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Electrolux Uses Mobile Showroom Charlotte, NC — Electrolux recently worked with Charlotte, NC-based Boxman Studios to create a sleek and modern mobile kitchen showroom within a 40-foot shipping container. The Luxkitchen unfolds to reveal nearly 550 square feet of showroom foor, and easily folds back into a 8'x40' container for transport. "Customization is what we do," says Boxman Studios CEO David Campbell. "And this project exemplifes that concept. From stainless steel countertops to handcrafted framework and cabinetry, not only is the Luxkitchen a chef's dream, but we've made it mobile, and built it within a shipping container." The Luxkitchen featured appliances include two microwaves, a dishwasher, two refrigerators, a frontload washer and dryer, a double wall oven, two freestanding ovens (electric BKBG Taps Top Vendor St. Louis, MO — Hillsborough, NJ-based Top Knobs was named Vendor of the Year by Bath & Kitchen Buying Group (BKBG) at its annual conference held recently in St. Louis, MO. The award was presented to Top Knobs in recognition of its commitment to quality and innovation in its products, customer service and representation in the feld, noted BKBG, based in Houston, TX. "The Vendor of the Year award is the highest honor that we as an organization give to a preferred vendor. Top Knobs has gone above and beyond to help grow BKBG. We commend them for helping us create win-win relationships between manufacturers and dealers," said Eddie Schukar, executive director of BKBG. Matt Vecchiolla, national sales manager for Top Knobs, commented on the award. "We are so honored to be named BKBG Vendor of the Year. We could not do it without the dedication, loyalty and support the members of BKBG have given Top Knobs over the years. We are grateful to be part of such an outstanding organization like BKBG. We look forward to many more years of success together." and gas), two induction cooktops and a kitchen sink. The cooktop counters sit on tracks that slide out onto the folddown doors during use to further open up the space. Cody Masluk, senior director of Trade Marketing, Merchandising, and Training for Electrolux, notes, "[We have] the opportunity to get out there with consumers and share our brand and all of our cool appliances. We've never had anything like this before." The Luxkitchen made its debut at the Electrolux company headquarters in Charlotte, NC. LAUFEN Debuts at KBIS 2014 Offering a Dynamic Range of Products for Showroom Differentiation More than ever, kitchen and bath showrooms must deliver on a number of levels in order to differentiate themselves: providing the best customer service, competitive pricing and the best products for an audience hungry to see the best. LAUFEN has made a major commitment in North America to become the brand that your customers will want. Their latest innovations, including their revolutionary SaphirKeramik, Kartell by Laufen collection, hidden drain with optional hidden overflow and their patented 'EasyFit installation' all offer unique solutions for designers and homeowners. LAUFEN offers products for every budget. SaphirKeramik A recent recipient of the prestigious GREEN GOOD DESIGN Award, SaphirKeramik turns old ceramic into completely new shapes: closely defined radii and edges with ultra-thin walls are now possible. With SaphirKeramik, a more delicate design language, more defined in shape and line, becomes possible. Kartell by Laufen Since its introduction in March, the Kartell by Laufen collection has been garnering praise from architects, designers and media. Combining the playful aesthetic of the iconic Kartell brand with the elegant ceramic designs of LAUFEN, the architect and product design team of Roberto and Ludovica Palomba designed a collection that is re-defining anything that had been done in the bathroom before. Hidden drain with optional hidden overflow LAUFEN is breaking the mold again when it comes to drain design with their hidden drain. The water disappears into a narrow, hidden drain through an elegant pipe. A concealed overflow system has also been developed and a special valve allows you to choose between a solution which is always open or which can be closed off. EasyFit Installation LAUFEN has developed a revolutionary wall fixation system for WCs and urinals (Patent pending). The invisible, easy to mount fixation system meets the needs of both installers and homeowners. Homeowners are impressed by a ceramic WC with a flawless surface which is really easy to clean. Installers are enthusiastic about the time-saving, intuitive mounting system. With a renewed commitment to the North American market, LAUFEN's new US Managing Director, Javier Korneluk is unwaivering in his effort to build strategic partnerships and help showrooms differentiate themselves in ever more challenging times. See everything that LAUFEN has to offer your showroom and your customers at KBIS 2014 - Booth #N145 For more information about LAUFEN, please contact Javier Korneluk at javier.korneluk@laufen.ch Circle No. 8 on Product Card