by laura | Dec 20, 2013 | Business & People News
Whirlpool Corporation received a score of 100 from the Human Rights Campaign on the 2013 U.S. Corporate Equality Index. This marks the tenth consecutive year that Whirlpool has attained a perfect score on the index. The Corporate Equality Index rates American...
by laura | Dec 17, 2013 | Business & People News
Hunter Douglas North America has announced the promotion of Ron Kass to president and COO, effective January 1, 2014. Kass will continue to report directly to Marv Hopkins, who has been promoted to chairman in addition to his ongoing role as CEO. “Hunter Douglas and I...
by laura | Dec 17, 2013 | Business & People News
Neil Kelly Cabinets in Portland, Ore., reports that homeowners are continuing to have an interest in environmentally friendly or green cabinetry options for their kitchen remodels and home renovations. According to a company rep, this information is based on anecdotal...
by laura | Dec 16, 2013 | Business & People News
Houzz has launched a fully redesigned app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, optimized for iOS 7. The free app provides people with information and resources to improve their homes and now offers an improved experience for both homeowners and home improvement...
by laura | Dec 16, 2013 | Business & People News
GE’s 2014 Kitchen Display Design Competition website recently went live. The company’s inaugural competition challenges each entrant to use its high-end Monogram appliances in their design, such as the newly announced dishwasher and the French door built-in...
by laura | Dec 13, 2013 | Business & People News
BrassCraft Manufacturing is sponsoring the PACE program (Pre-employment Architectural & Construction Exploration) to support early awareness and education in the plumbing profession. Pace is a Builder’s Exchange of Texas program that educates young students...
by laura | Dec 12, 2013 | Business & People News
Markets in 54 out of the approximately 350 metro areas nationwide returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Leading Markets Index (LMI). The index’s...
by laura | Dec 11, 2013 | Business & People News
Xylem Group has named John Weinstein as vice president of sales and marketing for its Xylem brand. Effective immediately, Weinstein will oversee all aspects of sales, marketing and product management of the Roswell, Ga., headquartered company. “We’re pleased to have...
by laura | Dec 10, 2013 | Business & People News
Kohler is providing support to a team of engineering students and a professor from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in its efforts to develop a solar-powered (photovoltaic) toilet. “I am thrilled to have the support of Kohler Co. as we move...
by laura | Dec 9, 2013 | Business & People News
Zillow Digs recently announced the top kitchen remodeling trends expected for 2014. According to a recent survey, kitchens featuring black countertops, open shelves or glass-front cabinets and darker paint tones will all be popular with homeowners in the coming year....
