by laura | Sep 4, 2012 | Business & People News
ROHL is bringing its collection of faucets, sinks and fixtures to Chicago’s Design Resource Center this month. The Design Resource Center, located on the first floor of The Merchandise Mart in Suite 163, is home to 6000 sq. ft. of kitchen and bath products from seven...
by laura | Sep 3, 2012 | Business & People News
Tile of Spain, which represents 200 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association, is sponsoring “Design within Designs: Progressive Ceramics in Today’s Architecture,” a complimentary CEU program and networking...
by laura | Aug 31, 2012 | Business & People News
Electrolux recently opened a new $6.3 million research and development center at its Anderson, SC, refrigerator plant. The 43,000-sq.-ft. space houses 10 new test chambers capable of testing 40 refrigerators at one time. The center is part of Electrolux’s 2011...
by laura | Aug 30, 2012 | Business & People News
U-Line has launched a contest for design professionals who deserve recognition for their original and innovative spaces. Professional designers who are members of AIA, NKBA, ASID and/or NARI are encouraged to submit their best work in a variety of spaces including the...
by laura | Aug 29, 2012 | Business & People News
From sleek modern baths to luxurious home spas, the Hansgrohe/Axor “Bathroom Dreams” contest on Pinterest drew 207 entries, from which 10 winners were selected. Judges for the contest included blogger/ designer Tyler Wisler, of NY Design Guy; freelance journalist Zoe...
by laura | Aug 28, 2012 | Business & People News
Beginning in 2013, Whirlpool’s U.S.-made refrigerators will begin incorporating Honeywell’s Solstice liquid blowing agent. The environmentally responsible blowing agent has the lowest Global Warming Potential (GWP) available among non-ozone depleting substitutes...
by laura | Aug 27, 2012 | Business & People News
Marvin Windows and Doors is opening a window on convenience with a new iPad app. The app is designed to deliver user-focused content and functionality. Contractors can access to detailed specifications and product design features, while consumers can receive advice on...
by laura | Aug 24, 2012 | Business & People News
GE is looking at how products and manufacturing are changing. To make the most out of an $800 million investment and to revitalize its business and products, the company is making changes at its Appliance Park manufacturing operation in Louisville, KY. GE has made a...
by laura | Aug 23, 2012 | Business & People News
Globe Union and its family of companies, including Danze and Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, is sponsoring a free online education seminar with a focus on water. The course looks at water, the world’s increasingly scarce, costly and energy-intensive resource....
by laura | Aug 22, 2012 | Business & People News
Using comprehensive contract documents can protect projects, minimize risk and avoid costly litigation. AIA is offering a new interactive session on the latest version of AIA’s contract documents and software. During the course, participants will learn the importance...
