IMPORTANT CARB2 PRODUCTION UPDATE

Oct 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment

To All Hastings Dealers:

I’ve got an important update on the Carb2 situation, so please read below and let me know if you have any questions.

Back in Production
  • URBAN and SIGN are back into production, all orders in house will leave Italy by the end of October.
  • Normal production resumes November 1, all finishes will remain. The only change is for SIGN, the JEY handle is discontinued. Use LOFTY in its place.

DISCONTINUED:

Unfortunately we do have some collections that cannot be produced in Carb2 compliant materials. The following collections are DISCONTINUED, effective immediately:

Hito • 5.Zero • Dress • VIVA

There is still some stock available, please check with customer service.

FINISH CHANGES:

Other finish changes due to Carb2 material restrictions include the following, DISCONTINUED wood finishes:
  • 966 Tabacco, 952 Wenge, 954 Baltico Decape and 964 NOCE CANALETTO are discontinued effective immediately
  • The collections affected by the finish changes are OPEN, ONDA, EVOLUTION and COMPACT
  • The good news is that there are new replacements for these finishes and additions: ONDA will now have 4 NEW wood finishes also available for the OPEN, EVOLUTION, COMPACT and CUBIK.
  • The new wood finishes are 960, 961, 969, 967 and we will have more details on these and other finishes in a follow up e-mail. Samples have been ordered.

At this time, all of our lines have been updated and are in compliance, so this is the last update/notice you will receive about Carb2.

Thank you for your patience and support through this time of change, please let me know if you have any questions.

Regards,

Bob Gifford

Director of Business Development|

bob@hastingstilebath.com

711-8 Koehler Avenue | Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

Toll free 800-351-0038 | P: 631-285-3330 ex 226
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Bertch Bath cut-off

Oct 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment

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 RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK YOUR ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT FOR ERRORS!

CUT-OFF  SCHEDULE

REGION:     Ohio

Order Deadline                         Estimated Ship Week

Friday          10/12/18                   10/28/18

Friday           10/19/18                   11/04/18

Friday          10/26/18                   11/11/18

Friday          11/02/18                   11/18/18

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

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Water Dispensers – Inventory Delayed Until May 2019

Oct 8, 2018 by Leave a Comment

To: All Boutique Partners

Good Afternoon,

Effective immediately, ALL Waterworks Water Dispensers are currently delayed for inventory on stock finishes until mid/late May 2019. The primary issue is that the cartridge manufacturer has incurred significant delays (globally) that is impacting production. Lead times for special order finishes will be reviewed and communicated as the May date gets closer.  For wholesalers with open orders your regional manager will be reaching out to review the options available to you.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Channel Support or your Regional Manager.

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KWC Update on Bath and Rep Change

Oct 8, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Please see the announcement below from FRANKE announcing the discontinuation of KWC BATH PRODUCTS effective immediately.

Also it is my understanding that effective January 2019 they will be incorporating KWC Kitchen Products into the FRANKE brand.

Effective 12/31/18 The Davis Sales Group will no longer represent KWC.  The FRANKE representative will take over the line.
Thank you for your business.

To Our Valued Business Partners:

Franke Kitchen Systems and KWC values your continued support of our leading products. As we continue to better service our customers with a more streamlined approach to our KWC product line, we find it necessary to discontinue and phase out some of our product lines.

We acknowledge the obligation to inform our customers of the intent to exit products to enable you the ability to prepare for alternatives.

KWC will phase-out its small range of bath products and concentrate its efforts in the kitchen space.

The bath and shower culture phase out has begun effective October 1st, 2018.  It is our intent to still provide Service Support and spare parts for these products.

Contact your Franke Sales Representative for any help or additional information you may need. We appreciate your business and look forward to assisting you.

 

Matt Davis

Davis Sales Group

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Price Book Error – Barn Door Hardware, page 145, 148-149

Oct 8, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Dealers…

Please review the following message re: barn door specs and pricing. The initial run of October 2018 Emtek Door Hardware Price Books includes several errors.

On Page 145:

The drywall thickness specs for the Anti Crush Plastic Spacers should be ½” and 5/8”, not 3/8” as currently stated.

On Page 148-149:

The Double Door option (DD) for additional hanger kits in Stainless Steel (SS) should be $450, not $250.

These changes have been applied to the Price Book PDFs on the website and will be adjusted for the next round of printed Price Books. Please also see revised addendum. I will add both to the Sales Rep Folder on box for your convenience.

Please make copies of the corrections and place in your binder.  Thank you and so sorry for the confusion.

 

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Self-Control

Oct 8, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Updates from Marvin Montgomery

Sales Tip #414 From The Sales Doctor

Self-Control

“You will continue to suffer if you have an emotional reaction to everything that is said to you. True power is sitting back and observing things with logic. True power is restraint. If words control you that means everyone else can control you. Breathe and allow things to pass.”

– Warren Buffet
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Announcing Waterworks November Appreciation Sale 2018

Oct 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment

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Important Tariff Notice

Oct 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Dear Valued Customer,
As you may be aware, on September 24th the United States Government imposed a third round of tariffs on Chinese imports.
Read more about this policy change on the United States Trade Representative website.
Emtek has been working hard to mitigate the impact of these tariff taxes on our business. Unfortunately, we will not be able to absorb the full burden of this new tax, and will need to implement a tariff surcharge on all affected products. We are currently in the process of analyzing which products will be impacted and will follow up with additional details very soon.
We continue to explore all avenues that will allow us to minimize the tariff surcharge for our customers. However, there remains much uncertainty in these new regulations and as a result, if the situation changes we may increase, decrease, or remove the applied surcharge on applicable products.
Thank you for your business and continued support.
Sincerely,
EMTEK Products
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LET BLUESTAR COVER THE HOLIDAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY

Oct 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment

I am thrilled to announce for your account a SPECIAL DOUBLE SPIFF on all Platinum Ranges

Does $600 for a SS 36in single range sound good…?

How about $700 for a SS 48in range…?

If you go custom it’s an extra $50 per custom option. Colored knobs $50, metal trim $50, Colored door $50 more, Side swing door you guessed it $50 additional for each custom option still.

Want more? Well how about FREE color on Platinum ranges for the doors. Only select offerings but still an extra closer for your customer.

We also doubled the payouts on the built in refrigeration as well. See attached for details.

Did I mention that we will have these Platinum ranges and Built in Refrigerators single door models in stock in SS as well. 3 days to your warehouse>>>

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Basco Simple Freight Program

Oct 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment

 Dear Basco Customer:

Attached is the Simple Freight Program for our plumbing wholesale customers for your reference. The program includes the $750 net to be eligible for Full Freight Allowed (FFA).

Please download the Simple Freight Program PDF here.

Please contact your Basco sales representative or regional sales manager for additional information.
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