Deltana 5-1-2022 Update

Baldwin MAP Policy

Americh May Memo

Pricing  Americh is still working with the October 2021 price book.  We are planning to stay with this price book as long as we can. 

New products  We are working on new photography and specs for the textured product and the ROC shower bases.  The Darlington sell sheet is attached.

The price of the Darlington is the same as the Neena and should be on the web site soon.

Lead Times  Individual Soaker tubs/Shower Bases    4-5 Weeks        

System tubs – Whirlpool, Air tubs, Serenity           5-6 Weeks        

Individual ROC tubs Individual soaker tubs           5-6 Weeks   

Individual Acrylic freestanding tubs                       7-9 Weeks

Individual Gelcoat freestanding                              10-12 Weeks NC & CA

Stock orders and Projects   Will be quoted on a case by case basis 

ANEX We are still on the hunt for a supplier for the ANEX blower.  We are currently testing a new supplier and the results are looking positive.  We hope to have more for you by the next Memo.

Urban Apron The Urban Apron is getting more attention and some clarification is necessary.  The Urban Storage shelf cannot be added to an alcove tub like the Kent or Turo.  We use a special mold for this feature that is designed to provide a finished, hidden, tilt-out door and the hardware necessary to open the door and hold the shelf.  It’s an actual door in the skirt and not just a cut-out.  You’ll need to order a drop-in model with a panel skirt.  It can still be made seamless but seamless will cost more.

Defensive packaging      In an effort to further protect ourselves from shipping headaches, we are switching to red tinted shrink wrap to ship our products.  We have had some issues with shippers removing our products from their original skids or groupings and re-packaging them to suit their loads.  By switching to red shrink wrap, the customer will easily see if the product has been re-packaged and potentially manhandled.  Charlotte is using it now.  North Hollywood should have it in circulation by the end of May.  We hope this helps us with communication with the customer and claims with our freight companies.

Website The website is still under construction.  We hope to launch it within the month.

National Sales Manager

NOW IN STOCK- U-line Clear Ice Machines – UHCP115-SS01A

We currently have a limited stock of U-line Clear Ice Machines in stock in our PA warehouse, model UHCP115-SS01A.

Gerber Update on Trim Kits for Waste & Overflows Plus Brushed Bronze Toilet Tank Lever

Gerber has trim kits for their waste & overflows in Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Satin Black and Brushed Bronze. Easily coordinate with Gerber faucets and shower trim.

Gerber has also now added a Brushed Bronze universal toilet tank lever.

AGA Price Increase and New Model Introduction

Hot off the press!  The newly redesigned AGA price books featuring all of the new Class Cast Iron collection are attached. Pricing shown goes into effect May 16, 2022.  Just a reminder that this update reflects the following in the US:

  1. All Mercury & Elise series had a 10% increase.  Mercury series now has new color names, BUT we have cross-referenced what replaces what as the physical color (e.g. Ash Black = Matte Black) is the same.  We are still working thru some inventory on the existing names, but we have started receiving the new finishes in Buford and Chino.
  1. The new R7 and eR7 Classic AGA series had a 5% increase on the 24” and 39” width units.  7% on 60” wide or greater models.

Blanco Critical SKU List 5/3/22

Keith Magby Back Surgery 5.4.22

As most of you know I have struggled with severe pain in my legs for the past 3 years. Tomorrow I will have Lumbar Nerve Decompression Surgery L2-3,L3-4,L4-5,L5-S1. I will not be able to travel for the next 4-6 weeks. While I heal, I plan on working out of my home office starting on Monday May 9th 2022. Please see attached and below for Key Support Contacts and what they can help you with.

Thank you for your support and patience.

Universal Design for Bathrooms by ClearMirror

Universal Bath Design with Luxury
Universal Design elements are designed and built-in across the entire home and allow homeowners to remain in their homes as they become less mobile. The bathroom is no exception and the designs can be stunning.
 Bench Seating — Fog Free Mirrors                 
Bench seating is a standard feature in a Universal Bath Design. Adding a ShowerLite or a Shower ClearMirror fog-free mirror positioned near the bench at face level and another one at standing height is an ideal accessory for the design.

Fog free shower mirrors located by the bench allow for shaving and facial treatments in the comfort of the shower. A must have where using a vanity mirror is not an option.

Container Schedule: Claybrook Selling Points + May the 4th Contest

New Price Lists and an updated order process were released in April. With the new price list, we launched a flat freight program. If you have any questions regarding the new process, price list, or the flat freight program feel free to contact me directly. Below is our container schedule for non-stocking orders. As a refresher on our product line, I have provided talking points for new hires on Claybrook. Feel free to share the below information with your team. Scroll down for a “May the 4th” contest!

US Dealer- Non-Stocking Order Container Schedule   
Deadline for Dealer to Submit PO + Deposit for  Non-stocking OrderEstimated Arrival Date to Dallas 
March 25, 2022Mid-August Arrival 

Claybrook Selling Points:

  • Claybrook stocks a curated range of Moulded Stone and Natural Stone products in Dallas Texas (Bath tubs, wall hung basins, countertop basins, freestanding basins, natural stone basins). Lead time is 2 weeks.
    • Bath Tubs, Countertop basins, Freestanding basins stocked in Dover White/ Star White
    • Wall Hung Basins stocked in Plaster Pink, Midnight Blue, Forest Green
    • Natural Stone Basins (Stocked as shown in photos in attached stocking brochure) 
      • Echo stocked in Lightning Grey Marble
      • Shadow stocked in Silver Ebru Marble
      • Touch stocked in Bianca Carrara Marble
  • All products are priced to include matching pop-up drain, internal overflow, and any brackets that are needed
  • All of our products can be customized with any of our Marbleform© colors. Non-Stocking products have an estimated lead time of 16 weeks and will follow a container schedule. They ship to our warehouse in Dallas and then onto you! 
  • We refer to our Marbleform© bathware as “Moulded Stone”. We are rated through IAPMO standards as a Natural Stone product. We have 70-80% marble dust in our product. The remaining amount is resin. Marbleform© is an upcycled marble product. We reuse the marble dust from our mosaic factory into our bathware. Many of our competitors are listed as a “plastic” due to the additives they include in their product to speed up the curing process. Our team spends 60 hours hand sanding every bathtub. 
  • Benefits of Marbleform © 
    • No Sealing Required (Homogenous product), Heat Retentive, Easy to Clean, Easy to repair, Slip resistant, customizable 
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