Elkay was founded in Chicago in 1920 by Chairman of the Board of Directors Ron Katz’s grandfather, Leopold Katz, a carpenter by trade, and Ellef Robarth, a tinsmith. They met while working for Litterer Brothers Mfg. Co., a company that supplied sinks. Together they founded Elkay (a mashup of their two names), bringing together their different experiences.

A new survey by the Delta Faucet brand revealed that U.S. homeowners feel especially drawn to their kitchens. They’re willing to dish out thousands of dollars to update this area of the home. However, despite their willingness to transform this space, homeowners dread nearing the sink area where the dish duties lie.

Ruvati injects color into the grey world of stainless steel with their new Terraza Collection of modern farmhouse kitchen sinks.

New product development fuels growth of Quebec-based company.

 

Inspired by the Arch of Constantine in Rome, the Roman Collection of cabinet hardware by Jeffrey Alexander pairs a flowing arc with a strong, structured foot, the company notes.

Free course explores energy, technology solution in residential construction.

More than 15 programs, including four awards events, 50-plus industry-leading voices and personalities, and topics ranging from health and wellness and resilient design to business development make up the 2020 roster.

Report by National Kitchen & Bath Association and John Burns Real Estate Consulting finds steady industry growth, though availability of skilled labor and material costs remain challenges.

The growing popularity of al fresco dining drove the need to survey consumers looking to expand their cooking and entertaining to the outdoors.