BrassCraft's SureConnect Quick Connect System

11/18/2006 - NOVI, MI - BrassCraft, a leading manufacturer of plumbing products, was recently named a winner in the "Cool Products Competition" held as part of the annual PCBC trade show and conference for residential builders, June 20-23, 2006, in San Francisco.

This year, a panel of 5,000 randomly selected builders, architects, real estate professionals, marketing experts and other building industry leaders, chose 20 "cool products" winners. The contest was divided into two categories, Industry and Consumer. BrassCraft was recognized as one of 10 winners in the Industry Products category for its SureConnect quick-connect system. SureConnect provides a fast and easy quick-connect system that adds both speed and profits to finish plumbing.

"BrassCraft is proud to be recognized by the PCBC group for having one of the most innovative products at the show", said BrassCraft's Charles Scott, Vice President, Marketing and Innovation. "SureConnect features a patented lockable housing that lets plumbers see, feel and hear the connection as it's installed to assure a leak-free connection every time."

About PCBC
Originally named the Pacific Coast Builders Conference, PCBC was launched in 1959 as a small educational conference. Since then, the show has grown in size, drawing over 29,000 homebuilders, developers, architects, product manufacturers and consultants to the industry.

About BrassCraft:
BrassCraft, a Masco Company, is a leading manufacturer of water supplies and other plumbing products for the wholesale and retail markets. The company's promise to these markets, "Committed to Quality, Driven by Innovation" is reflected in the thousands of high-reputation plumbing products that are sold under the BrassCraft and PlumbShop brands. Founded in 1946, BrassCraft is an international corporation headquartered in Novi, Michigan with manufacturing and distribution facilities around the globe.

Contact:
Geri Kostello
BrassCraft
248.374.3906
gkostell@brasscrafthq.com