, president of Status Ceramics. Ryan Calkins was a contributing writer in the Fall 2008 issue of Bath & Kitchen Pro. Read more.
3D Residential Schematic - Watch for the launch of this new online reference tool by the ASA Education Foundation. Users will be able to navigate through a typical 2-1/2 bath home and view the rough-in and finished views of the kitchen and baths, the water supply and DWV systems. A free 30-day trial period will begin soon.
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Winston-Salem, NC-based
Murray Supply Co. hired Steve Kelley (left) as
 corporate showroom manager. He had been president of Reliable Builders since 1985. He is an active member of the Winston-Salem Home Builders Association and was honored as Builder of the Year in 1992. He has an Unlimited General Contractor's License and is an Accredited Master Builder.
Jim Hieb
(pictured right), vice president of the Marble Institute of America
, has earned the Certified Association Executive credential by The American Society of Association Executives.
GerrityStone promoted Dawn Carroll (left) to marketing director, architectural
 division, and Adam Graber (below right) to director of new business development. Carroll joined GerrityStone last year after serving as a stone design industry consultant for the past 11 years. Graber
 previously worked as a templater for the company and later moved into sales where he managed residential and commercial stone installations.
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Caroma announced environmentally friendly building products supplier Green Depot will be stocking and distributing its high-efficiency toilets in all stores throughout the Northeast.
Read more.
The National Association of Home Builders has recognized the positive role food waste disposers play as part of an environmentally responsible home waste management system. The installation of disposers will now contribute one point toward a building's achievement of the organization's National Green Building Standard certification.
More information.
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"Solar Combi-Systems for Space Heating and Domestic Hot Water: The latest design and control concepts," a Webinar by John Siegenthaler
, PE, is scheduled for May 21 at 10 a.m. PT, 1 p.m. ET. Register today for only $49! This Webinar discusses several state-of-the-art approaches to using solar energy for combined space and water heating. Learn more.
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Tim Fausch asks "How's your project pipeline?" in his latest blog. He shares his observations from the show floor of INTEX in Nashville, where he listened to contractors, architects and construction pros discuss market conditions. He is publishing director of BNP Media's Architecture, Engineering &
Construction and Mechanical Systems Groups, a collection of more than 20 trade
magazines, Web sites and e-newsletters. Read more.
DDI
will present a live demonstration of Inform technology April 23 at 11 a.m. EST. The profit-building tools found in Inform can revitalize a company's workflow, streamline complex pricing structures, and improve customer service, order fulfillment and inventory management, the company says. Call 877-599-4334. Learn more.
Showroom consultant and columnist Peter Schor
of Dynamic Results will speak about the opportunities in baths for hotels at Hospitality Design 2009 in Las Vegas, May 15.
Supply House Times 2009 Showroom Of The Year Competition!
Entries are due Aug. 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 more information and the nomination form.
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 The EcoDrain
is a patent-pending heat exchanger which transfers heat from hot shower waste water to cold incoming water. It recaptures heat and energy from the shower drain. The company says this will cut water heater use by 25%-40%. More...
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 ThermaSol
introduced the Easy Start Control, which enables the user to program a steam session to start from up to 50 feet away from the steam generator. It allows for one- or two-user settings and works with either the Signature or Temp-Touch control. It is available in 14 designer finishes.
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 Lasertron
offers designer lighted cabinets in a rainbow of colors, including blue, red, green or purple. The cabinets are stainless steel and feature LED lighting. They have a sustainable advantage in addition to making a colorful statement as a decorative piece.
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Cifial USA, a Portuguese manufacturer, has unveiled a floor-mounted tub filler as part of its Techno M3 bath collection. Its curved spout emphasizes the natural flow of water and creates a focal point for the bath. It is available in polished chrome, satin nickel or polished nickel.
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PROMOTE YOUR BOOTH JUST IN TIME FOR K/BIS!
Drive traffic to your booth at the show by placing an ad -- "Come visit our booth No. XX" -- in the next edition of Bath & Kitchen Pro eNews, due out April 22! It's perfectly timed to reach people as they prepare to attend the show. The ad will contain your company's logo and booth number and will link to your company's Web site.
Specifications: 125 pixels wide by 125 pixels high, resolution of 72 dpi and file size of 20K, saved in a .jpg or .gif format, no flash files. Special low price: $250 net!
Contact Bob Miodonski or your sales rep for details.
E-mail: miodonskib@bnpmedia.com or call: 630-694-4007. |
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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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