http://www.plumberprotects.com News from American Standard for Plumbers en webmaster@thewebprofessional.com RSS, News 0 http://www.plumberprotects.com/images/MegaPlumber.gif http://www.plumberprotects.com http://www.plumberprotects.com/pdf/Communication_Customer_013111.pdf In 2010, American Standard made a performance improvement to the flush valve contained in the 4021 Cadet3 tank, used on Cadet3 bowls. Please refer to the attached document for more information concerning these improvements. Tue, 1 February 2011 12:34:00 EST http://www.plumberprotects.com/whats_new_phcc_winners.htm American Standard recently announced its 2008 Scholarship Program winners through the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) annual program, recognizing those students who are enrolled in degree programs and majoring in subjects directly related to the plumbing profession. Funded by American Standard and administered by the PHCC Educational Foundation, the American Standard Scholarship Program is designed to attract the new talent essential to the future of the plumbing and HVACR industry. Wed, 12 November 2008 18:00:00 EST http://www.plumberprotects.com/whats_new_long_island_home.htm With the number of aging homeowners on the rise and multigenerational households becoming commonplace, accessibility is a major motivation for home improvements. Take a look at how American Standard, AARP and The Money Pit home improvement radio show helped one family create beautiful, accessible solutions for their kitchen and bath. Wed, 13 November 2008 18:00:00 EST http://www.plumberprotects.com/whats_new_habit_survey.htm There was a time when a stack of magazines located near the commode was enough to occupy a person who intended to spend some time in the bathroom. But according to American Standard's 2008 Bathroom Habits Survey, today's busy consumers have extended multitasking into their bathrooms, making optimum use of every possible moment - whether it's checking their e-mail, talking on their cell phones or listening to their iPods, while still striving to conserve water. Wed, 20 August 2008 18:00:00 EST http://www.plumberprotects.com/whats_new_hawaiihome.htm The wheelchair-friendly home poses a special design challenge: creating accessible living spaces with the flexibility and style to appeal to all residents and guests. Using American Standard products, designer Jean Tessmer met the challenge with an award-winning Hawaii remodel for wheelchair tennis champion Beth Arnault. Tue, 19 August 2008 18:00:00 EST http://www.pmmag.com/CDA/Articles/Feature_Article/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000371917 In an interview at a recent GreenPlumbersUSA class in Chicago, founder Steve Lehtonen discusses the group's grassroots educational movement. American Standard is also mentioned for providing a presentation on water-saving products as part of the training. Mon, 18 August 2008 18:00:00 EST http://www.reevesjournal.com/CDA/Articles/Feature_Article/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000363433 The environmental training and accreditation program provided by GreenPlumbersUSA was the featured topic in this article that also recognized American Standard as a founding partner in this organization's conservation efforts. Mon, 18 August 2008 18:00:00 EST http://redigitaleditions.com/ActiveMagazine/getBook.asp?Path=BDC/2008/08/01&BookCollection=BDC&ReaderStyle=WithPDF Accompanying the "Do's and Don'ts of Super-Low-Flow Showerheads article was American Standard's" FloWise Showerhead in an eye-catching photo, both within the story and on the Table of Contents page. Shawn Martin of the Plumbing Manufacturing Institute authored the article. Mon, 18 August 2008 18:00:00 EST http://www.mcaa.org/news/smartsolutions/Smart_Solutions-Winter_2008.pdf This case study demonstrates how American Standard's Champion 4 toilet solved major clogging problems, and saved money, for a Hyatt hotel in New York. The story is featured in this bi-annual newsletter (on page 5) of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA). Mon, 18 August 2008 18:00:00 EST http://www.americanstandard-us.com:80/newsevents/casestudy.aspx American Standard helped Ronald McDonald House Charities build its first-ever LEED Certified residence, providing water-efficient fixtures and faucets that achieved over 30-percent water-use reduction. The U.S. Green Building Council awarded the house its coveted Platinum level certification. Mon, 18 August 2008 18:00:00 EST http://www.plumberprotects.com/whats_new_champions_of_the_environment.htm With a goal of retraining 50,000+ plumbers across the U.S. in the next four years, GreenPlumbersUSA has a green mission: Change consumer and plumbing behavior through energy efficient and water savings solutions. Plumbing leader American Standard is a founding partner and supporter of this national conservation effort. Tue, 05 August 2008 18:00:00 EST http://www.plumberprotects.com/whats_new_grayuhl.htm Gray Uhl is Director of Design for American Standard, Porcher and JADO brands, overseeing development of new products for the North American market. With a B.S. in industrial design, Gray has spent the last 19 years at American Standard creating innovative, and award winning, fixtures and faucets that have been recognized both nationally and worldwide. Gray is a frequent guest speaker on design issues for the interior design and kitchen/bath industries and is an active member in leading design trade groups. Mon, 04 August 2008 18:00:00 EST http://www.plumberprotects.com/whats_new_het_whitepaper.htm High Efficiency Toilets (HETs) are the next wave in plumbing conservation efforts for North America. This White Paper provides an excellent overview of why HETs were developed, how American Standard perfected its models, and why these low-flow toilets are vital to the future. It includes points ranging from the industry's initial challenges to a review of the latest flushing technologies. Mon, 04 August 2008 18:00:00 EST http://www.allianceforwaterefficiency.org Continuing our move towards green leadership, American Standard has become a Charter Member (Gold level) of the Alliance for Water Efficiency. Established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Alliance is dedicated to the efficient and sustainable use of water in North America. Wed, 04 June 2008 18:00:00 EST http://americanstandard-us.com/newsevents/pressroom_detail.aspx?pressid=393 American Standard is pleased to partner with the Green Plumbers national training and accreditation program and the Alliance for Water Efficiency to offer a free "Caring for Our Water" workshop during the Metro City Challenge, May 26-30. Throughout this monumental week, hundreds of plumbers around the country will be trained in water-efficient products, reduction of household water consumption, new green technologies and more. Workshop locations include Chicago, Denver, Austin, Trenton and Portland, Oregon. Wed, 21 May 2008 10:00:00 EST http://www.americanstandard-us.com/enews/waterefficiency.aspx When your customers ask for green products, you know that they aren’t asking for sacrifice. They want high-efficiency toilets that flush cleanly and completely. A drenching shower that uses only 1.5 gpm. Toilets, urinals and faucets that help earn credits for LEED and other green building standards, without disappointing users down the road. Keep up with American Standard’s newest and best green products. Mon, 19 May 2008 11:00:00 EST http://www.ebuild.com/articles/702074.hwx Is anyone taking baths anymore? Building Products magazine poses that question to, among others, American Standard Design Director Gray Uhl. Uhl is quoted in the June issue about bathing pools, whirlpools and air baths, promoting EverClean and our unique flat jets. Fri, 09 May 2008 08:00:00 EST http://www.pmmag.com/CDA/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000311128 What’s new at American Standard’s K/BIS booth? Read P&M editor Kelly Faloon’s account of her booth tour and why she like our new Deep Soak™ Bath Drain. Sat 12 April 2008 13:00:00 EST http://www.greenplumbersusa.com/green-plumbing-water-conservation-media Green Plumbers is an exciting new program to deliver free training in green technologies to plumbers. The program offers five workshops on climate care, water care, water recycling and conservation, and solar water heating. The goal for GreenPlumbers is to make this training free and available to all plumbers across the nation. Wed, 5 March 2008 14:00:00 EST http://www.pmmag.com/ NJ’s Aaron & Co turned 75 and more than 400 plumbers turned out for the Ingenuity tour, the trade show, and 24 educational classes. Watch American Standard’s PROcast video from the event. Mon, 2 March 2008 10:00:00 EST <p>What is the must-have accessory for the big game party? How about a toilet that never clogs? (Think about it.) Lifestyle expert Sean McEwan is appearing on morning and midday TV shows across the country providing tips on how to throw a "super" party. </p> <p>Sean will discuss how the Champion 4 toilet can put people's mind at ease and handle the extra stress and extra flushes during a Super Bowl party. Catch the interview at these times (schedules subject to change)</p> <p>FRIDAY, JANUARY 11/RICHMOND<br /> - Virginia This Morning, WTVR-TV (CBS) - 35,000 viewers </p> <p>SUNDAY, JANUARY 13/PHOENIX<br /> - Good Morning Arizona Weekend, KTVK-TV (CW) - 55,000 viewers </p> <p>MONDAY, JANUARY 14/CLEVELAND<br /> -- Good Company, WKYC-TV (NBC) - 38,000 viewers </p> <p>TUESDAY, JANUARY 15/GRAND RAPIDS<br /> -- Take 5 Grand Rapids, WZZM-TV (ABC) - 34.000 viewers </p> <p>WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16/MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL<br /> -- Showcase Minnesota, KARE-TV (NBC) - 54,000 viewers </p> <p>THURSDAY, JANUARY 17/CHATTANOOGA<br /> -- This 'N That, WTVC-TV (ABC) - 30,000 viewers </p> <p>FRIDAY, JANUARY 18/BUFFALO<br /> -- Western NY Living, WGRZ-TV (NBC) - 30,000 viewers </p> <p>SUNDAY, JANUARY 20/HARTFORD/NEW HAVEN<br />- Good Morning CT Weekend, WTNH-TV (CW) - 45,000 viewers </p> <p>MONDAY, JANUARY 21/DETROIT<br /> -- Fox 2 News AM, WJBK-TV (FOX) - 95,000 viewers </p> <p>TUESDAY, JANUARY 22/TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG<br /> -- Studio 10, WTSP-TV (CBS) - 42,000 viewers </p> <p>WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23/ATLANTA<br /> -- Atlanta & Company, WXIA-TV (NBC) - 65,000 viewers </p> <p>THURSDAY, JANUARY 24/CHARLESTON, WV<br /> -- Good Morning West Virginia, WCHS-TV8 (ABC)/WVAH- TV (FOX) - 30,000 viewers </p> <p>MONDAY, JANUARY 28/DENVER<br /> -- Colorado & Company, KUSA-TV (NBC) - 55,000 viewers </p> <p>TUESDAY, JANUARY 29/PHOENIX<br /> -- Arizona Midday, KPNX-TV (NBC) - 48,000 viewers </p> <p>WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30/SAN DIEGO<br /> -- San Diego Living, XETV-TV (FOX) - 55,000 viewers </p> <p>THURSDAY, JANUARY 31/SACRAMENTO<br /> -- Sacramento & Company, KXTV-TV (ABC) - 43,000 viewers </p> <p>FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1/NASHVILLE<br /> -- Mornings on Fox 17, WZTV-TV (FOX) - 38,000 viewers </p> <p> SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2/BALTIMORE - 11 News Weekend Morning, WBAL-TV (NBC) - 58,000 viewers. </p> Fri, 4 January 2008 11:00:00 EST http://www.missoulanews.com/index.cfm?do=article.details&id=3C815C4B-A094-A920-250FBF6437BAE273 A writer in self-described remodeling hell learns that the Champion toilet really is a better flusher. Thu, 3 January 2008 14:00:00 EST http://www.plumberprotects.com/whats_new_greenplumbers.htm American Standard has become the first founding partner of the innovative GreenPlumbers training and accreditation program. Wed, 2 January 2008 14:00:00 EST http://www.pmmag.com/CDA/Articles/Feature_Article/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000185768 Plumbing & Mechanical magazine reports that style considerations are on the rise in commercial restrooms, citing several American Standard products, including Champion 4, the high efficiency Afwall FloWise, and space-saving Mezzo lavatory. Tue, 6 November 2007 14:00:00 EST http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=C90CEA4EA82EAEA4A3749A5F2D7AF62F?contentId=4473149&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Take a tour of the jobsite where a Florida home builder aims to build "the greenest house in the world" with the help of the American Standard FloWise toilet and FloWise showerheads. Mon, 1 October 2007 10:55:00 EST http://www.13wham.com/content/news/thismorning/story.aspx?content_id=F5C5F79D-F9AA-4354-A2F0-DB25873469E2&gsa=true Supply 1 CEO Robert F. Seiffert IV gave the local ABC-TV affiliate a tour of American Standard’s Ingenuity Truck during a recent visit at Supply 1’s Porcelain Bath showroom. Several segments aired during the morning new on 13WHAM. Fri, 21 September 2007 10:55:00 EST http://www.plumberprotects.com/press_kit/index.html American Standard is inviting plumbers to share their heroic on-the-job stories for a chance to star as the superhero in a specially designed comic book that tells how they fixed a homeowner’s toilet woes. The winner will also receive four Champion 4 toilets, which boast the industry’s largest flush valve and trapway. Wed, 12 September 2007 10:55:00 EST http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/space/2007-08-28-envirohome_N.htm American Standard products and Florida’s Showcase Green Envirohome are featured in USA Today. Note that we are providing high-efficiency FloWise showerheads, but that the EPA has not yet developed a WaterSense labeling program for showerheads. Wed, 29 August 2007 10:55:00 EST http://archrecord.construction.com/products/tradeshows/0707_kitchenbath-3.asp The American Standard FloWise® showerhead and FloWise® high-efficiency toilet were highlighted by Architectural Record editors following this year’s K/BIS. Tue, 28 August 2007 12:55:00 EST http://www.kbbgreen.com/2007/08/welcome-to-the-.html Mark Baker LLC vice president Nonnie Baker writes about the plumbing in their new home, including the American Standard FloWise toilet and FloWise showerheads. Tue, 28 August 2007 12:55:00 EST http://www.plumberprotects.com/whats_new_green.htm American Standard is the exclusive plumbing products supplier for a Florida builder attempting to build the greenest home in the world for his mother to replace one destroyed in the 2004 Florida Hurricanes. Tue, 21 August 2007 10:55:00 EST http://www.buildings.com/articles/detail.aspx?contentID=4871 Read a feature in Buildings magazine from American Standard’s director of compliance engineering about commercial plumbing considerations for a “growing” population. Tue, 31 July 2007 11:55:00 EST http://www.plumberprotects.com/2007_new_products.htm American Standard introduces the industry’s most powerful toilets, new water-saving faucets, toilets and commercial products for green building, and beautiful new faucets and furniture. Mon, 30 July 2007 15:48:00 EST http://ir.americanstandard.com/ReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=255826 "(American Standard Bath and Kitchen) is a market-leading global company with a wonderful heritage, a strong portfolio of brands, deep customer relationships and an experienced management team," said Steve Barnes, a managing director at Bain Capital based in Boston. Tue, 31 July 2007 151:48:00 EST http://www.plumberprotects.com/super_bowl_XLI.htm No one has more super bowls than American Standard, and this year we took two plumbers to THE Super Bowl: Super Bowl XLI in Miami, FL. See the photo gallery. Sat, 14 Jun 2007 15:38:00 EST http://www.plumberprotects.com/2006_new_products.htm American Standard ingenuity makes it easier for plumbers to sell, install and profit from our products. Sat, 14 Jun 2007 15:48:00 EST Mon, 30 July 2007 15:48:00 EST