Federal Brace's KBIS Preview -- Las Vegas 2011

Federal Brace is making final preparations to attend the 2011 Kitchen and Bath Show (KBIS) in Nevada, Las Vegas at the end of the month. April 26th through April 28th Federal Brace will roll out their successful line of countertop brackets and supports. This year Federal Brace’s goal is to continue to inform professionals within the kitchen and bath industry about their great support solutions.

“This is our second trip to KBIS,” says CEO/President, Scott Toal. He continues, “This time last year our company was five months old. We received a tremendous response from the KBIS attendees despite being such a young company. We are now recognized as a company with a quality product that offers real solutions. We’re looking forward to seeing current customers and introducing Federal Brace to those who are not aware of our countertop support solutions.”


Over the past 12 months Federal Brace has doubled their countertop bracket line by adding 15 new countertop bracket styles. These include several new countertop-mounted supports that extend off the top of a counter. Federal Brace saw a need for a product used to prevent sheet rock flexing and crushing of soft wallboard material. In response they created the Bracket Backer ™. Federal Brace has introduced video guides that give tips and tricks as well full installations. The company has also branched out into full line of shelf brackets and reinforced wood corbels.

If you're going to the show make sure to check out Federal Brace’s QR Code below and tweet it before the show and then visit their booth. Even if you don't have a phone, you can still win a 3G Kindle, a Free Order up to $500 dollars and other prizes. Also, when visiting the Federal Brace booth (#C7283), pick up a product catalog and find out more information about their support brackets using QR Codes. Federal Brace’s Sales Manger, Broc Siefert, will be making a presentation on “Granite Countertop Extensions,” where he will discuss the future of cabinets, countertop and granites.

When it comes to the customers’ needs, their needs are Federal Brace’s number one focus and the driving force of their business. Federal Brace has helped thousands of homeowners with countertop support solutions and is steadfast in supplying Beautifully Crafted, Confident Supports.

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QR Code: A quick response to support.

After the great response Federal Brace received at last year's KBIS show, they were looking for new ways to communicate to their customers their new products and to keep them current with the most up to date catalog. In steps this little guy:

http://bit.ly/FBKBIS

A Quick Code response, the newest in internet marketing. (Please see the CNN Video below). If you're planning to stop by and see Federal Brace, let your friends and followers know via your smart phone. Just scan the QR Bar code with any QR Scanning device (most smart phones have free apps such as "Red Laser" or "i-Nigma 4.") and submit the QR Code message. Check out the message to see what it says...

Alternatively, you could just click the image to do the same, but it's not as much fun. When you do it, share with others and they promise you won't go away empty handed from the booth. Let's not forget Federal Brace's twitter feed is posted on their front page for others to follow and see.

Federal Brace plans to have QR Code images to give descriptions of brackets as well as an updated version of the catalog. So make sure you have your QR scanning device handy at the show, Federal Brace will also have some more fun ways for you to to enjoy the experience using a QR Code scanner. Have a blast at KBIS 2011!

Our KBIS from last year.

Last April, Federal Brace went to Chicago, Illinois for KBIS 2010. It was the first time for the company. They spent three to four days at the show in a 10X10 booth with up to 15 to 20 countertop bracket designs. The KBIS event ended up being very important for the growth of the company.

The three-man team was very impressed with different vendors, different booths, and even though it was reported that the participation was down from previous years, Federal Brace was very active at their booth and made great contacts. The booth was on the “outskirts” of the traffic areas for the show, but they had a good turnout at the Federal Brace Booth. By the second day, Federal Brace ran out of catalogs and the comments on the countertop supports were very positive.

Federal Brace President, Scott Toal says, “We found the participants were impressed with our designs. We had architects, contractors and designers visit us at the booth. They asked very good questions and pointed out things they like in our product. It was very helpful for a company just entering the market.”

One funny story about the company’s visit to Chicago was a learning experience on the show floor. While setting up the booth the Federal Brace staff learned that if you don’t have union workers setting up your booth you cannot use any power tools. All of Federal Brace products are mounted individually to a display wall. “My hands were so sore by the end of set up.” adds Scott Toal, “Just a funny thing that happened, but the entire venue was phenomenal and we were very happy with the response.”

Now, Federal Brace has close to thirty designs, they have ventured into reinforced corbels, Bracket Backer™ boards and shelf brackets. They invite you to check out their website before attending the show. “We hope that designers will be very impressed with our line,” says Federal Brace General Manager, Cathy Morgan.

This time Federal Brace will bring more catalogs. They had such a positive response and it was the first venture into tradeshows. Now they fully understand why people say KBIS is the pinnacle in the Kitchen and Bath trade and the company is honored to be apart of this event. Last year they made excellent contacts from Chicago and hope to do the same with this year in Las Vegas. It should be an amazing show and they hope to see you all there, BOOTH NUMBER C7283 / 2011 KBIS Las Vegas.


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Federal Brace: More Ways Better Than the ‘other guys’ - Supporting Shelves, Too.

Federal Brace is expanding its product selection to include shelf support brackets. The company’s countertop supports are providing that solution the consumer wants for their solid surface counters and now the company is determined to support the rest of the home as well. With its new line of shelf support brackets Federal Brace is moving into the library, bedroom and pretty much anywhere where there is a standard shelving application.

By the end of the year, Federal Brace plans to add sixteen shelf bracket styles, some of them modeled after your favorite kitchen countertop supports, matching the countertop supports in your kitchen to the shelves in the rest of your house can be achieved.

How are they structured differently? First of all, you’ll notice a considerable weight difference between Federal Brace and Box-Store Brackets. The Federal Brace shelf support bracket is made out of a twelve-gauge material while the standard box store bracket is made out of a thinner material. The Federal Brace shelf bracket mount is a wider dimension. This provides greater strength and stability to your shelves. Federal Brace Shelf Brackets make the wood or plastic counterparts look like toothpicks – in my opinion.

Federal Brace shelf brackets give you a choice, and a benefit in a brushed stainless finish that matches nicely with standard stainless and brush nickel finishes. They provide the stainless steel option, knowing that customers are willing to pay for a certain type of look. You will notice that Federal Brace has less dings than store bought corbels, because of the care involved with the finishing the brackets, and the fact that they are not shipped in containers from overseas. Not to forget, the bracket is constructed with plug welding which gives a weld free finish on the face of the bracket.

Federal Brace knows that some homeowners want to have heavier shelving applications. You can support wood, glass, marble, granite and no weak substitute will do for any of these applications. Some may point out the price comparison, that’s fine, because as the old adage goes, “ you get what you pay for.” So, when your shelves matter, go with Federal Brace Shelf Supports. ~ www.federalbrace.com

Entryway Counter Shelf

I started not long ago with Federal Brace as a customer service rep and now they have given me the task of writing the blog. There is a lot to blog about. I see this as a way to help people understand how to use counter supports. I hope that you will find this interesting and helpful and invite others to take a look at it as well!

For the first week I chose to do something that covers something near and dear to my heart – the entryway shelf! I had an idea of getting rid of your foyer coffee table and adding a granite counter in its place. All you need is two brackets, some screws and a slab of granite or other material. You’ll always have a place to set your keys or your mail when you come home from a long day. I’m always looking to throw things around when I come through the door, stepping over the dogs and tossing keys regularly. If I set my keys in the kitchen they end up getting knocked in the dog’s water dish or lost amongst my girlfriend’s paperwork. She’s a speech therapist and she’s good at what she does, but she has her stuff all over the kitchen.

I would love to be able to leave my keys and important papers at the front door. Running out the door, I’m always late. It would be great to have some kind of place – the key holding place by the front door - to grab my keys as I’m charging down the stairs and hurdling the dogs out the door. Key hooks are annoying and obtrusive, while a decorative counter or shelf adds elegance to a foyer.

Kids can put their back packs and shoes under the counter once they come in the door. Husbands can kick their muddy shoes under it and out of the way – to pick them up later and clean them (I’m sure). You can put your stuff under a granite shelf – try doing that under a traditional foyer table with all the scroll work dowel stuff going on under there. A shelf can be positioned nicely in front of a mirror on a wall and everything stays off the floor.

During my favorite time of the year - the holiday season - you can put bowls of potpourri, candy bowls for trick-o-treaters, candleholders, a nativity, scented candles, or Santa and his reindeer up on that entryway shelf. Almost anything can be displayed on a granite counter or marble slab.

During my time here at Federal Brace I’ve learned that you should have sturdy brackets holding up your granite, marble or even heavy glass counters. We recommend no more than four inches of over-hang unsupported, so if you are getting a twelve-inch deep slab and mounting it on the wall we have a pair of 8X8 countertop supports waiting for you to order on-line or with one of our friendly customer service professionals. It’s essential to have good solid support structures. Steel brackets are sturdy, reliable and a lot better than the cheap foreign junk you’ll find at major box stores. Wooden corbels are not made to support anything. They are just for show.

It’s the holidays, you can accentuate the first thing your guests see when they come into your home, but more importantly you’ll have a practical shelf for year-round use. Check out Federal Brace’s fantastic selection of counter supports and get started with making your entryway more than just an area to walk through. Here is a link to Federal Brace for your convenience – www.federalbrace.com.

Have a great day and thank you for joining us here at Federal Brace’s Blog Spot. I will be covering other topics here in the future looking at Bracket Backers versus lumber, I’ll be spotlighting our dealers, looking at our three most popular brands, just to name a few. I hope you’ll subscribe and return to this site. Have a good one. -- SK