Gerber Introduces a New Water Conscious Microsite

May, 2009-- Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC, a leading sustainable plumbing manufacturer, offers customers a new cutting edge, water saving microsite called GerberGreenonline.com.

Launched on April 20, 2009, Gerber's new "mini" site provides visitors with useful information including how much water and money they can save by using efficient plumbing products like the company's high efficiency toilets (HETs) and low-flow faucets through an online water calculator. In addition, the site allows users to view Gerber's latest water saving plumbing products, provides aid for its sales force and serves as a valuable resource for the kitchen and bath industry.

"Having a green site that is practical and comprehensive to our loyal customers is imperative as we are committed to being the sustainable solution for residential and commercial use," commented Ron Mudge, marketing manager for Gerber. "And our water calculator is a perk for those in the industry who can use this Web tool on a regular basis."

Moreover, the site illustrates the company's long history of green practices from testing to manufacturing. For instance, Gerber uses natural gas instead of coal for all of its fuel needs and recycles all the water used in the testing and inspection labs. Plus, as a partner of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) WaterSense Program, Gerber has numerous WaterSense certified products from low-flow faucets to HETs, which are engineered to use 20 to 30 percent less water than the standard.

GerberGreenonline.com also offers the company's new downloadable complimentary coloring book called Greg Gerber Adventures that educates children on the importance of water preservation.

For more information about Gerber and the new Green microsite, visit GerberGreenonline.com or call 866.538.5536.

About Gerber:
Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC is a leading manufacturer of vitreous china plumbing fixtures, faucets, fittings and bathroom suites 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 proud 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 preserving the environment through resource conservation and building best practices.