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3/11/2011

Saving Water Yields Big Reward for Winner of Contest Sponsored by American Standard

Wisconsin family wins seven day eco-adventure to Costa Rica in “Responsible Bathroom” sweepstakes

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (March 11, 2011) — Conserving water at home has paid off in a big way for Tim Buhler of Glenbeulah, Wis., who has been announced the winner of a week-long eco-vacation from the Responsible Bathroom sweepstakes, sponsored by American Standard Brands.

The sweepstakes were hosted at the Responsible Bathroom website, where entrants could earn extra chances to win by pledging to save water in various ways around the house.

Buhler’s wife Lonnie and children Ryan, 21, and Shannon, 17, will enjoy a seven-day eco adventure in Costa Rica. Included in the vacation package is a wildlife tour on the Sarapiqui River, a zip line tour of the Arenal Volcano, and the chance to help plant trees in a local reforestation project. The prize package is valued at $28,400 and includes roundtrip airfare, six nights of hotel accommodations, and $500 cash.          

Over thirty runners-up in the contest also received water-saving American Standard^® FloWise^® Showerheads. The FloWise line of showerheads uses the exclusive American Standard turbine technology to deliver an invigorating shower experience with up to 40 percent water savings over conventional showerheads.Suggested list prices range from $42 to $114.

“We believe that water is our most valuable resource,” said Don Devine, president and CEO of American Standard Brands. “We believe it is important to engage our consumer and trade partners in our Responsible Bathroom tour so as to draw attention to the issue of water conservation, and highlight how individuals and businesses can use water more efficiently in their everyday lives.”

For more information on the FloWise Showerhead Collection or other American Standard products, visit www.americanstandard.com or call  (800) 899-2614. For water conservation news and advice, plus details about the sweepstakes, visit www.responsiblebathroom.com.

 ABOUT AMERICAN STANDARD BRANDS

 American Standard Brands is a leading North American manufacturer of a wide range of high-quality building products, including faucets, fixtures, furniture, vitreous china fixtures, cast iron sinks, whirlpool tubs and other wellness products for the bath and kitchen as well as decorative panels. The company currently offers total project solutions for residential and commercial customers; employs more than 5,000 people in the United States, Canada and Mexico; and markets products under well known and respected brands, such as American Standard^®, Jado^®, Porcher^®, Safety Tubs^®, Crane^®, Eljer^®, Fiat^® and Decorative Panels International^®. American Standard Brands is an affiliated portfolio company of Sun Capital Partners. For more information, visit www.americanstandard.com.