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RETAILOBSERVER.COM JANUARY 2017 20 The Oceana boasts an exquisite stainless steel chandelier, with a distinctive wave cut-out design and integrated LED pendent lights. The Oceana is part of the 300 cfm motor collection of range hoods and utilizes Faber's unique Up & Down technology. The 15 inch wide range hood can be lowered towards the range area during cooking and with a simple push of a button the hood is easily retracted back into the shade. Design and integration flexibility is the legacy of the entire Up & Down hood series. Also debuting in the 2017 series launch: Kaleidos with a sleek modern black lamp shade, Vanilla with a timeless white glass lampshade, and the elegant Zoom stainless steel cylinder without a lampshade. Each of the ductless designs offer ease of adjustment and fast plate attachment to the ceiling for the installer. The Oceana along with other Up & Down models will be available to order in early 2017. Since 1955, Faber has lead the world in high quality, Italian engineered kitchen range hoods. With more than 30 models to choose from, they offer the style, selection and features to vent kitchens and clean the air. At Faber, Air Matters. For more information visit www.faberonline.com. EAST COAST BUILDERS CONFERENCE (ECBC) ANNOUNCES DATES FOR 2017 The East Coast Builders Conference – ECBC – is a two-day conference and tradeshow taking place May 4- 5, 2017 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta that connects residential homebuilders with manufacturers and service providers through education, exhibition and networking. The event will feature 40,000 square feet of exhibit space showcasing over 200 companies offering everything from building materials to technology solutions for residential builders, remodelers, kitchen and bath professionals, architects and designers. Exhibitors will have the opportunity to demonstrate new product advancements on a vibrant stage located at the epicenter of the showroom's floor. "The ECBC is today's residential building, remodeling and construction industry "must attend" conference event," said Verne Packer, ECBC executive producer. "Within a two day span, our event will host thousands of East Coast builders, remodelers, contractors, designers, architects and engineers from across the East Coast against a backdrop that is very conducive to conducting business. We have programmed our conference to reflect the needs of all who attend." New to this year's conference are the following: • Meet The Builder Program – 30 leading East Coast builders will be hosted at this dynamic event, where builders and manufacturers are brought together in a rapid paced, streamlined environment. • Smart Home Technology Pavilion – this new ECBC element will highlight the best the industry has offer in smart home technology for residential construction. • OPN – Outdoor Products Network – will showcase all the up to the minute Outdoor Living products and services in one inclusive area; envision: landscaping, decking, water features, grills, fire pits, pools/spas, patios and outdoor kitchens operating seamlessly together. • B.U.I.L.D Awards – the B.U.I.L.D. awards will celebrate the best and brightest manufacturers and builders in the residential construction industry. ECBC is sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Georgia (HBAG) along with its 28 state chapters. This event targets 16 states from Mississippi to Indiana, east to Pennsylvania and south to Florida. ECBC is produced and managed by VP Management Services with offices in Dallas and Atlanta. With over 100 years of combined experience producing trade shows, the team at VP Management Services is focused on delivering highly successful events for their exhibitors and attendees. To learn more please visit www.ecbcshow.com. CAESARSTONE TO TAKE COLOR INNOVATION TO NEW HEIGHTS AT KITCHEN AND BATH INDUSTRY SHOW (KBIS) 2017 Luxury quartz surface manufacturer, Caesarstone, will unveil two new colors in its interactive booth at the upcoming Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2017 in Orlando from January 10-12, 2017. New colors that will debut at the show include White Attica (5143), a trendy, modern combination of vivid black and white shades with a touch of delicate grey that makes for a powerful natural look design, and Georgian Bluffs (6134), the perfect shade of grey, in a classic and refined natural texture, beautified with gentle veining to make any design look sleek and modern. "As always, we listened carefully to our consumers and partners over the past year, and we look forward to debuting new color options to meet the needs of today's contemporary consumer," I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ]

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