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Duravit and sieger design’s new Happy D.2 Plus Collection
| Happy D.2 Plus |
| Duravit and sieger design’s new Happy D.2 Plus CollectionDURAVIT AND SIEGER DESIGN’S NEW HAPPY D.2 PLUS COLLABORATION DISPLAYS ELEGANT, EXPRESSIVE BATHROOM THROUGH FORM AND COLOR Duravit has re-teamed with design luminaries sieger design for the Happy D.2 Plus collection. The newest addition to Duravit’s iconic Happy D. product line, Happy D.2 Plus reimagines the series to reflect current trends in colors, designs, and finishes. Happy D.2 Plus encompasses the full suite of bathroom products, including clean-lined bathtubs and above-counter wash basins, stand-alone consoles and semi-tall cabinets for chic storage, and tech-forward mirrors in a playful, circular shape that complements the collection’s expressive style. The new, dark and moody Anthracite Matt finish option for furniture and ceramics provides an additional option for those looking to inject a fresh modernity into the bath. |
| FURTHER INFORMATION |
Stone Forest new pricing effective July 15th
Stone Forest’s new pricing will go into effect July 15th. I attached both the pdf and the excel version of the new price list. As soon as we have printed lists, we will distribute them.
The Elemental Collection is listed on pages 8 through 16 and includes new codes for some items as well asa couple of new pieces like the Elemental mirror, Side Table and Vanity configurations.If you are uploading the excel file into your system please make note that the Terra sinks and vanity optionsnow have a different code.
Overall price increases are modest, but if you are working with a customer on either honed basalt, carrara orwhite onyx for any of our designs please make them aware that those prices will increase since the material cost increased considerably.
If you don’t see a design in the price list please check our website at www.stoneforest.com and log in with st0ne (0 is a zero), which will let you check availability and list pricing.
As always thanks for your continued support!
TOTO Product Launch
TOTO USA PB#19-09 Drake Transition Bulletin
PB#19-09 Drake Transition Bulletin notice as per the attached and distribute ASAP
Fleurco Revised Price Lists effective 7/1/19
Recently I sent over the Fleurco Price list effective 7/1/19. Please disregard and used the attached.
I have included a revised master list that has all current pricing that will go into effect on 7/1/19 including the newly added 17% tariff increase on all the medicine cabinets. If you have already updated your systems, you can use the medicine cabinet spreadsheet to update only those SKU’s.
Any questions, please contact me at 513.422.3631 or via email.
Vitraform is Moving!
After 33 years at our current location, we are notifying our partners that Vitraform will be closing our current location on June 20th and relocating to our new factory at 4201 E 48th Ave, Denver CO 80216.
We are currently processing all orders that have been finalized. We will continue to take orders, process quotes and provide drawings during the move, and will be available as usual. Phone numbers and e-mail addresses will remain the same. We are hoping to be up and running at the new property by the end of July.
Once we are up and running, signed and approved orders that we have received may take up to 6 – 10 weeks. Individual basins may have typical 4 week lead times.
We at Vitraform are excited to have an updated facility with an ability to offer new products in the future. We appreciate your continued support over the years and look forward to hearing from you soon.
National Consumer Rebate Extended – 2019
Attached – NCR Program Extended
Bertch Bath July 4th Holiday cut-off
Delivery dates will be adjusted if production capacity is exceeded. Also, weather conditions are always unpredictable. While these dates are deemed to be accurate, they are not guaranteed.
REMEMBER, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILTY TO CHECK YOUR ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT FOR ERRORS!
JULY 4th Holiday CUT-OFF SCHEDULE
REGION: Ohio
Order Deadline Estimated Ship Week
Friday 06/07/19 06/23/19
Wednesday 06/12/19 06/30/19
Wednesday 06/19/19 07/07/19
Wednesday 06/26/19 07/14/19
The most up-to-date Cut Off Schedule is available on the Bertch dealer website, infonet.bertch.com. If you need assistance setting up your access, please call our office. Also, if you do not have email capabilities or are unable to reach us, you can always call Bath Dealer Services.
Victory Sales Group
Newport Brass 03N – Uncoated Polished Brass Overview
Over the last year Newport Brass gold tones and brass finishes have become more popular including uncoated polished brass (03N).
This is a living finish and we would like to refresh key points that you might find helpful when selling 03N uncoated polished brass
· The raw brass is highly buffed to give the product a nice shine, but the finish has no protective coating so it can be easily scratched, scuffed, or damaged if not cared for properly.
· 03N is meant to wear and age over time, however, the aging process can’t be controlled or predicted. The manner in which the product appearance will age is dependent on several factors including the following:
o Type of brass – brass alloys are not created equal. Different alloys can have unique properties and absorption characteristics. A good example is that a low-lead brass material used for a spout may age differently than a higher lead content handle assembly.
o Manufacturing method – the manner in which the brass is formed can also impact the aging process. Forged, casted, machined, stamped, and bent tubes may have different color profiles. Nearly all Newport Brass products contain a combination of these different types of components which means that the aging process will most likely NOT be uniform across the entire product. For example, a machined bonnet might age differently than a bent tube spout.
o Environmental factors – the geographic area where the products are placed are also a contributing factor. Ozone exposure, salt in the air, and UV light will likely impact the aging process.
o Handling – the product will likely tend to darken on the areas that are infrequently touched and lighten or highlight on the areas that are contacted on a consistent basis.
The combined effect of all of these factors is that the aging process can’t be predicted or controlled and each component on a particular product can have its own unique color properties.
One of our favorite examples of inconsistent aging is shown on the Sutton faucet below. On this product you can see that the casted spout looks dramatically different than the rest of the faucet. In fact, it looks more like English Bronze (07) than polished brass.
The photo below shows a recently installed Virginia wall mount lavatory faucet. Even though this faucet had barely been used you can already see quite a bit of spoting and aging. One question that we frequently hear is whether or not the finish can be “brought back to life” after it has aged. Although general oxidation and spoting can be removed with regular maintenance, it is unlikely that the product will return to “new” condition. Water spots and light oxidation can usually be buffed out by polishing with cleaning products such as Brass Protech.
