GROHE Refreshes Eurolines for Cool, Confident Kitchens and BathsDynamic Faucets Have an Attitude All Their Own

BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. - June 25, 2007 - GROHE is proving that contemporary design and superior performance aren't mutually exclusive. Mixing European aesthetics with American functionality, the brand is refreshing its popular Eurolines collection of core faucets for the kitchen and bath in order to ensure that it remains relevant to the demands of today's consumers, who count on their faucets to be not only high style, but also hard-working.

The Eurodisc kitchen faucet

"Eurolines fittings like Eurodisc and Eurostyle for the kitchen, as well as Eurodisc II for the bath, are among our core product offerings," said Paul Flowers, vice president of design for GROHE. "They demonstrate that faucets of superior quality, design and technology can be accessible to style-conscious consumers with a variety of different budget parameters."

"All Euroline products are unique to the category in that they are designed to transcend short-term trends, while at the same time they offer distinctive contemporary appearances that set them far apart from look-alikes."

Eurodisc
A perfect addition for the lively heart of the home, the Eurodisc kitchen faucet is crafted from superior materials and engineered to perfection for incredible ease of use. Its curved fin-shaped lever is ergonomically designed for one-finger maneuverability, and its large dimensions provide comfort that's crucial when you consider that the average kitchen faucet is used up to 90 times each day.

"GROHE research has found that 89 percent of consumers want their kitchen faucets to complement their overall kitchen style," said Flowers. "With its sturdy physique and clean, confident design, Eurodisc effortlessly blends with a variety of kitchen décors. Its new dual-spray pull-out also lends superior convenience to consumers."

Eurodisc features GROHE's innovative and newly developed swivel technique that requires only one-fifth of the normal force required to move other faucets and provides the confidence of an easy turning spout that lasts a lifetime. Spout height also is imperative for ease of use, and the new Eurodisc boasts a height that is 18 percent higher than average.

Eurostyle
Its distinctive silhouettes and contemporary styling give the Eurostyle kitchen faucet a universal appeal that makes it a favorite of both architects and homeowners alike. Now featuring both a main sink faucet with side spray and a prep sink option, Eurostyle offers a reduced design that links it to the contemporary architecture found in today's chef-class kitchens.

"Eurostyle has been refined and improved to be in line with the latest lifestyle trends," said Flowers. "Its clean lines and clear shapes, as well as high-arched spout and smoothly curved ergonomic lever, reflect consumer desires for both the latest faucet designs and superior comfort and agility."

All new Eurostyle faucets come in GROHE StarLight® chrome or Infinity Finish™ brushed nickel.

Eurodisc II
In the bath, Eurodisc II possesses a chic and sporty look that exudes stylish differentiation. Sharing the same fin-shaped lever as its kitchen counterpart, Eurodisc II features spacious dimensions and soft, expressive contours. It offers a pure and modern option for consumers who desire today's popular European contemporary look.

"In Eurodisc II, high-performance is combined with clear and crisp styling in one luxurious design," said Flowers. "It has a sensuous, tactile appeal that encourages users to indulge and interact."

Eurodisc II provides an integrated style throughout your bathroom. It is available in two single lever lavatory mixers; one with and one without drain assembly. Consumers have the option of a Roman tub filler with or without a personal hand shower. Eurodisc II also includes a pressure balance valve trim set.

Exclusive Technologies
Even after years of service, all GROHE Eurolines offerings will look, sound and feel brand new - thanks to these GROHE-exclusive technologies:

*SilkMove® - Creating a velvet-soft ease of movement and an extra-wide operating angle, all GROHE cartridges are fitted with ceramic alloy discs that are covered in a special Teflon® lubricant to ensure a lifetime of maintenance-free comfort and reliability - as well as precise and seamless temperature adjustment.

*StarLight® - For radiant long-life shine, StarLight offers a dazzling surface finish that is created through a special chrome-plating and galvanization technique. GROHE products that feature this technology boast an immaculate surface that will not crack, flake or chip - providing superior durability. (Eurostyle also is available in brushed nickel InfinityFinish.)

*WhisPer® - The computer-engineered geometry within the ceramic discs of GROHE product cartridges creates a maximum flow level at a minimum noise level. The result is a soothing sound produced by the gentle and continuous stream of water - without any irritating noise or water hammering.

For more information about GROHE's Eurolines and other bathroom faucet designs, visit www.groheamerica.com. GROHE products are sold through designer showrooms nationwide and select online retailers. Specific showroom locations and retailer Web sites are available on the GROHE Web site.

GROHE America, Bloomingdale, Ill., is the 31-year-old subsidiary of GROHE Water Technology AG & Co. KG, Germany. GROHE faucet and shower products are distributed in more than 180 countries and represent 70 years of excellence in European styling, engineering and material 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.