Edelman

Kraus branded sinks have an ongoing promotion thru  9/30/2024.      This morning, they have sent an UPDATED promo pricing spreadsheet.    They have added more items to the promotion, and in some cases have gone to a deeper discount on the existing promo prices (not all).   Rest assured,   this spreadsheet does not contain prices that have gone OFF promo……………….this spreadsheet has additional items, and in some cases, deeper discounts on some of the promo prices rolled out when the promo began. 

While there were no major issues I have seen with freight damage Americh found a way to improve the packaging to insure all of their tubs arrive without issue and do not add delays to projects because of freight damage. Thus they have done the following to be proactive.

New bath packaging                    Americh has tested and approved new boxing.  The Beta tests showed that the boxes and ‘bumpers’ are better at protecting the product than the previous boxes.  The boxes are easier to open for inspection and easier to put back together for delivery.   The new boxes act like an upside down shoe box.  That is to say that the ‘top’ is underneath the tub and the tub sits on bumpers that protect the bottom and the feet.  The box does not need to be opened from the end.  The top piece of the box can be lifted off for inspection and put back onto the bottom of the box easily without breaking the packaging. 

Chris Mezzapesa put together the attached sheet to explain the construction.  All products are now being delivered with these boxes.  (see attachment)

New product pipeline                  Currently in development are a 66” Maude and a 60”/66” contemporary Bow-style 2 wall unit.  Americh is also working on a 2 pc freestanding in a contemporary rectangular shape.  More information will follow when available. 

ROC in solid color                          Americh has been working on pouring ROC product with color through and through (not painted on).  Americh has had success with both grey and black.  For now, they must be glossy.  The production team are working on matte versions but have not gotten a product that meets our standards.  Americh be showing a grey Beijing at the DPHA booth next month.

Product Quick Fact                       This month’s product info is about water sensors.

I was asked why the water sensors are not color matched to the tub.  The water sensors are stainless steel and cannot be color coated because a coating would interfere with the sensor’s ability to detect water.  They must remain uncoated.

                                                          There are 2 sensors on the Luxury and Platinum whirlpools to detect good water levels for the jets to work (no sensor on a Builder model as they have an air switch).

                                                          There are 2 sensors on an Airbath II or V to detect that the water has drained and start the dry cycle after a bath, after a shower in the bath, a steam, etc.

The sensors, on both whirlpool and airbath, are located 2-3” above the jets.  In a whirlpool, they are horizontal, side by side, a few inches apart.  In an airbath, they are vertical, one above the other, a few inches apart.

Lead times                                      Individual Soaker / Shower Bases                                          2-3 weeks

Systems– Whirlpool, Air System, Serenity                            3-4 weeks

Individual ROC                                                                           2-3 weeks

                                                          Individual 2 pc Acrylic Freestanding                                      2-3 weeks  (Abigayle, Bliss, Brandon, Sorrel)

Individual seamless Acrylic Freestanding                              6-8 weeks

Individual Gelcoat Freestanding                                             6-8 weeks

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

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Classic and Inspire finishes, Profiles vanities, and Engineered Stone Tops are at a 4-week lead time. 

All other cabinets, wall mirrors, vanities in the Essentials finishes, lighting, and glass tops are at a 2-week lead time.