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Construction Marketplace Tuesday, January 9, 2018 1 8 EPA Approves ICC-ES as a Licensed Certifier of Spray Sprinkler Bodies ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), an expert in plumbing product evaluation and certification, has been transitionally approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the WaterSense program as a licensed certifi- er of spray sprinkler bodies. ICC-ES can now evaluate and certify such products to the EPA specification (which references ICC/ASABE 802). "We are pleased to receive this approval and license to certify spray sprinkler bodies under the EPA's WaterSense program," said ICC-ES Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Director Dawn LaFleur-Qualley. "With this approval, ICC-ES PMG can help more manufacturers earn the WaterSense label and increase efficient water use." The following specification is appli- cable to spray sprinkler bodies with inte- gral pressure regulation under the WaterSense program: Spray Sprinkler Body with Integral Pressure Regulation – The exterior case or shell of a sprinkler incorporating a means of connection to the piping system designed to convey water to a nozzle or orifice which includes an integral device that maintains constant operating pressure immediately down- stream from the device, given higher upstream pressure. In addition, ICC-ES PMG can also certify products to AB1953, NSF/ANSI 372, S.3874 (Federal Law for Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water) and other high-efficiency products such as toilets, bathroom sink faucets, urinals, shower- heads, weather-based irrigation controllers and flushometer- valve water toilets to the requirements of WaterSense. M a n u f a c t u r e r s and distributors who produce or sell these products are eligible for certification. For more information, contact Maribel Campos at 800.423.6587, x3578, or by e- mail at mcampos@icc-es.org. For more information, visit www.icc-es- pmg.org, email espmg@icc-es.org, call 800.423.6587, x7643 or stop by IBS booth #W5541 and KBIS booth #S4275. Pros Go to Lowe's for Solutions Have you shopped with Lowe's lately? If not, you might want to drop by and check out some of the benefits that make it eas- ier for you to get in and out of the store quickly, with the products you need and the brands you trust. Lowe's is building deeper relation- ships with professional customers across both the construction and trade and main- tenance and property management indus- tries by making it simpler to do business together. From LowesforPros.com, to dedicat- ed pro specialists in stores, to account executives serving regional and national businesses for a seamless experience across multiple stores, Lowe's is a true business partner to professional cus- tomers across the country. Lowe's listened to its customers and introduced new products and services to address the opportunities and challenges facing their businesses. Through its partnership with home improvement services marketplace Porch.com, it is adding additional value to its Pro customers by helping them generate new leads and grow their business. Lowe's store associ- ates can now help customers find home improvement professionals for nearly any service, including painters, handy- men and landscapers. It encourages all of its Pro customers to sign up for a free account. Lowe's also offers buy in bulk pricing on products Pro customers frequently buy, a dedicated Pro phone line in every store for quick- er access to dedicated Pro customer support and addi- tional opportunities for savings, includ- ing an everyday 5 percent discount for business credit holders. For more information, visit booth #W2970 and www.lowesforpros.com. Las Vegas Market Hosts Housewares Design Awards in 2018 Las Vegas Market will host the 13th Housewares Design Awards during the forthcoming winter market, January 28- February 1, 2018. The 2018 competition will recognize exceptional design in 12 core housewares categories, plus a new "Smart Home" category. On Tuesday, January 30, Las Vegas Market will host an awards ceremony at which individual category winners and "Best of the Best" winners will be announced. The second annual "Design Influencer of the Year" will also be recognized. Las Vegas Market is the nation's fastest growing gift and home décor mar- ket, with some 500 kitchenware lines among its more than 4,000 resources. More than 200 gift-oriented housewares, tabletop and specialty food lines are concentrated on C1 and C11, with another 300 featured in showrooms across the Las Vegas Market campus and in temporary exhibits in The Pavilions at Las Vegas Market. For more information, visit www.las vegasmarket.com. Broan-NuTone Debuts Black Stainless Steel Range Hoods For the first time ever, Broan-NuTone ® is creating a hood in black stainless steel. Black stainless transforms typical kitchen appliances into sleek, modern, visual kitchen centerpieces. In addition to its fresh and attractive visual appeal, black stainless steel resists fingerprints, making it a breeze to keep clean. Pretty and prac- tical, black stainless steel is an increasing- ly popular choice for consumers. The range hood is one of the most important appliances in the kitchen. Not only is it vital to enhancing kitchen design, it also protects you, your family and dinner guests from the hazards of cooking byproducts like carbon monoxide, danger- ous fumes and bad odors. In fact, accord- ing to the EPA, indoor air quality is two to five times more toxic than outdoor air quality, making the range hood one of the most important appliances in your home. With the debut of their new models, Broan-NuTone combines the important functionality of range hoods with the striking style and form of black stainless steel. Several of the new models feature the Captur™ System, which allows con- sumers to enjoy new stylish, modern designs and advanced features, all while benefiting from the most effective capture of any range hood or over-the-range microwave in its class. Broan's new black stainless steel range hood series is available in five shapes, pushing the design envelope of typical under-cabinet and chimney range hoods. The five shapes include four under- cabinet hoods: Broan brand Alta, Glacier and Corteo, as well as NuTone brand Antero, and a Broan Elite chimney hood. The sculpted lines of Alta, Antero and Corteo offer a sophisticated, sleek look, different from any typical range hood shape. The clean, contemporary shape of Glacier complements any kitchen aesthet- ic, modern or traditional. Elite's tradition- al European design will update your kitchen with a fresh new look. The NuTone Mantra has a refined, yet substan- tial shape that brings a fresh look to any traditional or transitional kitchen design. For more information, visit www.broan.com. The Big Pitcher from Oxygen Orchard Besides just hydrating, drinking water can deliver supplemental oxygen, the ele- ment of life. Oxygen Orchard, Inc., based in Texas, is the sole manufacturer of this patented appliance. The Big Pitcher is a health-focused kitchen appli- ance, infusing drinking water with oxy- gen, naturally and safely. The Big Pitcher is endorsed by Baby Boomers, their children and par- ents, as well as numerous medical pro- fessionals. The product appeals to males and females in equal numbers, as well as to those in great health and those seeking better health. The con- sumer is reminded of the positive feel- ings they got from the purchase every time they take a drink. Hardware stores, vacuum dealers, sewing machine dealers, jewelry stores, pharmacies and health stores and furni- ture stores are all great places to carry the Big Pitcher. Basic frequently asked questions can be quickly mastered by sales associates and a Sales Support Video will be available on YouTube soon. For more information, call 877.347.7770 or go to www.oxygenorchard.com. Assorted Products from StoreMaxx StoreMaxx™ presents a line of upscale food containers designed and manufac- tured in North America. StoreMaxx's industry-leading food containers are available in various shapes, sizes and every Pantone color. Manufactured in a GFSI-certified facility in Toronto with only FDA- and CFIA-approved materials for food contact, StoreMaxx containers are safe to use in any food application. StoreMaxx follows the mantra of, "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle," having devel- oped products to meet both the functional requirements of plastic containers and the need for environmental responsibility. All StoreMaxx containers are reusable and recyclable. They are also microwave, dishwasher and freezer safe. StoreMaxx containers are made using freezer capable and safe materials suit- able for both refrigerator and freezer stor- age. The containers' stackability features provide a great benefit when freezer space is limited. StoreMaxx containers are made from microwave safe materials making them the perfect food preparation solution. For more information, call 201.440.8800 or go to www.storemaxx.net.