Kitchen Ventilation Education and Inspiration

Excerpt from: Vent-A-Hood Training School
Published by Vent-A-Hood, March 1, 2012
Video credit: Vent-A-Hood® University: Learn about the storied history of Vent-A-Hood®.
Published by Vent-A-Hood, September 11, 2008

For over 80 years, Vent-A-Hood has been the leader in innovation and education on kitchen ventilation. Check out this video featuring the company’s impressive training facility in Richardson, Texas.

Vent-A-Hood holds regular two-day training sessions for dealers and distributors from September – May. Distributors send dealers through the program to learn more about the cooking ventilation industry. The training starts out with an overview of the cooking ventilation industry and the physics of cooking and venting regardless of the brand. Then, the discussion focuses on the history, engineering, design and manufacturing of products from Vent-A-Hood – showcasing how the pioneer of residential cooking ventilation has become an iconic brand.

Vent-A-Hood provides over 200 different custom kitchen ventilation range hood canopies, fitting every design style to go over ranges, stoves and cooktops.

Form also meets function with the signature Magic Lung® blower. This award-winning technology is unparalleled in the industry, becoming a hallmark of Vent-A-Hood® products and ridding the air of cooking contaminants. It’s Whisper Quiet® performance includes the lowest sone rating in the industry.

For more details on Vent-A-Hood® products, click here.
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Vent-A-Hood®
 was founded in 1933 in Richardson, Texas, and is the oldest manufacturer of residential range hoods in the USA. Each product manufactured by Vent-A-Hood® is individually engineered for performance in addition to style. Vent-A-Hood® products are sold in all 50 states as well as Canada.

For more information visit www.ventahood.com
or www.facebook.com/VentAHood

Utah Territory Manager

Press Release Published By Mode Distributing
For Immediate Release

Mode Distributing is proud to welcome Chris Panos as Territory Manager. With 10 years in the kitchen and bath industry, he brings enthusiasm, organization, and a passion for product training to the position. Outside of work, he enjoys renovating homes, cooking, and spending time with his family.

Effective immediately, Chris will be managing the Utah territory. Feel free to reach out to him with any questions or concerns.

Christopher Panos
Territory Manager
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MODE DISTRIBUTING, LLC
16304 E. 32nd Ave Ste. 42. Aurora, CO 80011
Office: 303.934.2317 | Cell: 385.315.7270
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 303.934.3956 | modedistributing.com

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Mode Distributing
 is the premier home appliance distributor in the western United States. With factory trained territory managers, elegant showrooms for hands-on instruction, and an outstanding sales support team, Mode Distributing provides the highest level of service for your building, remodeling or replacement projects. With showrooms located in Southern California, Northern California, and Colorado, Mode Distributing continues to expand its superior service across the country and provide world-class service that matches the level of its luxury products.

For more information visit www.modedistributing.com
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KBCulture Features ILVE

ILVE RangesPress Release: ILVE RAL Custom Color Program Named KBCulture Award Honoree
Published by EuroChef, January 10, 2017

ILVE, known for their handcrafted Italian appliances, is a 2016 KBCulture Award honoree in the cooking category for the RAL Custom Color Program. The 7th Annual KBCulture Awards recognizes excellence in aesthetic design and technological innovation in the kitchen and bath industry.

“If you’re going to make the range a focal point in the kitchen, you might as well go all the way,” says Leslie Clagett, Founder of KBCulture.com. “The ILVE RAL custom program lets designers specify trim, base details, and colors to create a one-of-a-kind appliance.”

ILVE’s RAL Custom Color Program is available for both the Majestic and Nostalgie line. The program allows for consumers to choose from over 200 classic RAL colors for both their hood and range, allowing for more personalized options than ever before. ILVE ranges are available in six standard American sizes, 60”, 48”, 40”, 36”, 30”, and a perfect city-sized 24” option in the Nostalgie line. Both single and double oven options are available, as well as dual fuel and all gas connection choices.

For more details on ILVE products, click here.

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EuroChef USA is the exclusive importer of ILVE and Verona brand cooking appliances in the United States. Since 2001, the EuroChef USA brands offer innovative Italian ranges, ovens, cooktops and ventilation systems that are internationally recognized and exquisitely designed to complement any kitchen. The EuroChef mission is to offer a unique collection of European professional appliances that are affordable, distinctive and of the highest quality. EuroChef USA prides itself on product excellence and the highest quality of customer service for customers around the country.

For more information visit www.eurochefusa.com or www.facebook.com/EuroChefUSA

Celebrity Couple Create A Deco Kitchen With ILVE

Blog Post: Christina Hendricks & Geoffrey Arend’s Eye-Catching ILVE
Published by EuroChef, December 13, 2016

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Christina Hendricks and husband Geoffrey Arend recently installed a 30″ Matte Black ILVE range with brass accents into their NYC apartment, acting as a functional centerpiece for the celebrity couple.

“Space is at a premium in our small NYC apartment and unfortunately our kitchen is the size of a coat closet. We needed the power of a professional range and also wanted something beautiful, because whatever was there would always be viewable from the living room. When we found our black and brass ILVE, we knew it was the only stove that would make us both happy. Now anytime we have company, everyone asks about it. It looks dynamic in our Deco kitchen and it never fails to impress while cooking. It’s truly become a centerpiece for not just our kitchen but also our apartment.”‎ – Christina Hendricks and Geoffrey Arend

Christina Hendricks is best known for her role as Joan Holloway in the AMC drama television series Mad Men, for which she was nominated for six Emmy Awards. Her husband, Geoffrey Arend, currently plays speech writer Matt Mahoney on the hit CBS drama Madam Secretary.

For more details on ILVE products, click here.ilve-majestic-30-inch-with-hood

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EuroChef USA is the exclusive importer of ILVE and Verona brand cooking appliances in the United States. Since 2001, the EuroChef USA brands offer innovative Italian ranges, ovens, cooktops and ventilation systems that are internationally recognized and exquisitely designed to complement any kitchen. The EuroChef mission is to offer a unique collection of European professional appliances that are affordable, distinctive and of the highest quality. EuroChef USA prides itself on product excellence and the highest quality of customer service for customers around the country.

For more information visit www.eurochefusa.com or www.facebook.com/EuroChefUSA

Vent-A-Hood Receives Patent

Press Release: Vent-A-Hood Patent: Another patent was awarded to Vent-A-Hood – this one for the ARS ductless hood
Published by Vent-A-Hood, December 2, 2016

holdinguppatentVent-A-Hood has some of the oldest and longest-standing patents in range hood ventilation from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Over the decades, the company has become something of an expert in the leadership position and design requirements it takes to earn a patent. Today, that includes its newest patent for the Air Recovery System (ARS) Duct Free Range Hood.  While ductless hoods have been on the market for some time, Vent-A-Hood vowed not to manufacture a ductless range hood until a design met its high standards for collecting cooking contaminants and cleaning the air to the best of abilities. The 4-phase cleaning system of the ARS duct free hood was the product that finally reached Vent-A-Hood’s high engineering standards — and, likewise, the unique recognition of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. In a recent ceremony, the official patent was presented by CEO Miles Woodall III on a plaque to Bob Seloff, Vent-A-Hood engineer, for his instrumental role in developing the ARS line.

Utilizing a proprietary 4-phase technology, Vent-A-Hood®’s ARS series is ideal for light residential cooking where venting is not possible. They’re powerful, quiet, efficient, easy to maintain, and, because they’re duct-free, they offer unlimited design freedom.

Vent_A_Hood_ARS_REVISEDWhile conventional ductless hoods return contaminants into the kitchen, a duct-free ARS Vent-A-Hood® is in a different class of kitchen ventilation systems. The 4-phase ARS process systematically eliminates contaminants, reclaiming the air and returning it clean and fresh into the kitchen.

  • Phase 1: Active canopy technology effectively captures cooking vapors
  • Phase 2: Centrifugal grease extractor removes grease from air stream
  • Phase 3: Massive activated carbon bed has 50 times more exposure than conventional ductless hoods
  • Phase 4: High efficiency micro-filter uses interception, impaction and diffusion process to capture even minute smoke particles

Contemporary kitchen with stainless steel and wood unitsAnd because the 4-phase kitchen ventilation process works so well, your home interior, including furnishings and fabrics, stay cleaner and last longer, allowing you to continue cooking and entertaining in your home for years to come.

Like all Vent-A-Hood® systems, the ARS kitchen ventilation is made in the USA and offers the quality, craftsmanship, and performance you’ve come to expect from the company that invented kitchen ventilation. We work hard to live up to our reputation as the most respected name in home ventilation. So, not only do we make sure you get better air, we guarantee you get great value.

For more details on Vent-A-Hood® products, click here.

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Vent-A-Hood®
 was founded in 1933 in Richardson, Texas, and is the oldest manufacturer of residential range hoods in the USA. Each product manufactured by Vent-A-Hood® is individually engineered for performance in addition to style. Vent-A-Hood® products are sold in all 50 states as well as Canada.

For more information visit www.ventahood.com or www.facebook.com/VentAHood

From 1950’s To Today’s Trend

Blog Post: ILVE Transforms A 1950’s Kitchen Into An Entertainment Destination
Published by EuroChef, November 29, 2016

after-island2-1024x768In Houston, Texas the heart of a 1950’s ranch was transformed into a beautifully designed entertainment destination with the help of a 48” ILVE Majestic range.

Designer Vi Khanh Hoang, who specializes in custom renovations that are adhered to the client’s lifestyle, renovated the kitchen within the footprint of the original home. She was able to incorporate the existing structure of the kitchen with an open and functional layout for entertaining friends and family.

“The dimensions of the kitchen stayed the same, but the layout had significant modifications,” explained Vi Khanh Hoang. “We removed two walls and relocated range and refrigerator to different walls. We added a large island, a coffee/drink area, a prep/sink area, and a cooking area.”

screen-shot-2016-11-29-at-11-13-08-am-1024x381The kitchen was inspired by the classic and clean trend mixed with a warm cottage feel that is popular in interior design today. A 48” Matte Graphite ILVE range with brass trim helped to bring these styles together while still meeting the personal need for a powerful cooking appliance.after-range-wall-1024x768

“We wanted a professional range that had an old world feel with today’s convenience. This range had high BTU’s, rotisserie function, warming drawer, glass on the oven door, beautiful brass hardware and could be customized. And it was just simply gorgeous!”

For more details on ILVE products, click here.

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EuroChef USA is the exclusive importer of ILVE and Verona brand cooking appliances in the United States. Since 2001, the EuroChef USA brands offer innovative Italian ranges, ovens, cooktops and ventilation systems that are internationally recognized and exquisitely designed to complement any kitchen. The EuroChef mission is to offer a unique collection of European professional appliances that are affordable, distinctive and of the highest quality. EuroChef USA prides itself on product excellence and the highest quality of customer service for customers around the country.

For more information visit www.eurochefusa.com or www.facebook.com/EuroChefUSA

ILVE Featured in Design*Sponge’s 2016 Fall Color Report

Excerpt From: Fall Color Report by Caitlin Kelch
Published by Design*Sponge, August 18, 2016

ilve-design-sponge-fall-color-report-2Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute™, explains “the desire for tranquility, strength, and optimism have inspired a Fall 2016 color palette that is led by the Blue family. Along with anchoring earth tones, exuberant pops of vibrant colors also appear throughout the collections. Transcending gender, these unexpectedly vivacious colors in our Fall 2016 palette act as playful but structured departures from your more typical fall shades.”

Pantone 17-4028, also known as Riverside. The heavy presence of blues in fall’s color story lends a sense of consistency during this voltile and turbulent time in our country. Think of the blue sky that is constantly above us, calming us, inspiring us.

To read the full article, click here.

For more details on ILVE products, click here.

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EuroChef USA is the exclusive importer of ILVE and Verona brand cooking appliances in the United States. Since 2001, the EuroChef USA brands offer innovative Italian ranges, ovens, cooktops and ventilation systems that are internationally recognized and exquisitely designed to complement any kitchen. The EuroChef mission is to offer a unique collection of European professional appliances that are affordable, distinctive and of the highest quality. EuroChef USA prides itself on product excellence and the highest quality of customer service for customers around the country.

For more information visit www.eurochefusa.com or www.facebook.com/EuroChefUSA

Vent-A-Hood® Launches New Website

Press Release: Vent-A-Hood® Launches Refreshed Website
Published by Vent-A-Hood, September 16, 2016

ventahood-new-website-2016Vent-A-Hood®, the company that created the modern residential range hood, has re-launched its website with a fresh design, new layout and several back-end functionality improvements.

“We are continually looking at ways to improve and enhance the customer experience, and the website is at the top of our list,” said Miles Woodall III, CEO of Vent-A-Hood®. “We want to ensure that our products and capabilities are communicated clearly on our website with beautiful photography, detailed information and in a format that is easy to navigate.”

One of the newest features of the website is the recently upgraded Build-A-Hood program, which is now an interactive online 3D hood design experience. The only 3D range hood program of its kind allows customers, kitchen designers and the public at-large to get a better and more comprehensive online design experience that will help ensure they get the exact Vent-A-Hood® range hood of their dreams.

For customers on the go, the Vent-A-Hood® website is now mobile friendly too.

To visit the new Vent-A-Hood website, click here.

For more details on Vent-A-Hood® products, click here.

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Vent-A-Hood®
 was founded in 1933 in Richardson, Texas, and is the oldest manufacturer of residential range hoods in the USA. Each product manufactured by Vent-A-Hood® is individually engineered for performance in addition to style. Vent-A-Hood® products are sold in all 50 states as well as Canada.

For more information visit www.ventahood.com or www.facebook.com/VentAHood

Vent-A-Hood® Receives 2016 K+BB Award

Blog Post: Vent-A-Hood® Honored by K+BB Magazine’s 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards
Published by Vent-A-Hood®, August 17, 2016

readers-choice-awards-logo-winnerVent-A-Hood®, the company that created the modern residential range hood, was honored in Kitchen and Bath Business (K+BB) Magazine’s 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards as one of the best brands in kitchen ventilation.

The K+BB Readers’ Choice Awards recognizes the best brands in kitchen and bath design. Readers were asked to make their choices according to criteria including, but not limited to, local availability, the support they receive from the supplier/manufacturer, price point for their typical client budget and other category-specific criteria such as effectiveness and noise level for kitchen ventilation.vent-a-hood-and-ilve-image

“We are very honored to have been selected for this recognition by K+BB readers,” said Miles “Skip” Woodall III, CEO of Vent-A-Hood®. “At Vent-A-Hood®, we truly value the input of our customers and strive to offer the highest level of service in the industry. It is recognition such as this that keeps pushing us to meet and exceed the expectations of our loyal customers.”

For more details on Vent-A-Hood® products, click here.

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Vent-A-Hood®
 was founded in 1933 in Richardson, Texas, and is the oldest manufacturer of residential range hoods in the USA. Each product manufactured by Vent-A-Hood® is individually engineered for performance in addition to style. Vent-A-Hood® products are sold in all 50 states as well as Canada.

For more information visit www.ventahood.com or www.facebook.com/VentAHood

Verona Range Featured in Professional Builder Magazine

Excerpt From: New Designs For Building Homes Within Reach By Amy Albert, Editor-in-Chief
Published By Professional Builder, August Edition, 2016

1212212112In the debate about how best to deliver new homes to buyers who are just starting out or just moving up, the question of attainability tends to get lost. It’s an issue that expands beyond one generation to what may be one of the most pressing questions in our industry. In its most recent “The State of the Nation’s Housing” report, released in June, The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University confirmed that while income growth and demand for new homes are on the rise, so are income inequality and rent burden. The report maintains that efforts to provide affordable housing aren’t coming close to meeting the need, with far-reaching and dire long-term consequences. As a result, providing buildable, profitable, and affordable new homes is seen by many builders as beyond their grasp at best and at worst, too labor-intensive to make sense.

However, new prototypes are challenging that idea, merging time-honored configurations with up-to-date materials and contemporary design.

1458593290-timbercraft-tiny-home-2The tiny house movement, with its promise of a lightened financial burden and less material encumbrance, has captured the country’s imagination. The 100-to-300-square-foot homes we see in shelter magazines and on design blogs are fun, but their diminutive size makes them unrealistic for many potential homebuyers. The question remains: How to create new homes that are both profitable for builders and within reach for those with modest incomes?

For a long time, the answer lay in the attached townhome, with its lower costs for buyers and better margins for builders. Another solution lies in density. After considerable market research, the development team at KTGY asked: Instead of building 1,600-to-2,100-square-foot homes at five or 10 to the acre, why not build sized-down, single-family detached homes at 10 or more to the acre, ranging from 1,000 to 1,600 square feet and which hold great potential appeal for first-time buyers—an underserved market, to say the least. The homes in turn help create a niche and could help keep builders from losing market share to the resale market.

screen-shot-2016-07-28-at-1-15-43-pmBuilding at density isn’t a new idea. One of the most popular examples, the bungalow court, is thought to have originated in Pasadena, Calif., just after the turn of the 20th century. Soon after, neighborhoods built during the 1920s and 1930s throughout the country followed suit, fitting well within the range of eight to 10 units per acre. Among the various configurations were green courts, auto courts, and alley-loaded garages.

verona-24-range-electricverona-24-range-gasIn compact homes, every inch counts. Increasingly, manufacturers are on the trend, bringing out appliances and fittings that are scaled down, great looking, and hard-working. Fridges, wall ovens, and ranges that measure 24 inches in width, an 18-inch dishwasher, a 4-by-4-foot soaking tub, a 23-by-18-inch freestanding sink vanity, and an elongated toilet use small scale to big advantage.

One manufacturer that is stepping up to the challenge is Verona.

With all the power of a full size professional range, Verona offers a 24 inch gas or electric range that packs a punch for a small space kitchen. The 24 inch gas range provides a versatile selection of both high and low power sealed burners and a turbo electric convection fan that will evenly bake foods up to 25 percent faster than a conventional oven. The 24 inch self cleaning electric range is equipped with four flexible power vitro ceramic elements and a convection oven that takes on the most demanding baking and broiling tasks.

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EuroChef USA
 is the exclusive importer of ILVE and Verona brand cooking appliances in the United States. Since 2001, the EuroChef USA brands offer innovative Italian ranges, ovens, cooktops and ventilation systems that are internationally recognized and exquisitely designed to complement any kitchen. The EuroChef mission is to offer a unique collection of European professional appliances that are affordable, distinctive and of the highest quality. EuroChef USA prides itself on product excellence and the highest quality of customer service for customers around the country.

For more information visit www.eurochefusa.com or www.facebook.com/EuroChefUSA

Verona Introduces The All New 36″ Induction 5-Zone Cooktop

Press Release from: New Product Alert: Verona 36” Induction 5-Zone Cooktop
Published by EuroChef, July 21, 2016

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Verona Appliances, known for Italian crafted appliances made for the U.S. market, has released their new 36” Induction 5-Zone Cooktop. The powerful new cooktop comes in a sleek black easy-to-clean ceramic glass. The 5 high power zones feature a fast boil setting for rapid cooking as well as a low power setting for delicate meals. Each zone also features eight distinct power levels plus a BOOST function, all easily regulated by soft touch digital display controls.

Features:

  • Black Ceramic Glass
  • 5 Cooking Zones
  • Crescent shaped touch controls
  • Low power setting for delicate cooking
  • Booster/Fast Boil Function on all zones – with up to 3 used simultaneously. This function shuts off after 10 minutes and then automatically brings the setting down to the highest standard heat setting.
  • Pan detection system will detect the size and shape of the cookware and heat only that cooking area
  • 3 Cooling Fans
  • Hot surface/residual heat indicator
  • Auto shut-off in the case of spillage, incorrect pan usage or if no cookware is detected
  • Audible alarm to alert of spillage or cooktop malfunction

The 36” Electric Induction Cooktop has an overall depth of 20 7/8” and a width of 35 7/16”

MSRP is $1,899

For additional details on the Verona 36″ Induction 5-Zone Cooktop, click here.

For additional details on Verona products, click here.

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EuroChef USA
 is the exclusive importer of ILVE and Verona brand cooking appliances in the United States. Since 2001, the EuroChef USA brands offer innovative Italian ranges, ovens, cooktops and ventilation systems that are internationally recognized and exquisitely designed to complement any kitchen. The EuroChef mission is to offer a unique collection of European professional appliances that are affordable, distinctive and of the highest quality. EuroChef USA prides itself on product excellence and the highest quality of customer service for customers around the country.

For more information visit www.eurochefusa.com or www.facebook.com/EuroChefUSA

Martha Plimpton’s Home Featuring An ILVE Majestic

Video from: Hollywood at Home – WATCH: The Real O’Neals Star Martha Plimpton Shows Off Childhood Photos with Robert Downey Jr. and Jane Krakowski
Published by PEOPLE, April 13, 2016

People MagazineThe Real O’Neals Star Martha Plimpton takes PEOPLE on an intimate tour of her Brooklyn home and her dream kitchen – which includes a beautiful 48” ILVE Majestic Range in white. She also shows off her childhood photos with Robert Downey Jr. and Jane Krakowski.

To watch the video, click here.
For more details on ILVE products, click here.

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EuroChef USA is the exclusive importer of ILVE and Verona ILVE 48 White griddlebrand cooking appliances in the United States. Since 2001, the EuroChef USA brands offer innovative Italian ranges, ovens, cooktops and ventilation systems that are internationally recognized and exquisitely designed to complement any kitchen. The EuroChef mission is to offer a unique collection of European professional appliances that are affordable, distinctive and of the highest quality. EuroChef USA prides itself on product excellence and the highest quality of customer service for customers around the country.

For more information visit www.eurochefusa.com or www.facebook.com/EuroChefUSA

Vent-A-Hood Rated #1 In A National Survey

Excerpt from: Cooking Up A Healthy Home In 2016 By Miles Woodall III, CEO of Vent-A-Hood
Published by The Retail Observer, June, 2016

Highest PerformanceHome health has been a rising concern among consumers for many years. But long before it was a prevailing topic, manufacturers were gaining knowledge of the health hazards created by indoor cooking and began looking for ways to educate consumers.

During the 1950s, in an effort to capture consumer attention, Vent-A-Hood created “Greasy Gus,” a cartoon villain that helped explain the impact indoor cooking could have without a proper ventilation system. The battle between range hoods and Greasy Gus played out in newspaper and magazine ads, educating homeowners about the dangers of Greasy Gus and the thick coat of grease and cooking contaminants he would leave behind on walls and cabinets without a proper range hood. It was groundbreaking for its time.

Fast-forward to today, and science is now on our side. Indoor air quality merits an entire industry of experts, escalating the healthy home discussion. Today’s consumers are also supercharged about their health, using their purchasing power to create a better lifestyle and environment at home. This trend is especially prevalent in the kitchen.

As consumers become more aware of the impact different appliances have on the home environment, the pressure is increasing on manufacturers to create products that not only look good and function well, but also deliver the added benefits of energy conservation while limiting indoor pollutants or toxins. In January 2016, Proud Green Home stated that the demand for new indoor environmental and air quality technologies that improve conditions is expected to exceed $7 billion by 2024. From smart stovetops and superior engineering in range hoods, the kitchen appliance industry continues a path towards products that create a healthier, more efficient home.

VAH Market Research ReportHere are just a few of the topics manufacturers should expect to address for the healthy home consumer of 2016.

LIMIT THE SPREAD OF GERMS AND TOXINS
The incredible ease with which germs spread has, unfortunately, always been an issue in the kitchen. The transfer of food and cooking contaminants has impacted manufacturers to address ways their appliances can contain germs in the kitchen to promote a healthy home.

This shift is already evident in products on the market actively promoting cleaning and safety benefits. With more efficient and eco-friendly self-cleaning appliances, many manufacturers are making it easier for consumers to eliminate germs and cross contamination creating a healthier cooking environment. And “dishwasher safe” is not only a marketing mantra for dishes and utensils. It’s also a motto for appliance parts to function at their cleanest, optimal level.

TAKE CONTROL OF THE AIR
Increasingly effective kitchen range hoods and cooking ventilation systems have become a priority in the mind of consumers and government organizations. According to a study from Berkley Labs, health consequences of poor indoor air quality from cooking and other activities are as significant as those from all traffic accidents or infectious diseases in the United States.

In 2016, the manufacturing industry will see consumers continue to choose ventilation options that offer both style and high efficiency in eliminating airborne home threats. Like Vent-A-Hood’s signature, patented MagicLung® blower, the educated buyer is not only looking for a quiet option that doesn’t pollute with noise, but an option that also keeps grease and contaminants from escaping into the home.

Expect industry products to offer more advanced systems that help create a safe living area by collecting grease in a responsible way to prevent fire hazards, while offering consumer the ability to add style and statement to their kitchens.

HIGH TECH HOME HEALTH AND SAFETY
A study conducted in 2014 by Ask Your Target Market found that 9 percent of respondents already own multiple smart appliances, apps, or other smart devices for the home that allow them to automate appliance functions remotely.

As technology continues to evolve, homeowners will begin to incorporate more features into their home projects and appliances to allow added control over their cooking, cleaning, and daily lives.

Likewise, manufacturers will see a rise in new safety features, power-saving technology and “smart house” functions to create a connected home. Technology like Vent-A-Hood’s Sensasource, a feature that adjusts range hood ventilation power to the amount of heat coming from the cooktop, will become mainstream. Smart appliances will allow consumers to conserve energy and create a safe, tech savvy cooking environment.

For more details on Vent-A-Hood products, click here.

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Vent-A-Hood
 was founded in 1933 in Richardson, Texas, and is the oldest manufacturer of residential range hoods in the USA. Each product manufactured by Vent-A-Hood is individually engineered for performance in addition to style. Vent-A-Hood products are sold in all 50 states as well as Canada.

For more information visit www.ventahood.com or www.facebook.com/VentAHood

ILVE Named 2016 Award Honoree

Press Release from: LVE Ral Custom Color Program Named NYCxDESIGN Awards Honoree
Published by EuroChef, June 7, 2016

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ILVE, known for their handcrafted Italian appliances, has been named an honoree  in the inaugural NYCxDESIGN Awards in the Kitchen category for the RAL Custom Color Program. There were over 500 entries in 30 distinct categories that were judged by a panel of design luminaries from all areas of the design industry.

“We’re so honored to have been named a NYCxDESIGN Award honoree for the ILVE RAL Custom Color Program,” says Melissa Haber, Director of Sales & Marketing for EuroChef USA. “The RAL Custom Color program has seen great popularity in New York and the rest of the design industry. The program showcases our dedication to custom Italian appliances made specifically for the individual consumer. We’re honored to be recognized by a panel of such esteemed design professionals.”

ILVE’s RAL Custom Color Program is available for both the Majestic and Nostalgie line. The program allows for consumers to choose from 213 classic RAL colors for both their hood and range, allowing for more personalized options than ever before. ILVE ranges are available in six standard American sizes, 60”, 48”, 40”, 36”, 30”, and a perfect city-sized 24” option in the Nostalgie line. Both single and double oven options are available, as well as dual fuel and all gas connection choices.

The 1st annual NYCxDESIGN Awards, hosted by Interior Design Magazine and ICFF, is a global competition to celebrate outstanding products and projects across major areas of design. The awards program takes place during NYCxDesign, New York City’s 15-day showcase of global design. The program is open to exhibitors, establishments and firms with New York City-based projects. On May 14, 2016 nearly 400 people from the design community filled the seats of the Museum of Modern Arts to celebrate the inaugural NYCXDesign Awards hosted by Interior Design Magazine’s Editor in Chief Cindy Allen.

For more details on ILVE products, click here.

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EuroChef USA is the exclusive importer of ILVE and Verona brand cooking appliances in the United States. Since 2001, the EuroChef USA brands offer innovative Italian ranges, ovens, cooktops and ventilation systems that are internationally recognized and exquisitely designed to complement any kitchen. The EuroChef mission is to offer a unique collection of European professional appliances that are affordable, distinctive and of the highest quality. EuroChef USA prides itself on product excellence and the highest quality of customer service for customers around the country.

For more information visit www.eurochefusa.com or www.facebook.com/EuroChefUSA

Range Hood Designs Go 3D

Press Release from: Range Hood Designs Go 3D
Published by Vent-A-Hood, April 19, 2016

Vent-A-Hood 3D Mode2lRICHARDSON, Texas – Online range hood creation is now available in a whole new dimension. Vent-A-Hood, the company that created the modern residential range hood, has introduced the world’s first interactive online 3D hood building experience with the next generation of its Build-A-Hood website.

“At Vent-A-Hood, we are known for pushing the boundaries by offering new and innovative range hood features, displays and experiences to consumers,” said Miles Woodall III, CEO of Vent-A-Hood. “This new 3D experience allows customers, kitchen designers and the public at large to get a better and more comprehensive online design experience that will help ensure they get the exact Vent-A-Hood range hood of their dreams.”

Created using Autodesk® Configurator 360 (C360) technology, Build-A-Hood is a unique 3D range hood modeling service and the world’s first publically accessible C360 site. Consumers can freely choose widths, CFMs, ceiling heights, finishes, and decorative treatments. Model numbers and prices update in real time based on every selection consumers make during their online designing experience. Consumers can download JPEG and PNG images from every angle of the 3D range hood. Dimensional drawings, which are useful for consumers focusing on kitchen redesign and planning, can be exported in PDF format to ensure proper placement, size, and design.

Vent_A_Hood_ARS_REVISED“Build-A-Hood is the latest in 3D modeling technology showing once again that Vent-A-Hood consistently makes strides in ventilation through innovation. Our valued partnership with Autodesk allows Vent-A-Hood to truly push the boundaries and set new standards in our industry,” said Woodall. For more details on Vent-A-Hood products, click here.

To experience the new Build-A-Hood program, click here.

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Vent-A-Hood
was founded in 1933 in Richardson, Texas, and is the oldest manufacturer of residential range hoods in the USA. Each product manufactured by Vent-A-Hood is individually engineered for performance in addition to style. Vent-A-Hood products are sold in all 50 states as well as Canada.

For more information visit www.ventahood.com or www.facebook.com/VentAHood