We asked some of the industry’s top manufacturers for a glimpse into the products they plan to showcase at the 2022 IBS/KBIS show. Here are just a few of the many innovations that will be on display during the three-day tradeshow.
Dometic Home
MoBar series
Dometic, a leader in the mobile living industry since 1919, will be launching its new vertical, Dometic Home at its first KBIS showing this February. Dometic Home incorporates a host of products catering to indoor and outdoor residential living. Designed to entertain, MoBar from Dometic offers three models - MoBar 50, MoBar 300 and MoBar550 - each of which offers its host the perfect solution for chilling, preparing and serving beverages. MoBar 50 is perfect for compact outdoor spaces or smaller gatherings; featuring a spacious rotomolded presentation basket, this solution can keep up to 22 bottles or 32 cans ice-cold. MoBar 300 is Dometic’s mid-sized model in the series; equipped with utensils inspired by professional bartenders, this mobile beverage solution allows for easy entertaining with its rotomolded presentation basket and a single-zone refrigerator that can hold up to 19 bottles or 70 cans. MoBar 550 is the ultimate beverage center and largest model in the series; featuring utensils inspired by professional bartenders, spacious preparation and presentation areas, a dual-zone refrigerator compartment that can hold up to 40 bottles and 155 cans and a spacious rotomolded presentation basket that can keep 22 bottles or 32 cans ice-cold.
Huber Engineered Woods
AdvanTech X-Factor
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EXACOR Magnesium Oxide (MgO) panels
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ZIP System Vapor Permeable (VP) Tape
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FCB series
Infinity Drain is pleased to announce its latest innovation in bathroom drain technology, the FCB series of linear drains. Equipped with double waterproofing protection, the FBC series is a complete drainage kit that adheres to both traditional and modern waterproofing methods. The collection includes a range of grate styles and can be installed with double waterproofing (standard waterproofing AND liquid or fabric sheet waterproofing methods).
James Hardie
Hardie Textured Panels
Hardie Textured Panels are the James Hardie brand’s most significant expansion to date beyond wood-look designs – a direct response to consumer demand for contemporary exteriors. This product is designed for homeowners who dream about their home’s potential -- whether modern, transitional, traditional, or somewhere in-between.
The panels launched in May of 2021, and are currently available in select markets in three striking textures: Hardie Smooth Sand Panel, Hardie Multi-Groove Panel, and Hardie Knockdown Panel. Hardie Textured Panels will be available nationwide in 2022. Additionally, Hardie Textured Panels offer exceptional installation efficiency, boasting 40-50% less labor time than traditional three-coat stucco (actual labor saving may vary based on wall complexity).
LP SmartSide Outside Corners
A welcomed addition to LP SmartSide Trim & Siding’s exterior building solutions, LP SmartSide Outside Corners takes curb appeal to the next level. The new LP SmartSide Outside Corners create a sleek, polished corner look while helping to eliminate the need to build corners during construction, which contributes to jobsite efficiency. This latest accent offering in the LP SmartSide line is available in cedar texture for a beautiful deep cedar-grain aesthetic and is pre-primed for exceptional paint adhesion and offered in 16 ExpertFinish colors. Manufactured with the advanced durability LP SmartSide products are known for, LP SmartSide Outside Corners are designed to help resist water intrusion. LP SmartSide Outside Corners were engineered to create an innovative, one-piece solution that not only helps to eliminate the need to build corners on the job site but creates a cleaner aesthetic.
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LP SmartSide Smooth Panel
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LP Legacy Premium Sub-Floor Adhesive
Top Knobs
Regent's Park Collection
ThiTrex
Universal Fastener Installation Tool
Clear Ice Machine
True Residential’s new and improved 15” Clear Ice Machine is the latest model revision to grace the stunning line of luxury home refrigeration. The new unit has myriad feature updates including an articulating, soft-close hinge, magnetic scoop affixing to the inside door, and touch sensitive capacitive interface to name only a few. This ice machine uses natural hydrocarbon refrigerant and has a bin capacity of 28 lbs. – producing an industry-leading 85 lbs. of ice per day – all while boasting 16% less water usage and 30% more energy efficiency than the previous model. Rated for both indoor and outdoor use, there is ample flexibility in design – with choices of stainless, panel ready, or True’s selection of custom color and hardware finishes – accommodating any home or project.