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EFFECTIVE MARKETING FOR BUILDER PRODUCTS
As specialists in marketing for construction and construction business marketing, we at K&A have been dedicated to helping our clients in the residential and commercial building product industry grow their brands for over 35 years. We are passionate about what we do and are always motivated to start each day with a strong cup of coffee and the goal of making a positive impact for our clients. With a focus on building products and a deep understanding of the construction industry, we have become experts in the field and are proud to offer our specialized services to our clients.
Bathroom Design & Product Trends from idéobain 2010 – Our Report from Paris
idéobain 2010 just wrapped up, and if its traffic and interest is any indication, 2010 will be a much better year for the Kitchen and Bath industry in France, if not Northern Europe as a whole. This leading bathroom trade show occurs every other year in Paris, drawing...
Cool Ways to Save Water
Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog! Here’s the latest on Cool Ways to Save Water Modern appliances and futuristic home goods offer an interactive and precise user experience that promises to be both efficient and mind blowing. Despite recent trends that put a...
A View from SURFACES … If you couldn't be there
Surfaces Expo continues to exhibit a broad view of flooring trends, flooring technology advancements and refreshing flooring ideas. This year the industry rallied, with traffic up approximately 15% over last year. Perhaps we are beginning to see, ever so slightly,...
Kitchen Trends: Then, Now and the Future
Where are your fondest memories in your home? Most would say the kitchen, a celebrated room that not only offers the comfort of good food, family times and great company, but also promises the biggest return on investment in terms of upgrades. Today, the kitchen is an...
The Newest Way to Reach Customers and Enhance Interaction
Imagine being able to interact with your customers at the exact moment they see your product on the shelf, view your ad or read an article about your product. Imagine engaging with your customers the moment they shop for your product – or better yet, the moment in...
Steve Kleber "On the House" with the Carey Brothers at IBS 2010
Last week's International Builders Show in Las Vegas drew a lot of attention to the home and building industry, the housing market and economy. I was fortunate enough to sit down with the Carey Brothers and Rebecca Cole as they broadcast their national radio show "On...
Sustainable Design: An Intro to the Green Lifestyle
Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog! Here’s the latest on Sustainable Design: An Intro to the Green Lifestyle In today’s world where living a green life is all the rage and eco-friendly is labeled on every other product in the store, more and more people are...
Handmade: Crafts and DIY on the Rise
Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog! Handmade: Crafts and DIY on the Rise Here’s the latest. Handmade gifts have always been both charming and meaningful. Although the popularity of mass-produced and manufactured items is still the norm, a new trend has...
Greening existing structures a worthwhile investment
Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog! Greening existing structures a worthwhile investment. Here’s the latest. The drive toward more stringent environmental building regulations—especially for existing structures—is taking a hit in this tough economy. New York...
Greenbuild 2009 Report: Rotoluxe
Rotoluxe describes itself this way: “‘Environmentally sound’ is the first initiative at Rotoluxe. Every process and system from design, manufacturing and shipping has been examined with the primary goal of low environmental impact. The Rotoluxe name is for luxury,...
Greenbuild 2009 Report: Columbia Forest Products
Columbia Forest Products describes itself this way: “Columbia Forest Products is North America's largest manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer, a long-standing leader in environmental sustainability, and innovator of soy-based formaldehyde-free...
Must-Sees at Remodeling Show & DeckExpo
This week, the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis hosts both the Remodeling Show and DeckExpo as co-located exhibitions. Hundreds of manufacturers and suppliers in the remodeling and decking industries will exhibit at this jam-packed event, which drew in more...
