by laura | Jan 24, 2011 | Business & People News
Laufen’s Mimo Collection recently received a 2010 Good Design award in the Bath and Accessories product category. The awards are presented annually by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre of Architecture Art Design and...
by laura | Jan 21, 2011 | Business & People News
The GE Profile front load washer with Steam and SmartDispense technology was given a 2011 Very Innovative Products (VIP) Award by the Good Housekeeping Research Institute. The washer features an “Overnight Ready” cycle that cleans clothes and gets them ready to...
by laura | Jan 20, 2011 | Business & People News
A new Toilet Challenge app from American Standard makes testing a toilet’s flushing power easier and entertaining. The app allows users to select flushing adversaries which might include golf balls, kid’s clay, cat litter, chicken nuggets, hotdogs and even bananas....
by laura | Jan 20, 2011 | Business & People News
2010 was a year of contradictions and tumult. Many in the industry are looking forward to putting it in the rearview mirror. While some were seeing success and growth in their business, others were struggling. Recently, a group of design pros, appliance dealers and...
by laura | Jan 19, 2011 | Business & People News
The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) has appointed Ralph Hudnall as the Director of Product Certification and Verification. In his position, Hudnall will oversee AHAM’s ongoing and new appliance rating certification and verification programs....
by laura | Jan 18, 2011 | Business & People News
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is sponsoring an essay competition that looks at why safe drinking water should be a basic human right. IAPMO’s Uniform Plumbing Code, which serves as the basis of codes...
by laura | Jan 17, 2011 | Business & People News
Artistic Tile recently acquired Waterfall Bathroom Furniture, a manufacturer of bath furnishings crafted in Canada. Waterfall aims to create furniture that is available in a wide range of colors and can easily fit into existing spaces. “The acquisition of Waterfall is...
by laura | Jan 14, 2011 | Business & People News
Vent-A-Hood has named Elizabeth F. Pospick as the company’s CFO. The company, which recently announced a 14 percent increase in sales in 2010, will rely on Pospick to manage the financial side of the business and meet growing demand. “Elizabeth is joining us at an...
by laura | Jan 14, 2011 | Business & People News
Choosing the right colors is crucial when you are designing a kitchen, be it for cabinetry, tile, flooring or even hardware. When reviewing cabinet options, for example, not only should you be looking at whether you want a raised or flat panel door style, a durable...
by laura | Jan 13, 2011 | Business & People News
A few finishing touches won’t cut it these days. A new consumer poll from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) revealed that 49 percent of homeowners consider outcome and design as the greatest determinant of project satisfaction. “Today’s...
