Author Archives: Tom Robinson

About Tom Robinson

Tom Robinson is Director of Business Development for ANO, Inc. an Independent distributor of plumbing accessories - sinks and faucets - primarily to countertop fabrication and installation industry. The are the exclusive distributor of Eclipse Stainless products in the Midwest. Tom is a former home builder. Past President of the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago, winner of eight key awards for design and construction and he created over $200 million in new real estate.

Signature for Bath Package

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Tom Robinson

Introducing the NEW Signature Package for Baths from ANO. Pick a faucet! Pick a sink! and you’re ready for you new Stone Countertop. Ask your countertop fabricator about The Signature for Bath package.  

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ANO Faucets and Customer Service

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Tom Robinson

We often received emails and letters from faucet and sink consumers on our products and customer service. Here is a recent email from Debbie in Mount Prospect, IL. “Tom, this is Debbie who lives in Mount Prospect. I just wanted … Continue reading →

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Coming from Eclipse and ANO in 2015

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Tom Robinson

At the recent International Surfaces Event and Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas Eclipse showed a few new products that in the works for 2015 including the new Swan Faucet, new finishes including black shown her on a … Continue reading →

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Creative Kitchen Ideas – Kitchen Island from Dresser

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Tom Robinson

Here are some pictures of kitchens with creative islands made from dressers. These have the advantage of being truly unique and may even be less expensive. And do not forget to dress it up with you premium sink and faucet … Continue reading →

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Barrington Bathroom Faucet From Freendo and ANO

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Tom Robinson

The Barrington lav/bathroom faucet from Freendo and ANO is available in brushed nickel and oil rubbed bronze.                                               … Continue reading →

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Eclipse Stainless Updates the Popular KPS3029 Shasta

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Tom Robinson

Coming in the first quarter is a major up date on the KPS3029 Shasta pull-out kitchen faucet.  The updated head will be more stylish and lighter than the original. The head will still be sand-cast stainless steel like all the … Continue reading →

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Advantages of Solid Stainless Steel faucets with no finish

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Tom Robinson

Eclipse Stainless steel faucets are made of sand cast stainless steel. This method of constructing faucets has a number of advantages. No finish to peel or come off. Here is an exert from an article on how to repair chrome … Continue reading →

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Why install Eclipse Stainless Sink in Your New Stone Countertop

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Tom Robinson

In this series of videos we explain why you should install a Eclipse premium sink in your new countertop. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZEu72nXyHY&list=PLfORZrEeu6zk2T_ZSkGVLZA2kzFtxtlF6  

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Eclipse Soap Dispenser Maintenance Video

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Tom Robinson

In a previous post on the blog we discussed how to maintain a soap dispenser. Soap dispensers are made to handle high viscosity soap (thick liquid.) However over time they can become clogged with caking soap particularly if left unused … Continue reading →

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International Surfaces Event East Miami Beach, FL

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Tom Robinson

One of the things that ANO does to keep up with developments in the marketplace is attend a number of trade shows throughout the US. In October we attended The International Surfaces Event in Miami Beach. FL. We talk to … Continue reading →

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