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Rockhead Plans NA Expansion B E A C H W O O D, O H — Th e Ro c k- head Group, LLC, a private group of stone fabrication businesses, has announced its plans of expansion in the North American market over the next three years. "The Rockheads" have recently undergone changes in leadership and strategic marketing plans to help grow membership and bring more group benefits to its in- dependent-company member body. There are currently 50 member com- panies with individual revenues of over $10M per year. As part of the leadership changes for the Rockhead Group, Jon Kaplan, a 15-year veteran in the natural stone industry, who is also a managing owner of the group, has assumed the position of managing director to further devel- op vendor and industry relations. Brian Lynch, formerly from Cosentino North America, has also joined the Rockheads as senior v.p. of member relations and will sup- port the activities of the group with a focus on increasing mem- bership. "We are at a critical point for our Group where we have to make changes to prepare for the continued growth and support of our existing members and vendor programs," said Kaplan. "All of our efforts thus far have been of tremendous success in driving value for our members and our goal is to diversify member ben- efits as well as coverage in North America." In addition to its internal leadership changes, the Rock- head Group plans to undergo a complete marketing strategy makeover and has partnered with the new marketing agency Marqet Group, founded by Lo- renzo Marquez, former v.p. of marketing for Cosentino North America. For more information on the Rockhead Group, visit www.rock- headsusa.org. Blanco Launches Design Contest L U M B E R TO N , N J — Blanco is challenging designers and trade professionals to enter the first-ever Blanco by Design Con- test, which launched last month. Participants are required to enter three photos of a kitchen design featuring at least one Blanco sink and faucet completed in 2016- 2017 for a chance to win a grand prize of $5,000. Entries will be accepted online now through November 30, 2017. All online entries must be received no later than November 30, 2017 11:59PM EST. The grand prize is $5,000. 1st place prizes are $1,000 each for notable kitchen and laundry/ mudrooms plus an honorable mention at $500. Winners will be selected by a jury of design professionals. 16 Kitchen & Bath Design News • July 2017 INDUSTRY UPDATE NOTEWORTHY DEVELOPMENTS IMPACTING THE KITCHEN AND BATH MARKET Introducing the Verona Classic... where elegance and expectations have been completely redefined. Distinctive teardrop controls, chrome accents and beveled doors create a new twist on this artisanal, handcrafted style. It's the modern masterpiece that translates into authenticity in every dish. M a d e i n I t a l y | R a n g e s | O v e n s | C o o k t o p s 8 6 6 - 8 4 4 - 6 5 6 6 | w w w. v e r o n a a p p l i a n c e s . c o m The art of cooking performance, as only Italians can craft. Circle No. 9 on Product Card