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Home Appliance Manufacturers and Their Customers Show Commitment to Energy and Conservation (ebuild)

Home appliance manufacturers, through their trade group the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), have teamed with energy and water advocacy groups to lobby Congress to pass an energy bill which will include the strictest federal energy efficiency standards to date for several major appliance products. AHAM is also pushing for a first ever national water limit requirement for residential dishwashers and clothes washers. The new energy and water standards will result in a savings of up to 3.3 Quads of energy and nearly 11 million acre feet of water over 30 years.

Jenn-Air Expands Suite Choices for Style and Design Versatility (ebuild)

Jenn-Air brand's complete and varied line of kitchen appliance suites has expanded to include a new Oiled Bronze finish that offers a warm, richly hued alternative to stainless steel. This breakthrough line joins Jenn-Air brand's commercially inspired Pro-Style Stainless suite, sleek Euro-Style Stainless suite and modernist Floating Glass suite to bring high style and high performance to a wide variety of kitchen styles.

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Dacor Introduces New Technology to the Kitchen (ebuild)

Dacor, market leader in luxury kitchen appliance design, manufacturing and distribution, today debuted a collection of reengineered ventilation hoods and warming drawers with innovative electronic touch controls in Preference, Millennia, Epicure and Integrated styles at the 2007 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (K/BIS). Dacor has redesigned the entire line of warming drawers and ventilation hoods, integrating new technology for more precise control, to regulate time, temperature, speed and humidity. The updated style and function details of the appliances underscore the high-quality craftsmanship and premium performance that has made Dacor an appliance industry leader that offers consumers a full line of kitchen appliances that seamlessly coordinate with almost any décor, for a refined and contemporary appearance.

Appliances at K/BIS, Day Two (Hanley Wood News Service)

I had to fight through a constant flow of conference-goers to get to this new product. Asko introduces a new concept for the laundry - an integrated washer and dryer. Builders and designers can now treat laundry as a built-in appliance-just as they do with kitchen appliances. UltraCare can be placed anywhere in the home including the master bedroom, an upstairs closet or the kitchen. The units can be placed side-by-side or stacked. The washer and dryer are offered with white, black or stainless finishes to blend with existing appliances, or can be completely concealed using cabinet panels. The products will be available in July 2007. The suggested retail price for the washer is $1799 and the dryer is $1399.Dacor's chairman and marketing manager excitedly introduced several new options in Dacor's three appliance lines - Epicure, Millenia and Preference, as well as a new outdoor grill. I had seen sleek glass-front Preference ovens at past Kitchen and Bath Industry shows. The ovens were offered as an alternative to stainless steel.

KitchenAid Adds Slow Cook Function to Warmer Drawer (ebuild)

KitchenAid has given an increasingly popular appliance option a dual role in the kitchen. Its new slow cook warming drawer, part of the new Architect® Series II appliance collection, will be available in the second quarter in 24-, 27- and 30-inch models. All are approved for both indoor and outdoor use.

Oiled Bronze from Jenn-Air (ebuild)

From an innovator in kitchen appliance design comes a new finish that offers a warm, distinctive alternative to the cooler, commercial look of stainless steel. Beginning this spring, Jenn-Air will offer a complete collection of appliances in Oiled Bronze, a richly hued finish inspired by the soft glow and patina of bronze sculpture and fixtures. Oiled Bronze is distinctive and unique, but the look it creates is timeless and integrates beautifully with both corresponding and contrasting color schemes.

Architect Series II Built-In Appliance Suite (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

KitchenAid. A new series of built-in appliances completes the KitchenAid Architect series II suite. The suite combines the durability and performance of the original Architect series with a cohesive style, consistent design, and advanced product features, the maker says. Handles are easier to grip, even with an oven mitt, and beveled, seamless edges make cleaning easier. 800-253-3977.

Show Time: IBS Preview (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

The International Builders' Show is back in Orlando, Fla., for a third year, and the NAHB expects it to be bigger and better than ever. The event at the Orange County Convention Center Feb. 7-10 promises to include the most exciting new products for the home building and remodeling industries. There will be more than 1,600 exhibitors from the United States and around the world. In this issue, catch a glimpse of some of the products and materials that can help you save time and money and attract new customers. Walking around the Builders' Show may not be as fun as spending time at Disney World, but it's certainly more educational.