“This Old House” recently tackled its first-ever New York City project, where the contractors chose Charlotte Pipe and Foundry’s cast-iron pipe and fittings for the plumbing.

Hank Darlington, showroom guru, is bicycling cross country to raise funds for The Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Association's Memorial Scholarship Fund. Check out his coast-to-coast adventure-filled blog here!

Warm Southern hospitality. Finger-licking ribs. Sweet tea. Hand shakes and hugs (in spite of swine flu concerns). Intermittent rain storms suddenly interrupting sunny high 60s temperatures. This was the 2009 version of the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show held in Atlanta May 1-3.

Buffalo Grove, IL-based wholesaler Banner Plumbing Supply hosted an NKBA meeting, “Think Green For Spring,” that drew about 130 people to its showroom.

Kohler Co. said its board elected David Kohler president and chief operating officer.

Jacuzzi Luxury Bath appointed Vinny Lupenski to vice president – sales, managing Jacuzzi’s North American bathroom products wholesale sales.

Bradley Corp. named Steve Henry its western regional sales manager for Division 10 products.

The Weinstein Group, LLC (Langhorne, PA), which specializes in luxury bath, kitchen and architectural products, is celebrating its 7th anniversary.

Chicago Faucets announced its new CFNow!™ program enables shipment of many products within five days of the company receiving an order.

Decorative Plumbing & Hardware Association (DPHA) will be hosting a special networking event during the K/BIS 2009 show on Sat., May 2, 2009.