Gerber

Gerber, a leader in plumbing products across North America, has launched one of the industry’s most innovative and flexible tub and shower valves. In an effort to help professionals work smarter, not harder, the new Treysta™ rough-in valve system is built to accommodate varying requirements plumbers face on site in a range of installations.

“We’ve worked tirelessly to perfect this valve, fine-tuning it based on input and testing of plumbing professionals in the field,” says Katie Hayes, senior product manager. “With more than 85 years of experience to draw upon, we’re proud to incorporate the Gerber performance and reliability into this product that people have come to expect from all our products.”

Treysta Features and Benefits

Multiple features within the new valve system are patent pending. A complete list of features and benefits include:

• Revolutionary Vertical Inlets – Treysta’s vertical inlets allow for maximum flexibility in the wall, and can install next to a stud in PEX applications greatly reducing the need for re- framing
• Easy Installation and Access – With an easy-access mounting system and an innovative plaster guard with integrated depth indexing, Treysta is engineered for smooth and quick installation
• Intuitive Quarter-turn Service Stops – Treysta features quarter-turn service stops that open and close with a flat head screw driver in the slot or pliers on the flat sides for ease of maintenance
• Easy Pressure Testing Capability – The unique, reversible test plug accommodates full system tests, as well as hot, cold and cross-flow tests
• Flexible and Adaptable for Different Environments – Treysta has a solution for “with” and “without” stops, and accommodates back-to-back installations and reversed hot and cold inlets, as well as IPS / sweat, Cold Expansion PEX, and Crimp PEX applications
• Secure and Level Mounting – The compact, brass-forged body of the valve features integrated mounting holes for a firm and secure hold, and the flat top plane of the plaster guard allows it to install level with the floor
• Innovative Common Platform – Treysta uses a common platform of pressure balance cartridge for all configurations, meaning a single cartridge fits in all valve bodies
• Fully Compatible Danze^® by Gerber Trim – Danze by Gerber trim has been updated to include the Treysta pressure balance cartridge, which will ultimately minimize cartridge damage during rough-in installation

For more information about the Treysta valve from Gerber, visit treysta.gerberonline.com.

Danze by Gerber has introduced its latest in bathroom products – the Vaughn™ Collection.

Carefully created with a streamlined look, the new Vaughn bath collection features a dynamic and sophisticated design. The arched curves and smooth planes of the faucet body contrast the angled faucet handle, giving the faucet effortless beauty.

“Designers, builders and showroom managers alike have already given us amazing feedback on Vaughn’s beautiful styling,” says Katie Hayes, senior product manager. “With its soft, yet geometric lines, this collection fits nicely within transitional and contemporary rooms, making it a versatile option.”

Inspired by fluidity and movement, Vaughn’s transitional styling integrates seamlessly within any bathroom decor. The bath collection offers a single handle faucet, widespread faucet, 4” centerset faucet, Roman tub faucet and tub/shower combinations, including diverter trim. Each product is available in Chrome, Brushed Nickel and Satin Black finishes. The tub and shower trim kits are fully compatible with the powerful Gerber ® Treysta valve, the latest innovation in valve technology. Other features of the Vaughn Collection include:

• Drip-Free Ceramic Disc Valve – The engineering of the ceramic disc valve creates a tight seal to prevent drips and allows the handle to turn with ease
• Laminar Water Stream – This feature ensures a low splash, and clear, crisp water stream
• All-Metal, Durable Construction – The all-metal faucet body stands up against daily wear and tear, allowing each faucet to preserve its elegant exterior for a lifetime of use
• High-Quality Finish – The high-quality finishing process ensures the longevity of the finish
• Water Efficient Flow Rate – With an efficient, WaterSense™ certified flow rate of 1.2 gpm for lavatory faucets and various flow rates for tub and shower, Vaughn saves water without sacrificing performance
• Lifetime Warranty – Danze by Gerber faucets carry a limited lifetime warranty

For more information about the Vaughn Collection, or any other beautiful Danze by Gerber kitchen/bath products, visit www.danze.com.

The Viper Dual Flush provides some of the industry’s most noteworthy features and components.

Gerber®, an industry leader in high performing plumbing fixtures, has added a MaP Premium dual flush toilet to its high performing Viper® product line.

The Viper Dual Flush Toilet is one of the industry’s top solutions for those looking for meaningful water-saving product options in the bathroom. A smart solution for residential, hospitality and other applications, this two-piece toilet has two buttons on the top of the tank to dictate the flush rate – one flushing 0.9 gallons per flush (gpf) for liquid and one flushing 1.1 gpf for solid, making this toilet consume less than 1.0 gpf on average (0.97 gpf average water consumption). The toilet is WaterSense® certified for its contributions to water conservation. With that certification comes recognition for high performance, even at a lower flush volume.

“The water savings with this product is exceptional,” says Lovin Saini, senior product manager for Gerber. “Users experience a 19 percent savings over 1.28 gpf models and more than 70 percent over older traditional 3.5 gpf models.”In addition to these water-savings, this toilet provides an exceptional 51 feet of drain line carry and is rated to flush solid waste at over 2.8x the EPA’s baseline WaterSense specification and that of MaP testing norms, making it MaP Premium rated.”

According to Saini, the Viper Dual Flush provides some of the industry’s most noteworthy features and components, including:

• 1000 Map Score (4x the average bulk weight disposal requirement)
• Proprietary rim pattern for complete bowl rinse with every flush
• ErgoHeight® ADA Elongated Bowl for added comfort
• 3″ flush valve for maximum water flow and flushing power
• Multi-point tank-to-bowl mounting system for easy tool-free installation
• 5 year warranty

For more information on the Viper Dual Flush Toilet, visit www.gerberonline.com or call (866) 538-5536.

Woodridge, Ill. — Gerber has expanded its domestic assembly and light manufacturing facilities in Laredo, Texas. Gerber has had an operational presence in the U.S. since 1932 and specifically in Laredo since 2003.

The Laredo team can now enjoy nearly 40 percent additional space to take on even more assembly and light manufacturing work. The operation focuses on assembling faucets, accessories and bath drains, in addition to light manufacturing jobs such as cutting and threading its brass tubing. All products leaving this facility are 100 percent tested on site to ensure the highest of quality, before heading to the warehouse and distribution center in Woodridge, Ill.

“Our team in Laredo is so loyal, dedicated and hard-working,” says Bob Walsh, vice president of global supply chain for the Gerber brand. “We knew we wanted to increase our U.S. operational footprint – and in particular stay in the Laredo area so we can keep this amazing team of people and grow from here.”

According to Walsh, the new facility will allow the team to handle even more product skus of brass assembly starting the first part of August. With the enhanced location, Gerber will be able to improve lead times and responsiveness – a benefit that has wide reaching impact across its distributors, plumbers and other professionals in the plumbing products category.

For more information on the Gerber brand or its products, visit www.gerberonline.com.