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	Briggs Acquired By Its U.S. Management Briggs Plumbing Products, a major manufacturer of enameled steel products, vitreous china and faucets previously known as Briggs Industries, has been acquired by its senior U.S. management.

	Steve Holdsworth Named Moen VP of Wholesale Sales Moen Inc. recently named Steve Holdsworth vice president of Wholesales Sales, effective immediately.

Citizens Take Advantage Of Free Water Conservation Program Water district hands out thousands of high-efficiency Niagara Conservation toilets.

	NKBA Elects 2011 President, Executive Committee The National Kitchen & Bath Association elected David Alderman, CMKBD of Chesapeake, VA, as its incoming president for 2011.

	2011 KBIS Is Reinvented Attendees at the 2011 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), in Las Vegas from April 26-28, will find a broader array of offerings, the latest in trends and technology, and more opportunities to collaborate with peers and exhibitors.

PMI Calls For Action on DOE Showerhead Ruling PMI members are urged to write to the U.S. Department of Energy by tomorrow to oppose the re-definition of shower heads.

Showerhead Manufacturers Blindsided By DOE Without advance notice to stakeholders, the U.S. Department of Energy has proposed to re-define showerheads as shower valves. by Jim Olsztynski

	Gerber Appoints Dougherty as National Sales Manager Gerber Plumbing Fixtures promoted Brian Dougherty to National Sales Manager - New Construction.

Hansgrohe To Stick With Gänßlen The supervisory board of Hansgrohe AG has extended the contract of Chairman of the management board Siegfried Gänßlen for another three years.

WaterSense Ready To Label Showerheads The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program released its final specification for showerheads on March 4, 2010.

	American Standard CEO Signs "Statement of Support" Donald C. Devine, president and chief executive officer of American Standard Brands, recently signed a Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve.

All Kohler Residential Faucets Comply With Low-Lead Standard Kohler Co. announced all of its residential bathroom and kitchen faucets have been converted for compliance with California legislation AB1953 and Vermont’s bill number S.015.

	Sloan Names Davenport as Executive Director of Marketing Sloan Valve Co. hired Sherry Davenport as executive director of marketing.

	TOTO Launches Web site In Español TOTO announced the launch of a Spanish-language edition of its Web site designed to assist its Hispanic consumers.

Demand For Plumbing Fixtures, Fittings To Reach $10.8 Billion In 2013 A new study states U.S. demand for plumbing fixtures and fittings will grow 1.9 percent annually through 2013; a rebounding residential construction market will drive the gains.

BLÜCHER Joins Watts Water Technologies BLÜCHER North America, leader in stainless steel drainage and pipe solutions, is now part of Watts Water Technologies.

Following Fire, Dornbracht Focuses On Core Products After a fire struck Dornbracht’s Iserlohn, Germany-based corporate headquarters and production facilities last month, the bath and kitchen fittings manufacturer is refocusing on its core product line.

Crane Plumbing Recalls Whirlpool Tubs Due To Entrapment, Drowning Hazards The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Crane Plumbing announced a voluntary recall of about 5,500 Crane whirlpool bathtubs — the drain covers in the tubs can entangle a bather’s hair in the openings, causing the bather’s head to be held under water, which can result in drowning.

	Chicago Faucets Products Comply With Buy American Act According to the company, more than 1,700 Chicago Faucets products are BAA compliant, including an array of manual and electronic faucets.

	Hansgrohe Launches Free, Monthly Training Sessions Offered the first Wednesday of each month for plumbing and mechanical pros, each one-day program discusses specification, installation and maintenance of all Hansgrohe and Axor products.

GROHE Launches New Website New features center on décor and inspiration for consumers with easier access to materials for professionals.

	Charlotte Pipe Cast Iron Chosen For ‘This Old House’ NYC Project “This Old House” recently tackled its first-ever New York City project, where the contractors chose Charlotte Pipe and Foundry’s cast-iron pipe and fittings for the plumbing.

	Winner Announced In ‘Great American Water Taste Test’ The National Rural Water Association says Perdido Bay in Elberta, Ala., has the nation's best-tasting water.

WaterSmart Innovations Expands Expo Hall For ’09 Show The WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition has seen increased demand for booth space for this year’s conference, slated for Oct. 7-9 in Las Vegas.

	Kohler Co. Elects David Kohler President At its annual meeting, the Kohler Co. board of directors elected David Kohler President and Chief Operating Officer of Kohler Co.

Elkay Names New Marketing, Channel Development Lead The move drives Elkay’s “One Solution Sales and Marketing” initiatives.

	Price Pfister Celebrates Earth Day With ‘Pfree’ EPA WaterSense Certified Ashfield Trough Faucets Price Pfister is giving away one of its popular Ashfield Trough Faucets each day in the finish of each winner’s choice.

ServiceMagic, NKBA Connect Pros With Homeowners ServiceMagic.com and the National Kitchen and Bath Association announced a strategic alliance to benefit NKBA members and homeowners looking for building contractors in their areas.

It’s No April Fool’s Joke! More Poop On Poop Watch Part 2 of “The Poop on Poop” at www.flushtv.com.

NSF Clarifies Low-Lead Role NSF International issued a correction to a press release sent out Feb. 13, 2009, noting that Kohler, Moen and Price Pfister have become the first faucet companies certified by NSF to have certain plumbing products comply with the new low-lead requirements in California and Vermont, slated to take effect next Jan. 1.

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