Gerber Wins Two 2009 ADEX Gold Level AwardsPlumbing Company has received eight ADEX Awards

May, 2009 –- Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC is pleased to accept two Gold level 2009 Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX) for its widely popular Wicker Park pull-down kitchen faucet and Logan Square pedestal lavatory. Introduced in 2008, both products were designed with a contemporary style and peak product performance.
"Gerber is proud to offer our customers award winning products. Every year, we focus on creating stylish designs for our performance-enhanced products," commented Kevin McJoynt, director of marketing for Gerber. "An ADEX award is a distinguished honor in our industry, and we are delighted to receive Gold recognition for both of these new and exciting products."
Established by Design Journal, the 14-year old award program has become the largest competition recognizing superior product designs. Each year, ADEX recognizes three award levels of platinum, gold or silver. The products are judged by an anonymous panel of professionals in the design industry.

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For several years, Gerber has consistently won ADEX awards for its products including the Ultra Flush, Allerton and Viper™ toilets as well as the Picturesque pedestal lavatory, and Brianne and Electronic faucets.

ADEX's 2009 – 2010 call for entries are due by June 30, 2009. For more information on ADEX visit www.adexawards.com.
For more information on Gerber and its award winning plumbing products, visit www.gerberonline.com or call 866.538.5536.

About Gerber:
Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC is a leading manufacturer of vitreous china plumbing fixtures, faucets, and fittings for the residential, commercial and hospitality construction markets. Gerber products are sold exclusively to the plumbing professional and are supported with Gerber's exclusive "Best-in-Class" customer service. Gerber is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and a partner in the U.S. EPA WaterSense Program. The 76-year old plumbing company is committed to protecting the environment through resource conservation and building best practices.