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RETAILOBSERVER.COM JULY 2018 28 RO that easily accommodates two bathers. Crafted of durable acrylic, this stunning tub has a flowing seamless appearance with gentle curves and wider front and rear decks. Scala is available in a gorgeous glossy white or striking UltraVelour matte finish. The chunky metal feet and coordinating armrests are offered in eight different finishes, including new options for Satin Brass, Matte Black and Black Chrome. The Scala tub moves beyond aesthetics to offer wellness- inspired therapies that enhance and enrich the bathing experience. The tub is available in the Thermomasseur category as well as a soaker to which you can add BainUltra's new chromatherapy Illuzio ® and Thermotherapy. BainUltra's incredible new Illuzio chromatherapy system features LED lights embedded within the structure of the bath that are imperceptible when not in operation. The colored lights glow through the tub's acrylic shell to provide therapeutic benefits and a beautiful visual effect. Another option available is the popular Warmtouchshell ® heating zones that heats the tub from within, helping to provide a subtle yet relaxing heat for the bather. The Scala bath is an impressive design achievement that pairs striking good looks with exceptional comfort and therapies. Discover the benefits of this extraordinary tub and the beauty and relaxation it brings to the bathroom. Visit www.bainultra.com for more information on the Scala Collection or any BainUltra design. HARDWARE RESOURCES ACQUIRES GAP SUPPLY Supplier of linear LED lighting joins Hardware Resources' expanding portfolio of kitchen, bath, and closet solutions Hardware Resources—designer, engineer and manufacturer of kitchen cabinet, bath and closet products—has acquired Gap Supply, Inc. Gap Supply in Wilmington, NC, provides low-voltage linear lighting solutions for kitchen cabinet, retail display and other applications. Gap Supply's rapid growth has been supported by customers who recognize the superior quality and design of its products. Gap Supply joins the Hardware Resources family of products, including the recently-acquired Task Lighting range of cabinet lighting and power strips. Hardware Resources' expanded portfolio includes Jeffrey Alexander ® and Elements ® brands of cabinet knobs and pulls, bath hardware, vanities, and mirrors, along with functional cabinet hardware, kitchen and closet organizers, custom-made mitered doors, and dovetail drawer boxes, along with other products. "I am excited to join Hardware Resources. It's a company with terrific reach to customers of many types. Our partnership will further accelerate the growth of the Gap Supply line," said Greg Price, founder of Gap Supply. "Hardware Resources is well known for its broad array of high- quality products for cabinet makers, kitchen and bath dealers, and others. Gap Supply fills out our range of quality lighting products," said Greg Gottlieb, CEO of Hardware Resources. "Greg Price has drawn on his knowledge and experience in the kitchen cabinet world to design an exciting line of lighting products." Hardware Resources was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Bossier City, Louisiana, with strategically located warehouses across North America. Their diverse product lines include: decorative cabinet hardware, decorative carved wood products, doors and drawers, functional cabinet hardware, kitchen islands, bath vanities, organizers, and lighting. For more than 25 years, the focus of Hardware Resources has been the customer. They believe in quality, integrity and reliability– upholding the highest standards of service and responsibility in the industry. HARDWARE RESOURCES FAMILY OF BRANDS INCLUDE: • Jeffrey Alexander ® for decorative hardware, vanities, mirrors, and kitchen islands • Elements ® for decorative hardware, bath hardware, vanities, and mirrors • Hardware Resources branded functional hardware, carved wood products, moldings, dovetail drawer boxes, mitered cabinet doors, cabinet organizers, closet organizers, and kitchen and bathroom sinks. • Task Lighting LED lighting and angle power strip products for cabinets, home, and unobtrusive power. For more information about Hardware Resources, call toll free 1-800-463-0660 or visit www.HardwareResources.com. I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ]

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