6 ideas you missed at Unleash Innovation Summit 2019 Dirk Beveridge November 11, 2019 UnleashWD Innovation Summit 2019 has wrapped up and once again, I’m bouncing off the walls with the energy created by all the smart, engaged, creative people I met.Read More
Mediocrity is dead Dirk Beveridge April 28, 2017 This is an excerpt from a new essay from Dirk’s “The Innovation Imperative Essay Series.” Read More
What makes a branch profitable? Bruce Merrifield April 27, 2017 A monster distribution chain CEO asked for ideas to include in a regression analysis.Read More
Viega solutions included in Revit September 28, 2016 Viega solutions now are included in Revit, a design software which provides building information modeling tools. Read More
The right payoff for your showroom business Hank Darlington November 13, 2015 As part of the tour I did an informal showroom compensation survey.Read More
LIXIL Water Technology operates as new leader in sanitaryware LIXIL Corp. that has now received all relevant regulatory clearances to commence global operations as four core businesses. April 9, 2015 With its global brands GROHE, American Standard, JOYOU and LIXIL/INAX, LWT commands leading market positions in the most important core markets. Read More
Why Choose an ESOP? Robert Gross February 28, 2015 When it comes to deciding upon an exit strategy, owners of closely held businesses have a lot to think about.Read More
Do you have a succession plan in place? Looking ahead. Scott Thompson July 11, 2014 How do you make sure you have such a plan? Read More
Times are changing for the bath and kitchen industry How a free enterprise system affects the heavy hitters in our industry. Hank Darlington March 13, 2014 It’s certainly no secret that I’ve been active in this great industry for a number of years, and over those years I’ve seen tremendous changes.Read More
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