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Coastal Industries hired Chris Carreiro as regional sales manager for southern Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

MJSI Inc. hired Jim Coretti as its national sales manager. MJSI is maker of the HydroClean water fill valve.

GambleBasco Shower Enclosures hired Don Gamble as executive vice president, a new position. Gamble’s 20 years of industry experience includes senior sales and marketing leadership roles at Whirlpool Corp. and

Moen’s Commercial Division introduced a brochure focused on water savings that explains the basics of water conservation, from LEED certification to tips for making water last. For more information, visit

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC said its Ultra Flush line of toilets has received WaterSense certification for water conservation efficiency. The toilets are also GreenSpec certified and meet California’s High Efficiency

Bath and Kitchen Buying Group’s Fall Conference, Oct. 17-20 in Atlanta, GA, drew more than 350 members representing 135 member showrooms and 70 vendor companies. Newly elected board members are:

ThermaSol said it will hold its annual holiday party at the Ronald Reagan Library Dec. 21 as part of its 50th anniversary celebration.

Private investment firm Sun Capital Partners Inc. said its affiliate has formed an agreement to have controlling interest in the Global Bath and Kitchen business of American Standard Americas, recently formed by Bain Capital Partners through its acquisition of the K+B segment of American Standard Cos. Inc.

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) has announced the 2008 Executive Committee that will guide the nearly 40,000 members and the growing industry for the next year.