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  • Axor Starck Shower Collection
  • ebuild (8/26/2009)
  • The sleek Axor Starck shower collection was a big hit with the judges: "It has the look and feel of a precise German design--like a Porsche." The modular system offers various elements that can be combined for a number of personal shower preferences, including horizontal, vertical, and asymmetrical flow. Each 12-by-12-centimeter module can contain several functions, such as a sprayhead, a thermostat, speakers, shelving units, lights, and control elements. These combine with the overhead Axor Starck ShowerHeaven, which features three spray modes and a slide function. Cost: starts at $6,825 to $9,895 for basic ShowerHeaven unit. 800-334-0455.
  • First LEED Platinum Certification Awarded to Midwest Home
  • ebuild (8/20/2009)
  • The U.S. Green Building Council awarded the Midwest's first LEED Platinum certification for achievement in green homebuilding to a residence in the King Lincoln District of Columbus, Ohio. Due to LEEDs intense certification process for energy and water efficiency, Gerber provided two of its water conserving Ultra Dual Flush toilets and Allerton faucets to the home and helped earn points.
  • Saile Toilet
  • ebuild (8/20/2009)
  • The sleek one-piece Saile toilet is WaterSense-certified, with a dual-flush feature that allows for 1.6 gpf for solid waste and .8 gpf for liquids. The functionality can save the average family of four up to 8,000 gallons of water each year versus a 1.6-gpf-only toilet. The skirted model's flush-to-wall installation eliminates buildup behind the toilet. "It looks like it works as well as it is easy to clean," one judge commented. Cost: $682. 800-456-4537.
  • Caroma Introduces High Efficiency Back Outlet Toilet
  • ebuild (8/19/2009)
  • Caroma, the leader in dual flush toilets, urinals, and stylish bathroom sinks, announces its newest high efficiency toilet (HET): the Sydney Smart back outlet. The Sydney Smart back outlet HET is one of the first back outlet dual flush toilets to be WaterSense labeled, delivering high performance and water savings in the bathroom.
  • Cifial USA Expands North American Headquarters With Opening of Training Facility
  • ebuild (8/13/2009)
  • Cifial USA, a genuine plumbing and hardware manufacturer known for their hand crafted finishes, innovative designs and Portuguese roots, unveils Cifial Tech. An applied learning institute, Cifial Tech provides customizable educational programs that allow manufacturers representatives, showroom sales professionals and plumbing professionals to explore the technical aspects of installing Cifial products.

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