New Arch and Pekoe Faucets Bring Sleek Style and Convenient Function to the Kitchen

November, 2008 -- American Standard has combined style and convenience with its new Arch and Pekoe line of kitchen faucets.

Arch is a dramatic, clean-lined collection inspired by the work of architect Eero Saarinen, designer of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. Arch achieves a strong, purposeful look that brings a new definition of contemporary design to kitchen function. Single-control models include both high-arching and conventional-height spouts with and without pull-out sprays. The clean and ergonomic design of the pull-out spray incorporates a comfortable toggle button on the underside, allowing for easy adjustment from stream to spray. The spray is so well integrated that it resets the expectation of form and function. Arch faucets are available with design-matched accessories including a base plate and a soap dish mountable anywhere on the counter surface.

American Standard's Arch Faucet

The Pekoe collection offers stylish simplicity with models to suit every kitchen design recipe. Single-control options include standard high-flow faucets sized for kitchen and bar sinks, and pull-out, pull-down and semi-professional models. Unique to Pekoe is the dramatic Extender, a swivel spray that automatically descends when the unit is turned on and retracts when it’s turned off. Switching from spray to stream settings with a simple twist, Extender easily rotates for full coverage of the sink for washing and rinsing. Extender and all other Pekoe faucets are designed to complement natural countertop surfaces with single-hole installation to maintain a clean, contemporary vista in the kitchenscape.

All Arch and Pekoe kitchen faucets are available in Polished Chrome and Stainless Steel, and they are equipped with washerless ceramic disc valves for a lifetime of leak-free performance. Arch faucets retail for $350 to $570, and Pekoe faucets retail for $275 to $570.

For more information on Arch and Pekoe kitchen faucets or other American Standard products, call (800) 899-2614 or visit www.americanstandard.com

ABOUT AMERICAN STANDARD BRANDS

American Standard Brands is a leading North American manufacturer of a wide range of high quality kitchen and bath products including faucets, fixtures, furniture, vitreous china fixtures, cast iron sinks, whirlpool tubs and other related products. The company currently serves both the residential and commercial markets, employs more than 8,000 people in the U.S., Canada and Mexico and markets products under the American Standard®, Crane®, Eljer®, Porcher®, Jado® and Fiat® brands. American Standard Brands is an affiliated portfolio company of Sun Capital Partners with a minority interest held by Bain Capital Partners, Inc.