Bath & Kitchen Pro

PM Profile: Niagara launches more than 100 new products

Manufacturer announces new high performance, water-efficient toilet lineup.

August 18, 2021

In April, Niagara held a virtual launch event, announcing its new Niagara Wholesale Program and more than 100 new products designed to help wholesalers serve the needs of their plumbing professional clients by offering advanced technology and high performance for those looking for a wide variety of water-efficient products.

Consumer interest in bidets surges following COVID-19 pandemic

Manufacturers discuss U.S. market trends.

Nicole Krawcke

August 16, 2021

COVID-19 had many widespread impacts to just about every product category and industry — the plumbing industry included. One of the most interesting market shifts was how the toilet paper shortage at the start of the pandemic spurred sales of bidet toilet seats in the U.S. market.

A bathroom sanctuary

Fallen tree leads to beautiful remodel.

Kristen White

August 12, 2021

What to do when a huge tree topples onto your home — and essentially into your bathroom? Well, when you’re in the fixture industry, you take the opportunity to partner with plumbing industry experts and completely remodel the bathroom.

Hansgrohe USA begins a new chapter with Robert Kaminski as president

August 4, 2021

Kaminski comes to the United States after 10 years with the Hansgrohe Group.

Talking toilets and touchless

Bath and kitchen pros discuss touchless trends and consumer wants.

Natalie Forster

July 22, 2021

According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) Living Impacts Design Report for 2020, there are four overarching themes emerging throughout the bath and kitchen industry: Healthy living, simplified living, connected living and living in place.

Gerber faucets add elegance to new Dallas apartment skyscraper

June 28, 2021

A total of 367 modern residences and penthouse suites feature the newest amenities and creature comforts – and each bathroom is outfitted with Gerber’s WaterSense certified Mid-Town faucets and tub and shower trim.

PM Profile: QuickDrain USA launches SquareDrain point drain

QuickDrain enters center point-drain market with trending finish options.

Natalie Forster

June 21, 2021

As an extension of the QuickDrain USA total shower solution, aimed to reimagine how drains should look and perform, the company recently launched its new SquareDrain point drain. Plumbing & Mechanical attended the virtual product launch event in April.

Bradley Corp. announces promotions within executive team

June 14, 2021

Bradley Corp. announced several promotions within its executive team, including Jon Dommisse, Nate Kogler and Mark Umhoefer.

NKBA announces its first Luxury Kitchen Summit

June 7, 2021

NKBA announced its first-ever Luxury Kitchen Summit to be held virtually from June 23-24, 2021. The summit will feature top NKBA designers (serving the luxury market) and industry experts who will explore the meaning of luxury today, how to work with high net-worth clients, key style elements of elevated living, the path to becoming a luxury designer and much more.

Pandemic push

Examining trends with hands-free fixture technology.

Lane Dixon Mark Lawinger

May 25, 2021

Upgrading restrooms to be hands-free adds exponential value for business owners, and plumbing franchises have the mass infrastructure and support necessary to provide businesses with these upgrades and the promotional materials that will help them bring in more customers.