New California Law Requires Use of ‘Lead-Free’ Plumbing Fixtures
ONTARIO, CA — A new plumbing code signed into law in California will mandate strict new limits on the manufacturing and sale of plumbing fixtures that leach lead, a toxin that has been tied for decades to drinking water, state officials announced. California Gov. Gavin Newsom last week signed into law AB 100, legislation that […]
MSI Acquires GA Vinyl Tile Supplier
ORANGE, CA — MSI, the Orange, CA-based supplier of flooring, countertops, wall tile and related products, has acquired ROKplank, the manufacturer of Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Tile, the company announced. The factory, located in Cartersville, GA, will operate under the name Premium LVT Manufacturing, MSI officials said. “MSI is excited about our acquisition of ROKplank,” […]
SEN Design Expands Educational Access
CHARLOTTE, NC — SEN Design Group, the Charlotte, NC-based kitchen and bath industry buying group and business education resource, has revamped its membership structure to increase access to business education opportunities for industry professionals, the organization announced. “Under our previous structure, the majority of our educational opportunities were add-on expenses for our members, but we […]
LX Hausys Unveils New Brand Identities
CHICAGO — LX Hausys America Inc. unveiled new brand identities for its HIMACS Solid Surface and Viatera Quartz Surface brands, and a new brand identity for its resilient floorcovering line of products, HFLOR, at the recently held NeoCon. The new brand identities reflect the company’s name change this summer from LG Hausys America to LX […]