Mansfield Plumbing Products recently completed a tour that included Dallas, TX; Anaheim, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Atlanta, GA; and Chicago, IL. Sales reps and distributors were offered hands-on training and a review of the newest commercial products as well as the new Enso Suite. The company's new commercial products include the Brevity 1-pint urinal, Maumelle semi-recessed lavatory, Pamlico lavatory with shroud, and four bariatric Flushometer bowls: Erie wall-hung and Adriatic floor-mounted. The Enso suite of bath fixtures, part of Mansfield's Affordable Style line, won a Platinum ADEX Award for Design.

GerrityStone, an interior and exterior custom stonework specialist, is being featured in York Maine's 20th Annual Decorator Show House presented by the Museums of Old York. The show runs through Saturday, Aug. 15, and is considered one of New England's landmark decorating events. Read more.

Tasman Sinkware said that Pinnacle Sales will represent its Oliveri sinks for the state of Georgia.

Cikel America, the North American subsidiary of a large vertically integrated exotic hardwood flooring manufacturer, has entered into a wholesale distribution partnership with the Ellis Flooring Sales Co. in North and South Carolina.

BRG CONSULT announced the publication of its final Bathroom Report on the Mexican market. Products included are: bathtubs (cast iron, steel, synthetic); shower trays (synthetic); ceramic sanitary ware (and plastic alternatives); faucets/taps/mixers; shower wall products (shower doors/kits); and hydrotherapy products (jetted baths, hydrotherapy cubicles, shower panels). Full reports for the U.S. and Canadian bathroom markets will be published later during the summer. For more information, contact Victor Post.

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Fluidmaster appointed Robert Roth (left) as its chief marketing officer. Most recently he served as corporate vice president of marketing for Rheem.

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC  named Ed McCoy to serve as the regional sales manager for Gerber's wholesale team and promoted Melissa Berecek-Hays to serve as regional sales manager of new construction in the Western division. McCoy most recently was national builder account manager and director of sales at Delta Faucet Co. Berecek-Hays previously served as the regional builder manager for the Midwest region at Gerber.

Briggs Industries has added eight new models to its line of push button-operated Conserver Dual Flush EPA Water Sense certified high-efficiency toilets (HET). Its Maelstrom series (left), which provides powerful one-flush performance, now includes HET versions that the company says "force conservation" by using only 1.28 gpf and come in round, elongated and ComfortFit ADA models.

Eliane was recognized with a Fritz Muller Award as "the top ecological porcelain product from Brazil," in the Ecological Products category for its EcoStone Series of porcelain tiles. EcoStone contains up to 60% post-industrial recycled raw material.

Cifial USA introduced two WaterSense certified faucet collections: Quadra 25 and Techno 25 (right). Their sleek, high performance design functions well in smaller spaces such as apartments or condos. Measuring just over six inches in height, both single-handle lavatory faucet lines are just the right size for living spaces with full bars, kitchen islands, or secondary bathrooms in finished basements.

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC provided two of its water-conserving Ultra Dual-Flush toilets and Allerton faucets to a residence in the King Lincoln District of Columbus, OH, that was awarded the Midwest's first LEED Platinum certification for achievement in green homebuilding by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), according to the company. Read more.

The ThermaSol PRO Series steam generator system was chosen by project directors for Florida's Eco Smart Demonstration House scheduled to open this fall. It will showcase eco-friendly products in a working, interactive home setting. More information.

The U.S. Green Building Council announced that a performance by environmental advocate and nine-time Grammy winner Sheryl Crow will help open its Greenbuild 2009 Conference. More on this.

Caroma recently donated high-efficiency dual-flush toilets to Habitat for Humanity's first certified "green" home in Baldwin County, AL. Read more.

LATICRETE now offers its LEED Project Certification Assistant, an innovative online tool that automatically generates all of the information required for specifying tile and stone installation materials on a specific LEED project. More on this.

The Home Improvement Research Institute will host a day-long event Oct. 14 at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza where it will look at the impact the recession's had on the industry. Read more.

The 2009 U.S. Ceramic Tile and Sanitary Ware Trade Mission to China will be held Oct. 18- 20, 2009, in Foshan, China, hosted and sponsored by China Ceramics City/China Ceramics Industry Headquarters. More information.

The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute will host its Fall Meeting Oct. 11-14, 2009, at the Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington, VA. Its theme:  "Shaping the Legacy for a Sustainable Future."

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!

How I Beat This Stinking Recession

Eric W. Wiedenmann, president/founder of Market Development Group, shared his strategy for coping with the economic downturn in a recent e-newsletter.

1. Focus on providing research, roadmaps and revenue generation services to growth sectors such as solar energy, green/LEED certification, geothermal heat pumps, tire recycling, medical devices and windpower.

2. Continue a focused marketing program. This includes: Web site development and search engine optimization; focused direct mail campaigns; newsletters; an e-mail marketing campaign; teaming up with other professionals and service providers.

3.  Keep a positive attitude, work out more to reduce stress, go the extra mile for colleagues and clients, ask for referrals and keep a "nifty 50" target client list.

Source: Eric W. Wiedenmann, Market Development Group

 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.

LA-CO Cool Gel Heat Barrier Spray is a clear, non-toxic and non-staining gel that helps to protect rubber, plastic, distortion, painted and finished surfaces during soldering, brazing or welding by acting as a barrier between the surfaces being working upon and the heat from a torch. The gel helps prevent damage to shower valves, cabinets and finished walls while working on a project. It protects expensive valves, pipe, studs and cabinetry from heat and fire damage.

Native Trails offers Eclipse as part of its lavatory basin collection, featuring a richly textured hand-hammered surface and sweeping curves. Its arched lip reaches two inches in height at its center, gradually sloping downward until flush with the countertop. The drop-in basin, handcrafted in recycled copper, is available in Antique or brushed nickel finish. Its outside dimensions measure 20 inches by 13 inches by 5.5 inches.

Innovative Stone offers EverLife, a premium, anti-stain natural stone countertop collection that does not require sealing but is protected by the company's PermaShield technology. EverLife is comprised of a global collection of designer-selected granite, marble, quartzite and soapstone colors. Considered a "green" building product, EverLife has received industry certifications from NSF International and the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute as safe and sanitary for home use. It has earned NSF-51 certification for cleanability.

Kallista , a Kohler company, offers a sleek new console for its One Collection line of bath products. It is 24 inches wide to fit within a small space and has a softly honed marble console top in choice of White Carrara or Crema Marfil. The console surrounds an integral basin that provides pre-cut, knock-out holes to fit an 8-inch widespread or single control basin set. The legs are joined by an integral plated brass towel bar and an optional lower glass storage shelf.

WETSTYLE , a Canadian manufacturer of bath furnishings, offers the M collection with minimalist, modular design features.The five components come in an array of sizes, three materials and nine fnishes. The line is crafted from renewable hardwoods. The tub appears to be built in to the furniture. The vanity is offered in wall-mounted or freestanding models and features a drawer within a drawer. The collection is custom-made to order.

Artisan Manufacturing has launched a handcrafted, designer-inspired classic apron front copper kitchen sink collection. Read more.

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