FlowGuard Family of Piping Products Expanded to Include New Flexible Piping OptionsIndustry's CPVC leader becomes only source for both rigid and flexible non-metallic piping options

    CLEVELAND - In an industry characterized by numerous options, now there is an additional choice in plumbing as well. FlowGuard Gold® CPVC Pipe & Fittings, an industry leader in non-metallic plumbing for nearly 50 years, has added two flexible options to its family of products - FlowGuard™ Flex pipe and FlowGuard Gold® Bendable pipe.

    Installing FlowGuard Flex pipe

    The makers of FlowGuard Gold CPVC, a rigid pipe well known for its corrosion resistance, ease of installation and cost benefits, are now offering builders and plumbing contractors two new flexible piping products:

    • FlowGuard Flex pipe represents the industry's most advanced cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) technology available. It provides unprecedented protection against chlorine and UV light degradation with its unique, patented three-layer design.
    • FlowGuard Gold Bendable composite pipe is comprised of a one-of-a-kind, multi-layer pipe designed specifically for under-slab applications, where it eliminates the need for joints and reduces the risk of costly leaks.

    Both FlowGuard Flex pipe and FlowGuard Gold Bendable composite pipe share numerous benefits with the company's FlowGuard Gold CPVC pipe and fittings, including:

    • Corrosion and scale resistance
    • Faster, easier installation
    • Lower material and labor costs
    • Quiet operation
    • Durability

    For more information on the new FlowGuard Flex pipe and FlowGuard Gold Bendable composite pipe, as well as FlowGuard Gold CPVC pipe, stop by booth #W6345 at the 2007 International Builders' Show, visit www.flowguardgold.com or www.flowguardflex.com, or call (888) 234-2436.

    FlowGuard Gold® and FlowGuard™ are trademarks of The Lubrizol Corporation.

    The Lubrizol Corporation (NYSE: LZ) is an innovative specialty chemical company that produces and supplies technologies that improve the quality and performance of our customers' products in the global transportation, industrial and consumer markets. These technologies include lubricant additives for engine oils, other transportation-related fluids and industrial lubricants, as well as fuel additives for gasoline and diesel fuel. In addition, Lubrizol makes ingredients and additives for personal care products and pharmaceuticals; specialty materials, including plastics technology and performance coatings in the form of specialty resins and additives. Lubrizol's industry-leading technologies in additives, ingredients and compounds enhance the quality, performance and value of customers' products, while reducing their environmental impact.

    With headquarters in Wickliffe, Ohio, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, owns and operates manufacturing facilities in 21 countries, as well as sales and technical offices around the world. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has approximately 6,900 employees worldwide. Revenues for 2005 were $3.6 billion, excluding operations discontinued in 2006 that had 2005 revenues of $0.4 billion. For more information, visit www.lubrizol.com.

    Contact:
    Eileen Petridis
    Robert Falls & Co. Public Relations
    (216) 696-0229
    epetridis@robertfalls.com