KOHLER’s new Avoir tankless toilet is battery powered, requiring only four AA batteries for operation.

American Standard’s Beale touchless kitchen faucet has a Selectronic hands-free sensor that easily changes to manual mode when desired, the company notes.

The U by Moen faucet features voice-activation technology, making it convenient to get tasks done in the kitchen, the company says.

GROHE’s LadyLux L2 collection of faucets includes flared pulldown, L-spout pullout and C-spout pulldown options with various spray choices; blade spray, shower spray and stream spray.

The age of technology has been upon us for quite some time, but as the industry navigates through COVID-19, the push for digital presence is stronger than ever. 

We have all been focused on COVID-19, and with all of the rapid changes occurring related to the pandemic, it is difficult to write an article that is not outdated before the publication date. 

After World War II, when the economy tanked, the drill was to freeze hiring, maybe weed out a few, freeze all investments, cut all discretionary expenses and try not to cave on declining incentive pay that is de facto salary. Basically, wait out the recession, then get back to growing with the U.S. economy; your industry; and/or the inflation in your product lines.

Distributors trying to prevent warehouse mistakes resulting in lost sales and customers need to go beyond evaluating procedures, controls and forms. 

The first line of the ASA long-term strategic plan reads: “Associations operate in ever-changing environments and are continually challenged to meet the needs of their members.” 

John Cook is a textbook example of how this industry can enrich so many lives.