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 Valve Co. hired Sherry Davenport as executive director of marketing.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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