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K/BIS IS ALMOST HERE. We’ve got all the information you, the press, need to have and have to know. The K/BIS Trendsetter Newsletter is designed with you in mind, and below you’ll find the newest facts, trends and the answers to your frequently asked questions.

If there is something you don’t see below or that you need, LET US KNOW! We’re happy to help with any of your editorial needs.

Good News

Did you know that 15 million remodeling jobs and $118 billion in spending is predicted for 2008? Spelling good news for economic activity and for kitchen and bath professionals, 6.9 million kitchen jobs and 8.5 million bath jobs are projected, with $80 billion and $38 billion in projected spending, respectively, this year.

K/BIS Facts

K/BIS takes up all 3 halls of McCormick Place, and there’s no reason to spend any time lost or wandering. K/BIS Connect, back by popular demand, is a user-friendly, interactive floor plan combined with an integrated agenda planner, making personal show planning simple, helping you to balance your time, see a greater number of booths, spend more time with exhibitors, and find the most interesting stories.

Press Room

You will find us in the North Hall in room N426 B/C.  We will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 10, 11and 12, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  On Sunday, April 13, we will be open from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Press badges and camera tags will be issued on-site.

Press Event Schedule

For a list of announced press events at K/BIS 2008, please visit the Press Events page at kbis.com.

Get the inside scoop on all things kitchen and bath from NKBA experts

Pre-show and on-site, get inside information from the NKBA, owner of K/BIS and the leading source of information and education for consumers, and kitchen and bath professionals alike. NKBA top executives and certified designers are on hand to answer any and all of your K/BIS questions, including:
  • New product and technology debuts at K/BIS 
  • Industry growth and remodeling statistics
  • This year’s cutting-edge trends
  • Innovative design ideas
  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at K/BIS 2008
  • General show information
Interviews with the NKBA experts are available upon request, and can be conducted in the Press Room (N426 B/C).
Featured Exhibitors

Kitchen / Bath Industry
Show & Conference
Show: April 11-13, 2008
Conference: April 10-13, 2008
McCormick Place Chicago, IL
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A Few Good Trends

More than 40,000 attendees will fill the aisles at McCormick Place to get a sneak peek at the latest in all things kitchen and bath. Launching live on the show floor, there are tons of new products, innovations and trends, including:
  • Sustainable High Design
  • Smart Appliances
  • “Other” Rooms
  • Flooring That Floors
  • Space Maximization
  • Entertainment Everywhere
  • Quick and Easy Cooking

Where to Find What’s New at K/BIS?

A must-see for all K/BIS attendees, the New Product Pavilion located in Lakeside, sponsored by K+BB magazine, is a one-stop-shop for the best in the industry and will showcase the newest innovations on the show floor. New products can also be found throughout the show floor at exhibitor booths. If there’s something you’re looking for, let us know!

More Information

If you have any questions or need any assistance pre-show, on-site and post-show, please send us an email or call us.  We will be glad to help and we're looking forward to seeing you at K/BIS 2008, April 10-13 at McCormick Place in Chicago.   Email:  kbis@trentandcompany.com  Telephone:  212-966-0024

Featured Exhibitors

in. ovation. A revolution has begun.
Company: Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath    Booth: S5037
Introducing the bath industry’s most advanced Luxury Control Panel, from Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath, the pioneer in hydrotherapy. Representing a revolutionary leap in home spa technology, the modern Luxury Control Panel is styled after today’s sophisticated electronics and features an intuitive graphical user interface on a large 3.5” LCD screen. See the Luxury Control Panel and other stylish new products and innovative technologies at Jacuzzi, #S5037. For a press appointment at K/BIS contact Brenda Collons, C Squared Advertising.

www.jacuzzi.com
The New Culinary Benchmark– GE Monogram Professional Ranges and Rangetops
Company: GE   Booth: N7100
Imagine you had the time to create a product from scratch, to start with a clean sheet of paper, to consider every detail based on input from consumers as well as designers. That was exactly GE's approach when creating the new line of GE Monogram Professional rangetops and dual-fuel ranges. Rangetops with up to 126,000 BTUs of total power; dual-fuel ranges with two fully-functional self-clean ovens; a caterer's oven that can accommodate three 18-by-26-inch sheet pans; ovens with six heating elements and true European convection for superb baking results – this Professional line of ranges and rangetops has it all!

For more information, visit our website Or, visit GE's booth: N7100.
American Range has again shattered professional cooking paradigms with the creation of the Hybrid Range™
Company: American Range   Booth: S6170
The Hybrid Range™ combines gas and induction cooking technology with our innovative Step-Up Range® burner configuration in a single, free-standing range. French/Italian restaurants utilize Sauté /Step-up ranges given the heavy use of sauté pans to support à la carte entrées. American Range has equipped the Hybrid Range™ with high-efficiency induction front burners and rear sealed gas burners. The Hybrid Range™ provides commercial grade fire-power and efficiency with ergonomic functionality.

www.americanrange.com    Contact a sales representative
Invisible speakers. Incredible sound.
Company: ACP    Booth: L11700
Onsia is a revolutionary new flat panel speaker that achieves completely invisible installation in any new or existing drywall surface, transforming the entire wall or ceiling into a sound source. These speakers now make it possible for builders, architects, decorators and remodelers to create home audio solutions without compromising the interior design of modern living spaces. Three models available: In-Ceiling, In-Wall and In-Frame. Invisible never sounded so good.

http://www.onsiaideas.com    Download Press Release
Contact a sales representative

Krups® and Heineken® Launch the BeerTender®
Providing the Ultimate at Home Draught Beer Experience
Krups/Heineken   Booth Number: S3812
The BeerTender® is a stylish countertop beer draughting system that uses the Heineken® and Heineken Premium Light® DraughtKeg™ carbonation system to ensure an authentic draught beer experience at home. An ultra quiet chilling system allows the BeerTender to maintain the beer at the perfect serving temperature and lets you know when the beer is ready to pour. Come experience it for yourself at booth #S3812.

www.beertender.com
Celebrity Chef Rick Bayless Talks Food & FiveStar
FiveStar   Booth Number: N9017
Well-known chef, author and FiveStar Ranges spokesperson Rick Bayless will be making an appearance at the FiveStar booth on Friday, April 11th from 10:30-11:30. Bayless will be talking about the FiveStar Ranges as well as the upcoming season of his hit PBS television show, Mexico: One Plate at a Time. A 2007 James Beard award-winner, Bayless is chef and owner of top Chicago restaurants Topolobampo and Frontera Grill

www.fivestarrange.com

Lynx PROFESSIONAL Grills makes debut appearance at 2008 kitchen/bath industry show: Unveils Latest in Suite of Luxury Outdoor Kitchen Products
Lynx Professional Grills   Booth Number: N8273
Lynx Professional Grills, the premier manufacturer of stainless steel outdoor kitchen products, will make its debut appearance at the 2008 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show (K/BIS) in Chicago, April 11-13 at Booth #N8273. The company will showcase its entire line of luxury outdoor kitchen products, including three of its newest offerings. As the only outdoor kitchen manufacturer exhibiting at K/BIS, Lynx’s presence at the show proves just how hot the outdoor kitchen trend has become.

www.lynxgrills.com    Download Press Release

ClassicFlame Electric Fireplaces - The Finest Furniture in the Electric Fireplace Industry
Twin-Star International / ClassicFlame   Booth Number: 8868
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.

www.twinstarhome.com    Put it On the Paseda    ClassicFlame


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