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Noland Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary of
WinWholesale (Dayton, OH), has opened new locations in Florida and Virginia to serve commercial and residential contractors and their customers with HVAC equipment, consulting services and luxury items for the home. Its Pinellas Park, FL, location serves contractors in four counties with NuTone heating and cooling products.
Rick Brock is manager. The Bath & Idea Center by Noland Co. in Falls Church, VA, serves the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. The showroom carries luxury items for bath and kitchen new construction and remodeling from companies including American Standard, Grohe, Brizo, Delta, Moen, MTI, MAAX and Acryline. YoLanda Sarraga is the showroom manager.
Grande Central Showrooms of NY, a division of Central Plumbing Specialties
(New York, NY), opened a showroom in mid-town Manhattan Dec. 1. The new showroom, at 56th St. between Lexington and Third in the heart of the designer district, is a two-story, 4,000-sq.-ft. ground floor walk-in plus one level down. This showroom is designer- and architect-driven, so art elements are placed adjacent to artfully designed displays. The company also has a 3,000-sq.-ft. showroom in its wholesale facility in Yonkers, NY.; a 750-sq.-ft. showroom on Park Ave. in Manhattan adjoining its wholesale facility there; and a 3,000-sq.-ft.,two-story showroom at 19 Bond St. in Manhattan, just two blocks north of Houston Street on the corner of
Lafayette. It operates three wholesale locations: in Westchester, the Bronx and Manhattan.
 Joel Doliner
(left), owner and president of The Doliner Group (Miami, FL), was awarded the Representative of the Year Award at the
Decorative Plumbing & Hardware Association
Conference held in Colorado Springs, CO, Oct. 16-18. Winners of this award are selected based on the degree of their involvement with the association as well as their support of DPHA-related organizations, job performance, professional accomplishments and personal achievements in the industry.The Doliner Group represents luxury brands including Sonia, Jaclo, EWS and Legacy Brass.
Viega was presented with the 2008-2009 Supplier of the Year - Marketing Excellence award by
Affiliated Distributors
(A-D) at A-D's annual meeting Oct. 20, in Dallas, TX. This is the second consecutive year that Viega has been recognized as an A-D Supplier of the Year. Among Viega's efforts that earned this honor were product Webinars that drew the highest attendance of any vendor Webinar; joint marketing activities and sales stimulator programs; counter days and ride-alongs. Viega manufactures and supplies plumbing, heating and piping products, including ProPress copper and stainless systems, PureFlow plumbing systems using ViegaPEX tubing, and the MANABLOC water distribution manifold.
BLANCO has joined the Forte Buying Group
as a Preferred Vendor. BLANCO offers stainless steel sinks, Silgranit sinks, kitchen faucets, bar sinks and faucets, and custom sink accessories.
Whirlpool Corp. received the "Vendor of the Year" award from the
Bath & Kitchen Buying Group at its annual Fall Conference in Dallas, TX. The criteria for the award includes quality and value of the product, quality of both customer service and representation in the field, overall perception of the relationship between the vendor and the group, and the relationship between the vendor and the individual showrooms it supports.
 
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Masco Corp. hired David F. Brown as chief procurement officer and vice president - supply chain. Most recently he was vice president of global logistics and fulfillment for Dell.
 Santec, manufacturer of Santec and Vissoni faucets, appointed
Aaron C. Smith (right) as its vice president of sales and marketing. He brings 15 years of sales and management experience in the plumbing, bath and kitchen fields, including stints with Kohler, Kallista, Robern and, most recently, Uponor (formerly Wirsbo). Smith also has completed the LEED AP credential for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design's Green Building Rating System.
 GerrityStone announced that its CEO,
Tracy Streckenbach (left), was recognized as one of the "2009 New Leaders" by Banker and Tradesman, a news publication that addresses the New England real estate market. GerrityStone is a New England-based interior stonework specialist. In two years Streckenbach has improved GerrityStone's annual net income by 28%, reduced production errors by 80%, achieved its highest customer satisfaction ratings, and spearheaded its green movement, the company said.
Haws Corp. reported that Casey Hayes, director of Engineered Solutions, has been elected as a director-at-large for the
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Caroma
said it will donate trees to the Ham Lake rehabilitation project in Superior National Forest in Minnesota. The company is contributing to the planting of 134,000 red, white, and Jack pine trees to benefit threatened, endangered and sensitive species. In addition to promoting water conservation with high-efficiency toilets and urinals, Caroma is a sponsor of American Forests
and its environmental restoration programs.
Harvel Plastics said it has received certification by NSF International as being in compliance with new "lead-free" standards regarding drinking water plumbing components. NSF has validated that Harvel's piping products do not contain lead and are in compliance with California's and Vermont's new laws.
Watts Water Technologies said its Web site at www.WeAreLeadFree.net
provides frequent updates on what is happening around the country with lead-free legislation and requirements. It provides an interactive map showing the status of lead-free initiatives nationwide, downloadable catalogs and educational material.
Chicago Faucets said that its management systems earned a three-year certificate for ISO 9001:2008/ISO 14001:2004 certification
of its U.S. headquarters in Des Plaines, IL, and three manufacturing sites. ISO 14001 is a voluntary Environmental Management System that requires constant commitment to environmental planning and improvement.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a final rule to help reduce water pollution from construction sites. The rule takes effect February 2010 and will be phased in over four years.
NSF International is celebrating 65 years of protecting and improving human health and safety worldwide.
Since its founding, NSF has become one of the most trusted names in public health, writing national human health standards and certifying products to help ensure the safety of food and drinking water, dietary supplements, and consumer goods.
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Top 10 New Colors For Kitchens
Just in time for the holidays, a new list of top 10 paint colors to freshen the look of the kitchen - a room that tends to get more attention during this season - has been released. Glidden calls these the Top 10 Just Baked Colors.
Candy Apple
- a bright red reminiscent of Valentine hearts, sprinkles and candied cherries.
Warm Gold - a sunny interpretation of gold.
Onyx Black - the darkness of a midnight sky with stars glistening.
Granny Smith Apple - a rejuvenating bright lime green.
Tropical Lagoon - a soft blue, soothing and restorative.
Bright Black Raspberry - a warm, bright burgundy.
Cinnamon Stick - a spicy, warm, dark mid-tone color.
Soothing Green Tea - soft and comforting, with nature-inspired elements.
Ripe Apricot - a hint of energy, a touch of melon, a comforting warmth.
Warm Caramel - incorporate neutrals into the environment.
Courtesy of Glidden paint, Akzo Nobel Paints LLC
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Bradley Corp.
introduced its Verge lavatory system for high-end commercial restroom applications. Made with Bradley's new Evero natural quartz material, it incorporates a sculpted elongated basin with a hidden drain. It has a minimalist trap cover to conceal plumbing below and it is ADA-compliant. The lavatory system can be ordered in 60-inch (two-station) and 90-inch (three-station) lengths and is available in 14 colors.
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Price Pfister
introduced Velvet Aged Bronze, a new faucet and fixture finish making its debut on Treviso WaterSense certified bath faucets, and a full suite of coordinating accessories and fixtures. The warm bronze base color features distinctive gradual color shading, elegant brush strokes and a low-gloss tinted clear coat for a high-end finish. Gradient relieving, in which the designer pulls warm tones out from under dark black nickel-covered faucets, is used to create the finish.
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Top Knobs
launched its first bath line with six collections including knobs, towel rings, towel bars, tissue holders and hooks in nine finishes. The designs tie together integral architectural details and finishes. The contemporary Aqua collection has soft, water-inspired waves, while the contemporary Hopewell collection has clean lines and rounded features. The transitional Hudson collection has scalloped escutcheons for an updated period look. The Stratton collection, also a transitional style, has sophisticated detailing reminiscent of crown molding. Both the Tuscany and Edwardian collections feature traditional style elements.
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Mr.Steam
created eTempo/Genie, a new hand-held steambath control developed with RF wireless technology and designed for ease of use. It can start a Mr.Steam steambath from almost any location within the home at the touch of a button. It comes with an integral LED light to indicate the mode of operation and a lanyard for convenience. The portable Steam Genie transceiver may be used remotely or in the steam room to communicate with the generator.
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WAC Lighting
offers cabinet, undercabinet and niche lighting solutions including INVISILED Constant Color and Color Changing Tape Light Systems, Light Bars, Button Lights, Miniature Recessed Fixtures, and Linear Track System. The energy efficient LED tape delivers a crisp, quality light. Flexible and easy to install, INVISILED offers an extremely low profile and is virtually invisible at 1/8-inch thick and 7/16-inch wide.
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