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American Standard & Ferguson Partner Piscataway, NJ — American Standard Brands has announced a major new distribution agreement with Ferguson Enterprises that will signifcantly increase its market presence in the U.S. Ferguson, the largest wholesale distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fttings in the U.S., will become an authorized American Standard wholesaler as of January 1, 2014. Ferguson will supply American Standard products in its showrooms and branch locations, including sinks, tubs, toilets, faucets and other kitchen and bath products in the American Standard portfolio of brands. " This par tnership is key to American Standard's growth plan for North America and is an important element of the global expansion strategy of our new parent, LIXIL," commented Jay Gould, president and CEO, American Standard Brands. "The increased visibility of American Standard will beneft all of our customers by driving trafc to showrooms and counters across the country." This new partnership complements American Standard's relationship with Wolseley in Canada, where the companies have partnered for many years. Ferguson and Wolseley Canada are both owned by Wolseley plc. American Standard products will begin arriving in Ferguson showrooms and counters in the frst quarter of 2014. Taking Tables to New Heights Turn a table into a standing workplace with just the touch of a button! Our new TLEL3 electric table leg system adjusts from 27" to 45". With different frame sizes to suit tops to 30" depth and up to 72" long. More than ideal for home or kitchen work areas. Weight capacity 220 pounds, three standard finishes. Miele Announces Contest Winners Princeton, NJ — Miele has announced the winners of "The Miele Call for Exceptional Kitchens" design competition. This year's contest, in partnership with Architizer, received hundreds of entries from more than 200 architects, designers, builders and kitchen afcionados. "The response from the design community and the caliber of the designs submitted were above and beyond our expectations," said Catherine Vadino, trade marketing manager for Miele. Winners in two categories were selected: Overall Winner and People's Choice. T h e O ve r a l l Co m p e t i tion Winner was South Beach Miami Minimal by Esteban Cruces and Lisette Aragon, of Alberto/ Esteban. The grand prize is an allexpenses-paid trip to Eurocucina 2014 in Milan, along with a visit to Miele's global headquarters in Gütersloh, Germany. The People's Choice Winner was Clean, Warm, and All Wrapped Up by Lauren Levant Bland, of Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath Ltd. Nearly 1,800 fans submitted their pick for the People's Choice winner. Control Panel "FINE ARCHITECTURAL HARDWARE FOR YOUR FINE FURNITURE"® w w w . m o c k e t t . c o m • 8 0 0 - 5 2 3 - 12 6 9 Circle No. 9 on Product Card December 2013 ForResidentialPros.com | 15