Mansfield Plumbing Debuts Revolutionary CollectionsAmerica's Oldest Plumbing Manufacturer Unveils "Affordable Style" for Every Home

(PERRYSVILLE, OH - May 8, 2007) - Mansfield Plumbing Products LLC announced today that their new collections of "affordable style" residential products will debut at the largest kitchen and bath trade show in the world - K/BIS. "Mansfield is evolving from a quality, well performing manufacturer of sanitary and bathroom products to the only manufacturer capable of making beautiful bathrooms accessible to every home," proclaimed Jim Morando, President of Mansfield Plumbing Products. "We are taking a consumer-driven approach to our design and our products. Our new designs are completely revolutionary at this price point."

The Essence Suite

Mansfield is making significant improvements in their approach to business since their purchase and subsequent investment by Corona, one of the World's leaders in the industry. In their goal to provide unsurpassed quality, service and delivery, they have undertaken several new initiatives to set new standards in the industry.

First, they have brought in highly regarded experts to support their standing as a top performance, top style and top value leader. Jim Morando, President, has more than 21 years of proven success with global companies such as Congoleum Corporation and Newell Rubbermaid. Alejandro Sierra, Director of Product Management, has over twelve years of marketing experience from parent company Corona, where he was the Promotion and Merchandising Manager for multiple markets around the World. Alexandre Marchand, Director of Product Marketing, was the product manager for MAAX, a leading North American manufacturer of award-winning bathroom products and spas for the residential market. Richard O'Reagan, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, brings over 20 years of expertise in sales, marketing, branding and customer service with trustworthy companies such as Chicago Faucet and BMW. Dan Wiblin, Vice President of Supply, joined the management team after more than 15 years with the Sherwin-Williams company in various financial and supply chain roles at the corporate headquarters and several manufacturing facilities.

Next, senior management at Mansfield Plumbing and Corona conducted extensive consumer research to determine what matters most to their customers. "We learned what resonates most with people is design," explained Alexandre Marchand, Director of Product Marketing. "Regardless of income, design is of paramount importance. Therefore we now understand the need for affordable style and have created design focused collections that will fill a void that has, until now, existed in the marketplace."

Mansfield's new approach encompasses the development of a complete suite of products - toilet, lavatory and bath components - all inspired by design and with a consistent look among the products. These new collections will be displayed as fully integrated bathroom solutions and will be shown in lifestyle settings to enable consumers to visualize the products in their home. "A Mansfield bathroom solution brings style, comfort, pride and satisfaction to its owner and their family and friends. We intend our bathrooms to make a difference in the lives of millions, " added Mr. Marchand.

With this combination of industry expertise united with exceptional, affordable style collections, Mansfield Plumbing is poised to become a leading manufacturer in the industry.

NEW PRODUCTS
Mansfield is launching three new collections that focus on design and offer consumers "affordable style." Each new Suite has been designed with several components: a toilet, a lavatory and a bath with many options.

Essence Suite - Style with a softer edge. Clean and timeless, the Essence Suite is the perfect blend of style and warmth. Based on the homeowner's desire to bring a more avantgarde look to their home, yet have it complement the rest of their décor, the softer, slightly more current simplicity of the Essence suite does just that. A timeless look, inspired in classic forms, with hints of modern elements, the new Essence suite is a perfect match for any décor style. The Essence Suite includes: elongated ADA toilet ($147.60 MSRP), matching pedestal lavatory ($129.00 MSPR) with options towel bar ($40.20 MSRP), drop in lavatory ($61.80 MSRP) & five different sizes of bathtubs with whirlpool and air option with a MSRP range of $1,600 to $5,450 depending on the features purchased.

Reo Suite - Clean lines with modern design now available at home. A look no longer reserved for the boutique hotel, the Reo Suite brings simple and modern chic to your address. Inspired by the homeowner's request to bring that vacation feeling to their home, the organic design, clean lines and intuitive function turn any bathroom into one's personal getaway spa. Elements include: elongated ADA toilet ($153.60 MSRP), demi vessel ($67.20 MSRP), under counter lavatory ($64.20 MSRP), and bathtubs with whirlpool ranging in MSRP from $1,100 to $5,350.

Stafford Suite - In the Stafford Suite, it's what you don't see that is equally as important. Perhaps the single most requested feature is for a toilet with a concealed trapway, which not only boosts visual aesthetics, but offers an easy surface to clean. With an inviting and warm look, the Stafford Suite collection, with the new concealed trapway toilet, is a classic style choice filled with architectural details. It's not surprising that this collection is one of the more universally appealing suites. The "renovated" Stafford Suite has been extended to include a concealed trapway elongated ADA toilet ($228.60 MSRP), pedestal lavatory, drop in lavatory, and bathtub that ranges in MSRP from $1,550 to $5,450 depending on features.

About Mansfield Plumbing
Mansfield Plumbing Products, founded in 1929, was purchased by Corona (one of the world's largest manufacturers of china) in 2004 and is a leading producer of top quality, high design, performance plumbing fixtures and fittings for use in residential, commercial and institutional markets. Mansfield precision manufactures more than 4 million pieces per year at their US headquarters in Perrysville, Ohio. Two other plants operate in the United States: Big Prairie, Ohio and Henderson, Texas. With over 750 employees, Mansfield is one of the largest domestic producers of sanitary ware, and are proud to say many of the products are "Made in the USA".

Our plumbing fixtures and fittings are available through one of the industry's most extensive networks of more than 1,000 wholesale plumbing distributors with over 2,800 locations throughout the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Additionally, the Company's plumbing products are sold through select retail, do-it-yourself home improvement centers and through designer kitchen and bath showrooms. More information can be found at www.mansfieldplumbing.com or by calling 877-850-3060.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Diane Jackson
Mansfield Plumbing
770-319-1994
d.jackson@hausergroup.com