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Our Agenda for #BlogTourAmbiente to Frankfurt, Germany!

I’m Frankfurt, Germany bound with #BlogTourAmbiente and this trip will be one for the memory book! If you remember back in 2013 I joined Modenus’ #BlogTourLA where you traveled with me to Los Angeles, California. This week from Feb 11-17th I will bring you along with me to the Ambiente Consumer Goods Trade Fair.

#BlogTourAmbiente – Ambiente Show – Frankfurt, Germany

….the world’s most important consumer goods trade fair, which boasts a globally unrivaled range of products in the Dining, Giving and Living areas. This is where over 4,700 exhibitors from 89 countries showcase an international range of consumer goods. Only here will you find from 13 to 17 February all the market’s new products, inspiring ideas and the latest trends.

In 2015, the stage has been set for a wealth of ideas and suppliers from this year’s Ambiente partner country, which is also one of the fair’s top 15 exhibitor nations – The United States of America.

It’s exciting to represent the U.S. for the first time at Ambiente. What an honor! Take a look at the other Modenus #BlogTourAmbiente Design Bloggers who will join me on this exciting trip.

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So many ways to “Join Me” in Frankfurt for #BlogTourAmbiente

The reason I love to travel the most is bringing you the highlights as I take on new adventures, bring you international design trends, meet new people and of course “Instagram” it every step of the way. 🙂

Instagram:

Follow me on Instagram as RoniqueGibson.

The BEST way to follow me is on Instagram and Facebook. Images from who I meet, where I travel and my travel ramblings can be found there! Here’s my warm welcome greeting I got this weekend from Elisabeth Herckes – who is an artist for Rikki Tikki who will be showing at Ambinete. Don’t you love social media?

This morning I got a pre @ambientefair welcome! Elisabeth Herckes @elisabeth_paint – an Artist for Rikki Tikki Company. She will be presenting her beautifully hand-painted elephants at Ambiente! She says “Painting is my passion… And colors are my language …My business is everything around painting… I have organized Workshops with the Artbox from Elephant Parade” Such a pleasure to meet artisans before I even arrive in Frankfurt, Germany! 🙂 Look for her and her team at the show – http://www.rikkitikki.dk/@modenus #BlogTourAmbiente #housewares #gifts#sculptor #painter #artisan

Facebook:

Facebook is a great way to keep up with me too! Follow me at RoniqueJonesGibson or Stagetecture on Facebook.

Ambiente will be the site for the German Design Award

“During @ambientefair , Frankfurt once more becomes the meeting place for a “who’s who” of the design and creative sectors. And a particular highlight at the fair is the presentation of the German Design Award.”.. Ambiente Blog #designers #design#German Who doesn’t love great German design? Good luck to the designers! #BlogTourAmbiente@modenus #designer #design #germany

Twitter:

Follow me on Twitter – @Stagetecture as well as Ambiente and the follow the Hashtag – #BlogTourAmbiente & #Ambiente to keep up with all of the happenings!

Pinterest:

Follow the #BlogTourAmbiente – Stagetecture Pinterest board here.

On Pinterest you will see some of the Designers who will be presenting at Ambiente. We’ve highlighted designer’s from the Ambiente blog and pinned an image from each of their posts. Such a great representation of talent.

See the highlights after the show of my trip as I pin them to Pinterest for a compilation of the best images from our Frankfurt experience.

Our Agenda for #BlogTourAmbiente to Frankfurt, Germany!

Thursday – February 12 – Arrive – Frankfurt, Germany

Private tour of Museum for Applied Arts

Pub night hosted by Messe Frankfurt

Friday – February 13

Grand Opening Event – Ambiente Show

Stelton Event; Meet & Greet w/ Prince Carl Philip Bernadotte

Opening night /AD lounge party

Saturday – February 14

Underground tour of City of Oppenheim

Lunch and wine tasting

Media tour at Villeroy & Boch & Dinner at Villa Kennedy

Sunday – February 15

Question & Answers with Messe Frankfurt VP Nicolette Naumann,

Ambiente Speed Dating (Optional) or Walk the Show

ELO media event, meet & greet with German bloggers,livestream cooking demos

Dinner with ELO

Monday – February 16

Designer Tour. Led by Hans-Jerg Maier-Aichen. – Combined tourwith group of Chinese Shelter Magazine Editors and journalists

Free time to Walk the Show

US partner country reception

Farewell get together and select the winner of the BlogTour Miles Award.

See you in Frankfurt!

-Ronique

Showcasing Design: I’m a Guest Curator at UGallery

I was thrilled to be asked by UGallery to curate my favorite artwork pieces by top emerging and mid-career artists. I think my mid-western background of growing up in Colorado shaped my appreciation of art. My parents always had a love for Southwestern artwork hanging throughout the house and many of the pieces I chose ring a nostalgic chord with me. To this day I find myself drawn to artwork that showcases subtle neutral colors. abstract vistas and I love the versatility of oil and watercolor mediums. Thank you UGallery for the opportunity – here’s a sneak peek of a few of my favs!

Showcasing Design: I’m a Guest Curator at UGallery

Ugallery_Ronique gibsonlarge_Water__21_Main — WATER #21 by Diane Borg

Image via: UGallery

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You can see my full curated UGallery picks here:

Ronique Gibson – Curator UGallery – UGallery Blog writeup

UGallery_Ronique Gibson_Stagetecture Curator — See all of the 40+ pieces I curated on UGallery

About UGallery:

“The process of getting artwork discovered and showcased is a lot like trying to become a movie star. Some people get lucky, but the industry is dominated by an elite cabal of influential people that is not easy to penetrate. UGallery’s mission is to “democratize” the process of selling artwork by connecting artists directly with collectors.” — VentureBeat

UGallery_Stagetecture_Ronique Gibson — UGallery offers incredible artwork from your favorite artists

In the seven years UGallery has been in business, we have sold artwork to 35 countries, and now represent 500 emerging and mid-career artists. We have been featured in the Wall Street Journal and Internet Retailer’s Second 500 Guide, labeled a future “mover and shaker” of e-commerce.

UGallery_Venice Canal_Stagetecture — VENICE CANAL I by James Cole

Image via: UGallery

Thanks UGallery for the great experience and the perfect source for homeowners to find artwork they love for their homes!

-Ronique

Unforgettable Highlights: My @TileofSpain Architectural Trip to Spain

Entry #3370, March 27, 2014

Disclosure: My trip and accommodations to Spain were sponsored through the Tile of Spain. All opinions are my own.

February 2014 was a whirlwind for me and many of my colleagues in the interior design blogging niche. February 2-6th I was at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and February 8-15th, I was fortunate to travel to Valencia and Madrid, Spain with the Tile of Spain. For many reasons other than the obvious this was a monumental trip for me. To be able to experience architectural Europe is any architects dream and on top of this to visit the Cevisama Tile Trade Show and visit some of the artisan tile factories was amazing!

Unforgettable Highlights: My @TileofSpain Architectural Trip to Spain

From the historic….

To the ultra-modern… we saw it all in Spain!

Here’s my recap of my week long trip! Stay tuned to Freshome.com to see the trends I found at the Cevisama Tile Trade Show.

Who is the Tile of Spain?

Tile of Spain is the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER). Along with myself I was accompanied by Susan Serra – from Susan Serra Associates, the other design journalists, the winners of the Tile of Spain – Passport to Creativity contest, and staff from Tile of Spain and Frank Advertising. Here’s the highlights of my awesome trip!

Day 1 – Trip to Madrid, Spain

I have never flown internationally, so I was a bit nervous to get on a 10 hour plane ride to Madrid, Spain! 🙂 I also knew this was a chance of a lifetime so I needed to face my fear and do it! Ha! It was much less worrisome than I anticipated. I had packed up my outlet converters, exchanged my dollars into Euros in Miami, and had my magazines, laptop, and iPod ready.

Day 2 – First Day in Madrid – Finally Meet Everyone!

After watching 2 movies on the plane and listening to 10 podcasts on my iPod, and eating dinner and breakfast we arrived at the Madrid airport. I loved the modern and industrial architecture of the airport.. nothing like in the U.S. The airport was SPOTLESS!! You could literally eat off the floors…. gorgeous view at the baggage claim.

We finally met at the historical and renovated Hotel Las Latras and I had my first experience of eating delicious tapas. (Little did I know this was just the beginning of the food.. food and more delicious food!)

Tile of Spain_Stagetecture_Ronique Gibson_Members Meet — Monica, Susan Serra, Lori Dolnick, Roca Mador, and me

Day 3 – Madrid Museum Axis Architectural Tour

Awesome museum tours of:

– Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

– Prado Museum – Caixa Forum*

– Reina Sofía Museum

– Viva Madrid Restaurant Lunch offered by TOS.*

– Telefonica Foundation Building designed by Moneo Brock Studio.

Amazing views at the Telefonica Foundation Building

Day 4 – Last Day in Madrid, off to Valencia – Visit San Antón Market, Slaughter House conversion into a Museum

– Visit San Antón Market. Guided by QVE Studio. Lunch at San Antón Restaurant offered by TOS. (Interior designed by Agustín Granell and Eatside). Visit “Matadero de Madrid”

– Bus Transfer from Madrid old slaughterhouse to Atocha Train Station

– High Speed Train AVE Madrid – Valencia

My first time on a high speed train! It was an awesome experience to take the train from Madrid to Valencia

Day 5 – Valencia – First Day at Cevisama Trade Show and Tile Factory Tours

- Tile Of Spain Manufacturer tours

– Registration for press conference

– ASCER Press Conference

– Bus to Castellón Factories and visit Castellón Factories

The tile factories were amazing! We get to witness a few of the artisan workers painting tiles by hand. Incredible 🙂

Day 6 & 7 – Cevisama Tile Show, visit Tile of Spain Booths, and Tour of Valencia Old City

The tile show was nothing like I have ever seen! To see the trends and all of the highlights – visit my Instagram to see all of the inspiring tile.

Relief tiles, large format, and colorful new and organic inspired tiles were big at Cevisama

Touring Old Valencia City was like a walk into a history book.

If I had one hundred more pages I would show you all the beautiful tile, sights, historic architecture and more that I loved on this trip. I thank Tile of Spain for bringing me along on this architectural trip as it was a memory I will hold dear for a life time!

For more Tile of Spain posts on Stagetecture, click here.

I’m Spain Bound with #TileofSpain Feb 8-15 (Video)

Entry #3232, February 7, 2014

So all of the anticipation is finally over and I’m bound for Madrid and Valencia, Spain with Tile of Spain from Feb 8 – 15th! It’s going to be a fun and eventful trip for me as I’m an Associate Architect by trade and so this architectural trip in Spain is like a dream come true!

If you didn’t meet the Editors headed to Spain take a look at the editors here and meet the Passport to Creativity contest winners here.

Hotel DelasLetras_Tile of Spain — Hotel DelasLetras – Madrid, Spain

If you didn’t see who is joining me in Spain take a look at the editors here and meet the Passport to Creativity contest winners here.

Watch the video for the Cevisama Tile Show we will visit while there.

Video–> Cevisama Tile Show

You can follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, and Pinterest for all of the latest events, trends and happenings. Follow the #TileofSpain hashtag to follow everyone attending too!

Meet the Editors Traveling with Tile of Spain Feb 8-15

Entry #3222, February 3, 2014

I can’t wait, in less than a week I will be joining Tile of Spain, the 4 contest winners to the Passport to Creativity Contest and 5 editors for a wonderful architectural trip to Valencia and Madrid, Spain. Take a look at these fabulous editors I will have the pleasure of spending 7 fabulous days with!

tile of spain_meet the editors_Stagetecture — We travel to Spain with Tile of Spain

Image via: Conde Nast

Meet the Editors Traveling with Tile of Spain Feb 8-15

Using tile as a default surface is a tradition that keeps the Spanish tile industry at the frontline of ceramic innovation. Tile of Spain is a strong global leader and international brand that represents the 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER).

Like each year, Tile of Spain has announced the winners of its 2014 ‘Passport to Creativity’ contest. Four design professionals have won the chance of participating in an 8-day architectural tour and trip to Spain (from February 8 to February 15, 2014).

Take a look at the 6 editors who will join them in their Spain tour.

Jennifer Adams

Editor-in-Chief – TILE Magazine, Contemporary Stone and Tile Design www.tile-magazine.com
www.cstdmag.com

TILE Magazine is the leading independent publication serving the tile industry, providing superior information as it happens for tile contractors, installers, distributors, dealers, and architects and designers. They travel the world covering international tile events and exhibitions and promote the use of tile by covering unique and innovative buildings that utilize tile. TILE’s editors promote new products, report on the latest advances in technology, installation techniques as well as issues facing the importer/distributor. AUDIENCE 15,000

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design focuses on stone and ceramic tile use in interior design, it features, as well, tips and commentary on stone and tile design as well as stone production, distribution, installation and maintenance.

AUDIENCE 20,000

Ronique Gibson

Blogger/Architect

Stagetecture.com – https://stagetecture.com

Also writes for Freshome.com, Furniture Fashion blog http://www.furniturefashion.com/

Ronique Gibson is an Associate Architect and a LEED Accredited Professional, who has been in the design industry for over 13 years. Stagetecture – Ronique’s personal blog started in June of 2009. Her design blog helps homeowners find decor, organization, do it yourself and family lifestyle solutions and started off as resource to share ideas.

Ronique’s worldwide influence has helped her bring major brands together in partnerships and beneficial alliances with manufacturers. She has been invited to blogger events with SubZero/Wolf, Modenus and Brizo Faucets. In April 2012, Ronique was invited to Sandra Lee’s Summer Carnival – a celebration of the launch of her new housewares brand in partnership with Sears/Kmart.

AUDIENCE 76,000

Sheila Kim

Products Editor, Architectural Record, and Editor, SNAP magazine www.archrecord.com

ARCHITECTURAL RECORD

Publication provides a compelling editorial mix of design ideas and trends, building science, business and professional strategies, exploration of key issues, news products and computer-aided practice.
CIRCULATION: 90,500

Online Monthly Unique Users: 320,000

SNAP Magazine

SNAP provides readers with a quick and accessible way to learn about the latest product news, trends, statistics, events, and more, in a compelling, thorough editorial presentation. Devoted entirely to covering building products, SNAP differentiates itself by utilizing the resources available only through McGraw-Hill Construction, including data and statistics you won’t find anywhere else.

CIRCULATION: 55,000

Nigel Maynard

Senior Editor

Residential Building Products & Technology Magazine

http://www.resbuildmag.com/

An all-digital magazine, the editorial mission of Residential Building Products & Technology includes the promise to dive below the surface of building products and examine the trends and the details that allow builders, remodelers and subcontractors to better serve their customers. Technology, technique and tools will all be featured along with the latest building concepts in the residential construction industry.

AUDIENCE 75,000

Susan Serra, CKD, CAPS

Blogger/ Designer www.thekitchendesigner.org

Susan Serra, Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD), CAPS, owner of Susan Serra Associates, Inc. for over 19 years, authors the popular blog, www.thekitchendesigner.org. Susan’s insight on kitchen design has been published on Kohler.com, HGTV.com, msn.com, Decorati.com, Home Goods, the LA Times, Meredith publications, among others. Susan’s design work has been published extensively in national magazines over the years. Susan has also designed her own line of cabinetry – www.bornholmkitchen.com.

AUDIENCE 60,000

Ashleigh VanHouten

Design Editor, Hospitality Design

http://www.hospitalitydesign.com

For more than 35 years, Hospitality Design (HD) magazine has continued to serve as the industry’s leading design publication that focuses solely on the hospitality market— hotels, resorts, casinos, timeshares, cruise ships, bars/nightclubs, spas, restaurants, and entertainment facilities. They showcase the latest projects and products, and celebrate the process and people behind them. Publication focuses on interior design, architecture and the hospitality industry.

With a targeted audience including interior designers, architects, purchasing firms, and hospitality owners/developers, HD delivers the entire FF&E design team for product and brand selection. Today, HD has a combined audience of over 52,000 qualified recipients of its print/digital editions. These 52,000 subscribers comprise of the most influential decision-makers within the hospitality design marketplace.

AUDIENCE 25,000 print, 27,000 digital

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#BlogTourLA – Creative Natural Inspirations – Day 4 Highlights

Entry #2881, October 7, 2013

Day 4 in Los Angeles was a return to natural inspiration and return to organic and natural influences. If you have missed day’s 1-3 of BlogTour LA you can click here for all of the recaps. Today I highlight our fourth day of visiting Heath Ceramics shop, Natural Curisoties design studio and our evening spent in Venice Beach visiting the Will Leather Goods shop and the other local shops.

All day I kept thinking that the overlying theme was a return back to basics. Natural influences from organic products to hand craftsmanship to eclectic ways design is all around us, even at the most simplistic levels of design. Here’s a few of the wonderful highlights from Day 4.

My favorite breakfast start – Kitchen 24

8575 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069

On the days when we met later I found this great breakfast restaurant.

blogtourla_stagetecture_Kitchen24 — 1st morning – Loved sitting outside and enjoying eggs, potatoes and rye toast

All Images via: Ronique & Co.

blogtourla_stagetecture_Kitchen24_breakfast — Last morning – The breakfast sandwich with fresh fruit was delish!

Gorgeous Natural Inspiration at Heath Ceramics

Edith Heath (1911–2005) founded Heath Ceramics in 1948 after her solo pottery show at San Francisco’s Legion of Honor. She was a talented ceramicist with a great respect for craft and material, and a strong point of view on the product that her company would make — simple, good things for good people.

blogtourla_stagetecture_Heath Ceramics pottery — I loved all the rich colors of the Heath Ceramics

blogtourla_stagetecture_Heath Ceramics Adam Silverman — Heath Ceramics sculptor Adam Silverman has a beautiful line

Natural Curiosoties – A Blending of Organic Design Disciplines

Founded by Christopher Wilcox and located on Sunset Blvd, our studio is tucked into the core of Echo Park’s historic Jensen Recreation Center, a current cultural monument originally erected in 1924.

Once a bowling alley, the space has evolved to embrace our artistic pursuits. Daily we work amongst the remnants of the past, continually drawing from our environment’s rich history.

blogtourla_stagetecture_Natural Curisoties_owner — BlogTour LA team listens to Christopher Wilcox tell us how he started the company

blogtourla_stagetecture_Natural Curisoties_gold leafed feathers — Flight, feathers, nature and other symbols of organic design

Born from a deep love of the arts, and what art is capable of representing in culture and society life, Natural Curiosities is one of my proudest achievements. I consider it an accomplishment made possible by the love and loyalty of incredibly creative clients, both old and new, who believe in our journey and have become loyal supporters to the belief that art is not a decorative accessory, but an essential part of design and, in our case, work full of soul made by people who love what they do. I would also like to deeply thank all the members of The Octo-Caravan both past and present, for without you the wheels would never turn.

#BlogTourLA – Venice Beach – Shops, Surf and Sun!

blogtourla_stagetecture_Venice Beach — Off to Venice Beach!

Our last stop of the day was Venice Beach to visit quaint shops, walk on our own and end the day at a rooftop bar looking out over Venice Beach.. so awesome 🙂

Will Leather Goods

Founded in 1981 in Eugene, Oregon, Will® Leather Goods is a leading American men and women’s leather accessories brand recognized internationally for its use of high quality, handcrafted materials and excellent workmanship. Will® Leather Goods manufacturers belts, bags, wallets and other accessories that are classic, stylish, and functional. Will® Leather Goods products adapt to any lifestyle, from the streets of Manhattan to the sands of Venice Beach. Will® is sold in Nordstrom’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Barneys New York, and boutiques around the world.

Chillin at High Rooftop Bar at Hotel Erwin

blogtourla_stagetecture_Venice Beach_MembersofBlogTourLA — Just some of the BlogTour LA team – Wonderful group of inspiration

blogtourla_stagetecture_Venice Beach_AlfreWoodard — My star sighting – Actress – Alfre Woodard! 🙂

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#BlogTourLA Amazing Highlights from Days 1 & 2

Today is day 3 depending on how you count the days at fabulous #BlogTourLA. On Tuesday when we arrived here in Los Angeles, California it was so jammed packed with excitement. From meeting all of the other design bloggers to ending the evening at the delicious La Boheme restaurant in West Hollywood. So I consider yesterday.. Day 2.

Blog TourLA Mecox_Stagetecture — Mecox Gardens – Fabulous eclectic finds

Images via: Ronique & Co.

Day 2 Higlights – BlogTourLA

Day 2 was absolutely amazing. From the gorgeous shops of Dragonette and Mecox Gardens to seeing the innovative and always beautiful Walker Zanger tile showroom, there wasn’t a dull moment.

Blog TourLA WalkerZanger_Stagetecture — Walker Zanger tile was gorgeous – our personalized gift!

Blog TourLA WalkerZanger_Stagetecture_Ronique Gibson — I stand in front of the “Jet Setter” inspired tile from Walker Zanger

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One of the biggest highlights of the day was meeting design icon Kelly Wearstler in person and meeting her staff, asking her questions and walking through her design office and then store. It’s always great to meet the “Wizard behind the curtain” and seeing her gorgeous interiors, furniture, jewelry and clothing lines was hands down the highlight of the day.

Blog TourLA Kelly Wearstler_Stagetecture_Ronique Gibson — We arrived at the design icon – Kelly Wearstler’s design office

Blog TourLA Kelly Wearstler in person_Stagetecture_Ronique Gibson — Kelly Wearstler sharing her design inspirations and new products coming out

Blog TourLA Kelly Wearstler Inspiration_Stagetecture_Ronique Gibson — Design inspiration table at Kelly Wearstler ‘s

We finished up at the new Poggenpohl showroom and met Blanco and Gagganeau – all innovative German kitchen pioneers who have revolutionized how we use our kitchens. The Oktoberfest of pretzels, sandwiches and German fare was wonderful and Day 2 came to a close with me hitting the bed hard last night! HA 🙂

Blog TourLA Poggenpohl showroom_Stagetecture — Poggenpohl’s new showroom

Blog TourLA group_Poggenpohl_Stagetecture — Blog TourLA group enjoys Oktoberfest

Today is day 3.. Westedge Fair, we go to Lamps Plus, Gessi, and then in the evening is the opening party for Westedge.. Wheh hew.. stay close and I will take you along.

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Brizo Jackson Plant Tour – #Blogger19 Reunion – Recap Day 2

Entry #2720, August 6, 2013

If you missed Day One – St.Jude/Brizo #Blogger19 Recap – please visit it here.

I think it says a lot about a brand when they show you were the “magic happens”. Meaning, in every industry there are men and women who are seeing your fixtures, home decor items, textiles, and more from the very beginning of just being raw materials. This to me is the most fascinating part of any company. I find that many readers always ask me “What do you do behind the scenes?” .. isn’t that what we all want to know? What’s behind the magic curtain that makes every Brizo faucet come out looking so gorgeous as it graces our bathrooms and kitchens?

Day 2 – Jackson Plant Tour of Delta Faucet

On Day 2 the Blogger 19 crew loaded up in the tour bus to Jackson, Tennessee – approximately an hour and half drive from Memphis. We went to visit the Delta Faucet Company plant – Brizo is the luxury line for Delta Faucets.

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The Memphis facility is the largest manufacturing facility with nearly 800 employees and more than 600,000 total square feet. They also have a dedicated finishing facility in Greensburg, Ind., and an injection-molding facility in Morgantown, Ky., where specialty components like their DIAMOND™ Valve are produced.

So how does Brizo produce such beautiful faucets that look gorgeous, but even more so – are quality made with precision, quality-assured and produced by employees that take dedication into every piece? Take a look at our tour that was amazing to witness.

Vuelo_kitchen faucet — The Blogger 19 group witnessed how Brizo creates their gorgeous faucets

The Plant Tour

It was interesting to see how the faucets components start off. From the brass valves to the sustainability efforts that Delta takes pride in recycling their materials was good to see from such a large manufacturing facility.

Starting off with brass

They machine solid brass rods to create brass valve bodies and various components for their faucets using some of the best technology available.

Delta Faucet is going green

Only 15-20% of the brass stock they use actually goes into their faucets. The remaining 80-85% is turned into chips that are sent back to the mill where they’re melted into brass stock and reused. We also recycle or reprocess water, cardboard, plastic and oil.

Pride from the employees – quality in every step

Brizo® products are assembled by hand to ensure the highest quality standards are met. They have numerous quality and performance checkpoints built into the assembly process, including two final inspections. All faucets with the DIAMOND™ Valve undergo a highly sensitive testing process using air pressure to ensure an airtight waterway.

Brizo – Innovation in quality faucets

Last year I was fortunate to receive one of Brizo’s Smart Touch kitchen faucets that I love! In the plant we got to see the employees building the technology behind the faucets, testing them and packaging them. Awesome to see each one being assembled by hand.

All Brizo® SmartTouch® products undergo continuity tests to ensure the entire faucet is touch capable. We also test 100% of the solenoids used in SmartTouch products to check both mechanical and electrical functionality. SmartTouchPlus™ products, such as the Odin™ electronic lavatory faucet, undergo tests to ensure the encoder valve and TempIQ™ Temperature Control Technology are working as designed.

In Jackson, teams of operators work together as a mini-company, with their own goals for safety, quality, delivery and cost. They meet daily to discuss their performance and drive continuous improvements.

In their buffing/hand texturing area, they have highly skilled operators texturing products by hand. Using various techniques, they can add texture for specialty finishes. Brizo also operate robots that buff heavier items, such as Roman tub spouts.

Giving the Brizo faucets their gorgeous finishes

Products with their patented Brilliance® finishes go through yet another process—physical vapor deposition or PVD, adding color and more abrasion resistance. At the center of the PVD chamber is a coil with a zirconium rod—one of the world’s most corrosion-resistant materials. The entire chamber is electrified and vaporized particles are fused onto the parts. Brilliance molecules embed deep within the faucet’s surface, creating a bond that’s virtually indestructible

Inspected and delivered around the world

Brizo products are carefully packaged using recyclable and some recycled materials.

From the 250,000 square-foot central distribution center, Brizo® products are shipped around the world.

From the plant to your home…

What an experience to walk the entire plant and see each step of Brizo’s process. We were able to talk with many of the employees who all take such pride in their part of the process. It was just like a peek behind the curtain!

Thanks Brizo for having us!

Next week – I’ll round up my Brizo – Blogger19 Reunion Recap with – Partying with Brizo, some new products that Brizo has for your and how I finally got to meet such wonderful bloggers in this industry.

If you missed Day One – St.Jude/Brizo #Blogger19 Recap – please visit it here.