Merlot Marketing attends its 24th Design & Construction Week with 10 brands

News provided by

Merlot Marketing

Feb 24, 2025, 10:03 ET


The agency is already winning big for clients as Best of KBIS and DesignBites finalists

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Merlot Marketing, Inc. (Merlot) is gearing up for another exciting year at Design and Construction Week 2024 (DCW) in Las Vegas, Nevada from Feb. 25 to 27, where they'll be representing brands such as Empava, Cultured Stone, Dutch Quality Stone, Eldorado Stone and Kindred Outdoors & Surrounds. For 24 years, Merlot has been supporting its clients at the show, with a focus on brand strategy, public relations, social media and creative design.

DCW is the largest annual gathering of residential and commercial construction and design industry professionals, spanning across more than one million square feet of indoor and outdoor space at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The event, which spotlights new products, innovations and industry trends, saw record-breaking attendance last year with over 117,000 attendees and around 2,400 exhibitors.

"After 24 years of attending KBIS and IBS, you'd think we've seen it all, but every year, we're blown away by new innovations and stunning designs. We can't wait to see what surprises DCW has in store this year in Vegas," said Debi Hammond, Founder and CEO of Merlot.

As the agency moves into the 2025 trade show, they have already secured major attention from notable events like the Hard Hat Media Tour, Best of KBIS, DesignBites and more. A few of the brands Merlot is representing at the show include:

  • EMPAVA: Booth W2335 – Best of KBIS Finalist & DesignBites Finalist

EMPAVA, designer and manufacturer of kitchen, bath and outdoor products, is debuting Best of KBIS and DesignBites finalist, the Hot/Cold Plunge Indoor Tub, known for being the industry's first to reach a 113°F hot soak and a 37.4°F cold plunge in one unit. Empava will also be part of the Hard Hat Media Tour, have a live in-booth mermaid, craps table experience and giveaways.

  • Cultured Stone: Booth C3819 – Award-winning profiles including Tenley Brick

For more than 55 years, Cultured Stone has produced stone and brick veneers of the highest quality for interior applications. The brand's stunning collection of premium nature-inspired stone and brick profiles, Tenley Brick, will be on display with four colorway options. A Westlake Royal Building ProductsTM brand.

From the brand created by a tight-knit group of local artisans in Ohio, Handformed Brick™ redefines manufactured stone veneer with its elevated tumbled profile, offering unique texture and robust dimensions, and blending traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation for both residential and commercial spaces. A Westlake Royal Building ProductsTM brand.

Eldorado Stone introduces two new premium stone and brick veneer profiles: Ranchers Ridge, blending cream, sand, rust, and gray, and Nordic Peak, with serene chalky whites and subtle grays inspired by Scandinavian landscapes. A Westlake Royal Building Products™ brand.

Kindred Outdoors + Surrounds combines design and functionality with elegant fire bowls and outdoor kitchens, featuring durable glass-fiber reinforced concrete fire bowls with a hand-finished limestone look, alongside custom cabinets for style and practicality. A Westlake Royal Building ProductsTM brand.

This year, Merlot is continuing its trendspotting video series "Haute at Home", highlighting the latest and greatest products on display at DCW.

Going to the tradeshow? Connect with the Merlot team at [email protected], or visit https://merlotmarketing.com/ to learn more.

About Merlot Marketing
Promoting brands throughout North America since 2001, Merlot Marketing is an award-winning, national marketing agency specializing in consumer goods and the home and building products category. In 2022, Merlot Marketing was named Influential Agency of the Year by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and is a proud member of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA). Services include public relations (PR.0™), brand strategy, social media, advertising and digital communications. Discover the agency's passion, creativity and results at http://www.merlotmarketing.com.

Media Contact
Leena Ibrahim, Merlot Marketing, 916-285-9835, [email protected], https://merlotmarketing.com/

SOURCE Merlot Marketing