Hansgrohe's new Raindance handshower, created by Phoenix Design of Stuttgart, Germany, has a shortened handle for easier ergonomics and a large, flat spray face, measuring six inches in diameter, for total body coverage.

Hico Group appointed Kenneth F. Fey vice president/sales and marketing.

Leming Supply, based in Lafayette, Ind., told SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES it hopes to open its first showroom this month.

Coastal Industries promoted Mark Rowlett to national sales manager and hired Steve Turner as western regional manager.

Jacuzzi Brands said net sales for the nine months ended June 30 were up 10.6% to $865.2 million from $782.1 million.

Lasco Bathware has a new president, Jack McDonald, who also remains president of Lasco Fittings, another construction products company operated by Tomkins Industries.

Hico Group recently added the CUCINA line of luxury faucets and The Windy City Collection of showerheads and accessories to its branded offerings.

Brass Craft has announced changes in its sales management staff that should enhance its customer-service capabilities while also reflecting the company's new focus on the development and marketing of innovative and proprietary products, according to Todd Talbot, president.

Elkay honored more than 100 employees as part of its recent 2002 Achieving Competitive Excellence annual division recognition program.

Frigo Design, which designs and fabricates custom metal countertops, backsplashes, wall tiles, appliance facades and other kitchen decoratives, entered into an agreement with Revere Copper Products to be a retail distributor of Revere's new Liberty Collection of textured and patterned copper and brass.