Six new member companies were introduced at the semi-annual conference of Forte Buying Group held in New Orleans in March.

Both Kohler Co. and its Sterling division have embarked on road shows, each in four custom trucks outfitted with products, literature, computer/video demonstrations and Internet access, to strengthen relationships with customers.

The Kohler Co. has discontinued production of its Sterling brand of bathroom and kitchen faucets, including Nova[TM], Starflo[TM], Gemini[TM], Tribute[TM], Eminence[TM], Progression[TM], and bath/shower drains and accessories, according to a company announcement.

Delta Faucet Co. was named "Supplier of the Year" for 2002 by Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse.

ThermaSol has expanded its internal sales support group, which is now comprised of both a California and a New Jersey office.

Charles Burhans, president of BLANCO America, has named a vice president/sales and added three regional sales manager positions in response to what he describes as "unprecedented" sales growth.

The Chicago Faucet Co. named Patrick Kimener vice president of sales.

Moen Inc. confirmed that Linda Mayer, senior vice president of product marketing and product development, resigned her position effective March 14.

Hansgrohe announced that Antonio Citterio, an architect and designer who recently created a designer bath collection for its Axor line, has been inducted into the Interior Design magazine Hall of Fame.

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures Corp., completed a transaction in February in which most of its assets were sold to a new entity, Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC.