CHARLOTTE, NC (February 2012) – Viance LLC is pleased to announce the launch of their Fish-More Deck Challenge for 2012. This exciting promotion will award a Team Grand Prize to a builder and Homeowner of the winning deck selected in the Deck Challenge. The builders Grand Prize will be a Tracker(R) Pro Team(R) 175 TF and the homeowner of the winning deck will receive $2500 cash.  10 monthly prizes will also be awarded each month to 10 professional remodelers / deck builders and 10 DIY homeowner deck builders in the amount of $500 each.

To qualify, contestants must build an “Ecolife™ Deck Project” in the 2012 calendar year with proof of purchase for the “Ecolife™” deck materials. Professional Deck builders and DIY Homeowners may compete in the challenge by submitting photos of the constructed deck and receipt for contest submission. Homeowners of decks registered by builders, must co-register their entry into the Deck Challenge to be eligible for the Grand Prize.

“The Fish More Deck Challenge promotes the idea that Deck Builders and Homeowners alike can “Take back their weekends” by building decks with Ecolife,” says Christopher Kollwitz, director of marketing at Viance.  Fish More provides an opportunity to encourage builders and consumers to build better decks with Ecolife Stabilized Weather-Resistant Wood, and that Wood still remains, the most economical and most environmentally friendly deck building option. “We are excited to begin the Deck Challenge, and to review the creativity of deck builders and homeowners across the country.” says Kollwitz.

Ecolife is an advanced Wood preservative and stabilizing system for exterior wood products, that will significantly reduce the cracking and checking that occur in traditional treated lumber.  Builders can minimize lost time spent on customer complaints, while providing a better looking, better performing natural wood deck solution. Consumers also benefit with reduced initial maintenance, time and the expenses associated with applying an additional water repellent to the wood after its initial installation.

Ecolife™ Stabilized Weather-Resistant Wood (EL2) is an innovative wood preservative system with built-in protection from the detrimental effects of weathering. Ecolife’s™ unique proprietary stabilizer improves the performance of deck surfaces by reducing the cracking, checking and splitting associated with wood in an outdoor environment by more than 50 percent as compared to other treated lumber products. Ecolife treated wood also reduces your initial maintenance requirements on a new wood deck surface, and the need to apply an initial brush on water repellent after the decks installation.

Ecolife™ Stabilized Weather-Resistant Wood is a preservative treatment system designed to fully protect your outdoor wood projects against termite attack and decay, and enhance the long term beauty of your outdoor living space. Ecolife’s innovative non-metallic preservative and wood stabilizer system offers you the ability to enjoy the natural beauty of real wood combined with advances in weathering protection, and improved dimensional stability. During the treating process, water repellent is driven deep into the wood to protect all surfaces and to help minimize the weathering effects of cracking, checking and splitting common to ordinary lumber, making decks look better for longer.

Ecolife Stabilized Wood also performs much better as the structural frame under every deck surface, and helps control the bending, twisting, or warping that affect many other treated wood products. This improvement in wood treatments provides homeowners with greater satisfaction and less initial deck maintenance, resulting in more time to enjoy your deck and lifestyle.

The Deck Challenge will begins on February 6th, 2012 and runs until the end of December.

The winning deck will be selected by a team of independent professionals from the Building Products Industry. The last day to submit entries will be December 31st, 2012. For more information about the Viance Fish More Deck Challenge and contest rules visit www.Ecolife.Fish-More.com

About Viance LLC

Viance’s Wood Treatment solutions for Above Ground and Ground Contact outdoor use applications are standardized preservatives of the American Wood Protection Association (AWPA), and are listed in the AWPA’s annual Book of Standards. Ecolife is an above ground use preservative treatment solution, and is ideal for decks, porches, railings, gazebos, fencing, trellis, arbors, lattice work, and any above ground outdoor structure.

Providing an extensive range of advanced wood treatment technologies and services to the global wood treatment industry, with an expertise in wood biocides and wood protection chemicals, Viance LLC is an industry leader in the development of advanced building material solutions that improve the performance and durability of wood and wood products for sustainable building. Viance is a joint venture between Dow Chemical and Chemical Specialties, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Rockwood Holdings, Inc.  For more information about Viance wood treatment solutions, visit www.treatedwood.com or call 1-800-421-8661. ### Media Contact: Laurel Sprague.770.518.1000 x214. lsprague@kleberandassociates.com

“Our best- buy rated Avalanche model is our most well respected gravity toilets. The Gerber team dedicated a great deal of time to expanding the line with these new high-efficiency additions,” said Ron Mudge, marketing manager for Gerber.

Now available in one and two piece options, the company’s most sophisticated and powerful single flush gravity fed toilet, the Avalanche 1.28 uses only 1.28 gallons of water per flush (gpf) versus the industry standard 1.6 model. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), using an HET unit (in place of a 1.6 gallon flush toilet) can save a minimum of 20 percent annual water savings.  For the average family of four, it can save up to 8,760 gallons of watereach year.

Engineered with a three-inch flush valve for quick evacuation, all the Avalanche toilets have an effective flushing process which clears the bowl faster and more efficiently. In addition, the Avalanche’s large water surface keeps the bowl clean.

Available in white and bone, the Avalanche gravity one piece is engineered with a compact design to fit the round front space ideal for tight spaces. In addition, it comes with a toilet seat and color matched side tank lever.

Effective immediately, both the one piece and two piece models will be available.

For more information on the Avalanche product family or any other of Gerber’s water conserving plumbing products, visit www.gerberonline.com or call 630.754.0278.

MEDIA CONTACT
Shannon K. Benton
770-518-1000 ext. 213
sbenton@kleberandassociates.com

“Gerber is proud to introduce the Waveland’s new water conserving bathroom faucets and fixtures that are affordable in price and high quality,” said Kevin McJoynt, vice president of marketing for Gerber. “The Waveland offers our customers more product choices suitable for everyday needs.”

The Waveland™ bathroom faucets are in the process of being certified by WaterSense, a program established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), offering water at 1.5 gallons per minute (gpm) as compared to the industry standard 2.2 gpm. According to the EPA, WaterSense labeled products are about 20 percent more water efficient and perform better than their less efficient counterparts in the same category.

Equipped with Low-Lead waterways and ceramic disc cartridges, the Waveland faucets are available in two handle, four inch centerset Brass pop-up and 4-inch or 12 inch widespread center options, Brass pop-ups. In addition, these faucets are engineered with pressure compensating aerators for optimal product performance.

The Waveland roman tub fillers and tub & shower fittings come with solid brass lever handles. The tub & shower fittings contain a tub spout in thread/slip combination and fit on Gerber’s new PLUS washerless GS-311 series or ceramic valves. Moreover, the shower fitting delivers water at 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm) offering significant water savings. The roman tub fillers have ceramic disc cartridges and a high arc spout.

Available immediately, the Waveland Collection is available in chrome and brushed nickel finishes and is fully ADA compliant. The products are guaranteed with a limited lifetime warranty.

For more information on the new Waveland Collection, visit www.gerberonline.com or call 866.538.5536.

MEDIA CONTACT
Shannon K. Benton
770-518-1000 ext. 213
sbenton@kleberandassociates.com

WOODRIDGE, Ill. (January 2012) –- The demand for high quality plumbing products prompts Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC to unveil a new single handle, pull down kitchen faucet, Daylene™. With its organic styling and 360 degree swivel spout, the Daylene™ faucet takes product efficiency to the next level.

“Our new Daylene kitchen faucet complements the Gerber family of kitchen and bath faucet products,” said Kevin McJoynt, vice president of marketing for Gerber. “The water conserving faucet takes up minimal space with its single handle without sacrificing function.”

Designed with a spring-loaded pull down hose retraction system, Daylene™ includes a ceramic disc cartridge and one hole installation with an optional deck plate.

Engineered with dual flow patterns, the faucet’s water-saving, low flow aerators bring water flow down to 2.2 gallons per minute (gpm) at 60 psi. Moreover, the faucet comes with a solid metal lever handle and hose that extends 59 inches, which is ideal for cooking and cleaning in the kitchen.

Available in chrome and stainless steel finishes, the Daylene™ is fully ADA compliant with a limited lifetime warranty and lead free waterways.

For more information on the new Gerber Daylene™ kitchen faucet, visit www.gerberonline.com or call 866.538.5536.

MEDIA CONTACT
Shannon K. Benton
770-518-1000 ext. 213
sbenton@kleberandassociates.com

“Adding to our extensive offering of high efficiency toilets, we are delighted with the introduction of the Brianne water saving toilet, which features Gerber’s well-liked Avalanche toilet flushing platform,” said Ron Mudge, marketing manager for Gerber.

Featuring a Fluidmaster Fill Valve and a dual feed jet for optimal flushing performance, the Brianne HET uses only 1.28 gallons of water per flush (gpf), and is pending WaterSense certification. WaterSense is a program established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conserve water.

Designed with space in mind, the compact design of the Brianne 1.28 HET is the recommended seat height in accordance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. This toilet is ideal for small spaces and is available with an elongated bowl and 12-inch rough-in options.

Gerber, a leading brand of plumbing fixtures for home and commercial use, delivers over 80 years of experience in creating exceptional bathrooms recognized by its innovative products and superior performance.

Available in March 2012, the Brianne 1.28 HET will be offered in white and biscuit, and comes standard with a side tank lever and reverse trap. The company will showcase the Brianne suite at the February 2012 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando at booth W4017.

For more information on Gerber’s high efficiency, water saving plumbing products, visit www.gerberonline.com or call 630.754.0278.

About Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC

Since 1932, Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC has been a leading manufacturer of vitreous china plumbing fixtures, faucets, and fittings for the residential, commercial and hospitality construction markets. Gerber’s comprehensive line of high-performance, high-efficiency and eco-friendly plumbing products are sold exclusively to the plumbing professional and are supported with Gerber’s “Best-in-Class” customer service. As a partner in the U.S. EPA WaterSense Program, Gerber is committed to protecting the environment through resource conservation and building best practices.

MEDIA CONTACT
Shannon K. Benton
770-518-1000 ext. 213
sbenton@kleberandassociates.com

“We’ve added high efficiency, low flow toilets to the Viper family,” said Ron Mudge, marketing manager for Gerber. “The quality and value of our Viper product is extremely well-known in the plumbing community and we now offer new models with additional water conserving capabilities.”

All the HETs in the Viper 1.28 series provide an exceptional flush utilizing 1.28 gallons of water per flush (gpf). High Efficiency Toilets are defined as saving 20 percent or more water compared to 1.6 gpf models.

Complete and comprehensive, the Viper product line is applicable for most installations and includes the following models:

• Compact Elongated – space saving design and ADA compliant
• Round Front
• Elongated
• Elongated, 17 inch ErgoHeight – ADA compliant

The Viper toilets are Gerber’s deepest gravity fed product line possessing exceptional bulk waste removal. They include a reliable FluidMaster® 400A fill valve, which is fast, quiet and trouble free. Additionally, the HETs feature a three-inch flush valve for quick bowl clearing and have powerful dual-fed siphon jets which clean the bowl.

Backed by a five-year warranty, the HETs are available in white, bone and biscuit color options with the exception of the Viper 1.28 Compact HET which is only available in white and biscuit. All the models have a two-inch fully glazed trapway.

For more information on the Viper 1.28 series of HETs, visit www.gerberonline.com or call 886.538.5536.

About Gerber:

Since 1932, Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC has been a leading manufacturer of vitreous china plumbing fixtures, faucets, and fittings for the residential, commercial and hospitality construction markets. Gerber’s comprehensive line of high-performance, high-efficiency and eco-friendly plumbing products are sold exclusively to the plumbing professional and are supported with Gerber’s “Best-in-Class” customer service. As a partner in the U.S. EPA WaterSense Program, Gerber is committed to protecting the environment through resource conservation and building best practices.

MEDIA CONTACT
Shannon K. Benton
770-518-1000 ext. 213
sbenton@kleberandassociates.com

“Gerber has had substantial success with its high efficiency toilets and the new Logan Square high-efficiency toilet also utilizes our popular Avalanche flushing platform. Most importantly, we are proud of the fact that now all of our core toilet models are available in HETs,” said Ron Mudge, marketing manager for Gerber.

Featuring a Fluidmaster fill valve and a dual feed jet for optimal flushing performance, the Logan Square HET is a WaterSense compliant toilet using only 1.28 gallons of water per flush (gpf). By using less water than a standard 1.6 gpf toilet, the Logan Square provides 20 percent water savings with every flush. WaterSense is a program established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conserve water.

The Logan Square HET features a fully glazed trapway and is available with an elongated bowl or an elongated, ErgoHeight™, bowl with 10- and 12-inch rough-in options.

Available in March 2012, the Logan Square high-efficiency toilets will be offered in white and biscuit.

For more information on Gerber’s high efficiency, water saving plumbing products, visit www.gerberonline.com or call 630.754.0278.

About Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC

Since 1932, Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC has been a leading manufacturer of vitreous china plumbing fixtures, faucets, and fittings for the residential, commercial and hospitality construction markets. Gerber’s comprehensive line of high-performance, high-efficiency and eco-friendly plumbing products are sold exclusively to the plumbing professional and are supported with Gerber’s “Best-in-Class” customer service. As a partner in the U.S. EPA WaterSense Program, Gerber is committed to protecting the environment through resource conservation and building best practices.

MEDIA CONTACT
Shannon K. Benton
770-518-1000 ext. 213
sbenton@kleberandassociates.com

“Eric has demonstrated continual success in sales growth and profits despite a difficult economy and industry. He has played an integral role in our company’s achievements over the past several years, and has also been a standout in our new Talent Management Program where he showed significant professional development,” said Jeff Pratt, North America Vice President of Sales for Globe Union Group, Inc.

Eric Peterson

Since joining the company in 2003, Peterson has held several positions at Gerber, including his most recent as the director of sales. Prior to Gerber, he spent more than 15 years in the plumbing industry, serving as the division sales manager at Price Pfister and the sales manager for Gerberit and Oatey.

“It is an honor to be part of Gerber’s executive team,” commented Peterson. “I am committed to growing the brand at the wholesale level, where we have a lot of momentum and loyalty.”

Peterson is a graduate of Bradley University and resides with his wife and two sons in Saint Charles, Ill. He is active in the USA youth swimming program officiating meets on the weekends.

For more information on Peterson or any of Gerber’s plumbing products, visit www.gerberonline.com or call 866.538.5536.

About Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC:

Kitchens reign king as the center of today’s homes oftentimes serving as the hub of family activities or as a retreat for friends and family to entertain, relax and spend quality time together. A growing trend in home design is outdoor kitchens, which offer homeowners all of the comforts and conveniences of the indoors not to mention a high return on your investment.

Outdoor kitchens continue to gain popularity and are turning today’s homes inside out. From featured amenities such as refrigerators, freezers, beverage coolers, sinks and faucets to grills, floating shelves, kitchen carts, patios, decks, pools, landscaping and lighting, there’s virtually nothing you can’t do outdoors that you’ve spent years doing inside.

Check out the following tips below to help you envision your outdoor space.

• Measure the outdoor area to allow ample room for outdoor dining
• Balance the outdoor design elements with the home’s architecture and landscape
• Consider the use of outdoor utilities; keep the best practical placement or installation of the necessary gas, water and electrical supply.
• Remember that the dimensions of outdoor cabinetry should accommodate any size grill
• Incorporate easy care surfaces and finishes like stainless steel, especially those designed for outdoor uses.
• Blend the décor of practical stainless steel cabinetry with teak hardwood outdoor furniture
• Consider lighting options to accommodate after-dark cooking and entertaining
• Design for easy access and easy living including full extension drawers in the outdoor kitchen spaces
• Purchase a grill that matches your cooking ambitions and the ambiance of the space
• Incorporate music and other entertainment at the start so you don’t have to squeeze it in later
• Extend the outdoor entertaining season by incorporating heaters, shade and rain shelter

Once you’ve realized that your outdoor dream can be a reality, contact DANVER Stainless Steel Cabinetry for an easy step-by-step guide on how to design an outdoor kitchen. DANVER manufacturers offer a complete line of stainless steel products that provide a sanitary surface, are easily cleaned, 100 percent recyclable and corrosion-resistant to handle outdoor conditions.

About DANVER

Headquartered in Wallingford, Conn., DANVER is the leading provider of stainless steel cabinetry and amenities for outdoor living including island inserts, grills, specialty burners, pizza ovens and bartenders, refrigerators, freezers and beverage coolers, sinks and faucets, floating shelves and kitchen carts, and door and drawer fronts. DANVER is dedicated to providing a luxurious outdoor kitchen experience. For more information visit, www.danver.com or call 888.441.0537.

MEDIA CONTACT
Laura McGarey
770-595-1266
lmcgarey@kleberandassociates.com

“Residential customers are skewing younger, and their design preferences differ from those of their parents and grandparents,” said Jason Walsh, industrial designer for Masonite. “Growing up in a paperless, clutter-free world, they often prefer clean and streamlined designs. These doors are on-trend with that aesthetic.”

The West End collection includes two designs, the Melrose™ and the Berkley™, which are both available in 80” and 84” heights and a range of widths in both interior passage and bi-fold doors  in a primed hardboard finish. Twenty minute fire rated doors are also available.

For eco-conscious homeowners, Masonite offers

the new collection in the environmentally friendly

A well-placed vertical line adds asymmetrical interest to the Berkley

Safe ‘N Sound® Emerald™ option. With a core made of rapidly renewable wheat straw, Safe ‘N Sound Emerald doors are Urea-Formaldehyde Free and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified. Additionally, these doors significantly reduce sound transmission and are lighter than conventional particleboard core, allowing for easier handling and installation as well as less hardware and jamb wear.

For more information on Masonite products, including the West End interior door collection, visit www.masonite.com, or call 1-800-663-DOOR.

About Masonite

Masonite® is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of interior, exterior and patio doors for residential and commercial applications. For more than 80 years, the company has been committed to building enduring products and simplified solutions through innovation. Headquartered in Tampa, Fla.,

Masonite employs more than 7,000 people worldwide. To find a dealer or retailer near you, or for more information, please visit www.masonite.com.

MEDIA CONTACT
Kelly Nichols
770-518-1000 ext. 210
knichols@kleberandassociates.com