Edelman Plumbing Supply welcomed more than 400 architects, designers, builders and contractors to its newly renovated 10,000-sq.-ft. showroom in Westlake, OH, in May for a Luxury Products Show.

At the recent Wm. F. Meyer Customer Appreciation Show in Aurora, IL, ThermaSol held a Fast Start Pocket Bike raffle as a thank you to customers.

Water-Right hired Stephanie Tsoris as marketing director. She has more than 14 years experience in creative design and communications.

Hansgrohe-North America promoted Xaver Hake to director of operations.

Briggs Industries named Matt Holmes vice president/sales - retail. Holmes will be responsible for all Briggs retail business in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

The Kitchen/Bath Industry Show held at Chicago's McCormick Place conference center in April brought together wholesalers, manufacturers, manufacturers reps, architects, interior designers and builders to discover the latest in fixtures, finishes and fashion for the kitchen and bath.

Mr. Steam® (formerly Sussman Lifestyle Group) named J.B. O'Connor Co., its manufacturers rep for West Virginia and western Pennsylvania.

Supply New England (Attleboro, MA) has entered into a partnership agreement with HomePortfolio, a consumer Internet company.

Falcon Waterfree Technologies, manufacturer of waterfree urinals, announced that Capricorn Management, the investment arm of eBay's Jeff Skoll, has completed a major investment resulting in a 25% stake in the privately held company.

The Geberit Group reported substantial increases in sales and earnings for the first quarter ended March 31. Sales were up by 14% in Swiss Francs or by 12.5% in local currencies.