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Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Smart Faucets Market to Reach US$ 836.2 Million by 2034 with a 6.0% CAGR as Demand for Touchless Technology Rises
The Smart Faucets Market is expected to witness strong growth from 2024 to 2034, driven by advancements in touchless, one-touch, and voice-enabled technologies. Rising demand for water conservation, enhanced hygiene, and smart home integration is fueling adoption in residential and commercial spaces. Increasing consumer preference for convenience and energy efficiency will further propel market expansion. Wilmington, Delaware, Transparency Market Research, Inc. –, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to market analysts, the global smart faucets market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 6.0% from 2025 to 2034, reaching an estimated valuation of USD 836.2 Million by 2035. The market is being fueled by advancements in AI-driven water management, increasing awareness of water conservation, and growing integration with smart home ecosystems. Innovations in Smart Home Technology and Sustainability Drive Market Expansion The smart faucets market is experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing consumer demand for touchless, voice-activated, and IoT-integrated water solutions. As smart home technology adoption accelerates, homeowners, businesses, and hospitality sectors are investing in hygienic, water-efficient, and eco-friendly faucets that offer convenience and sustainability. Request for Detailed Sample Report from here- Key Players and Competitive Landscape The smart faucets market is highly competitive, with leading manufacturers focusing on AI integration, sustainability, and luxury design. Leading companies in the smart faucets market are introducing innovative solutions that enhance hand hygiene, water efficiency, and user convenience. Notable players include Kohler Co., Moen Incorporated, Delta Faucet Company, GROHE AG, and Pfister Faucets (ASSA ABLOY), all of which focus on technological advancements and premium user experiences. Emerging Innovations and Trends Solar-powered and battery-free smart faucets for energy efficiency. Blockchain-enabled water tracking systems for enhanced transparency and conservation. Customizable LED temperature indicators and AI-powered flow adjustments for personalized user experiences. Recent Developments 2023 – Delta Faucet Company unveiled its latest smart faucet innovations at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in the U.S. 2022 – Moen Incorporated introduced the Moen Smart Faucet with Motion Control at CES 2022, featuring a fully handle-free operation that allows users to adjust water temperature and flow with gestures. Market Overview The smart faucets market is expanding due to advancements in IoT technology, AI-driven automation, and the growing adoption of smart home devices. These intelligent faucets offer benefits such as water efficiency, convenience, and improved hygiene, making them a preferred choice in residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors. Key Market Drivers 1. Surge in Smart Home Adoption Over 60% of new homes in developed countries now integrate smart home technology. Voice-controlled smart faucets compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit are gaining popularity. 2. Growing Demand for Touchless and Hygienic Solutions The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated demand for touchless faucets to minimize cross-contamination. Public spaces, restaurants, hotels, and hospitals are rapidly adopting motion-sensor and AI-driven faucets for hygiene compliance. 3. Water Conservation and Sustainability Trends Smart faucets help reduce water wastage with flow monitoring, leak detection, and automatic shut-off features. Consumers and businesses are increasingly investing in WaterSense-certified and eco-friendly faucets to lower water bills. 4. Advancements in IoT and AI Integration AI-enabled smart faucets track water consumption, detect leaks, and provide real-time usage analytics via mobile apps. Machine learning algorithms optimize water temperature and pressure based on user habits. 5. Expansion of Smart Cities and Infrastructure Modernization Governments worldwide are incorporating smart water management systems into urban planning. High-end hotels, commercial spaces, and luxury residential projects are driving demand for customized, premium smart faucet solutions. For a detailed analysis of Market Dynamics, trends, and Competitive strategies, Request a Sample Report from here - Market Segmentation and Growth Trends 1. By Product Type Touchless Faucets – Leading segment due to hygiene benefits and increased public awareness. Voice-Activated Faucets – Gaining traction with smart home and AI adoption. Hybrid Smart Faucets – Combining motion sensors and manual operation for flexibility. 2. By End-User Residential Sector – Dominating market share with growing smart home integration. Commercial & Hospitality – Hotels, offices, and restaurants adopting touchless solutions for hygiene and efficiency. Healthcare & Public Infrastructure – Hospitals and smart city projects investing in AI-enabled water management. 3. By Distribution Channel Online Retail – E-commerce platforms like Amazon, Home Depot, and Wayfair driving direct-to-consumer sales. Specialty Stores & Showrooms – Growth in luxury and premium faucet segments. Regional Market Insights The smart faucets market is witnessing significant growth across major regions, driven by technological advancements, increasing smart home adoption, and rising awareness of water conservation. North America leads the market due to high consumer spending, strong IoT infrastructure, and demand for touchless hygiene solutions in residential and commercial spaces. Europe follows closely, with a focus on sustainability and stringent water efficiency regulations boosting smart faucet adoption. In Asia-Pacific, rapid urbanization, increasing disposable income, and the expansion of smart city projects are fueling demand, particularly in China, Japan, and India. Meanwhile, Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are emerging markets, with growing infrastructure development and increasing investments in smart building technologies driving market expansion. Challenges and Opportunities Challenges High initial costs and maintenance requirements for advanced smart faucets. Integration challenges with existing plumbing systems in older buildings. Cybersecurity risks related to IoT-enabled faucets and data privacy concerns. Opportunities Affordable, entry-level smart faucets for wider consumer adoption. Expansion in emerging markets with rising disposable incomes and smart home interest. AI-driven predictive maintenance to enhance durability and reduce long-term costs. Why Buy This Report? This report provides investors, distributors, and suppliers with in-depth insights into market trends, key players, growth forecasts, and regional dynamics. It helps stakeholders identify profitable opportunities, understand consumer preferences, and stay ahead of technological advancements in the smart faucets industry. Buy This Premium Research Report Now to Get Detailed Analysis: Future Outlook: Smart Faucets to Become a Household Staple The smart faucets market is poised for rapid transformation, driven by continued advancements in AI, IoT, and water sustainability technologies. Over the next decade, the industry will witness: Seamless integration with smart home ecosystems for a fully connected experience. Widespread adoption of self-cleaning, antimicrobial, and hands-free solutions in homes and public spaces. Increased regulatory support for water-efficient smart faucets to combat water scarcity. As consumer preferences shift towards hygienic, eco-friendly, and technologically advanced solutions, the demand for smart faucets will continue to soar, shaping the future of modern water usage. 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Associated Press
18-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Matthew Windrum Joins Plumbing Manufacturers International Government Affairs Team
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 18, 2025-- Matthew Windrum has joined the Plumbing Manufacturers International team as director of state government affairs, policy and advocacy. In this newly created role, he will develop relationships with state elected officials, policymakers and agencies across the country, working to share and advance the policy interests of PMI and its members. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Matthew Windrum, director of state government affairs, policy and advocacy, Plumbing Manufacturers International 'We're thrilled to welcome Matthew to PMI and look forward to his contributions as a seasoned professional engaging with state government officials to advocate for policies important to our members,' said PMI CEO/Executive Director Kerry Stackpole. To familiarize himself with PMI members and their concerns, Windrum recently joined the PMI staff at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), held Feb. 25-27 in Las Vegas. With more than 15 years of experience in state government affairs and public policy, Windrum has served in a variety of roles with the most recent as a vice president at Kasirer LLC, New York City's premier lobbying firm. He worked with corporate clients to develop and execute plans for engaging elected and other government officials to achieve goals in several areas, including reputational development, procurement, legislation, and more. Previously, he was director of government relations in the Northeast at Western Governors University, the largest fully online university by enrollment in the United States, where he led WGU's state government relations strategy across 12 states running from Virginia to Maine. Past roles also include director of government and community affairs at The Doe Fund, a New York City nonprofit that designs, develops and manages affordable and supportive housing, operates three transitional homeless shelters, and runs a work training program for homeless and formerly incarcerated men. In addition, he served as head of the political and economic affairs team at the British Consulate-General in New York, where he promoted and defended the United Kingdom's economic and foreign policy and national security priorities in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Windrum has a master's degree in international relations from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor's degree in political science and Spanish from Lafayette College. About Plumbing Manufacturers International Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) is the trade association of plumbing product manufacturers that produce more than 90% of the United States' plumbing products, represent more than 150 iconic brands, and develop safe, reliable and innovative water-efficient plumbing technologies. PMI members contribute 517,696 jobs and $116.7 billion in economic impact to America's economy, according to the Plumbing Manufacturing Industry Economic Impact Study. With a vision of safe, responsible plumbing – always, PMI advocates for plumbing product performance contributing to water efficiency and savings, sustainability, public health and safety, and consumer satisfaction through its Rethink Water initiative and other programs. PMI members manufacture water-efficient toilets, urinals, faucets, showerheads and other products at more than 70 locations across the country and market them online and in more than 26,000 home improvement stores, hardware stores and showrooms in all 50 states. For more information on PMI, contact the organization at 1750 Tysons Blvd., Ste. 1500, McLean, Va., 22102; tel.: 847-481-5500; fax: 847-481-5501. KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA VIRGINIA PUB: 03/18/2025 09:45 AM/DISC: 03/18/2025 09:47 AM
Miami Herald
18-03-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
AAA Distributor Shares Sales and Design Trend Insights from Top U.S. Kitchen and Bath Trade Show
President Michael Neal forecasts surge in demand as homeowners track interest rates and plan upgrades, with an old style that's making a comeback in design circles. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA / ACCESS Newswire / March 18, 2025 / Executives from AAA Distributor and Surplus Building Materials attended the annual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas, North America's premier home improvement trade show, and offer insight on economic and design trends from meetings with leading vendors and designers in the industry. AAA Distributor is one of the nation's largest distributors, wholesalers and retailers of home improvement products. With its headquarters in Philadelphia, a warehouse in Spokane, and the Surplus Building Materials branch in Dallas, AAA Distributors maintains one of the industry's most extensive inventories of flooring, kitchen, and bath remodeling products. The KBIS event, held in conjunction with the National Kitchen & Bath Association, drew 40,000 attendees and featured more than 250 exhibitors of innovative products, breakthrough designs, and the latest trends in kitchen and bath remodeling. Michael Neal, president of AAA Distributor, and managers Jenya Teplitskaya and Ulyana Shnauderman met with vendors and researched emerging trends in home improvement. "The outlook is that the pent-up demand that has not been taken care of pre-election continues to be there," Neal said. "There are a lot of people out there right now who need to remodel their homes." Homeowners fall into two groups, both with incentives to upgrade, Neal said: "We have a large generation that wants to upgrade and sell their homes, and we have another group that wants to upgrade because they have 2.5 to 3 percent interest rates and don't want to move because they're not going sell their $400,000 home that's now worth $600,000." Neal said the industry is also continuing to see demand from homeowners who are still repairing their homes after 2024's tragic series of natural disasters - in particular, hurricanes in Florida, flooding in North Carolina, and wildfires in California. The AAA Distributor team has identified six key design trends for 2025 as homeowners plan and execute their remodeling and improvement projects: Mid-century modern style, featuring warm natural wood tones for kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinetry, are making a big tiles for kitchen floors and walls, which make the room appear larger, are a hot "concealed kitchen" design is a popular choice for are adopting artistic, creative bathroom tile wood cabinetry in functional bathroom features like built-in linen hampers and laundry chutes is a new finishes on faucets, mirrors and hardware, and arched, oval and curved, are timeless and remain popular in 2025. The AAA Distributor team was pleased to attend KISA and build bonds with current and new vendors, while gaining insight into industry news and trends. As a leading provider of kitchen and bath products for both professionals and do-it-yourselfers, AAA Distributor continually monitors industry developments to better serve customers. For more information, visit and About AAA Distributor AAA Distributor is a distributor, wholesaler, and retailer of kitchen, bathroom and flooring home improvement and remodeling products. Headquartered in Philadelphia, its large showroom (120,000 square feet) in Philadelphia offers samples, displays, and free 3D design services with the assistance of 12 full-time interior designers. AAA designs and imports its own proprietary product line, LessCare, which includes cabinetry, vanities, bath furnishings, plumbing supplies, flooring and fixtures. In addition to warehouse locations in Philadelphia, Surplus Building Materials in Dallas and The Ugly Duck Warehouse in Spokane, AAA Distributor has showrooms in the southeast and northeast U.S. Contact Information Buse Kayar busek@
Associated Press
18-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
AAA Distributor Shares Sales and Design Trend Insights from Top U.S. Kitchen and Bath Trade Show
President Michael Neal forecasts surge in demand as homeowners track interest rates and plan upgrades, with an old style that's making a comeback in design circles. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA / ACCESS Newswire / March 18, 2025 / Executives from AAA Distributor and Surplus Building Materials attended the annual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas, North America's premier home improvement trade show, and offer insight on economic and design trends from meetings with leading vendors and designers in the Distributor Team at KBIS 2025 AAA Distributor is one of the nation's largest distributors, wholesalers and retailers of home improvement products. With its headquarters in Philadelphia, a warehouse in Spokane, and the Surplus Building Materials branch in Dallas, AAA Distributors maintains one of the industry's most extensive inventories of flooring, kitchen, and bath remodeling products. The KBIS event, held in conjunction with the National Kitchen & Bath Association, drew 40,000 attendees and featured more than 250 exhibitors of innovative products, breakthrough designs, and the latest trends in kitchen and bath remodeling. Michael Neal, president of AAA Distributor, and managers Jenya Teplitskaya and Ulyana Shnauderman met with vendors and researched emerging trends in home improvement. 'The outlook is that the pent-up demand that has not been taken care of pre-election continues to be there,' Neal said. 'There are a lot of people out there right now who need to remodel their homes.' Homeowners fall into two groups, both with incentives to upgrade, Neal said: 'We have a large generation that wants to upgrade and sell their homes, and we have another group that wants to upgrade because they have 2.5 to 3 percent interest rates and don't want to move because they're not going sell their $400,000 home that's now worth $600,000.' Neal said the industry is also continuing to see demand from homeowners who are still repairing their homes after 2024's tragic series of natural disasters - in particular, hurricanes in Florida, flooding in North Carolina, and wildfires in California. The AAA Distributor team has identified six key design trends for 2025 as homeowners plan and execute their remodeling and improvement projects: Mid-century modern style, featuring warm natural wood tones for kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinetry, are making a big comeback. Large-format tiles for kitchen floors and walls, which make the room appear larger, are a hot trend. The 'concealed kitchen' design is a popular choice for 2025. Designers are adopting artistic, creative bathroom tile applications. Natural wood cabinetry in functional bathroom features like built-in linen hampers and laundry chutes is a new development. Luxurious finishes on faucets, mirrors and hardware, and arched, oval and curved, are timeless and remain popular in 2025. The AAA Distributor team was pleased to attend KISA and build bonds with current and new vendors, while gaining insight into industry news and trends. As a leading provider of kitchen and bath products for both professionals and do-it-yourselfers, AAA Distributor continually monitors industry developments to better serve customers. For more information, visit and About AAA Distributor AAA Distributor is a distributor, wholesaler, and retailer of kitchen, bathroom and flooring home improvement and remodeling products. Headquartered in Philadelphia, its large showroom (120,000 square feet) in Philadelphia offers samples, displays, and free 3D design services with the assistance of 12 full-time interior designers. AAA designs and imports its own proprietary product line, LessCare, which includes cabinetry, vanities, bath furnishings, plumbing supplies, flooring and fixtures. In addition to warehouse locations in Philadelphia, Surplus Building Materials in Dallas and The Ugly Duck Warehouse in Spokane, AAA Distributor has showrooms in the southeast and northeast U.S.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Home shows: Black stainless, oven cameras and more
With half a million square feet of exhibits, the annual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show held each February in Las Vegas is a Disneyland for design watchers. KBIS is where manufacturers, contractors and other insiders come together to see what's new in fixtures and faucets, sinks and solid surfacing, and the ways modern ingenuity can improve our homes' hardest working rooms. It's also where the major appliance brands pull out all the stops. This year, refined finishes, sophisticated colours and new methods of meal prep dominated, even among moderately priced brands. Last year's standout colour — green — has morphed into a subtler version, at least at one manufacturer's booth; and AI is proving itself central to smart kitchens. Here's a glimpse at what's coming to an appliance showroom near you. Black stainless and a new take on green Not that long ago, the only colour consumers wanted was stainless steel. (Before that, it was white, notwithstanding a brief foray in the seventies to earth tones like avocado, harvest gold and brown.) But stainless steel, which came out of professional kitchens, soon proved its limitations in consumer kitchens with its tendency to scratch, attract grease and fingerprints, and finally because of its very ubiquity. The major brands have been introducing variations on stainless for several years now, with varying levels of success. But some of the newest shades really are beautiful. The current favourite, at least from the manufacturers' standpoint, is black stainless steel. Known variously as Graphite (Dacor), Black Ore (KitchenAid), Midnight Steel (Maytag) and similarly atmospheric names, it's a newer, sleeker take on stainless. Some companies are presenting it in a matte finish for an extra level of glamour, along with improvements such as easy-clean surfaces that require only a swipe with a damp cloth to maintain. Last year, designers were bullish on green with everything, from surfacing to tile to appliances. KitchenAid is introducing a rich, subtle green this year called Juniper that, like a sharkskin suit, shifts depending on the viewing angle from milky mid-green to near-black. Appliance design continues to favour clean lines. Knobs and handles — what the industry calls jewellery — are being offered in new metals from warm bronze and brushed gold to cool matte stainless or black. KitchenAid's handles are actually interchangeable by the user, should you get tired of them and want a different colour. Pet laundry, add-a-freezer In their zeal to update products with new features, some manufacturers have been known to offer solutions that don't really have a corresponding problem. But a number of the innovations seen at KBIS this year appear to be genuinely useful. Pet parents will appreciate Maytag's Pet Pro laundry pair, displayed at the show in a booth lined with deep-pile shag walls. The washer/dryer is specially designed to tackle hirsute laundry loads: the washer has an extra water/agitation cycle, while the dryer uses steam and extra tumbling to get out any remaining fur. Several companies offered modified French-door fridges with an independently temperature-controlled middle drawer that can be used as either a fridge or freezer. In other models, such as GE Profile's version, the fridge is divided into four compartments with independent doors, with the lower right a convertible fridge or freezer. Several companies modified the hinges on their appliances so that doors would take up less room when open or stay flush with the counter depth for a more streamlined look. One standout that addresses a small but long-standing consumer pain point is Whirlpool's front-loading washer with a built-in drying fan and antimicrobial coating, which allows users to close the door immediately after removing laundry instead of having to leave it open for an hour or two till the inside is dry. AI Gets Personal Artificial intelligence has been making itself at home in major appliances for several years now, and the range of productivity it can add to everyday appliance use is getting more and more impressive. Some modern AI-equipped refrigerators contain cameras in their interiors that, through an app, can tell you what's in there, what you are running out of, whether you remembered to buy milk, what's getting furry at the back of the fridge and make suggestions for recipes based on what you have on hand. Samsung's Bespoke fridge line features several sizes of in-door screens that catalogue the contents of the fridge, act as a 'smart' hub for connected devices, and can also be programmed to play a TV while a homeowner cooks. AI-controlled cameras are gaining in popularity inside ovens as well. At least one model, from LG's Studio line, can recognize individual foods, calculate the temperature, weight and size, and how long it will take to cook it to perfect doneness. In-oven cameras have other futuristic uses: cooks can get a visual on the progress of cookies or a turkey by sending a picture to an app, so there's no need to open the oven door or even get up off the sofa. It also allows the user to take a picture or a video of the food as it cooks and put it on Instagram. One job, done better Some of the most impressive new models take one good idea and make it better. The latest incarnation of Jenn-Air's downdraft ventilation unit, first introduced about 10 years ago, is a good example. The newest models are as powerful as any full-size standard range hood and whisper-quiet. One version comes built into the centre of a standard 36' induction cooktop, with optional ductless venting; in other styles, the works are shallow enough that you can use the cabinet underneath for extra storage. Getting inducted Induction cooking is becoming the new normal in home kitchens, and experts predict it will replace gas cooking altogether within the next decade or so. Safer, faster, more precise and vastly more energy-efficient than either gas or electric, it's even winning over diehard gas-range users, including professional chefs. As its appeal spreads, appliance designers are coming up with innovative improvements. Most notable: new ranges such as Dacor's that use smooth-operating knobs instead of the more common touchscreen or sliding controls to set temperature; and a super-durable induction cooktop, also from Dacor, that's so scratch-resistant it rates 8 on the Mohs hardness scale. Induction units with convertible burners that will heat either two separate pots or one rectangular pan simultaneously are also popular. Some of SKS's induction ranges offer 'free zone' capability, allowing you to place one or multiple pots anywhere on the cooking surface. And some built-in configurations are designed to transfer heat directly through the countertop, removing the need for a cooktop altogether.
