New! EMTEK SELECT Lever Options

New to the popular EMTEK SELECT portfolio, our Straight Knurled and White Marble levers are now available!
As with our previous SELECT options, choose to pair these 2 new lever styles with any available rosette, as well as either a L-square or T-bar stem for your own custom mix and match lever.
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LITERATURE: ALMO PREMIUM Product

Please see below links to current and updated literature for All ALMO PREMIUM Brands. Let me know if you have any questions.

American Range

https://almo0.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/PremiumDrive/EaQJZ4xe1PpJiMyDc82fEZoB-26yaUvj6X6xgd_qKhs_GQ?e=mmgXMv

Liebherr

https://almo0.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/PremiumDrive/EUafJePVMMNJlBqOlw-xd48BuI2rq8KvVabzuh3ik4Bqqw?e=IiCNv8


Liebherr Monolith

https://almo0.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/PremiumDrive/EcCH4_Ynlj9Mq6Kh2yLtNZUB3ZJ3xmm29qWWD32Fow1JRQ?e=grDbgz

U-line

https://almo0.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/PremiumDrive/ERp8fz_pr8lGgQ6WUtep4HEBqO6PYKe0lzgr9ras5D5Q2Q?e=HTqnfZ

Vintage

https://almo0.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/PremiumDrive/ESHZPKiUNnNDte26-d2sUwkBPw7iqw1nc280pvjW02ULjQ?e=kYVEdn

Heat 

https://almo0.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/PremiumDrive/EeYBBgeXE8RLtLKGL3sVEQwBGSWnSlLoqzbUCT498MrV8w?e=0hZgWG

Reach out if you have any questions.

Spencer

Sonia Inventory Availability

We have made some helpful changes to the inventory file so it’s easier to look for information and also understand what is supposed to be in stock versus what is current (special order) and Discontinued. We started in January at a low base of around 50% availability. Our continuous efforts to balance and increase stocks are showing a much better and healthier inventory level now towards our target of 95% in stock at all times.

In the attachment, you will find a new color coded column explained below: You can filter, by column, depending what you’re looking for.

  1. GREEN – Stock program – 93% in stock. The missing items are mainly some NEW Luce items and some Puzzle units.
  2. NO Color – Current items but without stock commitment – 31% in stock.
  3. RED -Discontinued items for US market, 319 SKU´s of which we still carry stocks in 78% of the items.

With the changes, you can continue to filter by column. The new catalogue will contain new models and the GREEN category will continue to grow.

Have a great rest of the week and let’s hope May bounces back with some form of “normality” in daily business for you all.

Basco Installation Resources during COVID-19

Helpful Installation Resources 
We understand that during these uncertain times, many homeowners may be more reluctant to have folks in their homes and they may be interested in tackling an installation job themselves. We have all the resources they need – from installation videos to installation guides by product to a how to measure guide
View all of our installation resources

IMPORTANT – New Lixil Freight Terms for Grohe Through June

Lixil is offering a new freight policy for the next two months to help you navigate the changing marketplace due to Covid 19.  Please see the attached Lixil freight terms for Grohe effective through June 30th.  Please share with your team.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.

The Furniture Guid is offering a new division – FG HOME

I want to share with you a new division of The Furniture Guild. 
We have developed a line of home furnishings called FG Home. 
We basically just took our vanity designs and turned them into bedroom furniture.
 
The distribution for this product line will be different than what we currently do for the bath.
But nothing changes for Furniture Guild Bath.
 
We are giving all of our Bath showrooms access to the FG Home line at 50 off. 
The price list isn’t setup for discounts any deeper than 50 off.
 
This could be a great product line to present to old Furniture Guild consumers. 
My thinking is that anyone that has one of our vanities is instantly qualified and should understand the quality of our products.
They’ve been stuck at home for weeks.
Might be a good time to approach them and offer a chance to update their bedroom.
 
Pricelist is attached.
Link to new product on website is here: https://www.
furnitureguild.com/products/furniture-guild-home

 
I’d like to approach your staff with this information but I wanted to run this by you first.
Please give it a look and let me know what you think.

TOTO USA COVID-19 Update 04/30/2020

Minimal Touch Hardware Tips from EMTEK

Minimal-Touch Hardware Tips
Our world is evolving, but the way we react can be both subtle and beautiful in design. Emtek offers a variety of hardware solutions that can limit your family’s contact in high-traffic areas throughout your home while still providing the look that you know and love.
Helping to keep your family safe does not have to include ostentatious and gimmicky products– instead, explore some of our stylish product offerings that help reduce or eliminate the need to touch. And for the most effective germ-transmission prevention, please see our important hardware cleaning and disinfecting tips.
EMPowered™
Smart Locks
With automatic locking and unlocking features, no touch is necessary
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Mortise
Locks
Using just the Emtek copper alloy key, retract the bolt and latch while simultaneously pushing open your door
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Interconnect Device
When added to an Emtek entry set, allows a single touch/action to retract the bolt and latch while exiting
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Ball Catch
Replaces a standard latch for push-to-open access from anywhere on the door
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Spring Hinge
Automatically shut doors behind you, eliminating the need to pull close
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Magnetic Door Stop & Holder
Holds doors open to eliminate the need to touch
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Miele Trainings the Week of 05/04

Brasstech: COVID-19 – May 4th Update

During this challenging time, Brasstech, Inc. is taking elevated measures to protect the safety and well-being of its employees. We are following all local, state and federal guidelines and orders. Brasstech closed all three of its facilities on March 20th. Since that time we have continued to monitor current events while keeping the health and safety of our team members and their families our top priority.
During the temporary closure we have made efforts to thoroughly clean and disinfect our facilities in preparation for restarting operations. Per CDC recommendations we are implementing numerous guidelines to keep our employees safe including:
Social distancing actions
Staggered shifts
Frequent disinfection of common areas
Restricted vendor/contractor access
Rearranged workspaces to increase distancing
In late April, we began the process of gradually reopening our facilities with limited staff. We are currently shipping product from inventory and will gradually ramp up production over the next several weeks. We anticipate that it could be months before we become fully operational so we appreciate your understanding during this time of great uncertainty.
Our top priority is to ship orders that were received prior to the March 20th shutdown. Our next focus will be processing and shipping orders received between March 20th and May 3rd. We are anticipating that these orders will likely ship 4 to 8 weeks past the due date stated on the original order depending on the type of products ordered.
Effective on all orders received on or after May 4th, we are temporarily updating lead times as follows:
Newport Brass ReadyShip – 3 weeks
Newport Brass Non-Readyship – 12 weeks
Newport Brass Valves – 1 week
Ginger – 2 weeks
As we continue to ramp up production and return to normal operations we will make our best effort to process and ship all orders in a timely manner. We apologize for the disruption and appreciate your understanding.
Regards,
David Emmons
Director of Marketing
949-417-5207 ext 3842
demmons@brasstech.com