Feb
24

New Kitchen Faucets from Jado - Basil, Cayenne, Saffron, Coriander faucet designs | Trendir

Posted on February 24, 2010

Trendir loves the new Jado kitchen faucets, or in their words: "J’adore Jado"

Feb
23

Phc News Reports on Uponor New Training Facility

Posted on February 23, 2010

Phc News editor John Mesenbrink was a special guest at the Uponor Grand Opening last week, now reporting on it.

Feb
3

Residential Fire Sprinkler System Ignites Heated Debate | Holtville Tribune · I.V. Weekly-Chronicle

Posted on February 3, 2010

Fair and balanced debate on the home fire sprinkler issue with builders and building science experts. Great quote by Jayson Drake senior product manager, Plumbing and Fire Safety, for Uponor North America: Research makes a compelling argument to mandate fire safety systems in residential building codes...With an industry standard cost of approximately $1.61 per square foot, the investment for homeowners equals that of granite countertops and stainless steel appliances--common upgrades by today's standards. But this upgrade saves lives.

Feb
1

Safety Tubs Bring Universal Design to the Bathroom | Charles Hudson

Posted on February 1, 2010

Nice review of the Safety Tubs products introduced at the International Builder's Show last month. Noting that "these tubs don't skimp on the luxuries," the building experts at Charles & Hudseon reccommend checking out Safety Tub "before you start your remodel. They really could be life changing."

Dec
16

Rheem Heat Pump Water Heater Named a Top 10 Green Product by Architectural Record

Posted on December 16, 2009

Editors at Architectural Record honored the innovative Rheem Heat Pump Water Heater as "the first relatively affordable, integral storage offering from a large national company to enter the North American market. It is also the markets quietest (rated at 49 dB), and has the longest warranty."

Dec
7

Contractor Reports on Rheem joining the Green Mechanical Council

Posted on December 7, 2009

Rheem Manufacturing Co. recently announced that it has joined the Green Mechanical Council (GreenMech). The announcement follows Rheem’s recent decision to sponsor the Green Mechanical Awards, which “recognize mechanical/plumbing contractors and design/build firms that are creating the most fuel- and cost-efficient systems in residential and commercial applications.” Read more at ContractorMag.com

Dec
2

American Standard CEO is First Interview Subject for Kitchen Bath Radio

Posted on December 2, 2009

Don Devine, CEO of American Standard Brands, cites two trends for optimism in building and plumbing products: the echo boom generation, and the age of the US housing stock. He also talks marketing strategy in tough times with Kitchen & Bath Design News editor John Filippelli.

Nov
20

Contracting Business Home Page: Rheem Launches HP-50 Heat Pump Water Heater

Posted on November 20, 2009

HVAC and plumbing contractors viewed the debut of the Rheem HP-50 water pump water heater. The three-hour workshop was part of a daylong “Pacific Northwest HP-50 Launch Event” on October 28, held for the plumbing trade, regional electric utilities, energy-efficiency organizations and local media.

Nov
20

ED+C and SF Magazines Announce Winners of Annual Readers’ Choice Awards - USGBC/Greenbuild News - U.S. Green Building Council

Posted on November 20, 2009

ED+C and Sustainable Facility magazines have announced the winners of their annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Our clients Uponor and Grundfos won in the Water Conservation and Mechanical categories respectively.

Nov
6

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review features American Standard Interview

Posted on November 6, 2009

Gray Uhl, director of design from American Standard in New Jersey, says the "great explosion" in color and material has led to wider selection in the area of design. His company, he says, has tended to divide lines in three overall patterns: traditional, contemporary and transitional.

Nov
6

Gray Uhl Does a Talking Shop interview with kbculture

Posted on November 6, 2009

Gray Uhl, Director of Design for American Standard, recently answered a few questions for 'Talking Shop', a new feature at KBCULTURE.

Nov
1

American Standard Facebook Contest Featured in Plumbing and Mechanical

Posted on November 1, 2009

Katie Rotella plumbs the idea of plumbers and brands using social media tools, giving a shout out to the American Standard "Tell us Your Best Toilet Story" contest on Facebook.

Oct
24

Contractor Gives Editors Choice Nod to American Standard Town Square Toilet

Posted on October 24, 2009

The new American Standard Town Square luxury high efficiency toilet received an Editor's Choice nod from Contractor magazine.

Oct
23

Forsyth company donates $10,000 to Drake House

Posted on October 23, 2009

Hansgrohe is recognized for a donation to Drake House, helping women with children who are homeless and need a place to stay until they can get back on their feet.

Oct
20

Staten Island Advance covers American Standard's New Online Repair Parts Store

Posted on October 20, 2009

The paper notes that there are more than 150 types of parts available, along with a helpful diagram tool to make selection easier.

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