For Dedication in Helping Customers and Businesses Save Water Niagara®, the leader in high-performance, high-technology, water-saving toilets, accepted a 2021 WaterSense Excellence in Promoting WaterSense Labeled Products Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its dedication to helping customers and businesses save water, even with the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic in Read more
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For Dedication in Helping Customers and Businesses Save Water
Niagara®, the leader in high-performance, high-technology, water-saving toilets, accepted a 2021 WaterSense Excellence in Promoting WaterSense Labeled Products Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its dedication to helping customers and businesses save water, even with the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. This is the fifth award Niagara has received from the EPA for its water efficiency efforts.
Niagara was recognized for promoting WaterSense and water efficiency throughout 2020, during the WaterSmart Innovations (WSI) Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas, along with 33 other utilities, manufacturers, builders, retailers, and other organizations that partner with WaterSense to promote water-efficient products, homes, and programs.
“We are proud to be a WaterSense partner and have valued this relationship for over a decade,” said Carl Wehmeyer, CEO of Niagara. “Since our founding, Niagara has made water conservation and education around WaterSense and water savings a top property in our product development, sales and communications efforts. Being recognized for this work is a true honor.”
WaterSense, a voluntary partnership program sponsored by EPA, is both a label for water-efficient products and homes and a resource for helping consumers learn ways to save water. Since the program started in 2006, WaterSense labeled products have helped consumers and businesses save 5.3 trillion gallons of water—enough water to supply all households in the United States with water for 200 days! In addition to water savings, WaterSense has helped reduce the amount of energy needed to heat, pump, and treat water by 603 billion kilowatt hours and save $108 billion in water and energy bills.
“In 2020, our WaterSense partners continued to make saving water possible by educating customers and businesses about WaterSense and water-efficient behaviors,” said Veronica Blette, the WaterSense program manager. “Our award winners’ creative and committed approaches to water conservation helped consumers save water, energy, and money on their utility bills at a time when they needed it most.”
WaterSense honored Niagara as a 2021 WaterSense Excellence in Promoting WaterSense Labeled Products Award winner for touting and displaying the WaterSense logo and Niagara product’s efficiency statics in advertising and marketing campaigns within key industry publications, as well as industry trade magazines. In addition, WaterSense is a key feature throughout Niagara’s social media cadences, including content about WaterSense in infographics, social posts and beyond.
In 2020, as trade shows transitioned to virtual events, Niagara made it a point to include the WaterSense logo in most, if not all collateral. In addition, to demonstrate the WaterSense label properly, Niagara incorporates the logo and information on all spec sheets, product packaging, website, educational PowerPoints, as well as training materials for the entire staff and outside sales team.
In 2021, Niagara introduced four new toilet product suites with more than 100 SKUs dedicated to the traditional wholesale channel and designed with advanced technology, high performance and water efficiency.
Niagara’s New Wholesale Program Created with a Variety of Benefits Niagara®, the leader in high-performance, water-saving toilets, has developed a new program and product lineup designed exclusively for the plumbing wholesale channel. Niagara’s Wholesale Program and new toilet product lineup will help wholesalers serve the needs of their plumbing professionals by offering advanced technology and Read more
Niagara’s New Wholesale Program Created with a Variety of Benefits
Niagara®, the leader in high-performance, water-saving toilets, has developed a new program and product lineup designed exclusively for the plumbing wholesale channel. Niagara’s Wholesale Program and new toilet product lineup will help wholesalers serve the needs of their plumbing professionals by offering advanced technology and high performance for those who are looking for wide variety of water-efficient products, with flush rates of 0.8, 1.0, 1.1 and 1.28 GPF.
With the new program, Niagara is a launching a dedicated pro website that provides detailed information for wholesale partners and plumbing professionals. Also available will be an online portal that provides detailed information for wholesaler partners and rep agencies. Niagara has expanded its sales organization to include regional sales managers and business development managers who are working with industry rep agencies on a national level.
“Previously, Niagara products were not widely distributed within the wholesale channel and channel support was not provided,” said Jeff Pratt, vice president of sales at Niagara. “We spent the last year building our new wholesale program and are now launching our product lineup filled with the features that pros want. These products will be sold exclusively to the wholesale channel and supported by our national rep agencies. Through our new program, we are committed to providing attractive products and services to the wholesale distributor, plumber and trade partners in the industry.”
Over the past year, Niagara has expanded its rep network nationwide, with more than 20 rep agencies. In addition, Niagara has already signed agreements with over 50 new wholesalers to distribute their products. Niagara has also joined AD and IMARK Buying groups, as well as several key plumbing and wholesale associations, such as ASA, PHCC, ASPE, SWA, NKBA, USGBC, AIM/R and AIA as well as several contractor buying groups.
In addition to the new exclusive product lineup offered to the wholesale channel, Niagara remains committed to driving specifications through architects, engineers, trade mechanical workers, residential builders and professional plumbers, all in support of the plumbing wholesale distributor.
Comprised of Four Products Suites to fit a wide range of Applications, they are Designed with Advanced Technology, High Performance and Water Efficiency Niagara®, the leader in high-performance, high-technology, water-saving toilets, is launching a full line of products today with four new toilet product suites dedicated to the traditional wholesale channel and designed specifically with Read more
Comprised of Four Products Suites to fit a wide range of Applications, they are Designed with Advanced Technology, High Performance and Water Efficiency
Niagara®, the leader in high-performance, high-technology, water-saving toilets, is launching a full line of products today with four new toilet product suites dedicated to the traditional wholesale channel and designed specifically with features and benefits for builders, remodelers, and plumbing professionals. The new product lineup is the first in the industry to carry a 15-year warranty. Specific characteristics that make this new product line attractive to pros include:
- Three Flush Technologies including Stealth®: Niagara’s new full product line features three different types of technology to allow for a wide breadth of applications. Two lines contain Niagara’s patented Stealth Technology® which has won several EPA WaterSense® awards for re-engineering the flush for its high-power, low-maintenance, water-efficient toilets. This innovative technology has a vacuum-assist pull and a noise-cancelling tank for a whisper-quiet flush.
- Superior Performance: A powerful, clean flush that is virtually clog-free while achieving industry leading water efficiency. Plumbing professionals will find that – once installed – proper performance is guaranteed. The new Niagara offering surpasses all industry drain line carry standards at 0.8, 1.0, 1.1 and 1.28 GPF flush rates.
- Notable Convenience: Builders and plumbing professionals will find the convenience of Niagara’s pre-assembled tank extremely useful. Because there is no tank assembly, pros can install toilets quickly and efficiently, leaving little room for error. Niagara models also offer an extra-large footprint, easily covering old tile and making installation quick, fast and efficient.
- Outstanding Confidence: Every product in Niagara’s new line includes high-quality components such as Fluidmaster® fill valves, zinc powder-coated handles and solid brass bolt sets. All products boast an industry leading, 15-year warranty on tank trim, a lifetime warranty on vitreous china and a dedicated team of customer service professionals for the wholesale plumbing channel available to answer questions.
“With continued growth in new housing construction and remodeling, we’ve taken the time to listen closely to the building pros who install, repair and specify toilets – including plumbers, plumbing engineers, builders, service plumbers, contractors and architects – to learn what details are important to them when installing toilets in homes,” said Jeff Pratt, vice president of sales at Niagara. “Using that knowledge, we have developed a full lineup of products for pros to choose from that not only delivers advanced technology, but powerful performance and easy installation. These products provide savings and are offered in a variety of flushing options: 0.8, 1.0, 1.1 and 1.28 GPF.”
More than 100 new SKUs comprise Niagara’s new product line, which includes four categories of products:
The Liberty™ Product Line: Niagara’s Liberty line is a cost-effective option for the budget-minded professional. The Liberty line installs quickly, has an extra-large footprint and uses standard flapper technology that is familiar to plumbers. Niagara’s Liberty products are available in round and elongated bowls, ADA and standard heights, and 10” and 12” rough-in options. At a 1.28 GPF flush volume, the Liberty line can flush 800g of miso, carries a 15-year warranty, and is WaterSense certified.
The Sabre™ Product Line: Sabre is the expansion of Niagara’s famous Stealth Technology® into the 1.1 and 1.28 GPF Rates. This vacuum-assist technology makes less water work more efficiently to maximize performance. The Sabre line comes in round and elongated bowls, ADA and standard heights, 10” and 12” rough-ins – all with a 15-year warranty and WaterSense certified. This high-performance line flushes 1,000g of miso, carries a 15-year warranty, and is WaterSense certified.
The Shadow™ Product Line: Niagara’s Shadow line with Stealth Technology is the best solution for those wanting high design, performance and efficiency. Offered in 0.8 and 1.28 GPF, the high design of the tank and bowl will upgrade the appearance of any bathroom. Ideal for residential, multifamily residential and hospitality. The Shadow line is offered in round, elongated, and compact-elongated bowls, ADA and standard heights. This product line also flushes 1,000g of miso, carries a 15-year warranty, and is WaterSense certified.
The Barron™ Product Line: Niagara’s Barron products are made for the light commercial industry, carrying a powerful pressure-assist vessel. This line is good for retail, healthcare facilities, office buildings, gyms and athletic facilities, and buildings with heavy traffic. The Barron line is offered in 1.0 and 1.28 GPF, round and elongated bowls, as well as a back outlet option. With ADA and standard heights, the Barron line has a powerful 1,000g miso flush, carries a 15-year warranty and is WaterSense Certified.
Niagara’s new line will be sold exclusively through wholesalers across the United States. Wholesalers will be able to preorder the new product line in May.
The Nano® Dual Flush Elongated Toilet is the latest water-saving product from Niagara® Conservation. Built with Niagara’s patented and highly innovative Stealth® Technology, the Nano is a high-power, low-maintenance, no waste toilet that guarantees a powerful, clean flush every time. The Nano is WaterSense® certified and is one of the most water-efficient toilets available using 77 Read more
The Nano® Dual Flush Elongated Toilet is the latest water-saving product from Niagara® Conservation. Built with Niagara’s patented and highly innovative Stealth® Technology, the Nano is a high-power, low-maintenance, no waste toilet that guarantees a powerful, clean flush every time.
The Nano is WaterSense® certified and is one of the most water-efficient toilets available using 77 percent less water than most other toilets on the market. The dual flush technology allows people to select either .5 or .8 gallons-per-flush (GPF) with the same power as the industry standard 1.6 GPF. The EPA estimates that water conserving toilets, such as the Nano, can reduce water usage up to 60 percent every year, significantly lowering monthly water costs and saving more than 13,000 gallons of water annually.
In addition to saving water, the Nano’s flapperless Stealth Technology delivers a powerful flush, preventing clogging, leaking and eliminating the need to flush more than once. A Fluidmaster 400A fill valve is fully submerged, cancelling out the noise typically produced by a standard toilet.
Not only is the Nano powerful and environmentally conscious, its compact, elongated bowl provides maximum comfort. Expertly designed to fit in small spaces, users can easily replace their round seat bowl with this elongated compact toilet.