Bath and Kitchen One-Stop

Eggrock to make new Marriott bathrooms 

Littleton, Mass. Eggrock LLC, a manufacturer of pre-built bathrooms for the hotel construction industry, announced that it was awarded a contract for...

American Standard Cos. Completes Sale of Bath and Kitchen Business to Bain Capital 

PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- American Standard Cos. Inc. announced Oct. 31 that it had completed the sale of its global Bath and Kitchen products business to funds...

Schwartzenegger Makes High-Efficiency Toilets the Law in California 

SACRAMENTO California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed AB 715, a bill that would require all new construction in California to use more high-efficiency...

Dolphins Stadium, Kohler unveil luxurious restrooms 

MIAMI GARDENS , FLA. Dolphins Enterprises CEO Joe Bailey has announced a partnership with Kohler Co. extending through the 2007 season. As part of Dolphin...

American Standard sold to private equity firm 

SPECIAL TO CONTRACTOR PISCATAWAY, N. J. American Standard Companies Inc. announced July 23 that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the company's...

Toto clothes' Washlet billboard 

By Robert Mader, CONTRACTOR Staff NEW YORK Toto's advertising campaign for its Washlet bidet seat has proven to be too avant garde for Times Square. Toto...

American Standard Sold to Private Equity Firm 

American Standard Cos. Inc. announced July 23 that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the company's worldwide Bath & Kitchen products business...

Elegant Retreats 

K/BIS retains its place as the beauty contest for the home-building and remodeling industry. By Robert P. Mader Of CONTRACTOR staff A couple decades ago...

Manufacturers Push 1.28-gpf Toilet Law 

By Robert P. Madeer Of CONTRACTOR'S staff SACRAMENTO, CALIF. The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute has partnered with California Rep. John Laird to establish...

Pre-built Bathroom Manufacturer Triples Capacity 

Eggrock, a leading U.S. maker of pre-built bathrooms for the hotel and multi-unit residential construction markets, announced that it has opened its new...

65% of China's sink manufacturers to raise export prices in 2007 

HONG KONG Sixty-five percent of China's sink and basin manufacturers plan to raise export prices in 2007, according to Global Sources' " Sourcing Report:...

EPA names NSF partner to certify toilets 

BY ROBERT P. MADER OF CONTRACTOR'S STAFF ANN ARBOR, MICH. NSF International in mid-March announced its participation in a new certification program designed...

American Standard to sell bath/kitchen business 

SPECIAL TO CONTRACTOR PISCATAWAY, N.J. American Standard announced Feb. 1 that it would split itself into three parts. It will sell the bath and kitchen...

Apology for urinal remarks 

YORBA LINDA, CALIF. My letter to the editor that appeared in the October issue of CONTRACTOR magazine regarding politics and non-water urinals was clearly...

Editors choices 

1 THE WALL-MOUNTED CONDENSING MASCOT BOILER offers high efficiency and versatility in a small package. The low NOx, sealed-combustion, fullymodulating...

Most requested products 

1 THE TITAN TRIANGLE TOILET can be installed in the corner of the bathroom, giving homeowners and designers maximum space-saving functionality. The gravityfed...

Private equity firm to buy Jacuzzi and Zurn 

SPECIAL TO CONTRACTOR WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. Private equity firm Apollo Management L.P. announced in mid-October that it is buying Jacuzzi Brands for $1.25...

Make sure high-efficiency toilets work 

BY LAKE COULSON SPECIAL TO CONTRACTOR I READ WITH interest John Koeller's Forum article in the September issue of CONTRACTOR regarding the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling...

Schwarzenegger signs anti-lead faucet bill 

OF CONTRACTOR'S STAFF SACRAMENTO, CALIF. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Sept. 30 signed into law Assembly Bill 1953, which reduces the allowable amount...

Plastic pipe maker donates appliances 

LIVINGSTON, N.J. Plastic pipe producer J-M Manufacturing Co. has remained active in its Hurricane Katrina relief efforts one year after the devastating...

Politics in play on lead bill, waterless urinals 

YORBA LINDA, CALIF. You are probably tired of hearing from me with opinions on items in CONTRACTOR magazine, but the August issue again stimulates me...

Schwarzenegger signs anti-lead faucet bill 

BY ROBERT P. MADER OF CONTRACTOR'S STAFF SACRAMENTO, CALIF. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Sept. 30 signed into law Assembly Bill 1953, which reduces the...

High-efficiency toilets answer questions 

JOHN KOELLER, P.E. SPECIAL TO CONTRACTOR I WAS PARTICULARLY interested in CONTRACTOR's news story and Editorial in June regarding California's AB2496...

Faucet, fitting companies battle California lead ban 

BY ROBERT P. MADER OF CONTRACTOR'S STAFF SCHAUMBURG, ILL. The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute is battling proposed California legislation that would...

China faucet export values jump 30% 

HONG KONG Mainland China exported $331 million worth of faucets in the first quarter of 2006 a 30% yearon-year increase, according to Global Sources'...

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THE FISHER ULTRA SPRAY VALVE

s able to save the user thousands of dollars a years in water and energy costs. Intended for commercial kitchens, the valve is able to deliver a full, cleaning-strength spray at only 1.15 GPM...


DELTA

THE URBAN COLLECTION OF FAUCETS AND FIXTURES is designed for city spaces with a clean, modern appearance. The Arzo faucet, shown above, features a bold angular design inspired by modern furniture and lighting.

CHICAGO FAUCETS

THE 1.5 GPM SOFTFLO LOW-CONSUMPTION AERATOR allows for compliance with local plumbing codes that require an aerator with lower water consumption than the standard 2.2 GPM...

THE CAPUCINE MAUVE PASSION RIM-MOUNTED THREEHOLE BASIN MIXER

features platinum decor on Bernardaud porcelain in a chrome finish with green butterflies. The high-end fixture features a built-in aerator for water efficiency...

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