Oatey Promotes Foraker to Senior VP, Wholesale
Oatey Co. recently announced that Matt Foraker has been promoted to senior vice president, wholesale.
Foraker joined Oatey more than 20 years ago as a member of the supply chain team, before transitioning to the wholesale sales team in 2011 as national sales manager, specialty divisions. Since then, he has served as regional sales manager in the southeast and national sales manager for rough plumbing. Since October, he has led Oatey’s wholesale team on an interim basis as director of wholesale.
As senior vice president, wholesale, Foraker will lead Oatey’s wholesale rough plumbing, commercial, specialty and showroom sales teams, focused on investing in customer relationships while growing sales and evolving business strategy.
“My career at Oatey has been incredibly rewarding, and I’m pleased to be a part of the company’s ongoing growth,” says Foraker. “I’m excited to continue to partner with our exceptional sales team, rep agencies and customers to achieve great things together.”
For more information, visit oatey.com.
Sloan’s New LED and Framed Mirror Solutions Reflect Enhanced Design
Sloan has introduced new LED and framed mirror solutions to help brighten and beautify any type of restroom. Paired with Sloan’s sink systems, the mirrors enable architects, designers and facilities to elevate their overall restroom aesthetic.
“Sloan’s new LED and framed mirror solutions are the perfect addition to restrooms looking to take their design to the next level,” said Adam Myers, Sloan’s product line manager for restroom accessories and hand dyers. “Our energy-efficient LED mirrors are as kind to the environment as they are to a facility’s operational costs, while our framed mirrors help strengthen the design vision and enhance the ambience of the restroom.”
Designed for restrooms that seek a blend of style and functionality, Sloan’s LED mirrors feature 6000K cool light for a clear, daylight-like reflection and a flawless visual experience. With easy installation options and eligibility for LEED credits, the LED mirrors are an ideal solution for any facility looking for creative ways to elevate its restroom aesthetic.
Facilities can choose from five innovative styles of LED mirrors that bring radiance to the design: 2-Inset, 4-Inset, 2-Edge, 4-Edge, and Backlit—all of which work even when lighting is automatic in the restroom.
Sloan’s framed mirrors are meticulously crafted to complement a range of restroom products for seamless style. The mirror finishes match perfectly with Sloan’s faucets, soap dispensers, flushometers, and hand dryers, ensuring a thoughtful and cohesive look and feel.
Facilities can choose from three framed styles—Thin Frame, Angle Frame, and 2” Wide Frame – each of which make bold statements or provide subtle touches of distinction. The mirrors are available in three frame finishes: Polished Chrome, Brushed Nickel, and Graphite. Additional finishes will be available later this year.
Both mirror styles include an easy-mount steel base and 18-gauge stainless steel hangers for quick installation. The LED mirrors are available in a versatile 24” x 36” size, perfect for any space, while the framed mirrors are available in two widths: a narrow 18” x 36” size or the standard 24” x 36” size.
For more information, visit sloan.com.
Gerber Presents New Bath Accessories
Gerber® Plumbing Fixtures recently introduced its new bathroom accessory lines: Fairbanks™, Gilde™ and Windley™.
The Fairbanks collection offers flat, linear forms that are backed by a square post design for a high-tech, contemporary look. Designed to complement its Avian® and Tribune® bath collections, the collection includes a towel ring, robe hook, double-post paper holder and 18” and 24” towel bars.
The Gilde collection incorporates soft curves that define the accessories’ clean, transitional styling. The collection, which includes a towel ring, robe hook, single-post and double-post paper holders and 18” and 24” towel bars, are designed to coordinate with Lemora® and Vaughn® bathroom collections.
For more traditional tastes, the Windley collection is made to enhance the Antioch®, Northerly™, Opulence® and Viper™ bathroom collections. The smooth edges of the circular posts blend beautifully with the round rod styling. This line includes towel ring, robe hook, double-post paper holder and 18” and 24” towel bars.
Designed to add both style, functionality, and organization to bathroom spaces, all pieces of each collection feature sturdy metal construction and lasting finishes. Both Fairbanks and Windley are offered in Chrome, Brushed Nickel and Satin Black finishes; Gilde is offered in the same finishes, as well as in Brushed Bronze. Each piece includes all hardware needed for complete installation, including brackets and template for fast, secure attachment.
For more information, visit gerber-us.com.
Merit Brass Welcomes We Supply America Tour
Merit Brass recently announced a special visit from We Supply America. This tour stop highlighted Merit Brass’s significant role in the industry and celebrated the dedication and hard work of its employees.
“We Supply America’s mission resonates deeply with our values at Merit Brass. Our employees are the heart of our success, and this event is a wonderful way to detail to them the impact they have every day on the PVF industry. We are proud to be part of a movement that showcases the positive impact of distributors across the Nation,” commented Alan Lipp, CEO.
We Supply America, hosted by Dirk Beveridge, is on a mission to share distributors’ stories. He looks for visionaries who are innovative and focused on making a positive impact and is committed to echoing the voices of these businesses’ associates and the indelible impact they have in this sector.
Summary of the Day’s Events:
The day began with the arrival of the We Supply America RV at Merit Brass’ Cleveland headquarters. Beveridge met with Merit’s Strategic Leadership team comprised of CEOs Lipp and Marc Schlessinger; President Darren Hilliard; CFO Michael Woloszyn; VP of Sales Don Russell; VP of Operations Glenn Bruce and VP of Procurement James Maloney.
Beveridge toured the facility and engaged with associates as he heard stories of Merit through their prism. An employee appreciation luncheon followed, offering a chance for Beveridge and company leadership to interact with staff and celebrate the importance of their work. The event concluded with a group cheer in front of the We Supply America RV, leaving employees inspired and recognized for their contributions.
Hilliard expressed his excitement about the event, saying, “We are honored to host Dirk Beveridge and the We Supply America tour. This event is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the dedication and hard work of our employees and to celebrate the critical role of distribution in our industry. We look forward to sharing our story and highlighting the impact of our team.”
For more information, visit meritbrass.com.
Sloan Pioneers 0.75 gpf Pressure-Assisted Toilet
Sloan has launched a new 0.75 gallons per flush (gpf) pressure-assisted toilet—the lowest flush volume available for toilets. This ultra-high efficiency toilet achieves maximum possible LEED credits and is the first of its kind among commercial restroom manufacturers.
First introduced in July 2018, Sloan’s pressure-assisted toilet offerings have steadily grown to reach extraordinary performance and sustainability levels. The new 0.75 gpf toilets will help guide the design of lower flush volumes of commercial restroom applications in buildings around the world.
Sloan’s 0.75 gpf offering provides the same great performance that its higher flush volumes have provided for many years. These pressure-assisted toilets are less likely to back up or clog compared to gravity toilets, and the bowl remains clean due to the rim jets’ higher velocity and pressure for each power flush.
Sloan’s innovative pressure-assisted toilets are available with an elongated bowl in standard and ADA-compliant height. Bowls are available with SloanTec® Hydrophobic Glaze, and tanks are available with both left- and right-hand flush handles. In addition, all tanks and tank/bowl combinations are Buy American Act compliant.
For more information, visit sloan.com.