by Leslie Clagett | Apr 18, 2022 | Business & People News
CVC Capital Partners VIII, a global private equity platform, has agreed to invest in the Neolith Group, the global leader in the sintered stone industry that has been controlled by Investindustrial and its founders, the Esteve family, until now. Neolith, pioneer in...
by Leslie Clagett | Apr 18, 2022 | KBB Collective Blog
When designers and installers get together, for sure their relationship status on platforms like Facebook would say, “It’s complicated.” Never a marriage made in heaven but like any relationship, you get out what you put in and this professional...
by Leslie Clagett | Apr 18, 2022 | Business & People News
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is now accepting applications from qualified members of the organization for a newly launched mentorship program, Leadership Connect. This program pairs experienced Leadership Council delegates (advisers) with...
by carrie kbb | Apr 18, 2022 | Business & People News
Marguerite Rodgers Interior Design (MRID) in Philadelphia announces five staff promotions of long-time team members. Effective April 1, 2022, the award-winning firm appointed design director Marco Angelucci and executive director and marketing director Katie Guzinski...
by Chelsie Butler | Apr 15, 2022 | Business & People News
It’s like the proverbial broken record; everyone in our industry is still suffering from supply-chain hurdles, including shipping delays, lack of delivery vehicle drivers, defective products – you name it. This is a situation that won’t disappear overnight – or even...
by carrie kbb | Apr 15, 2022 | Event News
In 2022, designers, design offices and manufacturers from all over the world entered products in the Red Dot Award: Product Design. Following the motto “In search of good design and innovation,” the 48 international members of the Red Dot Jury assessed each product...
by Leslie Clagett | Apr 14, 2022 | Business & People News
Dee Hurst-Funk, CFO, and Elvin Jr. Hurst, CEO, of Kountry Kraft, are proactively preserving the Kountry Kraft legacy by welcoming Dave Riebe as president. As president, Riebe will maintain the Kountry Kraft traditions of quality by running the company on a daily basis...
by Chelsie Butler | Apr 14, 2022 | Business & People News
Compusoft + 2020 has announced the appointment of Joerg Jung to the position of chief executive officer (CEO) for the recently-merged company. With 1,900+ employees and 70,000+ customers across 100+ countries, Compusoft and 2020 merged in 2021, creating a global...
by carrie kbb | Apr 14, 2022 | Business & People News
Elmira Stove Works, a leading manufacturer of premium vintage-styled appliances and wood-burning cookstoves, has been acquired by Plaintree Systems Inc. of Arnprior, Ontario, effective March 30, 2022. Elmira Stove Works has been manufacturing and distributing unique...
by Chelsie Butler | Apr 13, 2022 | Business & People News, Trends & Inspirations
On this week’s From the Tap Podcast, designer Malka Heft, founder of Think Chic Interiors, talked about how to design kitchens and baths with children of all ages in mind. She said 90% of her clients have young kids, and she has specific questions she asks to ensure...