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Bradley Corp. announces two promotions

November 9, 2020

Bradley Corp. announced two major promotions to its executive leadership team: Bryan Mullett’s elevated role as chairman/chief executive officer and Luis de Leon’s new position as president/chief operating officer, as well as his appointment to the Board of Directors.

Bradley Corp High School Restroom imporvement

Restroom cleaning tips for healthier schools

Bradley Corp. provides suggestions for restroom cleaning.

October 22, 2020

A recent survey of high school students shows that, when it comes to school restrooms, there’s room for improvement. One-half of students rate their schools’ bathroom facilities as fair or poor – an unwelcome increase of five percentage points since 2019. Only 18% view them as excellent or very good.

Bradley Corp. emphasizes importance of handwashing for Global Handwashing Day

October 15, 2020

Each year on October 15, Global Handwashing Day advocates for how a simple and inexpensive action – handwashing with soap and water – can stop the spread of colds, flus and other infectious diseases. This year, due to the coronavirus, the international day has taken on new-found prominence.

LIXIL names Trey Northrup leader of Americas Region

October 7, 2020

Northrup joins LIXIL after nearly 20 years with Whirlpool Corp., where he began his career as a market brand representative with increasing responsibilities culminating in several key leadership roles across the business.

Ferguson announces resilient financial year-end results

October 2, 2020

Ferguson delivered a strong and resilient trading result for the year, achieved despite the pandemic which started to emerge from March 2020 onwards.

Nominations for Kitchen & Bath Hall of Fame now open

NKBA will recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the kitchen and bath industry across all disciplines and specialties

October 1, 2020

NKBA is accepting nominations through Oct. 30 for 2021 inductees to the Kitchen and Bath Hall of Fame. Honorees are recognized and celebrated for their significant and enduring contributions to the development of the kitchen and bath industry.

SCHOCK North America appoints Marc Nover CEO

September 29, 2020

SCHOCK North America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Regen, Germany-based SCHOCK GmbH, a market leader and inventor of quartz/granite composite kitchen sinks, has named Marc Nover as CEO.

NKBA revised market outlook shows rebound from COVID-19

September 29, 2020

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released its Market Outlook report showing the remodeling industry is largely recovering from its Q1 COVID-19-induced dip. According to the report, the percentage of homeowners actively working on remodeling projects increased significantly, from 19% in Q1 to 36% in Q2.

NKBA hosts 2nd annual Global Connect Business Summit

September 18, 2020

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) held its second annual NKBA Global Connect Business Summit, Sept. 9 and 10, 2020.

Remembering Robert L. Wieland, founder of NKBA

August 31, 2020

One of the original founders of the American Institute of Kitchen Dealers, now the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), Robert L. Wieland died on Aug. 20 in his hometown of Allentown, PA. He was 91.