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New bathroom products broaden Kohler's extensive portfolio of water-conserving products.

 
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9 Dec 2006

Kohler Co., a global leader in kitchen and bath technology, introduces several low-consumption products for residential and commercial applications to further establish its industry leadership in offering high-performing plumbing products that save water. Kohler augments its powerful Class Five - bulk flushing system - which offers water savings of up to 2,000 gallons of water per year for a family of four by an optional 1.4 gallon flush setting - with the new Cimarron Comfort Heigh - 1.28 gpf toilet with Class Five EcoSmart - (EST) technology that can save homeowners up to 3,200 gallons of water per year over standard 1.6 gpf models. Additionally, Kohler introduces Steward - waterless urinals that can save commercial users up to 40,000 gallons of water per fixture, per year over a standard 1.0 gallon urinal.

In the showering category, Kohler launches the new low-flow MasterShower® Eco showerhead and handshower that provide homeowners and specifiers with additional options to conserve water and qualify for LEED credits. The 2.0 gpm sprayheads reduce water flow by up to 20 percent, while maintaining consistent performance and temperature.

The new Cimarron Comfort Height 1.28 gpf toilet with Class Five EST technology is an excellent solution for those people seeking a high-efficiency toilet (HET) that delivers an extraordinary combination of water conservation and flushing performance. Saving nearly one-third of a gallon of water per flush over industry-standard 1.6 gpf toilets, the new Cimarron 1.28 gpf toilet utilizes a flapperless flush tower design that ensures consistent, reliable performance. The flapperless flush tower design allows for easier actuation of the trip lever, and prevents toilet "run ons" better than traditional flappers.

New bathroom products broaden Kohler's extensive portfolio of water-conserving products.

With the introduction of its environmentally friendly Steward waterless urinals, Kohler offers the opportunity to save water and reduce sewage and maintenance costs while also providing outstanding performance and stylish design to users. Unlike traditional urinals which require consistent flushing to remove waste and maintain a hygienic environment, or other waterless urinals in the marketplace which utilize a cartridge that must be periodically replaced, Kohler waterless urinals feature a cartridge-free integral trapway that is filled with Kohler Waterless Urinal Sealing Liquid. The unique design of the trapway allows liquid waste to pass through the sealing liquid and into the waste pipe. Once the liquid waste has passed through, the less dense sealing liquid maintains its position at the top of the trapway, thus providing an impermeable barrier that blocks odors.

The new MasterShower Eco showerhead and handshower make sh owering, the fastest growing category in the bathroom, more ecological without sacrificing the quality of water coverage or temperature control. The 2.0 gpm - as opposed to the industry standard of 2.5 gpm - sprayheads reduce water consumption in the shower by up to 20 percent, which amounts to substantial water savings considering the ever-increasing popularity of showers.

Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wis., Kohler Co. is one of America's oldest and largest privately held companies. Kohler is a global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products, engines and power generation systems, cabinetry, tile and home interiors, and international host to award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations.



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