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The Sales Group and Creative Bath Sales Merge to Form a Powerhouse Agency from ME to VA.
The Sales Group and Creative Bath Sales Merge to Form a Powerhouse Agency from ME to VA.

The Sales Group is thrilled to announce a momentous development in the growth and expansion of its company. Effective 1/31/24, The Sales Group, est. in 1979, and Creative Bath Sales will officially merge to create a dynamic partnership. The new company will headed by Jeff Dougherty, son of The... Continue Reading

Date posted01/12/2024


Brad Kiel Joins STRASSER as National Sales Manager.
Brad Kiel Joins STRASSER as National Sales Manager.

STRASSER has hired Brad Kiel as its new National Sales Manager. Kiel’s extensive sales experience includes nearly 25 years in the kitchen and bath industry. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Sales in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Midwest for Pinnacle Sales Group. While at... Continue Reading

Date posted12/15/2023


Pontem Home Adds Architectural Area Manager to East Coast.
Pontem Home Adds Architectural Area Manager to East Coast.

Pontem Home welcomes Emilie Soto as its Architectural Area Manager to the East Coast. Emilie is a classically trained family therapist turned entrepreneur and residential redeveloper. She is a project-driven team leader straddling the interior design and residential construction world. She has... Continue Reading

Date posted12/1/2023


Franz Viegener Hires Inland Sales Group.
Franz Viegener Hires Inland Sales Group.

Franz Viegener announces the addition of the Inland Sales Group to its roster of Manufacturers Representatives in North America. Headed by Brian Yelton, the Inland Sales Group will cover Illinois, Northwest Indiana and Eastern Iowa. Inland Sales Group, Inc. is a full-service manufacturers... Continue Reading

Date posted11/17/2023


Nicole Salling Promoted to National Sales Manager at The Furniture Guild.
Nicole Salling Promoted to National Sales Manager at The Furniture Guild.

Nicole has been with The Furniture Guild for the last 7 years focusing on various critical roles in customer service. She works closely with customers and the engineering team on complicated custom projects, builds sales training programs for showrooms, and supports sales rep force in the field.... Continue Reading

Date posted10/27/2023


Ben Alliker Named US Director of Sales and Operations for Bronzes de France and Baguès Paris.
Ben Alliker Named US Director of Sales and Operations for Bronzes de France and Baguès Paris.

With their re-establishment in the US market, the launch of a new showroom in the D&D Building in New York City, and continued sales growth, Bronzes de France and Baguès Paris remain a key supplier to luxury decorative hardware and lighting showrooms across the United States. They are... Continue Reading

Date posted10/27/2023


Infinity Drain Welcomes Jen Dombkowski as Marketing Director.
Infinity Drain Welcomes Jen Dombkowski as Marketing Director.

Infinity Drain announces the addition of Jen Dombkowski to the newly created role of Marketing Director. With a strong track record of strategic marketing leadership and a deep understanding of the architecture and interior design industry, Jen is set to drive Infinity Drain's marketing efforts to... Continue Reading

Date posted09/22/2023


STRASSER Hires National Sales Manager, Chris Chmura.
STRASSER Hires National Sales Manager, Chris Chmura.

STRASSER has hired Chris Chmura as its new national sales manager. Chmura brings extensive background in the kitchen and bath space, having spent the past eight years in sales management and business development roles for faucets and fixtures manufacturer Brasstech. Chmura’s career began as... Continue Reading

Date posted08/11/2023


Amba and The Diablo Group Join Forces in Northern California.
Amba and The Diablo Group Join Forces in Northern California.

Amba is pleased to announce that The Diablo Group, a team with substantial industry experience, has recently joined the their team for the Northern California market. The Diablo Group, representatives in Northern California/Reno Nevada, provide complete market coverage to the showroom community... Continue Reading

Date posted08/11/2023


Sam Marano Appointed Director of Sales at Classic Brass.
Sam Marano Appointed Director of Sales at Classic Brass.

Classic Brass is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Marano as Director of Sales. Sam possesses a strong background in the decorative hardware and plumbing industry with extensive credentials in showroom operations, most recently serving as President of Bird Decorative Hardware & Bath... Continue Reading

Date posted07/28/2023


Globe Union Announces Executive Personnel and Structure Updates.
Globe Union Announces Executive Personnel and Structure Updates.

Globe Union, the parent company of Gerber® Plumbing Fixtures is pleased to announce several organizational changes. Over the course of the past two years, and prior to Founder Scott Ouyoung’s passing, Globe Union’s Board of Directors and CEO, Todd Talbot, have been working on the... Continue Reading

Date posted07/21/2023


Kory Nelson Promoted to President of Premier Decorative Group.
Kory Nelson Promoted to President of Premier Decorative Group.

Kory Nelson has been promoted to President of Premier Decorative Group. Kory has been with the company for over 10 years and has worked his way up from displays to managing PDG's Northern Ca. team. When it comes to customer relations, problem resolution, and company management, Kory has been... Continue Reading

Date posted06/30/2023