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In response to this trend, we've launched two new stone laminates: Carrara Bianco, an elegant white marble, and Folding Sliding Door (Cont'd. from p. 1) North America? DS: Having exhibited, manufactured and supplied folding sliding patios into the United States since 2009, we decided as a company that the most commercially viable option was to make the logistical move. The new facility would require further investment and commitment, but would be better placed to service our increasing client base with direct contact, availability of products, manufacturing and distribution stateside. CM: What would you say have been your achievements in reaching your goals? DS: We set achievable goals and targets. Our initial blueprint was for controlled and steady growth. that consumers have always wanted," commented Bruce Reidel, Mountain Plumbing President. The new model will be introduced and demonstrated by Mountain Plumbing Products at booth #1409 at KBIS. 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We firstly instigated technical assessments – Florida Code, Miami Dade County Impact approvals, NFRC accreditations and Energy Star recognition, all under the careful guidance of our U.S. technical partners Building Drops & NAMI and have now achieved the product specification recognized by dealers and customers alike. We established our Showroom in Debary, Fla., showcasing all our folding sliding patio doors and Fold N Slide Hardware along with our manufacturing facility, machinery and investment in fully trained local work force. Working with local suppliers for energy-rated glass and ancillary items, we have successfully achieved our stated objective of manufacturing and supplying stateside. CM: Have you developed any products specifically for the U.S. market? Texas. Mountain Plumbing offers a market-leading assortment of plumbing accessories, water filters, garbage disposers, instant hot water tanks and water chillers. Featured this year is the Francis Anthony Collection – Tailored Proportion Gourmet Faucets. The company is a division of McAlpine Plumbing, an international manufacturing and industrial corporation, celebrating over 100 years in business. Mountain Plumbing's dedication to customer service is unparalleled within the kitchen and bath industry. It In addition, HomeAdvisor offers remodeling pros unmatched expertise in search optimization and online marketing. With a dedicated team of experts, an annual marketing spend of over $70 million that includes national TV campaigns, and its Exclusive Partner Network (including top sites like Better Homes and Gardens, This Old House, Realtor.com, Build.com, Improvement.com, 1-800 Contractor, and Improvenet.com), HomeAdvisor can help you grow your business though effective online marketing solutions. Whether it's taking your first steps towards developing your online presence or raising your digital footprint to new GC: Waterfall countertops, where the surface extends down the sides of a kitchen island or bank of cabinetry, is an effective way to create a striking kitchen focal point. Designers are also experimenting with various countertop thicknesses. With traditional countertops measuring between 1.25 and 1.5 inches thick, altering the surface to be thicker or thinner creates a contemporary look. Lastly, designers are mixing and matching surfacing materials more than ever, pairing laminate or solid surfacing with stainless steel, concrete or wood. Sometimes the motive is high cost/low cost while other times, it's about using different textures and finishes to create a layered look. CM: How is the overall kitchen design changing? GC: As walls are knocked down in kitchen remodels and new home plans DS: We firstly developed our impactrated aluminum folding sliding door to withstand the rigorous approval program, achieving a DP70 rating on a dry glazed system. The main strength of our company is the fact we take research and development seriously and together with our vast technical knowledge and experience have continued to innovate. Our newest product, a glass wall folding sliding door is to be launched early this year. CM: You refer to yourselves as specialists in folding sliding patios? DS: The Folding Sliding Door Company only makes folding sliding patios, so after 13 years of manufacturing patios in a range of materials, timber, vinyl, aluminum and ali-clad, we regard ourselves as specialists. We also specialize and dis- 57 is setting the standard for service and support through its dedicated customer service team that is accessible and responsive to your needs. In addition to these offerings, Mountain Plumbing offers same-day shipping and has no minimum order requirements. The hallmark of Mountain Plumbing's success: combining quality and innovation, making high performance water appliances better by design. To learn more about Mountain Plumbing, visit www.mountainplumbing.com and stop by booth #1409. levels, HomeAdvisor can help increase your company's online visibility. February 4, 2014 - Today in HomeAdvisor KBIS Booth # N1533 Ask about our exclusive KBIS/IBS show special; register to win $2000 in the HomeAdvisor Sweepstakes; join them for cocktails and appetizers (2-4 pm); also enter NKBA's Google Glass Giveaway to win a Google Glass; meet TV star Alison Victoria (3-4 pm); and, watch a live broadcast of MyFixItUpLife (3-4 pm). For more information, stop by KBIS booth #N1533. expand the kitchen footprint, reinforcing its role as the home's command center, the formal dining room has all but disappeared. As such, the traditional kitchen triangle layout is being replaced by various 'zones' that serve specific purposes, such as homework, bill paying, crafts or meal prep. Differing countertop heights – countertscaping – and varying surfacing materials are two popular ways to define these zones. Marble might be used by a baker in a dough prep area, while durable laminate is a practical choice for family areas. An integrated dining area – a new norm thanks to the extinction of the dining room – might be defined with a raised, or lowered, surface height. Bottom line, practicality and functionality are always in style. For more information, visit www.formica .com, call 800-FORMICA or stop by booth #N1063 at the 2014 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show. tribute our own range of universal hardware [Fold N Slide], compatible with most if not all materials and systems. CM: What are your expectations for 2014? DS: We see an exciting year ahead in which to continue to build on our successes. We have fostered new relationships with dealers across the country and have already accomplished successful installations with blue chip companies. We are actively seeking to broaden our dealerships throughout the United States and further develop our network. The Fold N Slide hardware range offers opportunities to fabricators to further their own product range by introducing a folding sliding patio option. May we welcome interested partners to give us a call at 855-373-2087 to discuss new opportunities.