MORROW, Ga., Aug. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- TOTO, the largest
plumbing manufacturer in the world with $5.1
billion dollars in annual sales, announced today that the
company is increasing its market reach in the Northeast region of
the United States by entering into
a distribution agreement with Blackman Plumbing Supply. Starting
today, TOTO's full line of residential and commercial fittings and
fixtures will be available at all of Blackman's 19 branch locations
throughout Long Island,
New York, and New Jersey and will be on display in all
Blackman showrooms.
"Blackman Plumbing is proud to deepen our partnership with TOTO,
an industry leader known for anticipating and creating the next
generation of fixtures," said Robert
Mannheimer, President and CEO of Blackman Plumbing Supply.
"Our new relationship with TOTO will allow Blackman Plumbing to
continue to offer our discerning customers world-class products at
the cutting edge of contemporary design."
With this distribution agreement, TOTO and Blackman embark on a
new relationship that offers TOTO increased distribution channels
through which to provide customers in the Northeast region of the
U.S. with its full line of residential and commercial products for
the whole bathroom, which have set the standard for world-class
performance and innovation as they help improve people's quality of
life.
"The Northeast region of the U.S. is a high priority for TOTO,"
said David Krakoff, President of the
Americas Sales Division for TOTO USA. "Our ability to partner with an
organization of Blackman's caliber to enhance our coverage of
Long Island, New York, and New
Jersey is a particularly significant event." Krakoff noted
that Blackman embraces TOTO's core values—technology and innovation
in products that respect the environment while meeting people's
needs for comfort, beauty, performance, and design for people of
all ages. "Our two companies share these values, so we envision a
tremendous level of success and growth together in the future,"
Krakoff concluded.
Universally recognized for their enduring quality, reliability
and timeless elegance, TOTO products' added scope of availability
through all Blackman's locations will be an important addition to
TOTO's national offering.
"Like TOTO, Blackman holds the customer experience in the
highest regard," said Jason
Fitzsimmons, Vice President of the United States Sales
Division for TOTO USA. "They
always go above and beyond what is expected to provide excellent
service throughout the sales cycle—before, during, and after
purchase." Fitzsimmons continued, "Working with Blackman provides
TOTO with expanded access to retail, wholesale, and commercial
customers in the important Northeast region and offers us more
opportunities to efficiently deliver products where and when our
customers need them."
About TOTO:
TOTO USA
is headquarters for the Americas Division of the TOTO Global Group,
which was established in 1917 with the founding of TOTO, Ltd., in
Kitakyushu, Japan. TOTO is the
largest plumbing manufacturer in the world with $5.1 billion dollars in annual sales. To date,
TOTO has produced more than 60 million plumbing fixtures. Today,
this international company maintains 23,500 employees in 69 offices
around the world and owns manufacturing facilities in Japan, Mexico, the USA, China
and Europe with an affiliated
network of more than 80 production facilities worldwide. With over
1,500 engineers on staff and three centers devoted solely to
research and development, TOTO is the undisputed global leader in
product innovation, precision engineering, high design, and
sustainability in products that are designed to meet people's real
world needs. Exemplified in the company's philosophy –
People-First Innovation -- TOTO offers consumers elegant
luxury products that save money and water without sacrificing an
ounce of performance and the peace of mind that comes from knowing
they purchased a brand that sets the standard for world-class
performance, enduring quality, and reliability. Winner of numerous
domestic and international awards and recognitions, TOTO is the
only plumbing manufacturer honored as Water Efficiency Leader by
the Environmental Protection Agency. TOTO continues to raise
industry standards and consumer expectations as to what is possible
in the bath space, as it connects people with water in ways that
enrich the flow of their daily lives.
For more information, consumers may visit www.totousa.com or
call 1.888.295.8134, Option 5. Follow TOTO on Twitter (@TOTOUSA)
and become a TOTO fan on Facebook
About Blackman Plumbing Supply
Blackman Plumbing
Supply is a privately owned retail and wholesale supplier of
plumbing, heating, industrial, waterworks, and HVAC equipment
located on Long Island and in the
New York metropolitan area. The
company has 19 branch locations throughout Long Island, New
York, and New Jersey. For
more information, visit www.blackman.com.
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