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C o n s t r u c t i o n M a r k e t p l a c e 7 7 Tu e s d a y, J a n u a r y 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 City of Industry, California, dedicated to delivering the finest quality professional- style cooking appliances. Our parent company is a grill manufacturing giant, and we have continued that successful culture with the following mission: bringing to the average household that which was previously only available to the ultra-rich — or as we like to say, "affordable luxury." CM: What exactly is "affordable luxu- ry?" SH: Luxury typically is associated with an extravagant lifestyle, and for kitchens that means professional-style appliances that are out of reach for most families. We believe in providing access to well- designed products that exude luxury in both form and function. CM: What do you sell? SH: Our flagship is the NXR Range, a beautiful, professional-style range that has been reviewed to perform better than major brands at a fraction of the cost. We also have a variety of stainless steel BBQ grills and tool chests, and we are in the works to introduce a line of NXR kitchen appliances. CM: What would you say makes Duro Duro Corp (Cont'd. from p. 1) unique? SH: Even though we are an American company, our parts, such as our German burners, are sourced from all over the world and assembled in China in our own factories, and we have our own service center in California – making us a truly global company. We are committed to excellence with our unbelievable price point. CM: What are you doing this year differ- ent from what you did last year? SH: For the past few years, we have worked hard on development and estab- lishing ourselves as a brand. Of course, this is something that we will continue to do, but 2016 is our year of expansion, in terms of both our line of products and our distribution and reach to customers. It truly is an exciting time as we explore our potential and continuously strive to be better day after day. CM: Where can you find an NXR Range? SH: We currently serve distributors across the U.S. as well as big box com- panies, such as Costco. For more information, visit booth #N1270 and www.durocorp.com. SM: Cascadian Marketing specializes in high quality, low price sanitary ware fixtures. Our own line of Cascadian Sanitary Ware comes directly from OEM factories to our plumbing whole- sale and retail clients. CM: What would you say makes your company unique? SM: We provide our clients with a strong competitive advantage and an excellent profit opportunity. Our busi- ness model allows us to communicate with our customers one-on-one, 24/7, and our customers really do come first. CM: Can you tell our readers more about your products? SM: We have a complete lineup of 1.6- gal and 1.28-gal toilets, single or dual flush, two-piece or one-piece, and all of our toilets are available with the Cascadian Marketing (Cont'd. from p. 1) separate bowl and tank or as a ready- to-go. All of our fixtures are fully UPC-certified with ICC and our HE toilets are all WaterSense Labeled. We also have a full line of lavatories, including drop-ins, pedestals, under mounts, vessels and wall hung. CM: Are you introducing any new products this year? SM: This year we will be offering a new and full lineup of stainless steel sinks from a brand new state-of-the-art factory in Malaysia. We are really excited to start selling stainless steel sinks again. We also have a new source for our granite vanity tops that we can't wait to bring in for our cus- tomers. For more information, visit www.cas- cadianmarketing.com, call 360-366- 1037, e-mail info@cascadianmarket- ing.com or stop by booth #S3091 at KBIS 2015. have played an increasingly important role in that success – especially in recent months. "Building a new home from the ground up is a tremendous undertak- ing," Harlow said. "It goes far beyond getting the floor plan right. My job is to help customers through all the deci- sions, so they can make their dream home a reality." "The process begins in our 4,000 square foot showroom," he said. "We designed it to make the process as hands-on as possible – from beginning to end. Today, including a backup gener- ator is always part of that discussion." Having that backup generator on hand isn't just practical, but maintains peace of mind through a project. "Now there's a lot more awareness of the need for backup power," Harlow explained. "More than 90 percent of outages in this area are weather-related. And we experienced the worst case a few years ago when Hurricane Ike moved all the way inland to our state and beyond. The storm caused millions of outages across Ohio. Homeowners around here remember what it was like to be without power for three, four days – the inconvenience, the anxiety, the disruption. For anyone who went through that, asking 'How much would you have paid for a generator then?' def- initely gets them thinking." Generac makes a difference, and is very accessible. Harlow said accessibil- ity is one of the biggest reasons he rec- ommends Generac backup power sys- tems. "Our local dealer is Wells Harlow Builders (Cont'd. from p. 1) Electric," he said. "They're a very serv- ice-oriented company. We have very few callbacks as far as maintenance or warranty issues. If something does come up, they send someone right out to take care of it, which is huge for our compa- ny." "Generac has done a good job making generators easier to install and more user-friendly," he added. "Between us and the dealer, Generac gets us what we need to sell their prod- uct. That relationship definitely makes a difference; customers know that Generac stands behind its product." With these things in mind, it's still important to note that customer satis- faction comes first. "I've heard first- hand what peace of mind means to our customers," Harlow said. "Not too long ago, I was out shopping and a customer ran up and hugged me. She was glad her family installed a generator because it protected their home against widespread flooding in their neighbor- hood. Moments like that make all the extra time and attention to detail worth it." Harlow Builders was founded 20 years ago in Troy, Ohio – a community of 25,000 located just north of Dayton. In addition to overseeing day-to-day operations, Harlow serves on the City of Troy's Zoning Appeals Board and the Miami County Home Builders Board of Directors. To learn more about Generac's Builder Alliance program, visit www.generac. c o m / re s o u rc e s - a n d - t o o l s / b u i l d e r - alliance or email builderinfo@generac. com. woodshop owner, contractor or developer can offer more creative drafting and choose from a much wider range of pro- files, species and finishes. Plus, with costs determined up front, it's easier to meet budgets and deadlines. Quality, selection and pricing are the keys to being a successful supplier. Elias Woodwork's quality product selection with superior finishing options provides all the tools needed for its customers to keep up to industry trends and grow their businesses. The company takes cost con- trol very seriously, using lean manufac- turing and just-in-time principles to be more competitive. The company's ship- ping program also offers additional cost savings with a $25 flat rate shipping fee on any orders of 30 or more five-piece construction doors and drawer fronts to anywhere in North America. Elias Woodwork continues to strive for excellence and provide for industry demand. Some of its product offerings Elias Woodwork (Cont'd. from p. 1) include raw or finished tenon, miter or slab cabinet doors, dovetail drawer boxes, molding, wood accessories, refacing material and custom RTA cabinet boxes using a 250,000 square foot production space. Keeping in mind industry trends, Elias Woodwork has included alternate material products like Rigid Thermofoil, Decorative Laminate Veneer and Acrylic to its list of available products. Since 1983, Elias Woodwork has understood the need to earn and keep the respect and trust of its customers. The company's highly trained team on the shop floor is encouraged to think outside the box, and the result is a long history of sustained growth. Adding this company's 270 employees to your shop team is the smartest way to build better cabinets and grow your business. Call a customer service representa- tive today to find out for yourself. For more information, visit booth #N1651, go to www.eliaswoodwork.com or call 800.665.0623. LG DEBUTS BLACK STAINLESS STEEL KITCHEN APPLIANCES A new series of kitchen appliances from LG Electronics, featuring a highly antici- pated finish called "Black Stainless Steel," is elevating the popular stainless steel cat- egory to a new level with an undeniable luster and warmth. LG's new black stain- less finish, featured in an array of new refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers and microwaves, is an exciting evolution to the traditional stainless steel that has become a mainstay in tens of millions of American kitchens. The modern update features a timeless aesthetic that seamless- ly complements a range of infinite kitchen design styles and colors. Its warm, satin- smooth and sophisticated finish is finger- print and smudge resistant, making it eas- ier than ever to have a premium kitchen that is effortless to maintain. "We've seen stainless steel move from an exclusive high-end segment to an aspirational category and now to mass premium products, so this is the optimal time to update the category," said David VanderWaal, Vice President of Marketing for LG Electronics USA. "Core and pre- mium brands have introduced new colors to meet the needs of consumers who desire change, and as a pioneer of the black stainless steel movement, LG has created an exciting new finish in the cate- gory that offers consumers limitless design possibilities to enhance the look of their kitchen." LG's new Black Stainless Steel Series consists of 13 appliances, available now through major U.S. retailers nation- wide.