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2012 Press Releases


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04/25/2012 LAUFEN Unveils New Palomba Collection of Bath Products at Salone Del Mobile 2012 - LAUFEN, the Swiss innovator of the bathroom as a living space, wowed the crowds at this year’s Salone Del Mobile exhibition with the introduction of another collection by their frequent collaborators, Ludovica+Roberto Palomba.
 LAUFEN
04/25/2012 Hastings Tile & Bath Wins 2012 KBCULTURE Award for Atmosfere Toilets - Hastings Tile & Bath, importers, distributors and manufacturers of some of the most recognizable and sought after contemporary bath products is proud to announce that one of their collections – Atmosfere Toilets, has garnered the 2012 KBCULTURE Award for Best Toilet.
 Hastings
04/24/2012 GRAFF®’s Ametis Wins 2012 KBCULTURE Award for Faucet Design - GRAFF®, the manufacturers and designers of precision-engineered faucets and fixtures, was pleased to learn that their Ametis faucet has garnered another important accolade: the 2012 KBCULTURE Award for Faucet Design.
 GRAFF
04/19/2012
 Stone Forest® Debuts 2012 Spring Collection - Stone Forest® is renowned for transforming stone and other natural materials into nothing less than works of art. Those works of art also happen to be stylish and highly practical home furnishings. The company’s 2012 collections are no exception.
 Stone Forest
04/18/2012 Watermark Designs Brings on New Team of Manufacturer Representatives - Watermark Designs, a Brooklyn-based leading manufacturer of decorative plumbing fixtures, bathroom accessories, lighting and elegant hardware has recently begun upgrading its outside sales force with the addition of several new manufacturer representative firms that focus on high-end luxury products.
 Watermark
04/12/2012
 LARGER THAN LIGHT AND LITTMAN BRANDS ANNOUNCE WINNERS OF FIRST-EVER “LET IT SHINE” CONTEST - The Littman Brands, parent company to Corbett Lighting, Hudson Valley Lighting®, Troy Lighting, and CSL® (Creative Systems Lighting) has announced the winners of its first-ever lighting competition, “Let It Shine.”
 Troy Lighting
04/11/2012 bulthaup Launches “Conventional Wisdom” Series of Events - Kitchen designer and manufacturer bulthaup recently hosted the first in a series of events being rolled out in the U.S. titled “Conventional Wisdom.” The gatherings are an effort to bring together customers, architects, designers and others for thought-provoking and interactive evenings at the company’s showrooms.
 bulthaup
04/11/2012
 CSL® (CREATIVE SYSTEMS LIGHTING) TO LAUNCH 2012 ECO-DOWNLIGHT LED COLLECTION AT LIGHTFAIR INTERNATIONAL - CSL® (Creative Systems Lighting), leaders in cutting edge technical and decorative lighting, has announced the debut of its 2012 Architectural luminaire collection.
 CSL
04/11/2012 Devon & Devon Debuts 2012 Bath and Interior Design Collections in North America -
Devon & Devon, known for its elegant and sophisticated complete bathroom designs, is proud to announce the launch of its 2012 collections in the North American market – where Watermark Designs of Brooklyn, NY is the company’s exclusive distributor.
 Devon & Devon
04/09/2012 THG® Designers Honored in Architectural Digest’s AD100, Top 100 Talent for 2012 - THG®, luxury French manufacturer of the world’s most inspired and exquisite faucetry, announces that two design legends—Jamie Drake and Alberto Pinto—also THG brand collaborators—have been named to Architectural Digest’s AD100 for 2012.
 THG
04/04/2012 ThermaSol® Debuts Three New Styles of Steam Shower Controls and Steam Heads for 2012 - ThermaSol®, the industry leader in steam bath products, is proud to announce the introduction of three new styles of steam shower controls and steam heads for 2012. The new Regency, Deco and Icon series are designed with the highest level of quality and functionality in mind, and complement existing trim and fixture designs offered by most bath manufacturers.
 ThermaSol
04/02/2012 GRAFF® Unveils the Future of Digital Showers with Aqua-Sense - GRAFF®, the premier manufacturer of precision-engineered contemporary products for the bath and kitchen, has announced its most technologically advanced collection to date: Aqua-Sense. The Aqua-Sense shower system represents the future of shower design: a full sensory, completely modern experience.
 GRAFF
03/27/2012 The fluid™ Collections of Bathroom Fixtures are Inspired by Nature, Art and Architecture -
fluid’s™ series of high design bath fixtures connects to the influences of our environment while emphasizing sustainability
 fluid
03/26/2012 Hastings Tile & Bath Introduces Eco-conscious Collection of Contemporary Bamboo Bath Furniture - Hastings Tile & Bath, the premier distributor and importer of the world’s finest bath and tile products for commercial and residential applications, introduces its greenest collection to date: Hastings Bamboo.
 Hastings
03/21/2012 Hastings Tile & Bath Unveils Newest Sonia Collections - Hastings Tile & Bath, the premier distributor and importer of luxury bath and tile products for the kitchen and bath industry, has unveiled the newest collections from Sonia, the Spanish manufacturer of bath vanities.
 Hastings
03/21/2012 Caroma’s Flow Showerhead Receives WaterSense® Approval -
Caroma®, the worldwide leader in quality bathroom products, including high-efficiency, dual-flush toilets for commercial and residential use, announced today that their first-ever shower product – Caroma Flow, has received WaterSense® approval, and its label, giving Caroma an unprecedented number of WaterSense® labeled products.
 Caroma
03/20/2012
 Troy Lighting Unveils New 2012 Interior Collections for Hospitality - Troy Lighting, leaders in creating sophisticated casual designs, is proud to announce the launch of its 2012 interior collections.
 Troy Lighting
03/19/2012 LAUFEN Engages Hospitality Industry With Participation In HI Connect in Nashville - LAUFEN, the Swiss innovator of the bathroom as a living space, will be attending the upcoming HI Connect event in Nashville March 21 – 23, 2012, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.
 LAUFEN
03/13/2012 Zephyr® Announces 2011 “Inspire My Kitchen Design Contest” Winners - Zephyr®, the innovators of design-forward kitchen range hoods, today announced the winners of its 2011 “Inspire My Kitchen Design Contest.” The competition brought together culinary aficionados – both homeowners and designers, and awarded prizes for incorporating a Zephyr range hood into their inspired kitchen designs.
 Zephyr
03/13/2012
 Troy Lighting Unveils Bold New 2012 Interior Collections - Troy Lighting, leaders in creating sophisticated casual designs, is proud to announce the launch of its 2012 interior collections. The collections stay true to Troy Lighting’s transitional aesthetic roots, yet manage to break new ground with several progressive industrial-inspired designs.
 Troy Lighting
03/01/2012 LAUFEN Introduces Living Square and New Palace Collections to North American Market - LAUFEN, the Swiss innovator of the bathroom as a living space, announced the introduction of two expanded collections from its successful ceramic vanity collections: Living Square and Palace.
LAUFEN
02/29/2012 GRAFF® Promotes Chris Kulig to Strategy and Business Development Manager - GRAFF®, a leading manufacturer of high-end faucets and shower products for the kitchen and bath industry, announced today that they’ve promoted their own Chris Kulig to the position of Strategy and Business Development Manager.
 GRAFF
02/27/2012
 CSL® (Creative Systems Lighting) Illuminates Industry with 2012 Architectural Luminaire Collection - CSL® (Creative Systems Lighting), leaders in cutting edge technical and decorative lighting, has announced the debut of its 2012 Architectural luminaire collection.
 CSL
02/22/2012 DRS and Associates Named Agency of Record for bulthaup - DRS and Associates, a full-service, marketing and public relations agency known for its long-standing guidance and branding tutelage with major architectural, interior design and building brands, has been named agency of record for bulthaup corporation. DRS will oversee the seamless integration of bulthaup’s public relations, digital and social media campaigns.
 bulthaup
02/21/2012 Zephyr® Introduces Monsoon DCBL – An Innovative One-Piece Liner with DCBL Suppression System™ Technology to Existing Insert Hood Line-Up - Zephyr®, the innovators of design-forward ventilation hoods and the revolutionary DCBL Suppression System™, announces Monsoon DCBL as the newest addition to their existing line-up of liner insert hoods.
 Zephyr
02/21/2012 Watermark Designs Debuts ‘Blue’ Faucet - Watermark Designs, the leading manufacturer of decorative plumbing fixtures and bath accessories for more than 30 years, announced the debut of its most streamlined and advanced faucet collection to date: Blue.
 Watermark
02/14/2012 GRAFF® Redefines High-Design with the Introduction of Ametis - GRAFF®, the premier manufacturer of precision-engineered contemporary products for the bath and kitchen, debuts its most exquisite collection to date: Ametis. Designed by Davide Oppizzi of DCUBE, the much anticipated Ametis series will include a line of showers and faucets that will be available for the first time in the U.S. in the second quarter of 2012.
 GRAFF
02/13/2012 Watermark ID Unveils ‘Smart’ Luxury Shower System - Watermark ID, the custom division of Brooklyn-based Watermark Designs, has unveiled its Luxury Shower System (LSS).
 Watermark
02/13/2012 Watermark Designs Pushes New Faucet Collection to the Edge - Watermark Designs, the leading manufacturer of decorative plumbing fixtures and bath accessories for more than 30 years, has once again pushed the edges of faucet innovation and design with the debut of its most state-of-the-art faucet collection to date: Edge.
 Watermark
02/06/2012 Watermark Designs Expands into Western Canada with New Alliance - Watermark Designs, Brooklyn-based manufacturer of decorative plumbing fixtures and bathroom accessories, has announced a new alliance with Cantu Bathrooms & Hardware Ltd., a leading importer of high quality plumbing products and decorative hardware.
 Watermark
01/25/2012
 Hudson Valley Lighting® Unveils a New and Spectacular Direction in Lighting – Portables - Hudson Valley Lighting®, the premier manufacturer of classic and transitional lighting fixtures featuring impeccable craftsmanship, fine detailing and hallmark finishes, has expanded its offerings with one of the most anticipated debuts of the season—portable lighting.
 Hudson Valley Lighting
01/25/2012 LAUFEN Wins iF Materials Award For Innovative Clean Coat Surface Finish - LAUFEN, the Swiss innovator of the bathroom as a living space, announced that they are the recipients of the iF Material Design Award 2012 for their ‘LAUFEN Clean Coat’ surface protector finish, which is standard on their ILBAGNOALESSI One products and available on all other LAUFEN ceramic products.
 LAUFEN
01/25/2012 Watermark Designs’ Brooklyn Faucet Featured in South Street Seaport Museum’s Re-Opening on Jan. 26 - Watermark Designs, Brooklyn-based manufacturer of decorative plumbing fixtures and bathroom accessories, has announced that its highly acclaimed Brooklyn faucet has been selected for the “Made in New York” installation at the Museum of the City of New York’s South Street Seaport Museum as part of its re-opening on Jan. 26, 2012.
 Watermark
01/23/2012
 Corbett Lighting Wins 2012 Annual ARTS Award - For the second year in a row, Corbett Lighting, renowned U.S. manufacturer of premium fixtures for residential, contract and hospitality use, has been recognized with the 23rd Annual ARTS Award for 2012.
 Corbett Lighting
01/19/2012
 Littman Brands’ 2012 Collections Debut at Dallas International Lighting Market - The Littman Family of Brands, renowned for high-quality lighting solutions, will debut the highly awaited 2012 collections of five brands during Dallas International Lighting Market from Jan. 19-23, 2012.
Littman Brands
01/19/2012 GRAFF® Hires T.J. Mullally as Director of Sales - GRAFF®, a leading manufacturer of high-end faucets and shower products for the kitchen and bath industry, announced today that they’ve hired T.J. Mullally to act as their new Director of Sales.
 GRAFF
01/18/2012 Watermark Designs Forms Strategic Alliance With Devon & Devon - Watermark Designs, a Brooklyn-based manufacturer of decorative plumbing fixtures, bathroom accessories, lighting and elegant hardware, has announced an agreement to act as the exclusive distribution agent for Devon & Devon.
 Watermark
01/17/2012
 Covert Cool: CSL® (Creative Systems Lighting) Launches LED Eco-Cove System - CSL® (Creative Systems Lighting), leaders in technical downlighting and energy-efficient LED systems, has launched the ultra-efficient Eco-Cove LED system for hospitality, commercial retail operations and residential applications.
 CSL
01/15/2012 Caroma® Unveils New Green Products for a New Year  -
Caroma®, the worldwide leader in high-efficiency, dual-flush toilets for commercial and residential use, has recently unveiled its new water-saving products including two 1-Piece toilets and the Invisi™ Series II toilet suites, all featuring Caroma’s industry leading Smart Technology. In addition, the company introduced a precision engineered showerhead with a nominal flow rate.
 Caroma
01/12/2012
 Troy Lighting Makes History on PBS’ ‘This Old House’ - Troy Lighting, part of the Littman Family of Brands, has made history on two episodes of the Emmy® Award-winning television series on PBS, “This Old House.”
 Troy Lighting
01/11/2012 ThermaSol® Goes Full Throttle With “License to Speed” Promotion For Chance to Race in 24 Hours of LeMons - ThermaSol®, America’s premier steam shower manufacturer, has put the pedal to the metal in 2012 by announcing its most exhilarating promotion yet: “License to Speed." The promotion will run from Feb. 11, 2012 to Dec. 9, 2012, with winners being chosen to drive ThermaSol’s “lemon” – a 1988 IROC-Z Camaro – in one of the 24 Hours of LeMons endurance races for $500 cars taking place nationwide throughout 2012.
ThermaSol
01/09/2012 Vola’s Round Series Honored With GOOD DESIGN™ Award - Hastings Tile & Bath, the premier distributor and importer of luxury bath and tile products for the kitchen and bath industry, announced today that Vola, imported and distributed exclusively in North America through authorized Hastings Tile & Bath dealers, is the recipient of the prestigious GOOD DESIGN™ Award for Bath and Accessories in 2011.
 Hastings
01/04/2012 LAUFEN Receives Prestigious GOOD DESIGN™ Award for Their Creatively Named and Designed ILBAGNOALESSI One TUNA Washbasin - For the second year in a row, LAUFEN has been graced with the good fortune to be recognized by experts in the field of architecture and product design. LAUFEN’s ILBAGNOALESSI One TUNA has received the 2011 GOOD DESIGN™ Award, given out by the Chicago Athenaeum; Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre of Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies to manufacturers and designers who show excellence in product design across a number of categories.
 LAUFEN
01/03/2012 Zephyr® Launches National, In-Store “Utensil Give-Away” Promotion - Since its release in June of 2011, Zephyr®’s Next Generation Europa Collection with DCBL Suppression System™ has been garnering attention and receiving accolades from press and homeowners alike, and they were just awarded with another big win — the 2011 GOOD DESIGN™ Award for Kitchen Appliances.
 Zephyr
03/31/2011 Zephyr® Launches National, In-Store “Utensil Give-Away” Promotion - Zephyr®, the innovators of design-forward ventilation hoods, will launch their national, in-store Designer Utensil Set Give-Away promotion on April 1.
 Zephyr
03/31/2011 Caroma® Pledges to Sponsor Florida Elementary School Through Dream in Green - Caroma®, the worldwide leader in innovative, high-efficiency toilet suites and sinks, is supporting the non-profit organization Dream in Green by pledging to sponsor a school that will participate in the 2011-2012 Green Schools Challenge.
 Caroma
03/30/2011 LAUFEN Recreates Award-Winning FORUM at ISH 2011; Makes Defining Statement with New Products - LAUFEN, Swiss innovator of the bathroom as a living space, who is always attuned to current developments in the world of design, recreated the essence of their award-winning FORUM exhibition and visitor center and debuted several new additions to their innovative collections at ISH 2011; the event took place in Frankfurt, March 15-19, on the Messe Frankfurt exhibition grounds.
 LAUFEN
03/29/2011
 Stone Forest® Redesigns Social Media Platforms - Stone Forest®, well known for using natural elements sourced from around the world to create contemporary designs, has incorporated several social media platforms – including Facebook and Twitter – into its arsenal of communication technologies to better connect with customers, play a more active role in the Santa Fe design community, and acquire feedback about their products.
 Stone Forest
03/28/2011
 Stone Forest® Featured on DIY Network’s “Bath Crashers," Airing March 28 - On March 28, the Stone Forest Bamboo SYNC Drop-in Vessel Sink will be featured on the DIY Network’s hit series, “Bath Crashers.”
 Stone Forest
03/23/2011 Caroma® Reaffirms Commitment to Conservation at BuildingsNY/GreenBuildingsNY 2011 - Caroma®, the worldwide leader in high-efficiency, dual-flush toilets for commercial and residential use, will bring their water-conserving products and eco-friendly reusable booth to BuildingsNY/GreenBuildingsNY 2011.
 Caroma
03/21/2011 Zephyr® Announces 2011 “Inspire My Kitchen Design Contest” - Zephyr®, the innovators of design-forward ventilation hoods, announces the return of artistic visionary Fu-Tung Cheng, industrial designer Robert Brunner and award-winning chef Tom Hurley as the expert panel of judges for its 2011 “Inspire My Kitchen Design Contest” (IMKDC).
 Zephyr
03/17/2011
 The Littman Group Hosts Grand Opening Ceremony in City of Industry, California on March 22 - The Littman Group, lighting manufacturer of custom lighting designs and high quality lighting solutions, will officially open the doors of their new, 200,000-square-foot building in City of Industry, California, at their grand opening ceremony on Tuesday, March 22 at 11a.m.
 Littman Lighting
03/03/2011 Zephyr® Announces 2011 “Inspire My Kitchen Design Contest” - Zephyr®, the innovators of design-forward ventilation hoods, announces the 2011 Inspire My Kitchen Design Contest (IMKDC).
 Zephyr
03/02/2011 DRS and Associates Named Agency of Record for Zephyr ® Corporation - After a competitive review, DRS and Associates announces that it has been named agency of record for San Francisco-based Zephyr® Ventilation.
 Zephyr
02/23/2011 GRAFF® Works with Local Design School to Help Shape the Future - GRAFF®, the premier manufacturer of contemporary faucet and bath products, has strengthened its philanthropic mission with a newly formed collaboration with a local art and design school in Madison, Wisconsin.
 GRAFF
02/16/2011 Watermark Designs Launches Brand New Collection of Designer Shower Grid Drains - Watermark Designs, a Brooklyn-based leading manufacturer of decorative plumbing fixtures, bathroom accessories, lighting and elegant hardware, has launched their new collection of designer shower grid drains.
 Watermark
02/14/2011 Caroma® Commemorates Earth Month in 2011 by Bringing Back “One Flush Makes a Difference” Promotion - Caroma®, the worldwide leader in quality bathroom products, including high-efficiency, dual-flush toilets for commercial and residential use, announces the return of the “One Flush Makes a Difference” promotion in honor of Earth Month. Last year’s promotion was such a success that Caroma is offering it again this year - this time over a span of five months.
 Caroma
02/10/2011 ThermaSol® Brings On New Sales Team for Southern California Market - ThermaSol®, creator of the first steam shower unit for the home, announced they’ve hired DeLux Design + Sales + Marketing, Inc. to represent their fine line of steam shower equipment to the Southern California region.
 ThermaSol
02/09/2011 Hastings Tile & Bath Introduces Two New Lines From Sonia® – Sensuous Duna and Playful S5 - Hastings Tile & Bath, the premier importer of the world’s finest bath and tile products for commercial and residential applications today, unveiled two new collections from the ever-popular Spanish manufacturer, Sonia®. Named Duna and S5, these collections of vanities and accessories once again showcase everything that makes Sonia so beloved.
 Hastings
02/03/2011 Zephyr® Announces “Inspire My Kitchen Design Contest” Winners and Kicks off 2011 Contest - Zephyr, the innovators of design-forward ventilation hoods, recently announced the winners of its 2010 “Inspire My Kitchen Design Contest.” The competition brought together culinary aficionados, and awarded homeowners and professional designers with prizes for incorporating a Zephyr range hood in to their kitchen.
 Zephyr
02/02/2011
 Candice Olson Features Corbett Lighting and Hudson Valley Lighting® On New HGTV Show - Candice Olson, acclaimed international interior designer, author and TV personality, has tapped Corbett Lighting and Hudson Valley Lighting® to provide their high-end fixtures for her new HGTV show, “Candice Tells All.”
 Littman Lighting
01/27/2011 JACLO® Strengthens Sales Efforts and Dealer Support With the Addition of Two Dynamic Sales Firms - JACLO® Industries, the premier manufacturer of luxury grab bars, decorative plumbing and advanced shower solutions for commercial and residential markets, welcomed two new additions to their family of independent sales representatives: Stehr Enterprises and Meridian Marketing & Sales. JACLO
01/26/2011 Caroma® Announces 2011 Global Green Pre-Oscar® Party Contest in Hollywood - Caroma®, the world leader in innovative, high-efficiency toilet suites and sinks, will be a key sponsor at Hollywood’s “greenest” Pre-Oscar® event, the Global Green Pre-Oscar party on Wednesday, February 23, 2011.
 Caroma
01/25/2011
 Corbett Lighting Wins “Lighting Manufacturer of the Year” Award at the 22nd Annual ARTS Award Gala - Corbett Lighting, luxury lighting manufacturer for more than 40 years, won the “Lighting Manufacturer of the Year” Award at the 22nd Annual ARTS gala, held on January 22 during the Dallas International Lighting Market and the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market.
 Littman Lighting
01/20/2011
 Corbett Lighting Nominated As “Lighting Manufacturer Of The Year” for the 22nd Annual ARTS Awards - Corbett Lighting, a creator and manufacturer of high-end lighting for residential, hospitality and commercial/contract markets, has been nominated as “Lighting Manufacturer of the Year” for the 22nd Annual ARTS Awards that will be held during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Show in January 2011.
 Littman Lighting
01/20/2011 ThermaSol® Elevates Commercial Steam Equipment to Unprecedented Level with SuperDuty Generator - Health club and spa owners no longer have to worry whether or not their steam generator is broken down and their steam room is out of commission. ThermaSol®, the industry leader in steam bath products and technology since 1958, has engineered a new series of commercial generators creating a fully digital, solid state system that is reliable and unsurpassed in value.
 ThermaSol
01/19/2011 ThermaSol® Presents Western Regional Sales Manager with "Team Member of the Year Award” - ThermaSol®, the industry leader in steam bath products and technology, awarded the "2010 David Altman Team Member of the Year Award" to Western Regional Sales Manager Martin Siwy for his commitment and enthusiasm in the support and sales of the ThermaSol brand and products.
 ThermaSol
01/19/2011 ThermaSol® Utilizes the Power of New Media to Communicate with Customers and Gain Feedback - ThermaSol®, creator of the first steam bath unit for the home, has incorporated several social media platforms into its arsenal of communication technologies - including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube - to better connect with customers and gain feedback about their ThermaSol experience.
 ThermaSol
01/18/2011
 Hudson Valley Lighting®, Troy Lighting and Corbett Lighting to Showcase 2011 Collections at Dallas International Lighting Market - Hudson Valley Lighting®, Troy Lighting and Corbett Lighting will spotlight their newest collections in their expansive showroom at The Dallas International Lighting Market from January 20-23, 2011. Located at 3902-TM on the third floor of the Trade Mart, the event brings together more than 3,000 buyers from around the globe who seek out the finest in fixed and portable lighting for residential and commercial projects.
 Littman Lighting
01/18/2011 JACLO® Reveals New Logo and New Vision - JACLO®, the premier manufacturer of luxury grab bars, advanced shower solutions, decorative plumbing products and accessories for commercial and residential installations, re-affirmed their commitment to provide the widest and best selection of kitchen and bath products with its new slogan ‘Confidence from Start to Finish.’ JACLO
01/10/2011 LAUFEN’s MIMO Collection Honored with 2010 GOOD DESIGN™ Award - LAUFEN’s innovative MIMO Collection has been garnering attention from its inception, and the jewel in the crown of awards is its latest win — the 2010 GOOD DESIGN™ Award for the Bath and Accessories product category.
 LAUFEN
01/06/2011 GRAFF® Launches Back-to-Basics Builder Series and Website to Better Serve Builders and Wholesalers - GRAFF®, the premier manufacturer of contemporary faucet and bath products, has launched a sister site and a comprehensive series of products designed to meet the unique needs of two of its core constituencies: builders and wholesalers. Called “Back-to-Basics,” the collections are in-stock and ready to ship at price points that are geared to the builder market.
 GRAFF