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We’re almost through the second year of the pandemic and vendors and showrooms are boldly sharing what they think will be popular in 2022. A common thread in many of these predictions is that people are starting to work bold colors and patterns into rooms. This simple prediction tells me it is time for the decorative plumbing industry to move outside — way outside — the chrome and white box.

There’s a shift happening in showrooms, and experts say it’s not about competing with the internet, it’s about offering an experience that can’t be matched by online shopping.

Launched in 2018, Decorative Brands is a relatively new division to the AD community but has been among AD’s fastest growing. Director Linda Hoff shared that in just four years, the division grew from eight members to 50 and now includes 75 supplier partners. Earnings have risen significantly each year, with member rebates more than quadrupling since 2018. 

Net sales of $6,803 million were 26.6% ahead of last year, 24.5% higher on an organic basis with 1.8% from acquisitions and a further 0.3% from the impact of foreign exchange. Inflation in the first quarter was in the low teens.

Niagara’s Shadow line with Stealth Technology is the best solution for those wanting high design, performance and efficiency,

ProSource Supply has acquired Marion Davis, a plumbing, lighting and electrical supplier with two locations in Upstate, South Carolina. Marion Davis will be rebranded to ProSource Supply after a transition period.

Grundfos’ CR 255 features a new hydraulic design improves everything from impeller to guide vanes to inlet, discharge port, sleeve, and diffuser, taking current energy efficiency and performance standards for vertical multi-stage inline pumps to the next level, the company notes.

Schluter-KERDI and Schluter-KERDI-FIX products can be used to produce a waterproof connection to the QM Drain Flange Edge and the QM Side Outlet Flange Edge drains, the use of QM Drains does not void any warranty provided by Schluter when the QM Drains are installed in conjunction and accordance with the Schluter-Shower System Installation Handbook. 

American Standard’s Champion PRO chair-height elongated toilet is engineered to prevent clogs and features the industry’s largest 4” flush valve and extra-wide 2 3/8” glazed trapway, the manufacturer points out.

HamatUSA's Chelsea workstation sink combines the unmatched strength and beauty of natural fireclay with ingenious product design, the company explains.