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Tom Brady's Toilet Is A Super Bowl

Actually, it's a Washlet Performance Toilet by TOTO USA, available at F.W. Webb Company and Frank Webb's Bath Centers throughout New England and New York. Stop by one of our showrooms today and see why Wes Welker calls Tom Brady's toilet a "a very, very special piece of equipment."

Photo by Matt Stone

TOTO's Washlet^® B100

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Thank you for helping Broome County.

Since September, we've raised over $14,000 to aid local communities... thanks to our customers and manufacturer partners.
As the largest plumbing, heating, and HVAC distributor in the Northeast, F.W. Webb partnered with a number of generous manufacturers to make donations on products sold in F.W. Webb's Binghamton, NY location. From September 8 through December 31, 2011, we worked with our partners and customers to help support residents affected by Tropical Storm Lee who were forced to rebuild their lives and businesses. While news coverage has quieted since the storm, there is still important work being done. We are gratified by the outpouring of community support that we have witnessed.

All funds collected through this program have been donated to the United Way of Broome County. 100% of the contributions will be channeled directly to the relief effort.
We wish all residents of Broome County safety and good health in 2012.

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Thank you for helping Vermont.

Since September, we've raised over $70,000 to aid Vermont communities... thanks to our customers and manufacturer partners.
As the largest plumbing, heating, and HVAC distributor in Vermont, F.W. Webb partnered with a number of generous manufacturers to make donations on products sold in any F.W. Webb location in Vermont, as well as neighboring Lebanon, N.H. From September 1 through December 31, 2011, we worked with our partners and customers to help support Vermonters affected by Hurricane Irene who were forced to rebuild their lives, businesses and the state. While news coverage has quieted since the storm, there is still important work being done. We are gratified by the outpouring of community support that we have witnessed.

All funds collected through this program have been donated to the Vermont Disaster Relief Fund through the United Ways of Vermont. 100% of the proceeds were channeled directly to the Vermonters who needed it most. We thank the United Way (vermont211.org) for identifying a priority list for the funds & directing funding toward the long-term recovery on a community-by-community basis to benefit individuals, businesses, etc.
We wish all Vermonters safety and good health in 2012.
We thank our Vermont and New Hampshire locations listed below for particpating in this Vermont Disaster Relief Fund program.

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Bringing A New Design Resource To Boston

F.W. Webb South Boston F.W. Webb Company is pleased to announce the opening of our Frank Webb Bath Center flagship showroom located at 307 Dorchester Avenue in South Boston on the second level of our new "green" facility. The showroom will serve as an exciting resource for Greater Boston homeowners, trades people, designers, and architects. The state of the art facility offers a vast selection of products and working displays to help customers make the right decision before making a purchase.

The staff looks forward to helping Bostonians design their dream baths and kitchens. They are happy to work directly with the public or with contractors. They'll also be keeping customers updated on new products and trends. Set up an appointment or just swing by. Hours are Monday through Friday 9-5 and Saturdays 9-3. Showroom manager Deb Dumel and her staff are looking forward to working with you.

For more information, contact the showroom at 617-933-0666 or visit frankwebbbath.com.

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Let The Players Play

John Pope F.W. Webb Company F.W. Webb Company congratulates our owner John Pope, on being named PHCP/PVF Person of the Year by The Wholesaler. According to Mary Joe Martin, editorial director of The Wholesaler, Mr. Pope's 55-year career at F.W. Webb has been tremendously successful but what truly separates him from other industry leaders is his character. Mary Jo came to the company's corporate offices in Bedford, Mass. last fall to interview Mr. Pope as well as Jeff Pope, President of F.W. Webb, and key executives, including Ernie Coutermarsh, Sr. Vice President, Industrial Business Development and John Provencal, Sr. Vice President, Plumbing and Heating.

In the article Mr. Pope talks about his experiences growing up and eventually taking over the business. He also offers advice about what it takes to succeed in this industry as well as the importance of listening to and trusting in your employees. As Mr. Pope would say, "Let the Players Play"!

Read the full article here.

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Aging in Place: A Time for Innovation

Baby boomers have embraced the concept of "aging in place", planning to remain in their own homes as they reach their senior years. The strategy has grown so popular that National Aging in Place Week was observed in mid-October.

The consultants at Frank Webb's Bath Centers have been helping customers find innovative ways to make their homes more accessible and comfortable for many years. However, there are more design options now than ever.

An exciting array of new products available from various manufacturers allows you to build or remodel a bathroom with accessible design features without compromising either style or the value of your home. Traditional products, like wall-hung sinks and tile showers, can also be used in innovative ways to provide an elegant answer to your accessible design needs.

For five informative ways to begin planning an accessible bath, go to our Aging In Place page.

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Seven Ways to Update Your Bath

On September 30, 2011, Bedford, MA Showroom Manager Kathie Bonchack appeared on NBC CT News Today to discuss ways to update your bath.

Sprucing up your bath doesn't have to be difficult or expensive. Here are five fast, easy ways to treat guests to a beautiful new space.

Turn on a new look. Faucet styles have changed a lot over the past few years with more choice than ever. Whether you go sleek and European or updated traditional, this simple item can give your space a whole new ambience.
Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize. A stylish new shower rod, towel rod, paperholder, and soapdish deliver a lot of design bang for your buck. Hang some colorful new towels on the rod and you're good to go. (Bath accessories make great gift ideas too.)
A little paint goes a long way. Even if you're not ready to change your fixtures, you can create a whole different look with a fresh coat of paint or wallpaper. Replace tired tile to complete the transformation.
The seat of power. Frank Webb's Bath Center can match the shade of a new seat to your existing toilet. You'll be amazed at how much this simple improvement brightens the room.
Shower yourself with luxury. Combination showerhead/handheld fixtures are very popular. You usually don't have to replumb to install them, and the new water-efficient products are a treat for the environment and your pocket.
Mirror, mirror on the wall. Here's an easy improvement: Replace that old mirror with a sleek new design.
See the light. An essential element of bath design that is often overlooked. Check out an elegant new fixture at a Frank Webb's Bath and Lighting Center.

You can find many of the products featured on display at your local Frank Webb's Bath Center. Please stop by and allow our specialists to assist you in finding the perfect products for your home.

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Cape Cod Commission Receives EPA's 2010 "Clean Air Excellence Award"

The EPA's awards program, established in 2000 at the recommendation of the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee, annually recognizes and honors outstanding innovative efforts to help make progress in achieving cleaner air. Award-winning entries must directly or indirectly reduce pollutant emissions, demonstrate innovation, offer sustainable outcomes, and provide a model for others to follow.

"The award recognizes the Commission's role as a preeminent planning agency working on the cutting edge of energy policy development," says Cape Cod Commission Executive Director Paul Niedzwiecki. "Our approach to energy efficiency and renewable energy on Cape Cod is a comprehensive one. We emphasize the importance of distributed generation, diversity, and innovation. We encourage projects scaled appropriately for our region and the features that make Cape Cod so special."

Niedzwiecki accepted the award on behalf of the Commission at the Clean Air Excellence Awards Ceremony in the nation's capital. Joining him were Commission Deputy Director Patty Daley and Planner/Energy Specialist Ryan Christenberry, the chief author of the energy section of the 2009 Regional Policy Plan. Christenberry worked with renewable energy proponents, environmental planners, and potential developers to craft the regional standards.

Development proposals above a certain threshold must be designed to earn ENERGY STAR(r) certification, use efficient building-envelope design standards, and meet 10 percent of their electrical demand through on-site renewable-energy generation. Flexible waiver criteria encourage innovation for projects with certain site constraints.

As one example, Christenberry points to a new facility in Hyannis that F.W. Webb (home of Frank Webb's Bath Centers), the Northeast's largest plumbing and heating supply company, redeveloped following the standards of the 2009 Regional Policy Plan. "F.W. Webb's 60,000 square foot warehouse/office redevelopment is an outstanding example of the suitability and application of the plan's energy standards," she says. "The company embraced the regulations and achieved an innovative building design that has become a model for facilities in the future."

See the story online: Cape Cod Commission Receives EPA's 2010 "Clean Air Excellence Award".

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