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Executive’s Forum: Thermador Official Offers Insights into Economy

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 19:20:41 +0000

The newest installment of the “Executive’s Forum” on KBDN Radio features Zach F. Elkin, director of the BSH Luxury Group for BSH Home Appliances Corp. and Thermador, a Huntington Beach, CA-based manufacturer in the luxury kitchen appliance products sector. Elkin recently sat down with KBDN senior editor, John Filippelli about the positive happenings in the residential kitchen and bath industry and how kitchen and bath design professionals can best capitalize on these developments throughout 2010 and beyond.

Elkin, who has more than three decades of experience in the major appliance sector, with particular expertise in sales growth strategies, brand development, product launches and market share, also shared current news at Thermador, a company long recognized as an innovator in the luxury appliances arena.

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Executive’s Forum:Houzer COO Shares His Positive Insights Into Kitchen and Bath Market

admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:42:52 +0000

The newest installment of the “Executive’s Forum” on KBDN Radio features Ken Fey, vice president and Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Houzer, Inc., a New Jersey-based company with a long history as a manufacturer in the residential kitchen sink products sector. Fey recently spoke with KBDN senior editor, John Filippelli about the positive events taking place in the residential kitchen and bath industry and how kitchen and bath design professionals can capitalize on these developments. An industry veteran of 20 years who has held senior level executive positions at various corporations, Fey also discusses exciting news at Houzer, a recognized market leader in mid- to high-end residential sinks and accessories.

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Executive’s Forum:American Standard CEO Discusses Industry Trends

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:55:29 +0000

Donald C. Devine, CEO, American Standard Brands

The inaugural edition of “Executive’s Forum” features Donald C. Devine, chief executive officer for Piscataway, NJ-based American Standard Brands. Devine recently sat down with KBDN senior editor, John Filippelli, to discuss the current state of the residential kitchen and bath industry, developing trends within the market, what lies ahead for kitchen and bath design professionals and also for American Standard, a leading North American manufacturer of a wide range of high-quality kitchen and bath products. American Standard Brands currently serves both the residential and commercial markets and markets products under the American Standard®, Crane®, Eljer®, Porcher®, Jado® and Fiat® brands.