by laura | Mar 26, 2012 | Business & People News
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has joined Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) as a charter Certifier Allied Member. PMI has recently opened its membership to accredited certifier organizations qualified to certify...
by laura | Mar 23, 2012 | Business & People News
Doug Mockett is celebrating its 27th annual design competition, which seeks out innovative ideas in furniture parts, components, accessories and hardware. All ideas will be considered with winners receiving $1000, an engraved achievement trophy and a royalty based on...
by laura | Mar 22, 2012 | Business & People News
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of its entry into the U.S. tankless water heating market, Noritz is launching a 10-month contractor appreciation promotion to reward members of its ongoing PROCard program and attract additional professional installers to the group....
by laura | Mar 21, 2012 | Business & People News
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), in conjunction with The Home Depot, has launched an online green home products database. The database is a microsite that features products geared toward green homebuilding, many of which may contribute toward earning LEED...
by laura | Mar 20, 2012 | Business & People News
Bill Darcy has been named CEO of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA). In his new role, he will continue the leadership he began in April 2011 as executive VP. Darcy began with the NKBA as the manager of marketing partnerships and has received several...
by laura | Mar 19, 2012 | Business & People News
Tile Redi is welcoming back founder Lloyd Gerber as president. Gerber comes from a construction background and started Tile Redi after he invented the one-piece, leak-proof shower pan. Gerber left Tile Redi five years ago to pursue other interests and brought in Joe...
by laura | Mar 16, 2012 | Business & People News
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting applications for the 2012 WaterSense Partner of the Year awards through April 6, 2012. The awards showcase WaterSense partners who have excelled at increasing awareness and understanding of water efficiency...
by laura | Mar 15, 2012 | Business & People News
Wolf is giving away roundtrip airline tickets to anywhere in the United States as part of its “Made In America” sweepstakes. Wolf launched the contest to roll out its new division of self-branded U.S.-manufactured products, Wolf Home Products. Visitors to the...
by laura | Mar 14, 2012 | Business & People News
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) have released the “Local Leaders in Sustainability” report, which finds that the most attractive incentives for greening American communities are also the most basic: tax...
by laura | Mar 13, 2012 | Business & People News
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has named Air King as a 2012 Energy Star Partner of the Year—Product Manufacturer for its contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by manufacturing energy-efficient products and helping to educate consumers about those...