Hansgrohe announced Russ A. Wheeler is the new president of Hansgrohe-North America, the company's largest subsidiary. He succeeds Chris Marshall, who was promoted in August 2005 within the Masco Corp.
Steam bath manufacturer ThermaSol launched a national promotion in January that will continue through Dec. 25, in which it will do 12 monthly drawings for a Fast Start Pocket Bike. Only licensed plumbing professionals can enter the contest when they purchase a ThermaSol ProSeries steam bath generator.
DECOLAV® appointed Karin Klein to strategic account manager - The Home Depot. Klein is joining the company from The Home Depot, where she served in the plumbing, HVAC and storage and organization categories.
Briggs Industries hired Mauricio Lavandero as vice president/marketing. He has more than 15 years of experience in executive management, marketing and business development and marketing consultation for both consumer and commercial durable goods, particularly in the Latin American market.
Brizo™ has introduced the Pascal™ culinary faucet with Smart Technology. The faucet combines hands-free and touch-control technology and also has a pull-down spout.
American Standard created the Lifetime whirlpool based on research indicating that consumers want whirlpool tubs that are quieter, more spacious, deep and easy to clean.
The Jacuzzi Bath Division named Chris Capone senior vice president of sales. He joined the company in 1984 as district sales representative. Since 1999 he has been vice president of sales.
Moen Inc. promoted Mike Bauer to senior director/wholesale marketing and Allen Talley to director of commercial marketing and product development; Tim Millay has joined the company as director of commercial sales; and Gary Pember was named director/marketing and product development for Creative Specialties International, a division of Moen.
ThermaSol awarded Jim Van Landingham, its national sales manager since 2003, with the “David Altman Team Member of the Year Award” at its annual holiday party in December.