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New Product Edition

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 New Products. Be on the lookout for these exciting products at the show!

K/BIS Show News

K/BIS Opening Keynote Speaker - Christine Todd Whitman

The National Kitchen & Bath Association is proud to announce Christine Todd Whitman as the Opening Keynote speaker at K/BIS 2008. Whitman, who has a strong environmental background, will address attendees regarding sustainability and the effects it has on the kitchen and bath, housing and shelter industries in a global community. She'll also touch on the challenges she faced to help create such an important movement both politically and economically. Whitman's keynote address will be Friday, April 11th at 8:00 a.m. in Room S100. The presentation is open to all K/BIS attendees, so make sure to register at www.kbis.com.

NKBA Center Stage

Making K/BIS even more beneficial to attendees, the NKBA Center Stage located at the entrance of Lakeside Center will host forums and discussions on the hottest trends forecasted as well as the issues that affect the kitchen and bath industry today. In addition, each Center Stage Presentation equals 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)!

K/BIS Connect – 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?

Live from K/BIS!

New this year, K+BB will feature a daily video "Live from K/BIS" on our website at www.kbbonline.com consisting of interviews with designers, celebrities and attendees, hot new product launches and much more. A special studio has been built at the K+BB booth #S5953 so please be sure to join us on Friday and Saturday afternoons from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to check out what's happening and to join the audience.

New Product Pavilion

Visit the New Product Pavilion located in Lakeside Center to preview the latest and greatest products and VOTE for your favorites. The winners will be announced at K+BB's booth at #S5953 at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2008. Join us to toast the winners!

NKBA Multimedia Lounge – Sponsored by HGTV, Food Network and Sears

Located near K/BIS Registration in the Lakeside Center, the lounge is a new destination where you can relax and rejuvenate during your time on the show floor. National TV networks will also use this area for conducting interviews and filming live from the show floor. Stop by to relax and see what the buzz is all about!

K/BIS 2008 Conference

It’s not too late to sign up for Conference Sessions! Flip through the Digital Brochure below to select your Conference Sessions and Networking Events. Upgrade your Registration today!



NKBA /Meredith Corporation's Design Idea Center

Year three of the National Kitchen & Bath Association and Meredith Corporation Design Idea Center - Your Kitchen and Bath, Your Way: Designs for Every Lifestyle & Life Stage - brings the latest trends and products in kitchen and bath design to K/BIS. The 10,000-square-foot NKBA booth (#S4058) will feature designs for every stage of a woman's life. Don't miss it!

Travel and Hotel

It’s still not too late to book your hotel! Ambassadors, the official K/BIS housing and travel agent, has negotiated hotel rates for K/BIS attendees. Make reservations and find hotel locations, car rentals, local attractions and more.

Invite a Colleague

Do you have a colleague who has yet to register for K/BIS 2008? Click the Send to a Friend button at the top of this e-mail and have them click on the Register Now link. Use Registration Code FRND1. It's that easy!


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Kitchen / Bath Industry
Show & Conference

Show: April 11-13, 2008
Conference: April 10-13, 2008
McCormick Place Chicago, IL
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Showers, Tubs, & Toilets

in. ovation. A revolution has begun.
Introducing the bath industry’s most advanced Luxury Control Panel. From Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath, the pioneer in hydrotherapy, comes a revolutionary leap in home spa technology. Styled after today’s sophisticated electronics, the modern Luxury Control Panel features an intuitive graphical user interface on a large 3.5” LCD screen. See this and other innovative technologies at Jacuzzi, #S5037. Plus, get a FREE Jacuzzi body massager. BONUS for first 100 visitors: luxurious chocolate-covered Italian almonds. Booth: S5037.
www.jacuzzi.com   
See The Brilliant New Logan Square Suite From Gerber At Booth #S5453
Gerber presents its finest bathroom collection, the Logan Square™ Suite. Complete with lavatory, tub and shower faucets, Roman tub fillers, pedestal, self-rimming or undermount sinks, and Gerber’s acclaimed toilet performance, this new bathroom set highlights stylish elegance and supreme functionality. Gerber’s advanced XP3 flushing system is the force behind the new design. The suite’s pedestal sinks offer expanded deck space. The faucets graceful arcs are simple, yet elegant in design. Gerber’s new Logan Square™ Suite couples classic design and elite performanc Booth: S5453.
www.gerberonline.com    Contact a Sales Representative   Download Press Release
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. Booth: S4046.
www.danze.com
Your “other” Warehouse—World Imports Decorative Plumbing
World Imports Decorative Plumbing combines the classical design of the old world and a hint of the contemporary. Our Elizabethan Classics collection adds an air of elegance to any tub and faucet ensemble. Our tub filler with bell-shaped spout, hand shower, and porcelain accents will make the experience not just a bath, but a luxury. We offer same day shipping and excellent customer service. Visit us at booth #S2853 and let us give you a tour of the entire collection. Booth: S2853.
www.yourotherwarehouse.com   Contact a Sales Representative
New Bemis® Toilet Seat Hinges Threaten Germs’ Habitat! Join Germs United Against Bemis (G.U.A.B.) in its Protest at K/BIS Booth #S3078!
Bemis® Manufacturing Company has waged war against germs! The technology used for the design of their new XCITE!™ and EasyClean & Change hinges have threatened germs' very lives! The XCITE! hinge COVERS the space between the hinges, eliminating our access to prime habitat. The EasyClean & Change provides easy access for humans to wipe away our habitat. Millions of germs are now without homes-stop by booth #S3078 or visit www.BemisMfg.com and tell Bemis to stop the insanity! Booth: S3078.
www.bemismfg.com
Geberit’s New Pushcontrol Bath Waste And Overflow Cable Drain Elevates Design With Trouble-Free Performance
The new Geberit PushControl bath waste and overflow cable drain takes care of the details by combining form and function. A simple push on the new PushControl style’s push button, which adapts easily to bath thickness, easily opens and closes the drain. Critical working parts are outside the waterway and away from the flow of water to help prevent clogging. A smooth drain design is matched with a high quality Teflon® coated cable that delivers years of trouble-free service. Booth: S1960.
www.geberit.us   Download Press Release

Kitchen & Bath Faucets

ICC
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. Booth: S4402.
www.icc-es.org/pmg    Contact a sales representative   Download Press Release
Delta® Touch Activated Kitchen Faucet (Image of Touch Technology/Pilar)
Showcasing its innovative touch technology, Delta has an answer to the common habit of leaving water running between kitchen tasks. With an average family of four activating and deactivating the kitchen faucet as many as 100 times per day, touch technology allows water to be turned on and off simply by touching the faucet anywhere on the spout or handle. Stop by the Delta booth for a demonstration. Booth: S4879.

Surfaces

When customers ask, how do I safely care for my new countertop surface? Now you can address that issue with Stone Care International’s complete line of maintenance products.
SCI manufactures DIY care products for commercial and residential stone, tile and solid surfaces. SCI introduces a Kitchen & Bath Display Rack that is perfect for a showroom and carries the ideal countertop care products: Marbamist® & Clean EnCounters® countertop cleaners, Ceramiclean® tile & grout cleaner, Cooktop and Stainless Steel Wipes, Deep Cleaner for DuPont® Corian®, Stone Spray-N-Seal® for stone & grout, International Stone Polish® and Counterrific™- the only EPA and FDA approved spray disinfectant for natural stones. Visit our booth, special show pricing applies. Booth: S2639.
www.stonecare.com   Contact a Sales Representative
Be the First to See Jeffrey Court’s Essence Sampling Kit
Devoted to presenting a comprehensive look at their vast collection of tile, glass, metal and stone elements, Jeffrey Court presents its Essence Sampling Kit. Physical samples with full-color photography and detailed information are attractively presented on individual boards in convenient designer tote boxes for each Chapter. Ideal for presentation, industry professionals order a kit online at www.jeffreycourt.com/designer2 or call Jeffrey Court at 951-340-3383. Booth: S3457.
www.jeffreycourt.com/designer2 
Staron® Introduces 10 New Tempest Colors
Staron Surfaces has announced an expansion of its Tempest product line by adding 10 new colors, bringing the entire Tempest palate to 20 color options. The new series, branded Tempest Stylist, exudes rich, natural color tones and showcases the addition of reflective chips to create an appearance consistent with minerals found in nature. The result is a depth and color saturation that is unparalleled in the industry. The new Tempest colors are certified by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute. Booth: S1925.
www.staron.com   Download Press Release

Appliances

Introducing Kitchen Range Hoods By Elica, the World's Largest and Most Innovative Manufacturer, Now Available in North American Market!
Elica, the world's largest producer of kitchen ventilation products, will launch its own Elica brand of range hoods into the American market at K/BIS. Among many new designs, Elica will introduce Space, the first product featuring Elica Deep Silence (EDS3) technology. This patented noise reduction system ensures a reduction of more than 35% compared to conventional cooker hoods. Elica offers an extensive variety of styles, and features world-class innovative technology for superior performance.Booth: N9039.
www.elica.com   Contact a sales representative
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SCHOTT CERAN® - The New Face of Glass Ceramics revolutionizes cooking appliances
As the world’s leading manufacturer of glass ceramic, SCHOTT CERAN® sets the tone in recent design trends by adding a new face to its superior glass ceramic cooktops. New, innovative design options for SCHOTT CERAN® cooktop panels create an unmistakable impression for any kitchen design. Besides exhibiting its latest innovations, SCHOTT CERAN® welcomes visitors to see an exciting demo showing induction and electric cooking side by side at their giant 10-foot working glass ceramic cooktop table. Booth: N9472.
www.us.schott.com/hometech   Download Press Release
New Broan® Elite XE Trash Compactor lightens the Load Inside the Kitchen and Out
The new Broan Elite XE Trash Compactor features revolutionary performance from a three-quarters horsepower motor – almost double the industry standard - and a storage capacity of 1.5 cubic feet. A swinging door allows complete and easy access to the entire unit for easy cleaning and bag changing. Manufactured with Microban® antimicrobial protection, the XE model also features an automatic odor control disc. Sealed doors reduce the compacting sound. Available in black, white or stainless steel. Booth: N7927.
www.Broan.com   Download Press Release   Download Press Release
Lattes and learn with renowned designer Robert Brunner for Zephyr – Brunner speaks about design and unveils his new collection of Zephyr range hoods.
Zephyr invites you to its annual designer & builder event during this year’s K/BIS. Come meet world renowned product designer Robert Brunner on April 11th at 11:00 am at the Zephyr Booth (N8851) as he speaks to the impact of product design on interior design. Robert Brunner’s revolutionary designs for such companies as Fuego, Apple, Pentagram Partners and Ammunition Design are legendary. During the event Brunner will unveil his new collection of high-design kitchen range hoods for Zephyr. Booth: N8551.
www.zephyronline.com   RSVP
EVERPURE – part of a green lifestylet
Americans used 50 billion plastic water bottles last year. 40 billion ended up in landfills. Everpure, the leader in commercial grade water filtration, provides the ideal alternative to wasteful plastic bottled water with a complete line of filtration and reverse osmosis products. Come by the Everpure booth for a preview of the newest products and trends in commercial grade water filtration, faucets and appliances. Booth: S2121.
www.everpure.com
Sub-Zero Introduces New Built-Ins
Rethought, redesigned, remarkable – the new Sub-Zero built-in series is a comprehensive food preservation system. Innovations include antimicrobial air filtration that improves food safety and even removes gases emitted by some fruits and vegetables that cause premature spoilage of other foods. Advanced water filtration removes additives and contaminants while preserving water’s natural good taste. Booth: N8506.
www.subzero.com
Wolf Adds New Oven Design
Bring Wolf performance to more kitchens than ever. The new Wolf E Series ovens incorporate many of the same advanced performance features as the flagship L Series, with a sleek design that can be flush-mounted for a contemporary look. Advanced features include 10 easy-to-use cooking modes and the remarkable Wolf dual convection system. Booth: N8506.
www.wolfappliance.com
Perlick introduces its fully-integrated Signature Series line of undercounter refrigeration products at K/BIS
Perlick introduces its fully-integrated Signature Series line of undercounter refrigeration products. Showcasing a sleek, fully-integrated design, the entire Signature Series line now features full-height doors, zero-clearance hinging and an interior digital display, along with the many Perlick Exclusives consumers have come to know and love. The models of the Perlick Signature Series — including Freezers and Refrigerators (with doors or drawers), Beverage Centers, Wine Reserves and Beer dispensers — offer an array of new features and functionality to aid both consumers and designers who demand a seamless look in their design. The Signature Series is available in multiple zones, spanning 15- 24- and patented 48- and 72-inches. Booth: N9027.
www.bringperlickhome.com    Contact a sales representative   
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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. Booth: S6064.
www.ventahood.com    Contact a sales representative   Download Press Release

Cabinets & Hardware

DeWils adds Mahogany to its line of fine cabinetry
DeWils is excited to introduce Mahogany to its Horizons frameless cabinetry. Available in a vast array of door styles, finishes and glaze combinations, we are sure to have what your customer is looking for. Please visit our booth at KBIS #2345 to see Mahogany on display. And as with all DeWils custom cabinetry, all woods are one price all the time. Booth: S2345.
www.dewils.com

Sinks & Vanities

Elkay's New Twist on Sinks
The new Elkay® Mystic™ Twist sink invites users to engage with the whimsical, creative stainless shape, creating a unique complement to virtually any of today’s sophisticated decors. Providing homeowners with a variety of design options, the Twist is offered in two different sizes and two finishes – Lustrous Satin and Soft Textured. Elkay's Twist is made from durable 18 gauge stainless steel and is also available in food prep and hospitality sink styles. Booth: S2670.
www.elkayusa.com
Tonusa introduces new contemporary bath vanity designs for 2008 and custom kitchen solutions! Visit Booth L11909 for great designs made affordable!
Tonusa’s mission is to offer high-end contemporary kitchen cabinetry and bath vanities at an affordable price. During K/BIS, Tonusa will feature its new 2008 collection. Visit our booth at L11909 to see the new designs and learn about our special dealer promotions and display programs! Booth: L11909.
http://www.tonusa.com   Contact a sales representative   Download Press Release
Ronbow- Your Choice for Bath Furnishings
Ronbow is a manufacturer of high-end bath furnishings. Our extensive collections showcase includes a wide selection of sinks in tempered glass, vitreous china and exotic stone; a versatile and convertible modern bath console system; a global selection of bath furniture ranging from functional contemporary to Asian-themed designs as well as Old-World European flair and grace. Booth: S1163.
www.ronbow.com   Contact a Sales Representative

Other

ClassicFlame Electric Fireplaces - The Finest Furniture in the Electric Fireplace Industry
The versatile Pasadena Home Theater is a ClassicFlame Electric Fireplace whose function and beauty go far beyond warmth. It provides ample storage for all of your audio and video components, two media storage cabinets with adjustable shelves, and wire management channels. Its generous 60" width can accommodate up to a 56" LCD or Plasma TV. The Pasadena is constructed from high-quality solid hardwoods and wood veneers, and is elegantly designed in a Transitional-style with a rich Brown Espresso Finish. Featuring decorative brushed nickel door pulls; the media cabinets come with 3 door insert options: stunning smoked beveled glass, rich solid wood and a speaker grill cloth all which can be mixed and matched. The Pasadena is an heirloom-quality piece that will bring a lifetime of pleasure to its owner. Booth: N8868.
www.twinstarhome.com    Download Press Release   Download Press Release
New Architectural Details for the Custom Kitchen – Art For Everyday Inc. adds to its Modern Classic Collection
Over 50 new pieces have been added to Art For Everyday’s Modern Classic Collection of architectural woodcarvings – a modern take on historical revival. Unique turnings, legs, corner and island posts in addition to corbels, capitals, appliqués and rosettes will be on display. Drop by the AFE booth for design ideas on combining pieces in the collection to create signature style in custom kitchens and other area of the home. The new Modern Classic catalogue is now available! Booth: S1557.
www.afe-inc.com   
Upgrade plain, plate-glass mirrors with the unmistakable appearances of a beautiful custom-made frame.
It began as a plain, plate-glass mirror. Now it’s a dramatic style statement that brings the whole room together, while bringing additional revenue to your bottom line. Mirrorscapes™ Mirror Frames from Inspirations® by Moen® are available in a variety of metallic and wood finishes to coordinate with faucets, accessories and cabinetry. Transform that dull mirror into the very focal point of the room – in minutes! Booth: S4853.
www.csi.moen.com
Redesigned Uponor proPANEL® Units and New Uponor Climate Cŏntrol™ - Multifunction Streamline Radiant Installations
Half the size of previous units, the redesigned Uponor proPANEL® mixing panels offer more efficient installations and greater control for radiant systems. Fully assembled and wired, the units feature a modular design to satisfy any application. Connecting multiple units to a single controller, such as the new Climate Cŏntrol™ - Multifunction, is a simple plug-and-play operation. The Climate Cŏntrol - Multifunction combines the features of individual controls into a single, easy-to-use, programmable control, reducing product costs as well as design and installation time. Booth: S4040.
www.uponor-usa.com    Contact a sales representative  
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 EST™ 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. Booth: N9172.
www.polyseamseal.com    Contact a sales representative   Download Press Release
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