Thank you for registering for the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show & Conference in Chicago! To make your visit to K/BIS 2008 more productive, Kitchen and Bath Business is excited to bring you the K/BIS BUZZ. This edition includes the industry’s leading showers & tubs. Be on the lookout for these exciting new products at the show!
Who Are You Talking To? One of the great new features of K/BIS Connect this year is the ability to email exhibitors before the show. As you come across exhibitors of interest on the Floor Plan,
you can email them directly by clicking on the “Send Email” button in the upper right area of each listing. Why wait until you get to the show to make contact?
Latest News & Information
Stay informed on all of the exciting exhibitor announcements at K/BIS. Be sure to check all of them out in the “Latest News & Information” section at www.kbis.com
NKBA Conference Program
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Kitchen / Bath Industry
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Show: April 11-13, 2008
Conference: April 10-13, 2008
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Exhibitor News - Showers, Tubs, & Toilets
Revolutionary XCITE!™ Toilet Seat Hinge from Bemis® Provides the Latest “Keep-It-Simple” Technology—Simple to Clean Elegance, Secure Fit
Bemis Manufacturing Company, the world’s leader in innovative product development and toilet technology, has created a new toilet seat hinge that requires no hardware to connect the hinge to the cover and ring. The patented XCITE! hinge has an integrated design that is pliable and durable with no visible hardware or fasteners, eliminating concern over cleaning the hard-to-reach areas of a traditional hinge. The refined style of XCITE!—an easy, hygienic choice for today’s homeowner.
Geberit’s Concealed Tank And Carrier System Brings A New Dimension To Bathroom Design
Geberit’s Concealed Tank and Carrier System gives a bathroom an entirely new dimension by mounting the toilet on the wall, allowing the freedom to create an individual style with installation flexibility. The functional components are concealed behind the wall while retaining reliability, performance and easy maintenance. The only visible element is the stylish actuator flush panel, which has water-saving possibilities with single- or dual-flush options – 0.8 GPF (3 LPF) or 1.6 GPF (6 LPF).
www.geberit.usContact a sales representative
Your “other” Warehouse—Introduces Online ordering and World Imports Decorative Plumbing
Your “other” Warehouse celebrates its 20th year anniversary! At shopwyow.com we offer more products, excellent customer service, and same day shipping. Your “other” Warehouse has a proven track record to get it done exactly right the first time. This year we will introduce new products in our World Imports Decorative Plumbing line. Visit us at booth #S2853 and let us show you exactly what we mean by Lagniappe (a little something extra). www.yourotherwarehouse.com Contact a sales representative
Powder Room Collections Added to Danze Product Family
Danze introduces three powder room suites to its kitchen/bath offering. The collections feature carefully designed elements including toilets, bidets, vanities, vessel sinks and matching mirrors. These room solutions range in styling from the classic yet timeless Orrington Collection to the dynamic shapes and sharp lines of the Ziga Zaga Collection. www.danze.com
KOHLER launches new products
Leading the industry in technology and innovation, Kohler Co. introduces an array of new products at the 2008 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show. With creative design solutions, such as the Kelston suite, and water conserving products like the San Raphael 1.0 gpf toilet, to functional beauty such as the Evoke swing spout kitchen faucet, Kohler Co. has the right product for you. Experience the industry’s deepest and most exciting product offering at booth # S5477.
Visit www.kohler.com for great design inspiration.
Sinks & Vanities
Elkay® Mystic Sinks Make Water Entertaining
Inspired by natural water flow, the Elkay Mystic sink models feature a "puddle-shaped," organic design. The gently curving undermount sink offers a dynamic look, while providing the ideal sink solution for homeowners with a 24-inch base cabinet. The Mystic® models were created for three separate home applications – bathroom, food prep and entertainment usage. The bathroom model allows the homeowner to have a daily interactive experience with water, while adding a contemporary steel element to his/her bathroom design. www.elkayusa.com
Kitchen & Bath Faucets
ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. Introduces the ICC-ES PMG Listing Program (Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Products)
ICC-ES is the United States’ leader in evaluating building products for compliance with code. The evaluation process culminates with the issuance of reports or listings on code compliance. Recently, ICC-ES has introduced a new program, the ICC-ES Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG) listing program. This program is unique in that it complies not only with applicable standards but also with applicable codes.
http://www.icc-es.org/pmg Contact a sales representative
Appliances
Vent-A-Hood Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Vent-A-Hood, the company that created the modern residential range hood, is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
“Being the first to create or define an industry is a significant achievement,” said Blake Woodall, director of sales for Vent-A-Hood. “But a much greater milestone is being at the very top of your game 75 years later.”
When the company opened in 1933, the indoor range hood was a novel idea. Employees sold products door-to-door and returned to the manufacturing plant where each order was then made by hand. www.ventahood.comContact a sales representativeDownload Press Release
Cabinets & Hardware
DeWils® sets a new industry standard, all woods, one price, all the time!
Now all wood species will be priced the same. Upcharges associated with premium woods such as Mahogany and Cherry have been eliminated. A large part of the cost associated with DeWils product is the extensive hand–craftsmanship. This labor intensive approach to DeWils cabinetry is irrespective of wood specie. Rather than have a multitude of upcharges for items such as full–extension guides, soft-close hardware, and dovetail or stainless steel drawers, DeWils makes all of these features standard. www.dewils.com
General Announcement Woodesigne Inc | Booth: N8666
Woodesigne - High End Cabinetry - Traditional & Contemporary Kitchens ** From Manhattan's most exclusive concepts directly to you! **
Woodesigne has been in business for the past 20 years and is expanding on a year to year basis, offering solutions for the Multi Unit Kitchen & Bath Market. Our credentials include: The Plaza Residences: www.plazaresidences.com Essex House: www.essexhouseresidences.com 45 Park Ave: www.45parkave.com Chelsea House: www.chelseahousecondo.com Any size job at best efficiency. Come and visit us ! Booth# N8666
Shower In 2 Hours With New Polyseamseal® SPEED SEAL™ silicone sealant - 12 times faster than traditional sealants for shower and sink applications
Polyseamseal® SPEED SEAL™ silicone sealant is a 100-percent silicone kitchen and bath sealant featuring ESTTM enhanced silicone technology. The ultra-fast-dry sealant is water-resistant in two hours, ideal when quick use of bathrooms and kitchens is essential. Resistant to mold and mildew, Polyseamseal SPEED SEAL features a flexible, watertight seal that provides a time-saving and convenient option for contractors, remodelers, maintenance professionals and DIYers. Available in white and clear www.polyseamseal.comContact a sales representativeDownload Press Release
Uponor D'MAND® Hot Water Delivery System — The Luxury Upgrade That Saves Water and Money
The Uponor D'MAND® Hot Water Delivery System allows rapid delivery of hot water to plumbing fixtures on a user-activated, on-demand basis — saving water and energy costs. The system uses a pump, which is user-activated by a button or a motion sensor located near the plumbing fixture. Once the pump is activated, hot water arrives in seconds. A temperature sensor detects when hot water reaches the fixture and automatically turns off the pump, saving money and energy. www.uponor-usa.comContact a Sales Representative
New Products & Services White River Hardwoods-Woodworks Inc® | Booth: S1740
White River™ and KBIS '08
New handcarved products - White River™ is proud to introduce 10 new elements to its Adornments for Cabinetry and Furniture™ collection. Designer Bootcamp - Limited Space - Sign up for a Design Session with Master Designer, Peter Salerno. Going Green - White River™ will announce its Green Campaign. WhiteRiver.com - White River's™ new, unstoppable website - Flash & interactive technology; CAD; 20-20; Planit; HOW-TO videos; Consumer & Trade Sections; Design Gallery.