Villeroy & Boch announced that Steve Howkinson has joined its Bathroom, Kitchen & Tile division where he will be responsible for sales and dealer relationships for the company in 26 states.

Lasco Bathware has been unveiling new trailer graphics on 50 trailers and tractors in six U.S. regions this summer in order to build brand and product line awareness.

Jeffrey P. Noll was named president of GROHE effective July 1, succeeding Bob Atkins, who retired as of that date.

Kohler Co. and its subsidiary brand Sterling donated suites of bathroom products for the 40th annual SkillsUSA Championship.

Jacuzzi Brands appointed Bryan Kelln president of its Jacuzzi Inc. business unit.

This month Eljer is launching a $1 million consumer advertising campaign to support its wholesaler showrooms and plumbing contractor customers.

Aston Showers introduced its U.S. product line of affordable luxury steam showers, shower panels, traditional shower enclosures, and whirlpool tubs at the 2004 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show in Chicago.

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department tested for ammonia odor at six state parks as part of its assessment of waterfree urinals for state park restrooms.

Hico Group's Cucina Faucets unveiled the Candelabra, a Victorian style pull-out kitchen faucet with a solid brass sprayhead that contains 64 jets.

The Arizona Senate passed House Bill 2276 that requires waterfree urinals to be installed in all state buildings in an effort to conserve water.