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Introducing Waterworks

Allen & Allen Company is proud to announce its newest partner in luxury bath offerings – Waterworks.  Inspired by the rich history of the European bath, Waterworks has brought impeccable style and artisanal quality craftsmanship to the American bathroom since 1978. Co-founded by Barbara and Robert Sallick, the brand's evolution is based firmly upon a foundation and commitment to design excellence. Each Waterworks product has a story to tell and is created through a unique collaboration involving designers, craftsmen, artisans and manufacturers. Highly regarded as a premier design resource, its exclusive designs now encompass bath and kitchen faucets, surfaces, bathtubs, washstands, accessories, home furnishings and more.  Waterworks prides itself on the finest in craftsmanship, design and materials.  Here is a little more detail about their expertise in each of these areas:

CRAFTSMANSHIP.  Waterworks creates unparalleled products with a commitment to craftsmanship on every level, from designing product, to selecting the highest quality materials, to utilizing artisanal factories with generations of experience.

DESIGN.  We work with in-house designers and prestigious collaborators across a range of inspirations, from Edwardian elegance to organic beauty, to create a product assortment that comfortably meets the needs of our clients while continually pushing the aesthetic envelope. In our quest for the complete bath experience, every detail and every facet is lovingly considered. Our focus on design translates into a world of products that you can be certain are first in terms of integrity, innovation, and style.

MATERIALS.  All of our materials are finest in their class. Our fixtures represent a state-of-the-art understanding of both traditional and contemporary materials such as cast iron, copper, porcelain, vitreous china, marble and acrylic. Within our Surfaces assortment, you’ll find glass made exclusively for us on the Venetian island of Murano alongside ceramic tile produced in southern California, where the climate allows for perfect bisque drying conditions. Rich mahogany and maple woods distinguish our line of Bath Furniture. Even our Furnishings, including Egyptian cotton towels and black walnut containers, are made from superior elements. Every material is carefully selected to ensure they are superior in every way.

To learn more about Waterworks, contact Coddy Pena, coddyp@lumberhardware.com or visit us at our Decorative Showroom (920 N. Loop 1604 W.).  www.waterworks.com

80th Anniversary Partners

Allen & Allen Company is proud to announce a special partner program that is taking place in April with a small handful of our expert vendors.  Thank you to JELD-WEN Windows and Doors, TOTO, Fusion Hardware Group and Schlage LiNK for your participation in this program and for your continued support of our 80th anniversary festivities.

Watch for more information on these great vendors over the next few months on television, in our store, and on the web (our website and our Facebook page).  We will be offering some special pricing on select items as well as an enormous amount of product information, tips, tricks and photographs.

Allen & Allen Company prides itself on excellent service and superior product offerings.  It is through vendors like JELD-WEN Windows and Doors, TOTO, Fusion Hardware Group and Schlage LiNK that we are able to offer the very finest in each.

Stay tuned for more great info....

GREEN from the Beginning...

As we celebrate 80 years in 2011, we find ourselves looking back to the early days.  We thought you might find our history as interesting as we do.  Read below to see how we were "GREEN" before green was even big.

1931 - Mr. Howard B. Allen (otherwise known as Mr. H.B) and his son, Mr. Lynn A. Allen (otherwise known as Mr. L.A.) opened the business as a second-hand lumber yard in 1931. It was operated somewhat like a salvage yard. Old lumber/hardwoods used in previous jobs were taken apart, cleaned up, organized and then resold through Allen & Allen Co. It remained a second hard/salvage yard until the late 40’s when it began specializing in quality hardwood sales used in new home building.

Allen & Allen Company Achieves Year 3 Re-Certification Status in Certified Green Dealer Program

Allen & Allen Company is pleased to announce that it has completed the third year of continuing education with the Certified Green Dealer™ Program. Its staff has participated in a third year of voluntary educational training and testing on good green building techniques and green product choices in lumber and building materials.

The Certified Green Dealer Program was created under the auspices of LBM Journal, a national trade magazine serving the lumber and building material industry. The Program is based entirely on demonstrated understanding by lumber dealer personnel of “best practices” building science and green building basics. A lumberyard or building material dealer location can become a Certified Green Dealer™ if 75% or more of its sales personnel view a series of Web-based training videos (and pass seven tests and a final exam) about building basics, green building, and green building products.

This national training Program is the first of its kind in North America to provide lumber and material dealer personnel with educational information about green building basics, and it requires that participants view online video modules and take rigorous tests to demonstrate knowledge of green building techniques and green product choices.

“We’re very pleased to have achieved the Certified Green Dealer™ designation,” says Wade Payne, COO of ABC Lumber Company. “Investing in this training for our sales staff helps show our commitment to helping our customers make good choices for the environment, and in doing our part to recommend more earth-friendly products. We also want to make sure that we help educate our customers about ‘best practices’ in building techniques so that their building projects are both energy-efficient and make the best use of our resources.”

To learn more about the Certified Green Dealer™ Program, visit www.CertifiedGreenDealer.com; call 877-LBM-GREEN, or email the program at Operations@LBMJournal.com.

"Illumniate" Donation

Each year Allen & Allen Company proudly supports the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) with a silent auction item for their Beaux Arts Ball - and this year is no exception. Because this years' Ball theme is “Illuminate,” we felt that something from the Electric Mirror company would be very fitting.  SO...  this year’s donation is a beautiful 30” diameter lighted mirror called the “Trinity” (pictured here).

We are excited to showcase this breathtaking item and know that it will be the talk of the evening.  The date of the ball is Saturday, Feb. 26.  Please visit our local AIA chapter's website at http://www.aiasa.org/ to learn more about this worthwhile event. 

To learn more about this fantastic electric mirror, please call or visit our showroom (210-344-6099; 920 N. Loop 1604 W.)

Allen & Allen Celebrates 80 Years

Since 1931, Allen & Allen Company has been proudly serving San Antonio and surrounding areas.  For 80 years, we have lived by the simple philosophy that if you take care of the people, the business will take care of itself.  We believe fully that our success comes thanks to the loyal support of great customers like you.

Please take a moment to read a little more about our history.  We look forward to many more milestones and many more years in business.

Join us in 2011 as we CELEBRATE our 80th Anniversary.  Thank you San Antonio for your continued business.