2013 WaterSense Manufacturer Partner of the Year The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) named Delta Faucet Company a 2013 WaterSense®[1] Manufacturer Partner of the Year. The manufacturer of Delta®, Brizo® and Peerless® branded products was honored in Las Vegas during the sixth annual WaterSmart Innovations Conference for its commitment to water efficiency and outstanding efforts Read more
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2013 WaterSense Manufacturer Partner of the Year
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) named Delta Faucet Company a 2013 WaterSense®[1] Manufacturer Partner of the Year. The manufacturer of Delta®, Brizo® and Peerless® branded products was honored in Las Vegas during the sixth annual WaterSmart Innovations Conference for its commitment to water efficiency and outstanding efforts to support the WaterSense program during 2012.
“As a WaterSense partner since the program’s inception, we are committed to working with the EPA to encourage efficient use of water resources and protect the future of our nation’s water supply,” said Richard O’Reagan, Delta Faucet Company president. “From consciously working to reduce our footprint to developing environmentally-friendly products and technologies, we recognize our role in helping to sustain the environment.”
This award marks the second time Delta Faucet Company has received this prestigious recognition from the EPA; the company was named 2011 WaterSense Manufacturer Partner of the Year. In 2012, Delta Faucet Company continued its efforts to support WaterSense labeled products and water efficiency by ensuring that 100 percent of its bathroom collections offer a faucet and showerhead that meet EPA’s efficiency and performance criteria. Also, in 2012, the company launched its CorrenteTM and PreludeTM toilets, expanding its WaterSense labeled offerings into a new category.
“The development of H2Okinetic® technology, which provides the consumer-proven feeling of a warmer, more drenching shower while using up to 40 percent less water, and Delta Touch2O® and Brizo SmartTouch Technologies, which automatically stop the flow of water when the faucet is not in use, demonstrates how we are constantly working to help users intuitively save water while improving their experience, not sacrificing it,” said Paul Patton, Delta Faucet Company senior research and development and regulatory manager.
In addition to promoting its WaterSense labeled products year-round, Delta Faucet launched a collaborative, coast-to-coast water efficiency campaign in celebration of the EPA’s annual Fix a Leak Week program in 2012. Teaming up with several utility partners in cities across the United States, Delta Faucet donated its WaterSense labeled showerheads and worked with volunteers to install them and other water-saving products in nearly 2,000 housing units in nine different cities. Delta Faucet’s Fix a Leak Week efforts resulted in more than 7 million gallons in estimated annual water savings.
In 2012 alone, WaterSense labeled products and new homes helped Americans save more than 202 billion gallons of water, or more than the amount of water needed to supply all the homes in Colorado for a year. More than 2,700 utility, manufacturer, retail, builder, organizational, and professional partners helped the WaterSense program realize these accomplishments, but every year a few in particular are recognized for their significant contributions to the program.
“All of our WaterSense partners have taken steps to reduce our nation’s water use, but several stood out in 2012 for their commitment to the WaterSense program and collaborative efforts to promote WaterSense labeled products, new homes and outreach and educational programs,” said EPA’s acting Assistant Administrator for Water Nancy Stoner. “We are pleased to honor Delta Faucet Company for its efforts that support our mission to protect the future of our nation’s water supply.”
About Delta Faucet Company
Founded by Masco Corporation in 1954 with the introduction of the single-handle faucet, Delta Faucet Company is proud to be America’s faucet innovation leader, featuring Delta®, Brizo® and Peerless® products. A WaterSense® partner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Delta Faucet is a global organization that offers kitchen faucets, bath faucets, shower heads, shower systems, toilets and related accessories, selling products in more than 53 countries. For more information, visit www.deltafaucet.com.
About Masco
Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS), parent company of Delta Faucet Company, is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of brand-name consumer products for the home and family, including Behr® paint; Delta® and Hansgrohe® kitchen and bath faucets and shower fixtures; KraftMaid® and Merillat® cabinets; and Milgard® windows and doors. Masco is also a leading provider of services that include the installation of insulation and other building products through Masco Contractor Services. Visit www.masco.com for more information on the Masco family of brands.
About WaterSense
WaterSense, a partnership program sponsored by EPA, seeks to protect the future of our nation’s water supply by offering people a simple way to use less water with water-efficient products, new homes, and services. Since the program’s inception in 2006, the WaterSense program has helped consumers save 487 billion gallons of water and $8.9 billion in water and energy bills.
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Aquatron Systems Achieve Living Building Challenge Standards In New York City
PITTSTOWN, N.J. – Rosie’s Natural Way, the North American distributor of the Aquatron, has installed the composting toilet system in the Bright N’ Green Apartments.
The six-unit complex is the first Living Building Challenge residence in Brooklyn, N.Y.
The Aquatron is a Swedish composting toilet system. The Bright N’ Green Apartments installed a single Aquatron unit that will support the activity from 12 toilets.
The separator component of the Aquatron uses no electrical or moving parts to separate liquid from solid waste. The separation process is used for optimal composting conditions. The solid waste generated by the residents will be composted using worms. The worms produce a casing that will then fertilize the apartment’s rooftop gardens. The repurposing of the waste lightens impact on the already strained New York City sewage systems.
“At Bright N’ Green we hope to represent a true paradigm shift in the way new residential buildings will be constructed worldwide,” said Scarano Architects, the design firm of the new complex.
Rosie’s Natural Way is currently developing a proprietary BioFilter that will filter liquid waste to drinking water quality. The water can also be recycled into the home’s water fixtures. The BioFilter is the final component for creating an independent sewage system. Residential homes and facilities will no longer rely on sewage systems and will consume less freshwater.
Boiler Plate: Rosie’s Natural Way is a sustainable solutions company turning waste into a valuable resource. Founded in 2011, by Stubby Warmbold, the company sells two tried-and-true Swedish sustainable systems—the Dubbletten, a urine-diverting toilet and the Aquatron, a composting toilet system. Both systems are of high-end and sophisticated quality. The Dubbletten contains urine for liquid fertilizer while using 80 percent less water than a regular toilet. The Aquatron Compost System operates with no electrical or mechanical components to separate liquids from solids for optimum composting conditions. Both the Dubbletten and Aquatron can be used to achieve LEED and Living Building Challenge Standards.
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BioFilter- a system that is fed water from appliance and building drains, and filters out bacteria, particulate matter and nutrients through natural filtration materials i.e. sand, peat moss, plants, rocks.
Living Building Challenge- a standard set forth by the International Living Building Institute to qualify a building as having high-level sustainable components as they relate to water, energy, building materials, maintenance, aesthetics and social Justice
LEED- a standard set forth by the US Green Building Council to qualify the efficiency and environmental standards of a building through energy, building materials, etc.
MOEN COMMERCIAL’S M•DURA™ HEAVY-DUTY FLUSH VALVES WIN PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD FROM ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS MAGAZINE North Olmsted, Ohio… For the second year in a row, a Moen Commercial product has been awarded a Production Innovation Award (PIA) by Architectural Products’ magazine — this year, the M•Dura™ Heavy-Duty Manual Flush Valve won in the restroom and plumbing Read more
MOEN COMMERCIAL’S M•DURA™ HEAVY-DUTY FLUSH VALVES WIN PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD FROM ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS MAGAZINE
North Olmsted, Ohio… For the second year in a row, a Moen Commercial product has been awarded a Production Innovation Award (PIA) by Architectural Products’ magazine — this year, the M•Dura™ Heavy-Duty Manual Flush Valve won in the restroom and plumbing category.
The awards are judged by a group of 50 independent industry professionals to honor innovation in the development and refinement of buildings-related products. The M•Dura flush valves were selected for its heavy-duty construction and proprietary design, which delivers unmatched cost savings for commercial restrooms.
These products feature Moen’s Accuset™ piston technology that requires virtually no maintenance or replacement parts for the life of the flush valve. Accuset is a self-cleaning filter which protects the piston seals against clogs and damage from line debris, allowing it to fully function even if the filter is up to 90 percent clogged. That means building owners and operators will see lower lifetime costs in water waste, service repairs and save valuable time. Plus, it’s ideal for all commercial applications, regardless of water pressure variances, as Accuset can operate with pressure as low as 15 PSI (pounds per square inch).
“We’re honored to be recognized by Architectural Products for the second year in a row,” said Karen Folmer, director of marketing and new product development, Moen Commercial. “With the launch of the M•Dura Heavy-Duty Manual Flush Valves, we wanted to deliver a more reliable experience for installers, building owners and operators. Receiving this award further demonstrates our strong commitment to developing products that deliver better performance, durability and cost savings for any facility.”
The PIA awards program objectively reviews building-related products and shares the most innovative with its readership of architects, specifiers, interior designers, building owners and operators. Moen Commercial’s M•Dura flush valve, along with the other winning products, will be featured in a special award section in the November issue of Architectural Products.
KOHLER, Wis. – Nov. 20, 2013 – In the commercial marketplace, time can equal big money – even routine maintenance calls add up quickly. To help reduce the long-term effects of costly maintenance on flushing systems in commercial facilities, Kohler Co., a global leader in kitchen and bathroom design, debuts flushometers that feature Kohler’s exclusive Read more
KOHLER, Wis. – Nov. 20, 2013 – In the commercial marketplace, time can equal big money – even routine maintenance calls add up quickly. To help reduce the long-term effects of costly maintenance on flushing systems in commercial facilities, Kohler Co., a global leader in kitchen and bathroom design, debuts flushometers that feature Kohler’s exclusive Hybrid Energy System.
This new flushometer utilizes Kohler’s Hybrid energy cell, a proven success on touchless bathroom faucets, and provides an estimated 30-year battery lifespan*. In comparison to the standard three-to-five year expectancy for commercial flushometer batteries, the KOHLER® Hybrid flushometer is a cost-effective and smart solution for commercial specifiers, building owners, facility managers and maintenance coordinators. Additionally, the Hybrid energy cell is installed within the body of existing KOHLER flush valves, preserving their sleek aesthetic.
The Hybrid energy system features a Hybrid layered-capacitor, literally collecting the small electrical discharges of the battery. When the flushometer is activated for use, power is drawn from the capacitor, allowing the cell to maintain its superior power storage.
Technology similar to the Hybrid energy system is used in applications such as hands-free meter reading, GPS vehicle tracking systems, airbag deployment components and emergency call systems. These applications require a reliable source of power over a prolonged period of time – the same facility managers and end-users require of their flushing systems.
“Across the industry, commercial specifiers have asked for easy maintenance, reliable products and lifetime cost savings,” says Keith Fischer, Kohler marketing manager for Kohler Commercial Faucets. “The Hybrid technology ensures all of these aspects and has proven to be well received on bathroom faucets. We anticipate the same positive result with flushometers.”
KOHLER, Wis. – Nov. 20, 2013 – Building on the popularity of its Steward waterless urinal, but mindful of applications with maintenance concerns, Kohler Co. brings the Steward Hybrid high-efficiency urinal to Greenbuild 2013.”Users gravitated toward our waterless urinal for its style and water usage, but in some cases the maintenance schedule called for a Read more
KOHLER, Wis. – Nov. 20, 2013 – Building on the popularity of its Steward waterless urinal, but mindful of applications with maintenance concerns, Kohler Co. brings the Steward Hybrid high-efficiency urinal to Greenbuild 2013.”Users gravitated toward our waterless urinal for its style and water usage, but in some cases the maintenance schedule called for a different solution,” says Brian Siegel, Kohler associate product manager of commercial products and water conservation. “We kept the popular design and paired it with a system that uses minimal water to enhance basin cleanliness. Now, the Steward family of urinals offers solutions for numerous applications.”Unlike standard urinals which use one gallon of water per flush, the KOHLER Steward Hybrid high-efficiency urinal offers 87 percent water savings and uses only 1/8 gallon per flush. Certified to carry the EPA WaterSense label, the Steward Hybrid urinal helps earn water-efficiency credit toward LEED certification.The funnel bowl shape of the Steward urinal not only provides a fresh, architectural design, but also virtually eliminates splash-back. An innovative flushing spreader, located on the back wall, uses minimal water to deliver a powerful flush that cleans the entire bowl and prevents drain line issues. This model allows for excellent water savings without compromising hygiene or limiting décor options.KOHLER Steward Hybrid urinals are available in both top and rear supply configurations and are easy to install. The footprint is large enough to cover that of most existing urinals without moving or changing tiles – ideal for replacing individual units or remodeling an entire bathroom space.With its environmentally friendly Steward urinals, Kohler offers the opportunity to save water while also providing exceptional performance and versatile design for users. Recommended and Related Material• Product: Steward Hybrid Urinals• Product: Steward Waterless UrinalsAbout Kohler Co.Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin, Kohler Co. is one of Americas oldest and largest privately held companies comprised of more than 30,000 associates. With more than 50 manufacturing locations worldwide, Kohler is a global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products; engines and power systems; premier furniture, cabinetry and tile; and owner/operator of two of the worlds finest five-star hospitality and golf resort destinations in Kohler, and St Andrews, Scotland.