Modern Technology Merges with Organic DesignOndus Features Nature-inspired Styling with Trusted GROHE Performance

May 2009 — Today's technology allows for bold aesthetic statements in the home that incorporate both beauty and modern convenience. Such is the case with GROHE's Ondus collection. Epitomizing the company design philosophy aptly referred to as "SensualMinimalism," Ondus offers visually dramatic, fluid designs that mimic the soothing crest of a wave combined with digital technology for the ultimate in ease and comfort. Already a hit in Europe, this truly innovative offering is making splashes in North America as well.

Grohe's Ondus Digital Faucet Series

"The Ondus collection departs from contemporary and modern styling and radiates simplicity from its organically inspired design," said Paul Flowers, senior vice president of design for GROHE. "The combination of fluidity and elegance with modern convenience makes this bath and shower collection perfect for consumers who appreciate technology and cutting-edge style."

Recognized with the red dot Design Award as the"Best of the Best" design, Ondus offers faucets that users control digitally. Featuring an intuitive, icon-based, backlit interface, the digital control allows users to pre-set water temperature and flow rate for a consistent and completely personalized bathing experience."The technology of today embraces the intuitive and simple," said Flowers."The digital control allows each Ondus experience to be customized, while operation remains effortless."

Grohe's Ondus AquaFountain Shower System

The centerpiece of the Ondus collection is the AquaFountain, a shower system with wall-mounted and hand-held shower options. The AquaFountain combines GROHE DreamSpray® technology with GROHE DreamFall, a new technology that provides a soothing cascade of water that flows from the newly engineered flow control. The combination of the technologies is reminiscent of two of nature's greatest water sources — a flowing waterfall and falling rain. Other faucets in the collection include: electronic lavatory faucet, wideset faucet, remote shower controller, floor-mounted bath filler, deck-mounted five-hole tub filler and the three-hole basin mixer, all engineered with GROHE's exclusive SilkMove® technology, which uses cartridges enhanced with Carbodur® to ensure precision control and maximum lifetime performance.

Grohe's Ondus Tub Filler

There also is a full line of 11 coordinating Ondus accessories, ranging from towel ring to heated robe holder and champagne bucket.

Adding to the collection's visual differentiation are its striking original finish options, including sophisticated VelvetBlack and high-gloss MoonWhite — two newly-designed, non-metallic finishes available from GROHE. In addition to the Ondus offerings, the GROHE Rainshower and Jumbo Rainshower also are available in these new finishes. For those seeking a striking design in a metallic finish, the Ondus collection also is available in Frosted Titanium and the popular GROHE StarLight® chrome.

GROHE products are sold through designer showrooms nationwide and select online retailers. Specific showroom locations and retailer Web sites are available at www.groheamerica.com.

About GROHE
GROHE, Bloomingdale, Ill., is the 34-year-old, wholly-owned subsidiary of GROHE Water Technology AG & Co. KG, Germany. GROHE faucet and shower products are distributed in more than 180 countries and represent over 80 years of excellence in European styling, engineering and quality. GROHE ranks among the top three faucet manufacturers in the world and was the first international faucet manufacturer to be ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Certified.