75 Years Old Never Looked So New Gerber Celebrates Anniversary of Serving Plumbing Professionals

    Woodridge, IL -- February, 2007 -- When Max Gerber established Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC in 1932 with the purchase of his first vitreous china manufacturing facility, he vowed to provide products to the plumbing trades that represent only the best in quality, style, performance and durability. Now, 75 years later, the Gerber brand continues to meet and exceed the highest of standards, while remaining true to the plumbing professional with innovative, affordable solutions for the kitchen and bath.

    75 Years Old Never Looked So New

    Heritage Takes Hold
    Gerber engineering has resulted in many accomplishments over the last 75 years to enhance the product portfolio. Now part of Globe Union Group, Inc., Gerber has grown its portfolio of finely crafted products at price points that provide maximum flexibility, while still offering the highest level of customer service.

    As the years pass, the Gerber name continues to be proudly stamped on innovative products that include the top performing, most complete line of toilets in the industry, bathroom lavatories that marry convenience with function and style, as well as entire families of faucets and fittings ranging from contemporary to classic styles.

    The portfolio also consists of commercial and electronic products that address the requirements and specifications of the green movement and water conversation.

    "For the Gerber name and family, reaching our 75th Anniversary is truly a testament to our relationship with the plumbing professionals and an extension of my grandfather's dedication to quality and customer service," said Ila Lewis, Chairman of the Board and granddaughter of founder Max Gerber.

    The Big Move
    Recently, Gerber moved into a larger space, reinforcing a fresh brand outlook and continued growth potential. Gerber's all-encompassing, 250,000 sq.ft home in Woodridge, IL consists of office space, a distribution center, warehouse space and an impressive, newly constructed showroom and training center. "The new Gerber facility serves as a revitalized, innovative space. It is truly a milestone, allowing us to embrace our past as we accelerate into the future," continues Lewis.

    Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC is a leading manufacturer of vitreous china plumbing fixtures and chrome-plated and special finish faucets and fittings for the residential, builder, commercial and hospitality markets. Gerber® products are sold exclusively to the plumbing professional and are supported with "Best-in-Class" customer service. For more information, call 630-754-0278 or visit www.gerberonline.com.

    CONTACT:
    Ila Lewis
    ila.lewis@gerberonline.com
    (630) 754-0102

    Gaelen Bell
    gbell@msinet.com (312) 946-6089