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SHOWROOM STYLE (Continued from page 36.) There is no doubt that Kohler, Moen, Delta,
Jaclo, Hansgrohe and many others lead the in- dustry in shower power and technology. • Jet-Pro Shower Spas (
www.jetproshow-
erspas.com) offers one of the hottest new bath product categories in years. These pre-plumbed shower columns (panels), which are pending IAPMO approval, use the existing shower valve, making them ideal for retrofit. You remove the shower arm, quick connect to the 1/2" I.P.S con- nection and fasten to the wall, all in about 15 minutes. • Jaclo Industries (
www.jaclo.com) is a
leader in the U.S. industry category as one of the largest diversified “shower power” collections. The Jaclo Rain Canopy will delight the senses and is available in round, oval, square and rec- tangle models from 12" to 20". See Jaclo’s new line of linear shower drains and expanded collec- tion of grab bars. • Moen (
www.moen.com) won the “Best of
K/BIS” Bath Silver Award with their Flushmount body sprays. These sprays are available in round and square models, and they blend seamlessly with tile, slate or other premium shower surround materials. • The Tile Redi shower bench (www
.tileredi.com) can simply be screwed into the shower frame and immediately becomes ready to tile over. Re-formed, one-piece Tile Redi bench models, in combination with the Tile Redi shower pan system, can be installed in a very short time. • RODA by BASCO (
www.basco.com) has a
collection of eight RODA series that offer a num- ber of different styles, configurations and acces- sory options. • Showering has just gotten a lot better with
Mr. Steam’s (
www.mrsteam.com) spa package that includes Steamtherapy™, AromaSteam™, ChromaSteam™ and in-shower Musictherapy™
People’s Choice Award. They have designed a patented secondary drain system built within the bowl that adds protection against overflow. Its built-in overflow protection has been IAPMO approved.
[
www.penguintoilets.com] won the “The BEST of K/BIS 2011”
Penguin Toilets LLC See contact information on page 86
speakers. The ChromaSteam system integrates light with steam and offers a selection of colors. Complete with electronic chromalogic for single or rotating color selection, it features multiple vapor-sealed, low voltage, high performance LED light modules. The innovative AromaSteam system releases aromatherapy essences electron- ically into the steamroom.
Bathing beauties • Jason International (www.jasoninterna-
tional.com) launched their innovative new MicroSilkTM therapy, which redefines luxury- class bathing systems. MicroSilk creates a
•THE WHOLESALER® — JUNE 2011 The best from K•BIS 2011
unique therapeutic experience for body, mind and spirit through a patent-pending process which generates billions of tiny, oxygen-rich mi- crobubbles. • Kohler’s (
www.kohler.com)”Elevance” ris-
ing wall bath offers a stylish alternative to walk- in and institutional-looking baths. The tub has a lot of features and benefits. There is a must-see “video stream” on Kohler’s website demon- strates their new tub. • Tyrell and Laing International Bathtubs
(
www.TandLinternational.com) offers an exclu- sive range of cast stone Luxury Lifestyle bath- tubs, lavatories and shower bases. The bathtubs have been designed for ultimate relaxation and comfort, along with elegance and beauty. T&L bathtubs are made in the USA, have a 10-year warranty and are offered in an infinite number of colors and numerous textures. Grab this one for your showroom before it is gone! • American Standard FunBaths™ (www
.americanstandard.com) put the fun back in bathing. Temporarily transform your tub with the innovative FunBath. Kids everywhere will soon be clamoring for a chance to bathe in the super- cool line of children’s FunBath tub conversions. Luxury toilet wars and new innovations There was intense competition at K/BIS 2011
for the most elaborate, high priced luxury toilet. The competitors included Kohler’s “NUMI”, INAX’S “REGIO”, TOTO’s “NeoRest” and some others. In my opinion, Kohler won the bat- tle with the heated seat, feet warming, integrated air dryer and a few other features. • Penguin Toilets LLC (
www.penguin
toilets.com) has designed a patented secondary drain system built within the bowl that adds pro- tection against overflow. This toilet has built-in overflow protection that has been IAPMO ap- proved. • AquaCleana (
www.aquacleana.com) offers
the world’s first ceramic front entry toilet. The front entry means that wheelchair users no longer have to pivot 180 degrees to mount the toilet. This also ensures that the user is no longer reliant on what the caregiver considered clean, and it helps caregivers who are outsized by their patients, thus restoring confidence, dignity and independence to the disabled and elderly. There is 12" rough-in, with IAPMO code approval pending. Flushometer and tank type models are currently being pro- duced. I believe toilet manufacturers will be fight- ing over the rights to produce this patented invention by Mark Anderson. Faucetry
• La Torre Faucets (
www.latorre-spa.it),
100% designed, engineered and manufactured in Italy, are sold in 42 countries and on five conti- nents. They offer a wide range of products from modern/contemporary to traditional and are warehoused in Atlanta, Ga. allowing for quick shipment. All products are made from solid brass, using ceramic disk technology and carry IAPMO certifications and code approvals. • Also stocked in the Atlanta and all from Italy
are Bagno & Associati bath accessories; Designo Ceramica, fine fire clay plumbing fixtures and BMT, a high quality lacquered bath furniture line. (Turn to Peter Schor... page 54.)
• Be sure to visit
www.thewholesaler.com for web exclusive articles and videos! •
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