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Mockett Announces Winners of 36th Annual Design Competition

Sebastian Bartlett and Jake Gillespie, students in the Industrial Design Program at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, have been named winners of Mockett’s 36th Annual Design Competition for their functional and innovative designs. Now in its 37th year, the design competition that celebrates creativity while creating real-world applications seeks the best innovative ideas in furniture parts, components, accessories, and hardware. Bartlett designed a towel hook that features a unique design with an art deco look that instantly made his entry stand out from its competitors. Constructed of three sleek aluminum sheets that bend out ever so slightly from a welded joint, make the hook both a statement piece and functional towel hook. Mockett has begun printing some three-dimensional (3D) models and is working with Bartlett to see how the towel hook can be brought to the market in a timely fashion. A functional desk hook that seamlessly slides out when you need to hang an item, like a purse or backpack, and then slides back under the desk when no longer in use is what landed Gillespie as a winner of the design competition. The desk hook consists of two parts: the hook and a screw-on clamp that allows it to flow in and out beneath the surface. Each winner is awarded $1,000, an engraved achievement trophy, and a royalty based on sales, with no limit to the number of First Place awards. Mockett is accepting entries for its 2022 design competition. Visit mockett.com/design-competition or email contest@mockett.com for more info. n

KCD Software Shares Latest TAG Hardware Products

KCD Software, Cataumet, Massachusetts, has announced an updated integration of TAG Hardware portfolio of products that can be imported into KCD Software. This new integration is available for the company’s updated version 10. This new integration provides customers with a new pricing feature, the ability to incorporate all current TAG Hardware products into their designs and share threedimensional (3D) drawings with their clients. Then, when the job is ready to be built, KCD Software enables users to easily produce a list of products required for the job, with the necessary item numbers to order from TAG Hardware or their authorized distributor, Häfele, according to the company. The KCD Software version 10 update includes several new and updated TAG Hardware products, such as the Symphony Wall Organizer, the new Symphony Office Organizer to maximize storage on the open wall, the Illuminated Glass Shelf, with integrated lighting and wiring, and TAG Hardware’s complete selection of Decorative Handles and Knobs, new closet mirrors, like the Elite Sliding Full Rotation Mirror, and more hooks like the boutiqueinspired Elite Waterfall Hook. TAG Hardware also updated all libraries that can be imported into version 10 of KCD Software to include the latest popular finishes, Matte Gold and Slate. To access the entire library of products, visit taghardware.com/kcd. n

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IWPA Introduces New Growth Initiative

International Wood Products Association (IWPA) Executive Director Brad McKinney has notified members of the organization’s New Growth Initiative. Designed to recruit new members, this new signature initiative is part of the association’s priority which McKinney outlined as his first day in the position, according to an email to IWPA members. The association has created an extensive list of close to 200 prospective member companies segmented into various tiers and developed informational materials “outlining the IWPA value proposition” for potential member companies. IWPA also formed a New Growth Task Force that consists of 10 IWPA members who will conduct outreach to companies identified as prospective members. IWPA members are also encouraged to share their ideas with IWPA staff on how to increase membership. n

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Tafisa Canada Launches LUMMIA

Tafisa Canada has announced the launch of its North American-made collection of luxury lacquered panels, LUMMIA. According to a company news release, the exclusive line provides architects, consumers, and designers “unparalleled options to create spectacular, lavish interiors according to their visions.” The announcement follows the completion of its new facility in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, dedicated exclusively to the production of the new high-end lacquered panels. “Our new plant, on North American soil, is excellent news for manufacturers and distributors as it will significantly shorten product delivery times and strengthen the local supply chain,” said Louis Brassard, CEO of Tafisa Canada. LUMMIA boasts unmatched durability, fully resistant to fingerprints, microscratches, and UV rays. The collection includes 19 solid colors and prints. For more information, visit tafisa.ca/en. n

NAPCO Releases 2022 Dates for Professional Kitchen and Bath Refinishing Training Classes

The North American Polymer Company (NAPCO) has announced its 2022 class schedule for its professional three-day Kitchen and Bath Refinishing Training Class and Kitchen Only Refinishing Training Class. Led by industry experts, both classes provide entrepreneurs, refinishers, and other experienced professionals intensive, handson refinishing training for bathrooms and kitchens. These trainings are well-suited for anyone looking to expand their skill set, start their own business, or for professionals interested in adding refinishing to their business. NAPCO’s three-day Kitchen and Bath Training Class shows attendees how to get their refinishing business started from the ground up. The training includes all equipment, supplies, products, business support, and more. In this course, you will learn how to refinish complete bathrooms, kitchen countertops, and cabinets, all while learning job preparation, refinishing equipment and safety, equipment cleaning and care, on-thejob safety, and precautions. NAPCO product knowledge and application, bathtub and bathroom refinishing techniques, kitchen countertop, and kitchen cabinet refinishing techniques are also covered in the course.

THE 2022 CLASS DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS: • March 16-18 • April 13-15 • May 11-13 • June 8-10 • July 13-15 • August 10-12 • September 14-16 • October 19-21 • November 9-11 • December 14-16 NAPCO’s Kitchen Only Refinishing Training Class is a one-day course geared toward experienced bathroom refinishers, painters, or other experienced professionals looking to expand their business and service offerings. You will learn how to professionally refinish kitchen countertops and cabinets while learning time-saving techniques and the practical application and use of NAPCO coatings. NAPCO training courses are held at 7315 Hamlin Ave. in Skokie, Illinois. Register by calling 800-888-1081. Visit napcoltd.com for more information. n