Kitchen & Bath Design News back issues from July 2005:
Holding strong against the big boxes.(marketing of home furnishings)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Who can forget the panic that ensued when the home centers began aggressively targeting the upscale design market in the mid-1990s? While some dealers ran about Chicken Little-style, announcing to anyone who would listen that the sky was falling, even those less prone to panic ...
Housing market continues surge.(BAROMETERS: A look at key statistics & trends shaping the industry)
Jul 01, 2005 ... The housing and kitchen/bath markets, bolstered by continued strong fundamentals and an improved economy, continued to show robust growth into the second quarter of 2005, with forecasts generally positive for the rest of 2005. The most recent key statistics released by government agencies, ...
Industry stocks ride market up.(STOCKWATCH: Performance of key publicly traded industry companies)(Illustration)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Stocks associated with the kitchen and bath industry rose again in May, as substantial economic gains trumped volatile oil prices to lift Wall Street markets higher. The index of 55 key stocks of building products manufacturers, distributors, retailers, home builders and ...
What are some of the best ways to increase your company's repeat business?(MARKET PULSE: Readers' opinions on industry-related issues)(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 01, 2005; ... "We rely primarily on referrals, just as many businesses do in the industry. I've been in the industry long enough now that I've even done projects for the children of some of my clients! Also, I have done more than one home for other clients. For instance, right now, I am on the third ...
Home Depot to close 15 'Expo' units, convert others.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Atlanta -- The Home Depot plans to close 15 of its upscale EXPO Design Center stores, and convert another five EXPO locations to Home Depot stores, the company announced. The nation's largest home improvement chain, headquartered in Atlanta, announced the move last month ....
Maytag acquired by investor group.(Ripplewood Holdings L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Newton, IA -- Maytag Corporation, the appliance giant and parent company of Jenn-Air, has entered into a definitive agreement under which an investor group led by private equity firm Ripplewood Holdings LLC will acquire all outstanding shares of the company in a cash merger. The ...
KCMA elects 2005 slate of officers.(James Lobley, Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Colorado Springs, CO -- James Lobley of Hagerstown Kitchens has been elected president of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association, assuming a one-year term as the top elected officer of the KCMA. Lobley was elected last month at the KCMA's annual convention in Colorado ...
Broan-Nutone names competition winners.(National Kitchen and Bath Association's Best Kitchen Design Competition)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Hartford, WI -- Broan-NuTone and the National Kitchen and Bath Association have named the winners of the 2005 "Best Kitchen Design Competition," awarding a total of $40,000 in cash and scholarships to professional and student kitchen designers who incorporated proper kitchen ventilation ...
Kohler to open store at merchandise mart.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Kohler, WI -- Kohler Co. will open a 7,000-sq.-ft. flagship store this fall in the Chicago Merchandise Mart's "LuxeHome," the plumbing products manufacturer announced. Ann Sacks, the Kohler-owned tile, stone and plumbing subsidiary, will open an adjoining 4,000-sq.-ft. showroom ...
Top dealers honored at Rutt function.(Rutt HandCrafted Cabinetry)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... New Holland, PA -- Rutt HandCrafted Cabinetry recently honored its top dealers at an awards breakfast conducted in conjunction with the Kitchen/ Bath Industry Show (K/BIS) in Las Vegas in May. The awards function recognized the "highest levels of sales achievement for the ...
WarmlyYours, Honeywell ink pact.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Buffalo Grove, IL -- Warmly Yours, the Illinois-based manufacturer of electric floor warming systems, has entered into a licensing agreement under which it will manufacture and market a product line carrying the Honeywell brand. The floor warming systems will be introduced to ...
Jacuzzi sells off Eljer plumbing unit.(Eljer Plumbingware acquired by Sun Capital Partners Inc.)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... West Palm Beach, FL -- Jacuzzi Brands, Inc. has agreed to sell its Eljer Plumbingware business to an affiliate of private investment firm Sun Capital Partners, Inc., the company announced. The transaction was expected to close by early this month. Terms were not disclosed. ...
Expansion completed at Vent-A-Hood plant.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Richardson, TX -- Vent-A-Hood, the Texas-based manufacturer of residential range hoods, has completed construction on a 50,000-sq.-ft. plant expansion at the company's headquarters here. According to Vent-A-Hood, operations will be phased into the addition over the next few ...
Poggenpohl U.S. moves NJ offices.(New Jersey)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Fairfield, NJ -- Poggenpohl U.S. has moved its corporate headquarters to a larger space in Fairfield, NJ after 10 years at a location in nearby Wayne. The company's new headquarters includes a training/seminar room, and accommodates increased staffing requirements necessary for ...
Woodmark reports year-end results.(American Woodmark Corp.)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Winchester, VA -- American Woodmark Corp. has reported that net sales for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2005 increased 15% from the prior year to $207.1 million, but net income for the quarter declined compared to the prior year. The publicly-traded cabinet manufacturer, ...
Medallion to open Indiana factory.(Medallion Cabinetry Inc.)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Waconia, MN -- Medallion Cabinetry Inc. will open a new manufacturing plant in Culver, IN prior to the end of this year, the semi-custom cabinet manufacturer announced. The 275,000-sq.-ft. facility, according to company officials, will produce the entire spectrum of Medallion ...
Retail initiative launched by TOTO.(Neorest Store)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Morrow, GA -- To assist homeowners seeking "the perfect in-home getaway," TOTO has launched the NEOREST Store, a luxury showroom featuring personal cleansing systems and high-tech toilets. According to the plumbing products manufacturer, headquartered here, the newly opened ...
Cabinet company founded in Indiana.(Smart Corp.)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... New Paris, IN -- A new cabinet company, privately held by four experienced cabinet industry professionals, has been launched "to create a cabinet line and manufacturing environment that is reminiscent of the early days of this explosive industry, while taking advantage of 21st-century ...
Masco Hardware suppliers merge.(Liberty Hardware Manufacturing Corp. and Bath Unlimited)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Winston-Salem, NC -- Liberty Hardware Manufacturing Corp., a manufacturer of decorative and functional hardware, is merging with Bath Unlimited, another Masco-owned hardware supplier. The two Masco-owned companies announced the merger in mid-May, and said the new, larger ...
Correction.(Correction Notice)
Jul 01, 2005 ... In the Openings story in the April issue of KBDN, the showroom manager should have been identified as Lois O'Malley. The Esmeraldo design is also not from Pininfarina, as was stated. In the Consumer Buying ...
Spaces and Views.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Caption: Spaces and Views, a Highland Park, IL-based kitchen and bath design firm and cabinetry supplier, recently earned a Masters Award for outstanding sales in 2004 from Wood-Mode. Spaces and Views ranked #22 nationally in Wood-Mode sales among 1,000 dealers. Pictured on the ...
Basco schedules training sessions.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Mason, OH -- Basco, the Mason, OH-based manufacturer of shower doors and tub enclosures, has announced the remaining 2005 schedule for the company's "Basco University," a training program that offers installers intensive, hands-on classes on the proper techniques and methods for best ...
Pacific crest CEO leadership cited.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Kent, WA -- Steven Bell, owner and CEO of Pacific Crest Cabinets, has been honored as Washington State's "Small Business Person of the Year." The U.S. Small Business Administration award, presented recently in Washington, DC, recognized Bell's business and leadership skills, ...
Cosentino rewards contest winners.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Houston -- Cosentino USA, the Houston-based producer and distributor of natural quartz surfacing, is sending five people and their guests to Spain as part of a recent kitchen design competition, the company announced. The company's "Plain to Spain" Contest was recently ...
CorStone sets facility expansion.(CorStone Industries LLC)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... North Attleboro, MA -- CorStone Industries, LLC, a manufacturer of acrylic sinks and bathroom lavatories, has undertaken a major expansion program, highlighted by the construction of a $2-million, 36,000-sq.-ft, addition to its manufacturing facility in Greenville, AL, the company ...
Laminated Plastics moves headquarters.(Parsippany, New Jersey)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Parsippany, NJ -- Laminated Plastics, the manufacturer of "Panelyte" high-pressure laminates, has moved its headquarters to a larger facility in Parsippany, N J, the company announced. The new facility ...
Online cabinet finish repair firm launched.(TouchupTrainer. com)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Boise, ID -- TouchupTrainer. com, an online company specializing in cabinet repair, has begun operations in Boise, ID, the company announced. The business initiative, a division of Centura Companies, Inc., utilizes a Web site to provide cabinet manufacturers, dealers, field ...
Could your firm improve with a reality check?(DPH PERSPECTIVES)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Most principals of decorative plumbing and hardware showrooms bury their head in the sand when it comes to evaluating their businesses. They don't take a hard look at reality or, as Jim Collins suggests in Good to Great--"the brutal facts" of where their business is and the direction it is ...
Product selection and sales for your showroom.(BUSINESS STRATEGIES)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Whether you're a kitchen and bath dealer who's been in the business for two weeks or 20 years, the issues we all deal with are the same: What products do we want to display and sell from our showrooms? Today, more than ever before, we have plenty of choices in every category ....
Firm creates lasting impression through its service, design.(INDUSTRY PROFILE: Closeup on successful kitchen and bath professionals)
Jul 01, 2005; ... GREEN BROOK, NJ -- Many have heard the expression "you only get one chance to make a first impression," but Ted Haftel, CKD, knows that creating a lasting impression is equally important. With this in mind Haftel, president of the aptly named Fresh Impressions, proudly notes ...
Young buyers seen setting trends in new home sales.(CONSUMER BUYING TRENDS: Demographics & buying patterns for the home)
Jul 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, DC -- Households headed by "Generation X-ers" and members of the "echo-boom" purchased 55% of all newly built homes sold in 2003 and are fast becoming the trendsetters in U.S. housing markets. That's what can be drawn from Census Dept. reports and newly analyzed ...
Brooklyn showroom gets exclusive on plumbing products.(OPENINGS: Spotlight on new & innovative showrooms)(Solco Plumbing Supply)
Jul 01, 2005; ... BROOKLYN, NY -- Recognizing a need and implementing a way to fill that need is the foundation of any successful business. This has been the formula for Brooklyn, NY-based Solco Plumbing Supply, which has provided plumbing products for kitchens and baths for almost 30 years. In ...
Ergonomic concerns begin in workplace.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Reader Response to KBDN's industry coverage)(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Dear Ms. Costa: I would like to offer kudos to the ever-consummate design professional Ellen Cheever, CMKBD, ASID for her excellent "Designer's Notebook" article in the May issue of Kitchen & Bath Design News regarding designing home offices. What I would like to ...
Kitchen, Bath Reno go for big design impact in small space.(PROJECTS CASE STUDY: Spotlight on creative, problem-solving kitchens and baths)(Cover Story)
Jul 01, 2005; ... DARIEN, IL -- The couple who owns this home dreamed big. They wanted a contemporary kitchen on a grand scale that was packed full of professional-style appliances and plenty of drama and pizzazz. What they had was a traditional style home, located here, and an existing kitchen ...
High-tech home showcases 'next generation' of products.(SHOWHOUSE SPOTLIGHT: Innovative showhouse kitchens and baths)
Jul 01, 2005; ... LAS VEGAS, NV -- In decades past, the concept of the 21st century home conjured up images of instantly prepared food, robots doing household chores and wide screen televisions providing two-way communication. Amazingly, those images of 50 years ago ring truer than imagined, as demonstrated ...
Mexican Country Style.(Book Review)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Mexican Country Style Karen Witynski and Joe P. Carr Gibbs Smith, Publisher, Salt Lake City, UT Created to show design professionals and consumers the myriad benefits of employing Mexican antiques in their designs, Mexican Country Style, available from Salt Lake City, UT-based ...
Creating the Inspired House.(Book Review)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Creating the Inspired House John Connell Taunton Press, Newtown, CT Meant to inspire designers to find and create homes full of personality, Creating the Inspired House features practical advice and entertaining anecdotes through the use of various case studies. ...
Wood-Mode.(appointments)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Frederick J. Donohue has been appointed to the position of ...
Canyon Creek Cabinet Co.(appointments)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Monroe, WA-based Canyon Creek Cabinet Co. has ...
Reico Kitchen & Bath's.(appointments)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Amy Hart has been named key business manager for ...
American Woodmark Corp.(appointments)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Winchester, VA-based American Woodmark Corp. has elected Carol ...
Lasco Bathware.(appointments)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Stuart Leigh has been named president of Anaheim, CA-based Lasco ...
Mansfield Plumbing Products LLC.(appointments)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Perrysville, OH-based Mansfield Plumbing Products LLC, has named Bill Kelley as v.p./retail sales; Adriana Bedoya as sales manager of ...
Hank's Specialties, Inc.(appointments)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Houston, TX-based Tarkett Commercial has named New Brighton, MN-based Hank's Specialties, Inc. as the newest member of its distribution network. The company's residential arm, ...
Kitchen Distributors of America.(appointments)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Frank Gennaccaro has been named CEO of ...
O'BH Associates L.L.C.(appointments)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... O'BH Associates L.L.C.--which is now based in Irving, TX--has named Craig Reyenga as its general manager. The company has also appointed Troy Woodruff ...
Calendar of events: trade shows, conferences & other key industry events.(Calendar)
Jul 01, 2005 ... July 27-30: Association of Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS) Fair, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. For more information, contact the AWFS at 800-946-AWFS (2937). September 12-14: Multi-Housing World Conference & Expo, San Diego ...
Adaptive marketing: dealers need to work Universal Design into their marketing plans now to tap into the growing Baby Boomer segment.
Jul 01, 2005; ... Once considered a hindrance to the value and marketability of homes, the idea of aging in place is now causing design professionals across the boards to rethink the way they remodel and build homes. It's also causing a shift in their marketing plans. They're embracing, using and ...
Today's kitchen appliances serve up multiple amenities.(2005 GUIDE TO APPLIANCES)(Buyers Guide)
Jul 01, 2005 ... There is nothing standard or ordinary about the high-end appliances being incorporated into today's kitchen designs. For each appliance category, there is a host of features and technological advances that make it easier for the homeowner to prepare meals and share them with family and ...
DACOR: innovations for the New Millennia: through its newest offerings, Dacor again shows why it is the leader in quality, style and performance.(Advertisement)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Long regarded for its product innovation, ground-breaking technology and commitment to customer needs, Dacor is celebrating its 40th year of manufacturing luxury kitchen appliances in style. With a nod to its history and an eye toward the future, the family owned and operated ...
Sub-Zero and Wolf: innovative offerings from industry pioneers: lauded as industry pioneers, Sub-Zero and Wolf are unveiling the future of the kitchen.(Advertisement)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Having already solidified their reputation--both individually and collectively--as industry pioneers, both Sub-Zero Freezer Company, Inc. and its corporate companion, Wolf Appliance Company, are poised to establish yet another industry first with the introduction of Sub-Zero's PRO 48; a ...
Viking Range Corporation: the pinnacle of performance: Viking offers luxury products that define quality, performance and innovation.(Advertisement)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Those familiar with the phrase leading by example," will be happy to know what they have long suspected: It was coined with Viking Range Corporation in mind. As the originator of commercial-style cooking equipment, the company continues to offer products marked by consistent, ...
The bold and the beautiful: eye-catching bath sinks and faucets are a key to creating a sensory bath experience, say dealers and suppliers.(PRODUCT TREND REPORT)
Jul 01, 2005; ... As the bathroom continues its meteoric rise in status, today's hectic homeowners, more than ever, are looking for a variety of style choices to help them create a personal sanctuary away from overbooked schedules, one-hour commutes and nagging phones. In response to this, the already ...
Nature, health all the rage.(K/BIS 2005: PRODUCT REVIEW)
Jul 01, 2005; ... In a city known for high stakes and high rollers, this year's Kitchen/Bath Industry Show offered up a slate of products that seemed, instead, to take a safer bet on promoting health and nature rather than sin and indulgence. Indeed, the products that came out of K/BIS 2005--held ...
Design software.(K/BIS 2005: PRODUCT REVIEW)
Jul 01, 2005 ... DezynePad is a service that enhances a designer's existing Web site, allowing that designer to conduct business with clients online, according to the company. Designers utilizing this service can review and comment on project ...
Potfillers.(K/BIS 2005: PRODUCT REVIEW)
Jul 01, 2005 ... BLANCO's Potfiller kitchen faucets are wall-mounted over the range. Their movable and extendable spout features a dual valve shut-off mechanism, replacing the need to reach across ...
Illuminated showerhead.(K/BIS 2005: PRODUCT REVIEW)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Ondine's Krystal ELS showerhead features STRASS Swarovski crystal and Ondine's Electronic Light Shower (ELS). It combines water colored light and cut crystal. Krystal ELS uses 270 no-clog spray channels ...
Quartz surfacing line.(K/BIS 2005: PRODUCT REVIEW)
Jul 01, 2005 ... LG Chem Industrial Materials, the manufacturer of LG HIMACS, has a new line of quartz surfacing called LG Viatera that's composed of 93% natural quartz from Italy blended with polymer resins and colorfast pigments. LG Viatera comes in the following slab sizes: 2cm ...
Vanity Collection.(K/BIS 2005: PRODUCT REVIEW)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Walker Zanger's Bathroom Vanity Collection includes 14 different vanity options. They range from the architectural feel of the Scala wash stand and the Asian-influenced Zen vanity to the Art Deco-inspired Luxe vanity. Others in the collection include the Opera Nickel vanity (shown), the ...
Glass towel warmers.(K/BIS 2005: PRODUCT REVIEW)
Jul 01, 2005 ... The Thermique towel warmer from Engineered Glass Products/e(g)p features glass that heats up, and is warm to the touch and easy to clean, adds the firm. The glass can also be customized with personal designs such as a monogram ....
Interior cabinet accessories.(K/BIS 2005: PRODUCT REVIEW)
Jul 01, 2005 ... The Vineyard Series from Rev-A-Shelf joins the company's Artisan Collection and is designed to complement traditional and Tuscan kitchen decor. This series includes a line of products for decorative molding inlays, galley rail ...
Ventilation fans.(K/BIS 2005: PRODUCT REVIEW)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Panasonic's WhisperCeiling is a ceiling-mounted fan, while the company's WhisperLite is a fan/light/nightlight combination. These fans feature two-storied, double-tapered, dolphin-shaped blades, along with dual-chamber technology. Additional benefits include ENERGY STAR qualification; an ...
Faucet collection.(K/BIS 2005: PRODUCT REVIEW)
Jul 01, 2005 ... ShowHouse by Moen's Organic Powder Room Collection includes a widespread faucet with coordinating accessories in a LifeShine brushed nickel finish. The faucet has an asymmetrical, high-arc spout with a central lift rod designed to resemble a flower ....
'Zen' tub line.(K/BIS 2005: PRODUCT REVIEW)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Acryline USA's Acryzen Series Bath line includes the Acryzen 7242 RI (rectangular island), 7242 R (rectangular rim) and the 7242 O (oval) bath models. As their model numbers suggest, there are two basic contemporary "Zen rim" shapes--rectangular and oval--and each one measures 72"x42". The ...
Kitchen cabinet accessory.(K/BIS 2005: PRODUCT REVIEW)
Jul 01, 2005 ... AquaTran Products, Inc. offers a kitchen cabinet accessory that loads five-gallon bottles of water onto dispenser units. It also preserves the beauty of the kitchen design ...