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GERBER DEBUTS TWO NEW MAXWELL 1.28 GPF HIGH EFFICIENCY TOILETS WOODRIDGE, Ill. (August 2012) - Bolstering its roster of reliable and innovative products, leading plumbing manufacturer Gerber adds two new high efficiency toilets (HETs) to its Maxwell product line: the Maxwell 1.28 Wall Hung & Floor Mount, Elongated Back Outlets. Both products comply with WaterSense®, a program established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to save water. “These product line additions solidify Gerber’s position as an industry leader by delivering high performance and water saving toilets for unique and challenging applications,” commented Kevin McJoynt, vice president of marketing for Gerber. Attached to the wall, the Maxwell 1.28 Wall Hung HET is elevated off of the floor making cleaning under the bowl hassle-free. Ideal for Maxwell 1.28 Wall Hung multi-family or commercial applications, this HET combines performance and product features including a dual-fed siphon jet, pilot fill valve and an elongated bowl. The Maxwell HET also easily retrofits in existing wall mount tank type applications allowing for adaptive reuse in older buildings. The floor mount, rear outlet Maxwell 1.28 has a unique compact elongated design. It provides the extra comfort of an elongated bowl for small bathrooms where previously, only round front toilets would fit.
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ADA compliant, both Maxwell HETs are low-consumption toilets using only 1.28 gallons per flush. The Maxwell line’s latest HETs feature a three inch flush valve and are available in white with a color matched tank lever.
For more information on Gerber’s high efficiency, water saving plumbing products, visit www.gerberonline.com or call (630)754-0278. About Gerber: Since 1932, Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC has been a leading manufacturer of vitreous china plumbing fixtures, faucets, and fittings for the residential, commercial and hospitality construction markets. Gerber’s comprehensive line of high-performance, high-efficiency and eco-friendly plumbing products are sold exclusively to the plumbing professional and are supported with Gerber’s “Best-in-Class” customer service. As a partner in the U.S. EPA WaterSense Program, Gerber is committed to protecting the environment through resource conservation and building best practices. ###
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GERBER PLUMBING FIXTURES DONATES PRODUCTS TO ILLINOIS PLUMBING SCHOOL Donation will enhance the education and training of plumbing students WOODRIDGE, Ill. (September 2012) – Reinforcing its commitment to the plumbing professional, Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC donated more than a dozen of its highly efficient plumbing products to the Plumbers' Local 130, U.A., J.A.C. training schools in Illinois. Gerber’s donation will further enhance this school’s ability to provide plumbers with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the industry. “We are so thankful for Gerber’s generous donation to our training program,” said John Yock, instructor and student faculty director of Plumbers' Local 130, U.A., J.A.C. “Plumbers' Local 130, U.A., J.A.C. is always excited to receive products to show, set and demonstrate at our training facilities for the benefit of our apprentice and journeyman plumbers' training.” This is Gerber’s first donation to the organization. The plumbing fixtures donation consisted of highperformance, eco-friendly toilets, faucets, tub and shower valves and trim kits, to name a few. Plumbers' Local 130, U.A., J.A.C. has training facilities in Chicago and Joliet, Ill. “We are honored to donate our products to an organization that helps plumbers gain the knowledge and experience needed to succeed on the job,” said Kevin McJoynt, vice president of marketing for Gerber. “Well trained plumbers are critical to the health and safety of our communities and these programs are consistent with Gerber’s long tradition of commitment to the trade professional.” The goal of the J.A.C. apprentice and journeymen training courses is to create highly professional licensed plumbers. As part of the five-year J.A.C training program, apprentice plumbers attend weekly classes and receive on-the-job training. For more information about Gerber, visit www.gerberonline.com. For more information about Plumbers' Local 130, U.A., J.A.C. , visit http://www.plumberslu130ua.org/. About Gerber: Since 1932, Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC has been a leading manufacturer of vitreous china plumbing fixtures, faucets, and fittings for the residential, commercial and hospitality construction markets. Gerber’s comprehensive line of high-performance, high-efficiency and eco-friendly plumbing products are sold exclusively to the plumbing professional and are supported with Gerber’s “Best-in-Class” customer service. As a partner in the U.S. EPA WaterSense Program, Gerber is committed to protecting the environment through resource conservation and building best practices. About Plumbers' Local 130, U.A., J.A.C: Plumbers' Local 130, U.A. J.A.C. is a partnership with the more than 320 signatory plumbing and mechanical contractors of the Chicagoland area and the more than 5000 member strong Plumbers' Local 130, U.A. Local 130, U.A. is one of the largest straight-line plumbing locals in the United Association International Union; who represents 350,000+ building tradesmen across the United States and Canada. The quality of their members, the strength of their partnership with the signatory contractors,and their great size and loyalty to each other makes Local 130, U.A., J.A.C. a strong and respected voice and training program throughout the construction and piping industry. ###
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