
Good Friday Closures
These companies will be closed on Friday, April 10, 2020.
Emtek
Schaub
Thermasol
Baldwin Estate Extended Lead Time
Good afternoon all.
I wanted to give you an update from Baldwin Estate.
As many of you know Baldwin Estate is manufactured in Nogales, Mexico. Product is forged, finished and packed there before it is shipped to Baldwin’s Kansas distribution facility.
In response to the COVID19 spread the Mexican government has temporarily closed all non-medical manufacturing in Nogales.
This will effect lead-time on most Estate product since it is made to order. Any new orders for a la carte or made to order will have an extended 8 week leadtime. Any open order that has not left the Nogales, MX walls will also get a 8 week leadtime.
This does affect the Baldwin Estate Quickship program at this time. Please feel free to use where opportunity are present. This product is stocked in our warehouse in Kansas. Those items are marked in the 2020 April catalog.
Links to PDF catalogs are in my email signature below.
Please, also feel free to use wholesale distribution to fill any open orders or new orders as needed. Here are a list of those wholesalers. * accounts have the most available inventory.
*Top Notch – (800) 233-4210
*Direct Security Supply – (800) 252-5757
Jeske Hardware (800) 677-3383
Banner Solutions – (800) 334-5625
*Huntington Hardware – (909) 629-5301
This temporary shutdown does not affect the Baldwin Reserve. Reserve components come from Asia into our North Caroline distribution facility. In NC these components are stored in bins and used to assemble, package and ship when orders come in. Leadtime is normal 7 day average.
I’ve attached a letter from Baldwin Hardware with anticipated questions/answers. Please review.
AS I get more information I will forward.
Hydrosystem Updates
I hope all is well with you and your family. We want to let you know that Hydro Systems is here alongside you, as we manage the COVID-19 pandemic together. Our offices and factories are open for business. We are unable to do any traveling at the moment but I wanted to let you know that we are here for you if you need anything. I also wanted to share with you the following.
Here are some updates:
- New look books: see attachment for pdf copy.
- Updated pricebook: see attachment for pdf copy. No price increases just the addition of new items.
- Now stocking: Alamo, Breanne, Daniela, and Sydney.(The Marquis should be ready by the end of the month.) Please note “Pull from Stock” on your po # and it will be shipped out within 24 hrs.
- New Tubs added: Marquis- size 6532 (freestanding, solid surface, metro collection) and Citrine- size 6032 (alcove, solid surface, ston collection)
- New Sizes added: Alamo 6634 and 7034
Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions or if there’s anything that I can assist you with.
Asko: Enhanced 50 Series DW Program; 5 year warranty
Attached are a few important programs and notes. Please pass on to anyone I missed.
- 50 Series Asko Dishwasher Program. (Attached) This Program is enhanced to include a $200 spiff.
- Sales person receives $200 spiff*
- special retail: $1,299
- $50 mail-in rebate
- 5 year warranty when installed by a Factory Certified Installer
- Kitchen Design Contest – Attached is a preview of the KDC Brochure
- Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove quick reference guide.
Delta: Lumicoat Finish now available for CASSIDY Kitchen and Bar Prep Faucets
Please see attached Sell Sheet for the introduction of Lumicoat finish, which is being introduced initially in the Cassidy Kitchen and Bar faucet collection (including touch)
The Cassidy Kitchen and Bar faucets now have the initials “PR” in the part number
For instance, the 9197-AR-DST will now be known as 9197-AR-PR-DST
See part numbers below.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of the finish, the RB finish will not be available in the new Lumicoat finish.
I have also attached the latest price sheet, which contains the UPC codes for these new skus.
New! and Ship Date Notice
We are pleased to announce the launch of the new Delta® Lumicoat™ Finish.
Order and Ship Dates:
Open for order 3/10/20
Ship Date 3/31/20
Product Description:
Delta Lumicoat Finishes wipe clean without cleaners and chemicals and are guaranteed to resist mineral buildup and hard water stains. The ultra-sleek surface repels liquids, resisting water spots and staying cleaner longer. Available in a variety of finishes, Lumicoat Technology ensures your client’s faucet stays as beautiful in use as it is out of the box.
The first collection to feature Lumicoat Technology will be Cassidy™ Pull-Down Kitchen Faucets and Bar/Prep Kitchen Faucets in the finishes noted below.
The Lumicoat models will replace non-Lumicoat models.
Product Features:
§ Easily wipes clean with just a soft cloth: no cleaners or chemicals necessary.
§ Ultra-sleek surface repels liquids, resisting water spots and staying cleaner longer.
§ Available in the following finishes:
§ Lumicoat™ Chrome (PR)
§ Lumicoat™ Polished Nickel (PN-PR)
§ Lumicoat™ Arctic® Stainless (AR-PR)
§ Lumicoat™ Champagne Bronze™ (CZ-PR)
Available Models and Pricing:
Toto Product Updates
Please see attached Toto Product Updates:
1.) Toto Order Suspension Report
A.) Page 1 is all items that are currently on order suspension do to supply chain and manufacturing interruptions as a result of COVID-19
B.) Page 2 is all items that have been removed from order suspension and manufacturing has resumed fulfillment
I.) Please note item stock varies on these from immediate availability to 6 weeks lead times. Please call for an update
2.) Discontinuation of the LT401, LT401.4, and LT401.8 Lavatories
A.) The alternative is the LT501 Series
3.) Discontinuation of the LT402, LT402.4, and LT402.8 Lavatories
A.) The Alternative is the LT501 series
4.) Discontinuation of the LT572 Lavatory
A.) The Alternative is the LT573 series
Also, we do have a backorder situation with the Washlet, unfortunately. This affects all models, from what we are being told. But, the most effected model is the C200. I do not have any further information at this time. When I have something formal from Toto, I will send it out.
Baldwin Reserve New Product launch
Baldwin is launching Satin Black (190) finish expansion into the Reserve Traditional Family. Product will be available to order 4/6. There will be a delay with the Crystal knob until late May. Baldwin will send out an update when the Crystal is ready to order.
The new Reserve catalog PDF has the satin black Traditional Family already included. The printed version that will be available in a couple weeks will also include the finish expansion.
Here is link to PDF version if you have not already downloaded.
- Reserve: CLICK HERE
In addition, below are links to the support files and documents.
- Customer Friendly Presentation PDF Attached
- Excel file of several sku’s and set up and ready to go.
- Photography
- All images can be found on this Hightail link: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/aWCuoIfETb
- Vignettes
- Clipped images (side-by-side)
- Profiles
- Handlesets are shown with both a knob and a lever option to help feature the Reserve options.
- All images can be found on this Hightail link: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/aWCuoIfETb
True Commercial for you to sell during the Pandemic – Large Capacity Freezer and Refrigerator Offer_March 2020
First off I hope you are well, as many of us work from our homes. I happen to live in Wayne County, MI which is #2 in the country for hardest hit area’s. We are all fine at this time 🏻
In these unprecedented times True is offering some of our Commercial SKU’s to the residential customer and retail appliance channel to help during the pandemic. (See attachment) Since we have lots of inventory to ship globally out of St. Louis, and people are clamoring for freezers.
These SKU’s only are being offered to consumers on our website or you the dealer. (Only these… see banner on or website). The consumer has to pay sales tax and a 150.00 drop ship charge and that will be to the CRUBSIDE only. Not into the house. Crated and wheels not installed. Again, Not even into to house!
The price sheet does allow you to make a margin and you get FREE delivery to your warehouse. Net net net program. (No discounts, no VR, no spiff, etc).
Let me know if you want a few to have on hand or you can we can ship them one at a time to your warehouse. Again we will not drop your purchase. It must hit you warehouse. No charge freight.
I know you will have other questions. Just fire away. And no this is not a misprint on the price sheet. In the commercial world MAP pricing is higher than MSRP. Go figure.
Again I hope you guys and gals are well. I am open 24/7 working from home. The factory has never shut down. The ultra premium Consumer is looking past this and where surprisingly busy.
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