by laura | Mar 14, 2011 | Business & People News
East Coast Tile Group has signed a distribution arrangement with StonePeak Ceramics in the Eastern United States. Under the terms of this new agreement, East Coast Tile divisions Best Tile and Tile America will supply porcelain tiles in the states of Maine, New...
by laura | Mar 11, 2011 | Business & People News
Granite Transformations celebrates a decade of business in North America with the announcement of the 10 Years/10 Days in Italy contest. The winner of the contest will receive 10 days in Venice, Italy, including a tour of the Orsoni Factory, where the art of glass...
by laura | Mar 11, 2011 | Business & People News
With the new year just begun, many in the industry may be wondering if 2011 will bring the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. K+BB asked five k and b professionals for their views on this new year. They are: Troy Adams, Troy Adams Design; Ellen Cheever, CMKBD,...
by laura | Mar 10, 2011 | Business & People News
MasterBrand Cabinets recently welcomed Martha Stewart to its North Carolina facility, which employs 250 individuals to produce the Martha Stewart Living kitchens line. The cabinetry line, which launched at The Home Depot in September 2010, has proven popular, and the...
by laura | Mar 9, 2011 | Business & People News
The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) has joined the Plumbing Efficiency Research Coalition (PERC) as the sixth member of the group. PERC was founded in 2009 to develop research projects that will support water efficiency and sustainable plumbing products,...
by laura | Mar 8, 2011 | Business & People News
A new national survey of American consumers, commissioned by LG Electronics USA, reveals that consumers want appliances that reduce time spent doing laundry. Nine in 10 consumers believe that a larger load capacity is one of the most important features in clothes...
by laura | Mar 7, 2011 | Business & People News
Dacor has extended its Love You Back Bonus promotion to run through December 31, 2011. The program has also been updated to include the Distinctive dishwasher, which consumers can receive for free with the purchase at least $9,000 worth of other Dacor appliances. The...
by laura | Mar 4, 2011 | Business & People News
Mutina Ceramiche’s new Phenomenon collection, designed by Tokujin Yoshioka, recently received a 2011 Wallpaper Design Award, which recognizes creativity and innovation in the world of fashion, architecture and design. “It is a great honor to receive this...
by laura | Mar 4, 2011 | Business & People News
Most business owners would rather go to the dentist than hire an attorney. Attorneys have the dubious reputation of being “blood suckers,” deal breakers and opportunists. And many business owners would rather go the “do-it-yourself” route when it comes to legal issues...
by laura | Mar 3, 2011 | Business & People News
Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes remained unchanged at 16 for a fourth consecutive month in February, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). The HMI gauges builder...