Elkay’s Harmony sinks offer the Slim Rim and Perfect Drain with added sizes and increased capacity.

Gerber adds several high-performing, high-efficiency toilet options to its Allerton Collection, all offering 1.28 gal. per flush.

Moen’s ST? faucet’s rounded, high-arc spout uses a tubular design, which then unites with a cube-shaped base and a rectangular lever handle.

The line includes five models, all of which feature the Auto-Reverse Grind System ranging from 3/4 horsepower to 1.1 horsepower.

The Antioch Pull-Out faucet from Danze features a 7”-high spout and 9 3/4” spout length.

Aquatic’s one-piece, DuraCore tub-showers featuring subway tile design come in two sizes — 66” x 36” x 80” and 60” x 32” x 80”.

If the preshow buzz is any indication, the co-locating of the http://www.kbis.com/ Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and the http://buildersshow.com/Home/ International Builders’ Show already is a smash hit. The two major industry trade shows go under the same roof for the first time Feb. 4-6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center as part of what is being billed as Design & Construction Week.

After walking the Greenbuild 2013 exhibitor hall Nov. 20-21, it became evident that major manufacturers did not pack as many new products or technologies for the Philadelphia incarnation of the premier sustainable building trade show.

Jeff Pratt helped launch the Danze brand in 2001 and assumed a leadership role on Gerber when that product line was acquired in 2003.  

With so much focus on energy efficiency these days, home-owners may be confused about how much energy is consumed in their homes and what appliances or equipment need to be monitored.