PISCATAWAY, N.J., Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- American
Standard Brands has been honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a 2016 WaterSense Excellence in Innovation
and Research Award winner in recognition of the Company's pioneering new product development achievements and water conservation
research efforts.
The WaterSense program, sponsored by the EPA, encourages consumers to reduce their water usage through water saving products
and services, as well as by making simple changes in behavior to help conserve this valuable natural resource. The annual
WaterSense awards program recognizes organizations that are on the cutting edge of water efficiency innovation, collaboration,
and outreach.
"American Standard is continually striving to raise the standard in the industry by developing groundbreaking innovations that
impact everyday water use while exceeding the expectations of our customers in terms of style and performance," said Maha El
Kharbotly, chief marketing officer for LIXIL Water Technology Americas, the division under which American Standard and luxury
brand DXV operate. "We are very dedicated to promoting the mission of the WaterSense program and it is a true honor to receive
this meaningful recognition from the EPA."
American Standard Brands was awarded this 2016 Excellence in Innovation and Research distinction, in part, for transforming
faucet design and engineering with the creation of the first ready-for-market working residential faucets created with 3D metal
printing. All three of these DXV 3D printed faucets – the Vibrato, Trope, and Shadowbrook – use 45 percent less water than
standard bathroom faucet models, with their water-conserving flow rate of 1.2 gallons per minute (gpm). They surpass the
stringent high performance and water efficiency standards for WaterSense-certification from the EPA. "This dazzling reinvention
of the way water is delivered to the user could not be crafted using conventional manufacturing methods; only this
first-of-its-kind 3D metal printing process can achieve these stunning results," explained El Kharbotly.
In addition, the Company demonstrated a strong commitment to research by participating in a study on drain line carry in
collaboration with the Plumbing Efficiency Research Coalition (PERC). American Standard Senior Manager of Testing and Compliance
for Fixtures, C.J. Lagan, worked closely with fellow PERC committee members to explore the issue
of drain line carry in plumbing systems. Together they explored the effect of slope, size, toilet paper choice, and water closet
flushing characteristics on drain line carry. Lagan, who oversaw the research, data collection, and analysis for this project,
was named the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) 2015 Industry Person of the Year for his
extensive work on this effort.
In 2012, American Standard Brands was honored with the EPA's WaterSense Manufacturer Partner of the Year Award in recognition
of the company's water-saving technological advances and ongoing efforts to raise awareness about water conservation.
The WaterSense awards program was launched in 2008 to recognize excellence in the field of water conservation and the special
efforts of WaterSense partners to advance the organization's mission. WaterSense-labeled products have helped Americans save 1.5
trillion gallons of water and $32.6 billion in water and energy bills since the program's inception
in 2006*.
For more information on WaterSense-certified American Standard products, visit www.americanstandard.com or call (800) 442-1902.
* Data source: WaterSense Accomplishments 2015, Saving Water for Future Generations © June
2016
ABOUT AMERICAN STANDARD BRANDS
American Standard Brands make life healthier, safer and more beautiful at home, at work, in the community and throughout the
world. Offering total project solutions for residential and commercial customers around the world with respected brands such as
American Standard®, DXV®, Safety Tubs®, Crane Plumbing®, Eljer®,
Fiat® and Decorative Panels International®. American Standard Brands is owned by LIXIL Corporation (TSE Code 5938), and is part of LIXIL Water
Technology business, which operates across 150 countries. The LIXIL Water Technology brands include: LIXIL, INAX, GROHE, American
Standard, and JAXSON. Learn more at www.americanstandard.com, or follow us at twitter.com/AmStandard, https://www.facebook.com/AmericanStandardPlumbing.
Vibrato®, Trope® and Shadowbrook® are registered trademarks of American Standard Brands.
WaterSense® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
For more information:
Nora DePalma, O'Reilly DePalma
For LIXIL Water Technology Americas
American Standard, DXV
(770) 772-4726
nora.depalma@oreilly-depalma.com
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