LIXIL to acquire GROHE Group The combined sanitary businesses of both groups generate more than EUR 4 billion of annual revenue, making it the largest player in its industry. October 7, 2013 The combined sanitary businesses of both groups generate more than EUR 4 billion of annual revenue, making it the largest player in its industry. Read More
F.W. Webb opens new Springfield facility F.W. Webb recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new 65,000-sq.-ft. facility in the Springfield (Mass.) Smith & Wesson Industrial Park October 1, 2013 F.W. Webb recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new 65,000-sq.-ft. facility in the Springfield (Mass.) Smith & Wesson Industrial Park.Read More
Riback/DKB opens showroom-warehouse Jefferson City, Mo.-based Riback/DKB was slated to complete its new 22,000-sq.-ft. facility at the end of September. October 1, 2013 Jefferson City, Mo.-based Riback/DKB was slated to complete its new 22,000-sq.-ft. facility at the end of September.Read More
Spanning the industry Industry news, appointments… October 1, 2013 Kohler Manager of Codes and Standards Shabbir Rawalpindiwala is the recipient of the 2013 Joseph K. Seidner Award at the Canadian Advisory Council on Plumbing. Read More
FMI forecasts modest growth in 2014 for residential, commercial construction Health-care, educational and manufacturing construction to also post modest growth. September 16, 2013 Early forecasts for 2014 show annual Construction-Put-In-Place continues moderate growth of 7%, rising to $977 billion.Read More
Russ Wheeler steps down as president of Hansgrohe North America Sibylle Mair, vice president of finance and controlling, has assumed the position of interim president. September 12, 2013 After more than seven years with Hansgrohe NA, Russ Wheeler has stepped down from his post as president.Read More
Ferguson welcomes Byron Woodard as new CMO September 11, 2013 Woodard comes to Ferguson from McGraw Hill Financial - Platts, where he was the vice president of global marketing.Read More
Tile manufacturer Mediterranea achieves Green Squared certification September 10, 2013 Currently, 14 Mediterranea series are produced at the StonePeak plant in Crossville, Tenn., and will carry the Green Squared certification. Read More
Wolseley Canada becomes TOTO's first national distributor in Canada September 10, 2013 The expanded partnership offers Wolseley the opportunity to provide its customers with TOTO’s full product line.Read More
NürnbergMesse North America introduces the Residential Construction and Remodeling Expo The Residential Construction and Remodeling Expo will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta in October 2014. August 14, 2013 The Residential Construction and Remodeling Expo will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta in October 2014.Read More