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Methven, a 120-year-old New Zealand-based shower, faucet and valve manufacturer, has entered the U.S. market by incorporating Methven USA with a New York-based office and a U.S.-based logistics facility.

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Murray Supply Co. held a grand opening party for The Fuller House, its newly remodeled kitchen and bath showroom. Participating vendors included American Standard, Brizo, Elkay, Sigma Designer Faucetry and Wellborn.

Edelman Plumbing Supply welcomed more than 400 architects, designers, builders and contractors to its newly renovated 10,000-sq.-ft. showroom in Westlake, OH, in May for a Luxury Products Show.

At the recent Wm. F. Meyer Customer Appreciation Show in Aurora, IL, ThermaSol held a Fast Start Pocket Bike raffle as a thank you to customers.

Water-Right hired Stephanie Tsoris as marketing director. She has more than 14 years experience in creative design and communications.

Hansgrohe-North America promoted Xaver Hake to director of operations.

Briggs Industries named Matt Holmes vice president/sales - retail. Holmes will be responsible for all Briggs retail business in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

The Kitchen/Bath Industry Show held at Chicago's McCormick Place conference center in April brought together wholesalers, manufacturers, manufacturers reps, architects, interior designers and builders to discover the latest in fixtures, finishes and fashion for the kitchen and bath.

Mr. Steam® (formerly Sussman Lifestyle Group) named J.B. O'Connor Co., its manufacturers rep for West Virginia and western Pennsylvania.

Supply New England (Attleboro, MA) has entered into a partnership agreement with HomePortfolio, a consumer Internet company.