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TOTO unveiled its new Clayton, Nexus, and Mercer Airbaths, which are available nationwide, earlier this year.

American Standard chose Champion, Mich., to be the official home of “America's Best Flushing Families.”

As a result of re-engineering and redesigning, all Danze Roman tub faucets now follow a common platform rough-in valve system.

About 28 million American households claim to experience a toilet clog each month, according to a July 2004 survey conducted for Kohler Co., which found that 27% of 1,000 U.S. adults faced this problem.

Northeastern Supply, Edgewood, Md., opened a new showroom in Lancaster, Pa., showing manufacturers such as: TOTO, American Standard, Moen, Delta and MAAX.

Elkay awarded the 2003 Elkay President's Safety Award to its Savanna, Ill., manufacturing facility for the large plant category.

Whirlpool Corp. announced Jeff M. Fettig is its new chairman and CEO following the retirement June 30 of David R. Whitman, who held the position since 1987.

Matco-Norca introduced the Portia Faucet Series, a line of luxury affordable faucets.

Jacuzzi Brands reported net earnings of $13.7 million for the third quarter ended July 3, vs. net earnings of $5.1 million for the same period in fiscal 2003.

Kohler is offering further customization for its whirlpool baths with its new BubbleMassage airjet technology.