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 Here is a hot weather product to mark summer's arrival. We know hot times are ahead. When temps hit 80, 90 or 100 degrees F, what could be more refreshing than a shower of cool water?
The Pool Shower
offers 40 models of wall-mounted and free-standing showers for commercial and residential applications. They can be installed at pools, resorts, vacation homes, playgrounds, apartment complexes, even your own backyard! The newest option is a powder-coated finish in any color. For the convenience of plumbers and plumbing wholesalers, everything needed for installation to a half-inch water line is included in the box. Stay cool!
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Brizo  announced that two of its latest faucet designs were winners in the 2009 Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX) competition. Pictured, the Belo pull-down kitchen faucet was selected for the Platinum ADEX award.
More information.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with
Crane Plumbing LLC of Dallas, announced a voluntary recall of about 5,500 Crane whirlpool bathtubs. Read more.
The Water Quality Research Foundation announced the first results of a new study on the effects of water softeners in the home conducted by
Battelle Memorial Institute: Untreated hard water can lead to clogged showerheads, in some cases as soon as a year and a half of regular use.
More on this.
Cikel America, the North American subsidiary of a large vertically integrated exotic hardwood flooring manufacturer, has signed a distribution agreement with Hockstein's Wholesale Floorcovering in Capitol Heights, MD, just outside Washington, D.C., serving the Greater Baltimore to Greater Richmond, VA, corridor.
If a Katrina-size hurricane were to hit the U.S. today, would we fare any better?
Read what Paul Rainwater, director of the Louisiana Recovery Authority, said at the
National Disaster Reconstruction Conference & Expo in New Orleans June 18 in a blog by
Tim Fausch, publishing director of BNP Media's Architecture, Engineering & Construction and Mechanical Systems Groups.
Eastern Surfaces,
a fabricator of natural stone and solid surface products for home,
commercial and industrial buildings, was awarded a contract to produce
countertops for all Sears stores in the Philadelphia region. The
company will handle all of the kitchen division's surfacing needs in
that region.
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The Noble Co. promoted Eric Edelmayer to director of contractor services and Dean Moilanen to national sales manager for tile industry products. The company produces extruded sheet membranes for the tile and plumbing industries.
BNP Media has named Bob Miodonski Plumbing Group publisher and editor of
Plumbing & Mechanical (PM). As group publisher, he assumes the administrative, staffing and strategic responsibilities for
PM, Supply House Times,
PM Engineer and related e-media.
"In readership studies done in the last two months, all three magazines lead other publications in the market in reader preference by a wide margin; the same is true of our Web sites," Miodonski said. "I look forward to working more closely with our Plumbing Group editors and other staff to improve our print and online capabilities even further."
Miodonski has worked in the plumbing-heating-piping industry as an editor and publisher for almost 20 years. Jim Olsztynski and Scott Franz continue as editor and publisher of Supply House Times, respectively.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated
International Accreditation Service (IAS) as an approved accreditation body for the EPA WaterSense Program, which promotes the development and use of water-efficient products such as faucets and high-efficiency toilets.
Read more.
Caroma
donated trees to the Woodside Ranch Fire planting, part of the Wildfire ReLeaf program. Caroma, which offers dual flush toilets and bathroom sinks, is supporting a portion of the replanting of 56,000 ponderosa pine trees to restore the burned area and provide wildlife habitat.
As part of LEED v3, the latest version of the
U.S. Green Building Council's program for green building design, construction, operations and maintenance, buildings seeking LEED certification will need to submit operational performance data, including energy and water usage, on a recurring basis as a precondition to certification.
Read more.
ECO by Cosentino
said it was awarded silver level Cradle to Cradle Certification and has been recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council
for contributing towards five to nine credits in the LEED certification system. ECO by Cosentino is a new line of eco-friendly countertop and surfacing material composed of 75% recycled material. Cosentino is a stone importer and supplier of quartz surfacing, most widely known for the brand Silestone.
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Hank Darlington (pictured at right), showroom consultant and monthly columnist in Supply House Times and other industry publications, completed a cross-country bike ride to raise funds for the
Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Association's Memorial Scholarship Fund, which provides college scholarship opportunities for the children and grandchildren of all DPHA members and employees of their businesses. He rode his bike from the Pacific to the Atlantic coast in memory of his dear friend, Rod Denhart.
Read more.
 Supply House Times won a 2009 Apex award in the category of "Most Improved Magazines and Journals," thanks to a redesign and new format beginning with the April 2008 50th Anniversary issue.
More on this.
Supply House Times 2009 Showroom Of The Year Competition
Entries are due August 14. Visit
www.supplyht.com and www.bathandkitchenpro.com
for guidelines and the nomination form. Click on the box for the Showroom of the Year competition in the upper right-hand side of either homepage and enter today!
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 Slippery When Wet
The bathroom is one of the most potentially dangerous rooms in the home. Its flooring is hard and often wet and slippery. The room is furnished with toilets, tubs, showers and sinks made of unforgiving materials like porcelain, ceramic, chrome and tile.
While towel bars, faucet handles and tub fillers might seem to provide a steady source of support, they are not solidly anchored to the wall and will not prevent slips and falls like a grab bar.
Today grab bars come in many different configurations for various sizes and shapes of bathtubs and shower stalls, and they can be mounted to look just like a towel bar.
JACLO
offers a line of contemporary grab bars that can be fitted with an adjustable slider cradle to mount a handshower. Also, the company has a luxury grab bar line for installation next to the toilet or sink that looks more like a towel bar vs. a safety fixture.
Courtesy of Jaclo and DRS and Associates www.jaclo.com
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Bath & Kitchen Pro, a publication created for bath-and-kitchen installers, distributors with showrooms and designers, looks at Milton Frank Plumbing's "just like home" showroom, describes how consumers are looking to achieve high style at a lower cost, and offers advice on becoming the green expert for kitchens and baths in the Spring 2009 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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 KWC America
introduced its AVA faucet at K/BIS 2009. It features what the company calls "invisible lever mechanics." When the faucet is turned on, the lever moves and lifts simultaneously. The faucet has a transitional look that spans traditional and modern. Finishes offered include Splendure stainless steel and chrome.
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 Mr.Steam
combines the healing elements of light, scent and sound in the shower with its new fully packaged home spa experience. The Mr.Steam Spa Package helps support a healthy lifestyle in reducing stress, detoxifying the body and improving circulation with an AromaSteam aromatic oils system, ChromaSteam mood lighting system, and in-shower Musictherapy speakers.
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 BLANCO
launched its STEELART brand of stainless steel sinks at K/BIS 2009. Handcrafted from a single sheet of stainless steel, it takes 48 steps and 30 craftsmen to create one STEELART sink, the company said.
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Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC has unveiled its latest high-efficiency toilet, the Maxwell dual flush. Designed in an elongated front bowl, round front or ErgoHeight model, the toilet comes with a two-button actuator to clearly identify between the 1.1 and 1.6 gpf flushing options. It features a large water surface, Gerber's syphonic front jet flushing action, and a fully glazed trapway.
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 Danze
offers the Cirtangular Collection with an architectural feel that intricately melds circular and rectangular shapes and embraces both traditional and contemporary styling. The Cirtangular-Brulée has a clean understated look in an urban Wenge finish. Cirtangular-Knightsbridge features classic columns and a warm Mahogany finish. The collection's simple pedestal sink with a striking rectangular basin complements both Cirtangular styles.
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 Dow Corning Corp.
says its 6706W and 6707W Penetrating Stain Repellents are designed to provide effective, environmentally sound water and oil repellency to porous construction materials like concrete, natural stone (such as sandstone and limestone), pavers, mortar and grout. Read more.
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 AEC STORE CORNER
NEW - Plumber's Troubleshooting Guide, 2nd Edition - $53.95
Now updated with the latest plumbing methods, the second edition of The Plumber's Troubleshooting Guide shows how to solve many residential and commercial plumbing problems. From servicing toilets, sinks and showers to repairing specialty fixtures, this hands-on resource uses numerous photographs, line drawings and charts to illustrate the easiest, most effective troubleshooting techniques. It also provides details on new equipment, materials and working procedures.
Full details.
Visit AECstore.com to view all of our products for bath & kitchen pros.
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