Elkay said that Bill Blaine has announced his plans to retire effective Jan. 15, 2007, after 12 years of service. He joined Elkay as vice president of sales in January

Left to right: Blake Snow, sales branch manager, Kohler Co.; Tara Broich, Agency Models and Talent; and Jon Ryan, co-owner, Genz-Ryan.Designers, architects and builders were invited to Genz-Ryan's new Design

Basco's training program, which it calls Basco University, offers installers intensive, hands-on classes on the proper techniques and methods for installing glass shower doors and enclosures. Class size is limited

American Standard Cos. appointed Dale Elliott president of its global bath and kitchen business, Donald Devine as president of the Americas region and Richard Ward, president of bath and kitchen

As part of a management restructuring, Elkay's Plumbing Products division, which manages the company's residential and commercial sinks, faucets, water coolers and related accessories, is dividing the sales department into two regions, each reporting to a senior executive.

Basco has introduced 3/8-inch Celesta frameless sliding enclosures that feature metal towel bars and are offered in clear, Symmetry, Rain, Venetian, Cobblestone and Arctic Frost glass options.

Newport News, VA-based Ferguson announced plans to open a 12,000-sq.-ft. showroom in Annapolis Technology Park shopping plaza that will feature fully functional displays for appliances, designer lighting, plumbing fixtures, cabinetry and working gas fireplaces.

VitrA introduced a logo that reflects its character as a supplier of creative and aesthetic designs and technology.

GROHE named James R. Griffin president and chief executive officer of the company's U.S.-based subsidiary, which serves the United States, Canada, Central America and South America.

Porcher® and JADO, makers of luxury European bathroom fixtures, announced the Porcher/JADO Design Experience, a national contest to discover the best in home bathroom designs and trends.