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PEOPLE & PLACES

Whirlpool Corporation

advances. In addition to the logo, Conestoga has also launched a new
tagline, "Absolute Dependability."
"This tagline was developed to reinforce the vision of the founders and reflect the level of performance Conestoga strives to achieve
every day," said Anthony Hahn, Conestoga Wood Specialties CEO.
"It conveys the company's promise and personality, absolute dependability in all product quality, on-time deliveries, dependable designs, customer counsel, company ethics and strong relationships."
With the support of several local businesses and organizations, including the Diamond-Level Sponsor LATICRETE, Woodbridge Community
Playground Inc. constructed a community playground for children of
all ages and ability levels. The group's mission is to create a safe and accessible, all-inclusive outdoor playground that fosters imaginative play
and developmental learning.

Whirlpool Corp. is investing $21 million to increase the size of its distribution network to better serve its customers. The company has established
a new regional distribution center near Chicago, bringing the company's
U.S. total of RDCs to 12, including Puerto Rico and Hawaii. The company
is leasing a 750,000-sq.-ft, warehouse, which is a full-mix, rail-served warehouse storing products from all Whirlpool-built major appliance categories and brands. The new center improves service to customers through
greater flexibility and more efficient operations, which results in better delivery times.

Purcell Murray has announced its new dedicated plumbing division, PM
Fixtures, which will emphasize its commitment and business expansion of
quality, high-end plumbing fixtures, accessories and hardware for both
the kitchen and bath. As part of the new business unit, industry veteran
Jim Van Landingham has been hired as sales manager to direct the division's new sales and marketing initiatives. The PM Fixtures division clearly
defines a category differentiation from the company's appliance product
business unit.
Hastings Tile & Bath has announced that VOLA's recent design, the Round Collection Hand
Shower, has been honored with two awards. The
Iconic Award is an international architecture
and design competition that focuses on how the
disciplines interact. The product was also awarded an honorable mention in The Architect's
Newspaper's first Best of Products competition
in the Bath Fixtures category.

a manufacturer of modern, functional and stylish bath products. The
purchase positions BCI to expand its network of dealers in the U.S. and
Canada and to offer separate product lines. Through this alliance, Luxury
Bath will add 11 more colors and several styles to the product offerings, in
addition to nearly 200 dealer locations.
Oasis Showrooms and The Beautiful Bath Showroom,
divisions of APR Supply Co. (APR), announced the promotion of Allison Lorelli, CAPS, to business development manager. She will be responsible for leading the
growth of the showroom business for the western region
of APR. Lorelli was the showroom inside salesperson
from 2012 to August 2015 and is nominated to become
the secretary for the Susquehanna Valley Chapter of the NKBA in 2016.
Amerock Hardware introduces AmerockGo, a new dealer portal designed to provide improved account accessibility, streamline the product
ordering process and make it easier for customers to do business with the
company. The portal provides easy access for dealers to place orders,
check on an order status, request complimentary sample products and
browse the product library. It also provides two-way communication with
the company's master order system to give dealers 24/7 access.
Conestoga Wood Specialties recently
rolled out its new branding, which includes a logo and tagline that embody its core values and exhibits its new

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Tile of Spain has updated its Quick Ship
Collection for 2015 to include 40 companies and more than 150 products. Established in 2013, The Quick Ship Collection is
a select group of tile products from Spanish manufacturers that are available for immediate purchase in the U.S.
and are in stock and available for delivery within four to eight weeks. The
collection is updated annually to ensure the most up-to-date information
is available to purchasers. Available online at www.tileofspainusa.com/
quickship, users can search by product category or company name.
Geberit has issued a new white paper that discusses the importance of
understanding criteria for designing an ADA-compliant restroom: "Overcoming Accessibility Design Challenges in the Restroom with In-Wall Technology." The white paper reviews the two primary sources for accessibility
information: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Architectural
Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and The Standard
for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (ICC/ANSI A117.1).
Further emphasis is on wheelchair accessible sinks and counters focusing on the toilet criteria.

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