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Webinar: Trends in Cookware & Bakeware

“What’s Cooking…trends and techniques in cookware and bakeware" When: Wednesday, October 26 at 1 p.m. (CDT), one week from today. Free Webinar for IHA Members and Specialty Retailers Presented by IHA's Gourmet Home Specialty Retailer University Point, click and join IHA for this free webinar with Hugh Rushing, leader in the cookware industry. He has served as executive vice…

The Metal Ware Company: Generations of Innovation

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Where did key items in the history of kitchen products originate? Look to the rolling landscape of Wisconsin for many chapters of this continuing story. The Metal Ware Company celebrated several anniversaries recently. In 2010, the company marked the 90th year of its founding in Two Rivers, Wis. In 2011, it noted the 30th…

Discover Design: Back for more in 2012!

By Wes French, Social Media Coordinator Discover Design Shines in '11; Eyes Growth & Expansion in '12 Discover Design is enjoying a great amount of praise received after it's successful debut at the 2011 International Home + Housewares Show. The brand new exhibit showcased high design focused companies housed within it's own exhibit on the Show floor, including…

IHA Student Design Competition Returns!

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator It’s Back to School Time Again...And the kick-off for the 19th annual IHA student design talent search! Innovation propels our industry. At each International Home + Housewares Show, retailers and news media ask “What’s New?” and year after year, attendees come to the Lakeside Center lobby to see fresh ideas and meet the…

IHA Announces Three New Board Members

By Debbie Teschke, Media Relations & Communications Manager Four new directors have been elected to the board of directors of the International Housewares Association. The new directors are Gregory C. Cairo, president, Groupe SEB USA; Anthony E. Kircher, president, Winix, Inc.; Erik Reid, general manager, Kyocera Advanced Ceramics; and David Sabin, president, Kids Line.…

2011 CHESS Final Update!

By Judy Colitz, Special Events & Executive Services Manager TOP 10 REASONS to Say YES to CHESS in 2011… 1. Powerful and Relevant Keynotes—Kip Tindell, The Container Store…ORGANIZATION WITH HEART; Peter Sims, Best-Selling Author…LITTLE BETS—Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Creativity & Design 2. Hot Industry Topics—Global Market Overview…Social Media: Myth or…

Come to the IHA October Press Event in NYC!

By Wes French, Social Media Coordinator Join IHA for the Affordable Innovation Press Event this October 12, 2011 at the Hilton New York! The International Housewares Association is proud to welcome Members to attend our Fall Press Event and gain the always welcome exposure of the New York Media. The 2nd of three annual events that lead up to our International Home +…

UPDATE: IHA Members help those in need though GOOD 360 program

UPDATE** - IHA members that have donated to date: Jelmar Whitford Corp. Lamson & Goodnow Madesmart Lipper International The CLI Group Aroma Housewares DKB Household USA Corp. Keurig, Incorp. If you'd like to donate through the GOOD 360 program , see how below! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IHA and…