THG USA, the exclusive importer of luxury bath products from the house of Tetard, Haudiquez and Grisoni, made a notable appearance at the recent Golden Globe Awards ceremony. The elegant Papillon, from the THG Cristal de Lalique Collection, was the lavatory set of choice in the Presenters Lounge, which was visited by many Hollywood celebrities. Designed by interior designer Kenneth Bordewick, the Papillon set features intricately detailed butterflies designed by Lalique, the world-renowned crystal art and jewelry design house.

Whirlpool Corp. said its staff and experts from Habitat for Humanity were at its booth at the International Builders Show (Jan. 19-22, Las Vegas Convention Center, Booth ##C3543), ready to answer builders' questions about Habitat and its projects. To date, Whirlpool Corp. has donated more than 90,000 appliances globally through its involvement in Habitat for Humanity. Also at the booth, Whirlpool's Maytag brand was showing three kitchen packages: entry level, move-up and custom-built.

The Water Quality Association has advised that it is not calling member companies with alternative hotel information for WQA Aquatech in Orlando March 9-12. If a telemarketer, claiming to be acting on behalf of WQA, calls and suggests a hotel other than the Rosen Shingle Creek or Hilton Hotel-Orlando, please obtain their contact information and notify WQA at convention@wqa.org. The deadline for hotel reservations is Feb. 7; mention “attending WQA Aquatech USA meeting” to obtain the group rate.