For the Media

2/1/2012

Graceful Geometry and Polished Perfection in the JADO Pyke Collection Brings a Touch of Sculptural Art to the World of Luxury Bathroom Faucets

Beautiful New Faucets, Tub Filler, and Hand Shower Share Bold Lines and a Stately Elegance that Demand to Be Noticed

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (February 1, 2012) — Marked by distinctive geometric lines and strong sculptural profiles, the luxury bathroom faucets and accessories in the new JADO Pyke Collection bring the power and beauty of art to whatever setting they grace. Blending attention-grabbing aesthetics with fine craftsmanship and durable construction, Pyke faucets offer such JADO hallmarks as superior performance, carefully considered ergonomics, time-tested reliability, and environmentally-aware water efficiency.

Pyke is a comprehensive collection of faucets and accessories that allows for an integrated bathroom look and is ideal for contemporary or transitional applications. Models include widespread, monoblock, and vessel lavatory faucets; a deck-mount tub filler; a tub/shower set; a personal hand-shower set; and matching accessories such as a towel bar, towel ring, tissue holder, and robe hook.

All Pyke models are available in polished chrome, brushed nickel, or platinum nickel – durable, hand-buffed signature finishes that coordinate with other JADO Luxury Bath Collection offerings.

All faucets in the Pyke Collection are water efficient, meeting the rigorous WaterSense-certification standards of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), requiring a maximum flow rate of 1.5 gallons per minute (gpm). They incorporate pressure-compensating aerators that provide 32 percent water savings over standard models without sacrificing performance.

Pyke lavatory faucets feature the JADO exclusive Luxury Speed Connect drain, an innovative technology that radically simplifies drain installation. Plus, the Speed Connect drain plunger features a large European-style cap that attractively covers the flange of the drain.

The Pyke faucets incorporate ceramic disc valve cartridges, ensuring a lifetime of drip-free performance as well as distinctly smooth handle control. In addition, the faucet spouts and bodies are made of high-quality cast brass for the utmost durability.

For more information on the Pyke Collection of bath faucets or other JADO luxury bath and kitchen products, visit www.jadousa.com or call (800) 227-2734.

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. The company is online at www.americanstandard.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/amercanstandard and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AmericanStandardPlumbing.

JADO® and Speed Connect® are registered trademarks of American Standard Brands.

Pyke™ is a trademark of American Standard Brands.

WaterSense® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).