Bath

LIXIL to Acquire ASD Americas Holding Corp., Parent of American Standard Brands

Submitted by USA Plumbing on Fri, 06/28/2013 - 9:21am

TOKYO, June 28, 2013 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/-- LIXIL Corporation (Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; President: Yoshiaki Fujimori), today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of ASD Americas Holding Corp., the parent company of American Standard Brands (Headquarters: New Jersey, US; President and CEO: Jay Gould, hereafter called "American Standard") at an enterprise value of $542 million (53.1 billion JPY, $1=98JPY) from an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. ("Sun Capital") (Headquarters: US).

Moen Helps Homeowners Shower Better With The Caldwell 4-Function Eco-Performance Showerhead

Submitted by USA Plumbing on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 4:01pm

North Olmsted, Ohio... Any homeowner would agree that saving water to help the environment and to lower their water bill is a great idea. However, many may not agree if these savings interfere with the enjoyment of their daily shower. Luckily, Moen Incorporated, the number one faucet manufacturer in North America, is helping homeowners shower better, by providing many thoughtfully designed showerheads that offer water savings... without sacrificing a quality showering experience.

The Moen® Caldwell™ Four-Function Eco-Performance Showerhead is an ideal solution to meet all of a consumer's needs. The showerhead has a flow rate of 2.0 gallons per minute (gpm), 20 percent less than the industry standard of 2.5 gpm, and meets the Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense® criteria.

Moen and Cleveland Faucet Group Showcase Maintenance Professionals With 2012-2013 Maintenance Mania Sponsorship

Submitted by USA Plumbing on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 3:53pm

North Olmsted, Ohio... From installation, to upkeep and repairs, property maintenance professionals do it all. They are the unsung heroes of the apartment industry. In recognition of and appreciation for the industry's top maintenance professionals, Cleveland Faucet Group (CFG), Moen's brand of faucets designed exclusively for the multi-family industry, is proud to announce that they are the new national sponsor of this season's Maintenance Mania® competition, which runs from August 2012 through June 2013. Maintenance Mania is offered by the National Apartment Association, a leading advocate for quality rental housing, and presenting sponsor HD Supply Facilities Maintenance, a leading supplier of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products to the multi-family industry.

Comfort Walk in Tubs Now Accepting Installation of Walk in Bathtubs for Veterans through Department of Veterans Affairs Grants

Submitted by USA Plumbing on Thu, 08/30/2012 - 7:02am

Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) August 30, 2012 -- Walk in tubs company, such as Comfort Walk in Tubs, needs a Central Contractor Registration or CCR in order to bid and received payment from the United States government. According to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Policy also known as FAR 4.1102 of October 1, 2003, prospective contractors is required to register in the CCR database before any grant or contract is to be awarded. Comfort Walk in Tubs enrolled in the Central Contractor Registration and was accepted.

Add Safety to Your Bath With Pre-Tax Health Flexible-Spending Account Dollars

Submitted by USA Plumbing on Sun, 08/19/2012 - 7:49am

North Olmsted, Ohio... In today's economy, we're all looking for ways to save, and a Health Flexible-Spending Account (FSA) is an ideal way for consumers to save significantly each year. This tax-advantaged account allows employees to set aside a portion of earnings to pay for qualified health expenses. Money is simply deducted from the employee's pay into the FSA and is not subjected to payroll taxes.

While most often used to cover traditional medical expenses, such as prescriptions and doctor visits, FSAs allow many additional purchases. According to IRS Publication 502, "you can include in medical expenses amounts you pay for special equipment installed in a home, or for improvements, if their main purpose is medical care for you, your spouse, or your dependent."

TOTO Featured on The Kardashians Mega-Hit Reality Series

Submitted by USA Plumbing on Thu, 08/09/2012 - 8:08am

MORROW, Ga., Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/-- TOTO, the largest plumbing manufacturer in the world with $5.1 billion in annual sales, announced today that its stylish, technologically advanced plumbing fixtures are featured this season on The Kardashians trend-setting reality series. A storyline follows style maven Kourtney Kardashian as she selects TOTO products to make a sophisticated, contemporary design statement in her bath spaces.

ReBath Northeast Launches Redesigned Website

Submitted by USA Plumbing on Tue, 06/19/2012 - 7:49am

Forty Fort, PA (PRWEB) June 19, 2012 -- After months of planning, researching and designing, ReBath Northeast proudly launches its redesigned website, created by Westmoreland World Wide.

Though ReBath Northeast previously had a fully functional website, owner, Rich Rome thought his website could offer better information, be more interactive and have a more attractive design to present to potential customers.

Kohler Co. Partners with Homes For Our Troops to Build Homes for Injured Veterans

Submitted by USA Plumbing on Wed, 04/25/2012 - 11:16am

KOHLER, Wis. – Kohler Co. proudly announces a partnership with Homes for Our Troops, a national non-profit organization that builds specially adapted homes for severely injured veterans. The Kohler sponsorship spans three years and will provide plumbing products and home standby generators to outfit the injured veterans’ new homes.

Products donated through the sponsorship include KOHLER and STERLING brand Americans with Disability Act (ADA)-compliant or universally designed toilets, shower enclosures, baths, bathroom and kitchen sinks, and KOHLER showerheads, handshowers, bathroom faucets and kitchen faucets, as well as several permanently installed automatic home generators from Kohler Power Systems.

Red dot 2012: Creativity once again wins the day for GROHE

Submitted by USA Plumbing on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 6:19pm

GROHE products regularly garner international design awards on the strength of their distinct language of form, love of detail and state-of-the art technologies. Now the global brand has once again convinced the judges of one the world’s most renowned awards. No fewer than five of its products have garnered the coveted “red dot award: product design 2012” - four lines of faucets and a handshower exhibiting a perfect blend of innovation, functionality, ergonomics, ecology and longevity.

“Given the highly demanding judging criteria at this award, we are all the more pleased that our products have been so well received by the judges,” says Paul Flowers, Senior Vice President Design at Grohe AG. “In developing our faucets and showers we work to the highest standards to achieve just the right balance of design, quality, sustainability and technology. This kind of acknowledgement by international design experts is very important for us and we certainly take great pride in this award!”

Comfort Walk in Tubs Offers Seniors Affordable Bathtub to Shower Conversion through TubcuT Technology

Submitted by USA Plumbing on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 10:03am

Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) April 11, 2012 -- Comfort Walk in Tubs provides seniors with a safe bathing environment through sale and installation of walk in bathtubs. The company affirms that walk in tubs improve the quality of life of the elderly and the handicapped through the safety and health benefits bequeathed by walk in baths products. However despite the advantages that these safe tubs provides, the purchase and the bathroom renovation involve in the installation of safety bathtubs does not come cheap. Mel Newman, the senior sales manager of Comfort Walk in Tubs asserts, “Installing a walk in tub offers a wise but a considerable investment. However, not all seniors can afford a walk in tub installation, especially now that our country suffers financial hard times. In our company’s effort to provide seniors a safe bathing solution suitable to each client’s unique situation, we now offer an affordable alternative to walk in tubs through the Tub Cut Technology.”

The TubcuT is a simple, elegant and a reasonable solution to mobility problems encounter by seniors while stepping in a tub to take a shower at a cost 75% cheaper than most bathroom remodeling. Virginia Pipers, president of Access Designs that created the TubcuT technology explains; “The TubcuT is designed to answer the need to easily convert an existing bathtub safely into a walk in shower. The bathtub can be converted to have a safe through access in just half a day. When the installer arrives, he will work with the bathtub in four to five hours after which the home occupants can already utilized the walk in shower the next morning. The TubcuT offers an adaptable and affordable solution perfect for any traditional bathtub. TubcuT is very flexible. It becomes part of the original bathtub. It is not a cap. It does not sits on top. It suits the existing bathtub giving the same manufactured look.

Three Improved Walk in Bathtubs Now Grace Comfort Walk in Tubs’ Product Line

Submitted by USA Plumbing on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 5:56pm

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 09, 2012 -- Comfort Walk in Tubs claims that the Acrylic Walk in Tub Deluxe Edition (A101) is the best value walk in tub in the United States. As a matter of fact, the Company has already sold and installed hundreds of A101 bathtubs, since it began operating in 2010. The numerous walk in tub testimonials, on the Company’s website, attest to the safety and luxury provided by the A101. According to Mel Newman, senior sales manager of the Company “The exquisitely designed exterior, the elegantly crafted white acrylic shell, the custom designed tempered glass door and the dual brass drain system, which drains 45 gallons of bathing water in just 80 seconds, sets the A101 tub apart from similar walk in bathtubs. In addition, the A101 tub delivers the best massage available in the marketplace. It is the only bathtub for seniors that doesn’t require the addition of hot water during long hot baths. Its in-line water heater keeps up with the rapid cooling that takes place when all hydro and air jets are running. The Acrylic 101 Walk in Tub Deluxe Edition is alone in these features and benefits. No one else comes close at any price.”

Celebrate National Bath Safety Month By Making Every Bath a Safe – and Stylish – Bath

Submitted by USA Plumbing on Wed, 12/21/2011 - 5:54am

North Olmsted, Ohio -- We've all envisioned our dream bath...stylish faucets and showerheads...a soaking tub...vertical spa. But how often do these dreams include bath safety items? When building or remodeling the bathroom, today's discerning homeowners often focus on style and functionality...but safety often is an overlooked element.

As we celebrate National Bath Safety Month, luckily, there are products available to accomplish both the style and safety that we desire. Moen® Home Care® offers a variety of bath safety products designed with attractive styling and quality that you've come to expect from the Moen® brand.