Feeds of the most recent press room article of Gerber 5/20/2013 12:00:00 AM 5/20/2013 12:00:00 AM <p> Allied Technical Services Inc. (ATS) has added Gerber Plumbing Fixtures to its online plumbing specification program, allowing industry professionals to incorporate Gerber products into their customized specifications simply and accurately. <a href="/downloads/pressreleasepdf/ATS Logo.jpg.zip" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/downloads/pressreleasepdf/ATS Logo.jpg" style="width: 150px; height: 150px; margin: 8px; float: right;" /></a></p> <p> &ldquo;Becoming a partner to ATS is just another example of how we focus on making life easier for the plumbing professional,&rdquo; said Kevin McJoynt, Gerber vice president of marketing.&nbsp; &ldquo;This online service shares complete product information and incorporates our products into their spec listings with a few simple clicks.&rdquo;</p> <p> With the ATS Spec Services, professionals may conveniently review Gerber&rsquo;s product details and build a complete and accurate plumbing specification package. Available information includes images, written specs, 3D BIM design details, budget pricing and much more.</p> <p> ATS provides this free technical plumbing specification service to architects, interior designers and other industry professionals throughout North America. For more information about ATS, click <a href="http://dev.atsspec.net/?manf=" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> http://www.gerberonline.com/shop/pressrelease.aspx?id=56 <p> Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC has added a compact elongated option to its Viper&trade; seriesof High Efficiency Toilets (HETs). &nbsp;This WaterSense&reg; certified product is perfect for smaller bathroom spaces and provides significant water savings over older, more traditional products in the marketplace. <a href="/downloads/pressreleasepdf/GerberViper_HE21519_Beauty.jpg.zip" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/downloads/pressreleasepdf/GerberViper_HE21519_Beauty.jpg" style="width: 250px; height: 306px; float: right; margin: 8px;" /></a></p> <p> The Viper compact elongated bowl provides the added comfort of a large elongated bowl in spaces that previously could only fit a round front.</p> <p> This model has an exceptional flush, utilizing 1.28 gallons of water per flush (gpf) and consumes 20% less water than 1.6 gpf models.&nbsp;</p> <p> Other features include:</p> <p style="margin-left:36.0pt;"> &Oslash;&nbsp; A reliable FluidMaster&reg; 400A fill valve, which is fast, quiet and trouble free</p> <p style="margin-left:36.0pt;"> &Oslash;&nbsp; A 3-inch flush valve for quick bowl clearing.</p> <p style="margin-left:36.0pt;"> &Oslash;&nbsp; Powerful dual-fed siphon jets, which clean the bowl.</p> <p style="margin-left:36.0pt;"> &Oslash;&nbsp; 2&quot; glazed trapway</p> <p style="margin-left:36.0pt;"> &Oslash;&nbsp; Color matched tank lever</p> <p style="margin-left:36.0pt;"> &Oslash;&nbsp; Available in white and biscuit</p> <p style="margin-left:36.0pt;"> &Oslash;&nbsp; 2 bolt caps</p> <p style="margin-left:36.0pt;"> &Oslash;&nbsp; ADA compliant</p> <p style="margin-left:36.0pt;"> &Oslash;&nbsp; ErgoHeight 17&quot; Elongated, 12&quot; rough-in</p> <p> For more information on the Viper 1.28 series of HETs, please call (886)538-5536.</p> http://www.gerberonline.com/shop/pressrelease.aspx?id=57 <p> Geber Plumbing Fixtures recently announced Rick Kogge of Kogge Plumbing in St. Marys, Ohio as the winner of its Drive 80! campaign prize. Kogge was randomly drawn from the campaign&rsquo;s 2,800+ entries to win a new, fully loaded 2012 Chevy Avalanche truck.&nbsp; He received the truck at an intimate event held at Carr Supply, Kogge&rsquo;s wholesaler located in Dayton, Ohio. <a href="/downloads/pressreleasepdf/Gerber_Drive80Winner.jpg.zip" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/downloads/pressreleasepdf/Gerber_Drive80Winner.jpg" style="width: 200px; height: 167px; float: right; margin: 8px;" /></a></p> <p> &ldquo;I was in shock when I got the call,&rdquo; said Kogge. &ldquo;I have a modest family-owned business and have been selling Gerber plumbing products for more than 30 years. I&rsquo;ll drive the truck around servicing customers with great pride.&rdquo;</p> <p> The Drive 80! campaign was created to help celebrate Gerber&rsquo;s 80^th anniversary (1932-2012).&nbsp; The celebration consisted of a series of events at plumbing locations nationwide. With the help of Gerber&rsquo;s sales force, wholesalers and other plumbing professionals, the company hosted more than 250 events throughout the country in an effort to educate customers and professionals about Gerber&rsquo;s latest brass offering and other new product introductions.</p> <p> Qualified event attendees had the opportunity to enter into a raffle for a chance to win the Gerber branded Chevy Avalanche, worth more than $40,000. Gerber fittingly chose the truck in honor of its award-winning Avalanche toilet.</p> <p> &nbsp;&ldquo;We&rsquo;re thrilled with the success of our Drive 80! campaign,&rdquo; said Kevin McJoynt, vice president of marketing for Gerber. &ldquo;We take a lot of pride in our heritage and in 80 years of servicing the plumbing professional. We look forward to the decades to come.&rdquo;</p> http://www.gerberonline.com/shop/pressrelease.aspx?id=58 <p> <strong>WOODRIDGE, Ill. (August 2012) -</strong> Bolstering its roster of reliable and innovative products, leading plumbing manufacturer Gerber adds two new high efficiency toilets (HETs) to its <a href="http://www.gerberonline.com/">Maxwell</a> product line: the Maxwell 1.28 Wall Hung &amp; Floor Mount, Elongated Back Outlets. Both products comply with WaterSense&reg;, a program established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to save water.</p> <p> &ldquo;These product line additions solidify Gerber&rsquo;s position as an industry leader by delivering high performance and water saving toilets for unique and challenging applications,&rdquo; commented Kevin McJoynt, vice president of marketing for Gerber.</p> <p> 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 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.</p> <p> 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.</p> <p> ADA compliant, both Maxwell HETs are low-consumption toilets using &nbsp;&nbsp;only 1.28 gallons per flush. The Maxwell line&rsquo;s latest HETs feature a three inch flush valve and are available in white with a color matched tank lever.</p> <p> For more information on Gerber&rsquo;s high efficiency, water saving plumbing products, visit <a href="http://www.gerberonline.com/">www.gerberonline.com</a> or call (630)754-0278.</p> <p> <strong>About Gerber:</strong></p> <p> 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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s &ldquo;Best-in-Class&rdquo; 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.&nbsp;</p> http://www.gerberonline.com/shop/pressrelease.aspx?id=54 <p style="text-align:right;"><strong>Media Contact:</strong> Lauren Schuster<br /> 770.518.1000 x 212<br /> <a href="mailto:lschuster@kleberandassociates.com">lschuster@kleberandassociates.com</a></p> <strong style="text-align:center;">GERBER HONORS ITS 80TH ANNIVERSARY WITH THE DRIVE 80! CAMPAIGN</strong> <em style="text-align:center; display:block;">One lucky event attendee will drive away in a new 2012 Chevy Avalanche Truck</em> <p><strong>WOODRIDGE, Ill. (June 2012)</strong> Gerber Plumbing Fixtures is pleased to announce the launch of <a href="http://www.gerberonline.com/shop/custom.aspx?recid=38">Drive 80!</a>, a nationwide campaign celebrating Gerber’s 80th anniversary.</p> <p>&quot;We are thrilled to recognize our 80th anniversary with a series of fun events where we will be giving away lots of prizes and gifts including faucets, knee pads, coffee mugs, T-shirts, to name a few,&quot; said Alyson Angotti, marketing manager for Gerber. &quot;The new Chevy Avalanche truck will be an exciting incentive and I can’t wait to meet the final winner.&quot;Starting this June Gerber’s sales force will host a series of events educating customers and industry professionals on the company’s latest brass product offering. Moreover, all qualified event attendees will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a fully loaded 2012 Chevy Avalanche truck, worth more than $40,000 (details below). Gerber fittingly chose the truck in honor of their award-winning Avalanche toilet.</p> <p>The first <a href="http://www.gerberonline.com/shop/custom.aspx?recid=38">Drive 80!</a> events will be held on Tuesday, June 5th by Armour Sales at Robertson Supply Company in Rexburg, ID and by Eklof Sales at Weinstein Supply in Lancaster, PA. Then on June 6th two more events will be held by Triumph at Robertson Supply Co. in Cranberry, PA and by Armour Sales at Robertson Supply Co. in Idaho Falls, ID. For a nationwide event list, visit Gerber’s Facebook and for additional information on <a href="http://www.gerberonline.com/shop/custom.aspx?recid=38">Drive 80!</a> visit www.gerberonline.com or find us with your Smartphone: </p> <p>No purchase necessary to enter or win. <em>Giveaway period 6/1/12 - 9/30/12</em>. Must be a licensed or registered plumber (unless state of residence does not require it) and must be a legal resident of one of the 48 contiguous United States or the District of Columbia. Must be 18 years of age or the age of majority in state of residence, whichever is greater. Approximate retail value of prize:</p> <p>$40,000. Void where prohibited. <a href="http://www.gerberonline.com/shop/custom.aspx?recid=38" title="Drive 80!">Drive 80!</a> is an independent raffle and is not endorsed, sponsored or affiliated with General Motors or Chevrolet. To enter and for Official Rules,visit www.gerberonline.com.</p> <strong>About Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC:</strong> <p>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 &quot;Best-in-Class&quot; 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.</p> http://www.gerberonline.com/shop/pressrelease.aspx?id=52 <p> <strong style="text-align:center;">GLOBE UNION COMPANIES OFFER WATER-SAVING CEU COURSE</strong><br /> <em style="text-align:center;">Evaluating high efficiency products, recognizing codes and standards, and observing water conservation trends just part of the curriculum</em></p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> WOODRIDGE, IL &ndash; In its continued commitment to provide educational offerings for customers and partners, Globe Union and its family of companies, including Danze, Inc. and Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC, is sponsoring a FREE online education seminar for designers, architects and other industry professionals to earn valuable continuing education credits.</p> <p> The course focuses on water - our world&rsquo;s increasingly scarce, costly and energy-intensive resource. No building (residential, commercial, hospitality or other) can be considered sustainable if it wastes water. Wasting water depends almost entirely on the efficiency of on-site plumbing fixtures such as toilets, showers, faucets and urinals. Although early attempts at &ldquo;efficient&rdquo; fixtures often led to weak showers and toilets that had to be flushed multiple times, today&rsquo;s high-efficiency fixtures use advanced engineering to deliver superior performance while saving significant amounts of water in everyday use.</p> <p> This course provides the information needed to select high efficiency fixtures that conserve water, meet rapidly changing codes and standards, and contribute to LEED points &ndash; all without sacrificing a drop of style or performance.</p> <h3> Course Learning Objectives:</h3> <ul> <li> Discuss the importance of selecting high efficiency plumbing fixtures to use limited water resources sustainably.</li> <li> Evaluate how the newest generation of highly efficient toilets, showers, faucets and other plumbing fixtures work differently to conserve water while enhancing performance.</li> <li> Recognize the codes, standards and programs such as WaterSense and LEED that affect selection of high efficiency plumbing fixtures.</li> <li> Use current information about technologies and trends in high efficiency plumbing fixtures to specify for water conservation, functional performance and aesthetics.</li> </ul> <p> This course is a presentation designed to earn professionals 1.00 AIA/CES Learning Unit.&nbsp; To access the course visit http://continuingeducation.construction.com.</p> http://www.gerberonline.com/shop/pressrelease.aspx?id=51 <p align="center"> <strong>Gerber Plumbing Fixtures CEO and President Michael Werner is an Ernst &amp; Young Entrepreneur Of The Year^&reg; 2012 finalist in the Midwest</strong></p> <p align="center"> &nbsp;</p> <p> <strong>WOODRIDGE, Ill. (May 24, 2012) -</strong>&nbsp;Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, &nbsp;a leading manufacturer of vitreous china plumbing fixtures, faucets, and fittings for the residential, commercial and hospitality construction markets, today announced that CEO and President <a href="http://www.gerberonline.com">Michael Werner</a>was named a finalist in the Ernst &amp; Young Entrepreneur Of The Year<strong>^&reg;</strong> 2012 program in the Midwest.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> The prestigious award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Werner was selected from a large pool of over 500 nominations by a panel of independent judges.&nbsp; Awards will be presented at a special gala on June 21 at the Hilton Chicago Hotel.&nbsp;</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> &ldquo;After globalizing our manufacturing, introducing hundreds of new products and strengthening our professional heritage, we are proud that Gerber is now one of the strongest suppliers in the plumbing wholesale channel. Gerber is honored to be selected as a finalist,&rdquo; said Werner.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> Although Gerber is an 80 year old company, Werner was recognized for infusing Gerber with the passion of a start-up business and for the successful turnaround of the company following Globe Union&rsquo;s acquisition of Gerber&rsquo;s assets in 2003.&nbsp; In spite of the worst housing market in history, Gerber has achieved record financial results in each of the past three years.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> Now in its 26th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 140 cities in more than 50 countries throughout the world.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> Following the gala, regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Ernst &amp; Young National Entrepreneur Of The Year Program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the Ernst &amp; Young National Entrepreneur Of The Year Overall Award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 17, 2012. The awards are the culminating event of the Ernst &amp; Young Strategic Growth Forum, the nation&rsquo;s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <strong><u>Sponsors</u></strong></p> <p> Founded and produced by Ernst &amp; Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are nationally sponsored in the United States by SAP America and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> In the Midwest region, sponsors include ManpowerGroup, Winston &amp; Strawn LLP, Benefitdecisions, PNC Bank, <em>Smart Business</em> magazine and Becker Professional Education. Locally, the program is sponsored by the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9 FM and MK Communications.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <strong>About Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC</strong></p> <p> 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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s &ldquo;Best-in-Class&rdquo; 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.</p> <h1 align="left"> &nbsp;</h1> <p> <strong>About Ernst &amp; Young Entrepreneur Of The Year</strong>^&reg;<br /> Ernst &amp; Young Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world&rsquo;s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential, and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 140 cities in more than 50 countries.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <strong>About Ernst &amp; Young</strong><br /> Ernst &amp; Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 152,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve their potential.<br /> <em><br /> </em>Ernst &amp; Young refers to the global organization of member firms of Ernst &amp; Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst &amp; Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. For more information about our organization, please visit www.ey.com.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> This news release has been issued by Ernst &amp; Young LLP, a US client-serving member firm of Ernst &amp; Young Global Limited.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p align="center"> ###</p> http://www.gerberonline.com/shop/pressrelease.aspx?id=34 http://www.gerberonline.com/shop/pressrelease.aspx?id=41 http://www.gerberonline.com/shop/pressrelease.aspx?id=45 http://www.gerberonline.com/shop/pressrelease.aspx?id=43 http://www.gerberonline.com/shop/pressrelease.aspx?id=47 http://www.gerberonline.com/shop/pressrelease.aspx?id=48 http://www.gerberonline.com/shop/pressrelease.aspx?id=50 http://www.gerberonline.com/shop/pressrelease.aspx?id=44 http://www.gerberonline.com/shop/pressrelease.aspx?id=42 http://www.gerberonline.com/shop/pressrelease.aspx?id=49 http://www.gerberonline.com/shop/pressrelease.aspx?id=32 http://www.gerberonline.com/shop/pressrelease.aspx?id=33 http://www.gerberonline.com/shop/pressrelease.aspx?id=31 http://www.gerberonline.com/shop/pressrelease.aspx?id=46