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EQS-News: Villeroy & Boch: Villeroy & Boch successfully mastered challenging market conditions

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

using the same exchange rates as for the previous year, declined by 7.5 % year-on-year in the 2023 financial year.

Key Points: 
  • using the same exchange rates as for the previous year, declined by 7.5 % year-on-year in the 2023 financial year.
  • The Villeroy & Boch Group successfully increased its EBIT margin from 9.7 % to 9.9 % in the 2023 financial year despite the challenging market environment.
  • Villeroy & Boch also invested in reducing the gas consumption of kilns in Merzig.
  • The challenging economic conditions seen in the past year are generally expected to continue in 2024.

Kruger Products Introduces 'Paper Anniversary' Gift Boxes for Newlyweds to Celebrate the Messiest Year of Marriage

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Today, the brand launched limited-edition Messy Paper Anniversary Gift Boxes comprised of Kruger Products' full line of household paper products to help newlywed couples celebrate the milestone and enter to win a romantic trip for two to Messy, France.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the brand launched limited-edition Messy Paper Anniversary Gift Boxes comprised of Kruger Products' full line of household paper products to help newlywed couples celebrate the milestone and enter to win a romantic trip for two to Messy, France.
  • For the first anniversary, the custom entails the exchange of paper-themed gifts, symbolizing the delicacy and strength of the new marriage.
  • The first year together is often also the messiest year of marriage, not unlike the messiness that Canadians rely on Kruger Products to clean up every day.
  • Kruger Products is breathing new life into the "paper anniversary" tradition by inviting Canadian newlyweds to go online and sign up to send their spouse a Messy Paper Anniversary Gift Box inspired by memorable moments from their first year of marriage.

Pallet Launches New Shelter Solution to Combat Homelessness

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Monday, January 8, 2024

EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pallet®, a public benefit corporation focused on ending unsheltered homelessness, announced the launch of an innovative new shelter that offers faster deployment and installation capabilities, improved safety features and energy efficiency, larger living space, and a cleaner aesthetic. With this latest shelter line, designed and manufactured in the U.S., Pallet was selected as an award recipient for the provision of Emergency Sleeping Cabins under Contract #1-23-54-01B by the State of California.

Key Points: 
  • The new product design builds on the successful foundation of Pallet's previous interim shelter line, informed by feedback from residents of the over 120 Pallet shelter communities across the country and realized by a team of in-house engineers.
  • ft EnSuite model, which is the first Pallet sleeping cabin to include in-unit hygiene facilities for populations who would benefit from this accessibility.
  • "We are thrilled to introduce our new shelter line and continue partnering with cities, counties, and states to end the crisis of unsheltered homelessness," shares Amy King, Founder and CEO of Pallet.
  • A wealth of evidence confirms that successful transitions for vulnerable, unhoused populations are achieved by coupling secure interim shelter with supportive services.

Kohler Expands Bathroom Design Services with New Package

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

KOHLER, Wis., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KOHLER, the industry leader in innovative kitchen and bathroom solutions, proudly announces the expansion of its Bathroom Design Services with the new package – Express Bathroom Design Service – to meet the needs of a growing set of homeowners seeking personal expression. This new offering allows consumers to bring their dream bathroom spaces to life with the guidance of seasoned and knowledgeable design professionals. Tailored for fast execution, this service can deliver a complete design in less than a week for only $299.

Key Points: 
  • KOHLER, Wis., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KOHLER, the industry leader in innovative kitchen and bathroom solutions, proudly announces the expansion of its Bathroom Design Services with the new package – Express Bathroom Design Service – to meet the needs of a growing set of homeowners seeking personal expression.
  • This new offering allows consumers to bring their dream bathroom spaces to life with the guidance of seasoned and knowledgeable design professionals.
  • Through Kohler's Bathroom Design Services, experienced designers embark on a journey with their clients, starting with consultation.
  • Kohler's Bathroom Design Services offers two packages to cater to varying project scopes and budgets:
    Custom Package - $699 bespoke solutions; comprehensive design experience
    All features of the Express package, plus:
    Kohler's Bathroom Design Services has the distinct advantage of working across multiple geographies and spaces.

EQS-News: Villeroy & Boch AG: Villeroy & Boch generate consolidated revenue of € 650.6 million and EBIT of € 56.8 million in the first nine months

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

EBIT of € 56.8 million, 11.7 % lower than in previous year (€ 64.3 million)

Key Points: 
  • EBIT of € 56.8 million, 11.7 % lower than in previous year (€ 64.3 million)
    The Villeroy & Boch Group’s consolidated revenue (including licence income) adjusted for currency effects, i.e.
  • Revenue in the region of EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) declined by 13.0 % or € 76.4 million.
  • This is due in particular to the weak performance in Central Europe, where revenue fell by 13.5 % or € 32.9 million.
  • EBIT in the first nine months of 2023 came to € 56.8 million, down 11.7 % on the same period of the previous year (€ 64.3 million).

Bemis Assist Premium Toilet Seat Wins Kitchen & Bath Business (KBB) Product Award

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wis., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bemis Manufacturing Company announced that its Assist Premium Toilet Seat has been named the winner of the Bathroom Accessories category in the 2023 Kitchen & Bath Business (KBB) Product Awards.

Key Points: 
  • SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wis., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bemis Manufacturing Company announced that its Assist Premium Toilet Seat has been named the winner of the Bathroom Accessories category in the 2023 Kitchen & Bath Business (KBB) Product Awards.
  • "We are honored to have the Assist Premium Toilet Seat recognized by KBB as the best bathroom accessory of the year," said T.J. Stiefvater, vice president of marketing for Bemis.
  • The Assist Premium Toilet Seat is a standard-height plastic toilet seat that features two built-in support arms that replace the need for wall-mounted brackets near the toilet.
  • It fits both round and elongated toilet bowls, eliminating the guesswork associated with measuring and ordering the proper size seat.

SKYX Files for a Mandatory Safety Standardization with the National Electrical Code (NEC) for Its Outlet Receptacle for Ceilings in Homes and Buildings

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Monday, September 11, 2023

SKYX's code team is led by Mark Earley, former head of the National Electrical Code (NEC), and Eric Jacobson, former President and CEO of the American Lighting Association (ALA).

Key Points: 
  • SKYX's code team is led by Mark Earley, former head of the National Electrical Code (NEC), and Eric Jacobson, former President and CEO of the American Lighting Association (ALA).
  • As part of the mandatory application, SKYX's code team has submitted significant supporting data regarding hazardous incidents that occur due to electrical wire installations.
  • After years of rigorous standardization progress, SKYX's management and code team strongly believe that it has met the necessary safety conditions and has significant hazardous data support for a compelling case for its ceiling outlet receptacle to become a mandatory safety standardization for ceilings in homes and buildings.
  • The last significant NEC mandatory standardization approval for homes and buildings was for the GFCI (GFI) electrical wall safety outlet for Bathrooms and Kitchens to reduce and prevent electrocutions.

Space Heaters Market in North America to grow by USD 383.59 million from 2022 to 2027 | The growing expenditure on essential items to boost market growth - Technavio

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The space heaters market in North America is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.18% between 2022 and 2027.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The space heaters market in North America is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.18% between 2022 and 2027.
  • Backer Hotwatt Inc - The company offers different resistance heating elements and space heaters such as strip and finned heaters.
  • Technavio has segmented the market based on products (fan heaters, convection heaters, radiant heaters, and Ceramic heaters), and applications (Living room, Basement, Offices, Bedrooms, and Bathrooms).
  • Significant Challenge - The relatively high operational cost of space heaters is a significant challenge restricting market growth.

Mill Creek Launches Its Attainable Housing Apartment Brand

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Creek Residential, a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., today announced the launch of Beckett by Mill Creek, the company's attainable housing apartment brand.

Key Points: 
  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Creek Residential , a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., today announced the launch of Beckett by Mill Creek , the company's attainable housing apartment brand.
  • Mill Creek has plans to break ground on two more Beckett communities in metro Houston in the coming year and will eventually roll out the brand nationwide.
  • "We have continued to develop and operate luxury apartment communities while also launching the Amavi brand of single-family rentals.
  • With these three distinct offerings, Mill Creek is providing outstanding housing for a wide variety of renters."

EQS-News: Villeroy & Boch AG: Villeroy & Boch achieves consolidated earnings (EBIT) of € 38.7 million in the first half of 2023 despite a downturn in the construction industry

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

This was due in particular to the weak performance in Central Europe, where revenue fell by 14.6 % or € 24.7 million.

Key Points: 
  • This was due in particular to the weak performance in Central Europe, where revenue fell by 14.6 % or € 24.7 million.
  • Revenue outside Europe rose by 4.1 % or € 3.5 million, mainly as a result of improved revenue from project business in China.
  • The Villeroy & Boch Group generated EBIT of € 38.7 million in the first half of 2023, down 6.3 % on the same period of the previous year (€ 41.3 million).
  • The downturn in earnings due to revenue development was only partially offset by cost savings and income from currency hedges.