Would you believe toilets and lavs that move up and down upon voice command?

K/BIS: The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), Kitchen & Bath Business, and VNU Expositions said the 2005 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, May 10 - 12, 2005.

Symmons Industries showcased new and redesigned commercial-grade shower systems and faucets at the 2003 Hospitality Design Show in Las Vegas, May 1-3.

In-Sink-Erator named Jim Simpson, a 16-year company veteran, to the newly created position of western regional manager/builder sales.

Consumers are expected to spend an estimated $60 billion+ to upgrade, change colors or start from scratch in remodeling their homes this year, but most homeowners spend less than $5,000 to complete the transformation, according to The Swan Corp.

Brasstech Inc. named Frank Busam president/ CEO. He had been executive vice president.

Dean T. Lewis, 80, former co-owner of Stainless Steel Sinks Inc., and former president of the U.S. subsidiary of Revere Sink Corp., died June 2 .

Chicago Faucets, known for its commercial product line, is now offering residential products.

Editors attending the 2003 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show enjoyed a cup of tea, courtesy of In-Sink-Erator and James Norwood Pratt, an authority on tea and tea lore.

Basco learned from market research that there is a rising trend in the bathroom industry towards luxury glass shower enclosures.