FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May2011
Moen®wins Five ADEX Awards for kitchen and bath innovations
Leading Faucet Manufacturer Receives Two Platinum and Three Gold Awards
in Prestigious International Design Competition
North Olmsted, Ohio… Five of the latest innovations from Moen Incorporated were selected to receive the Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX). Sponsored by Design Journal, the international trade publication for interior designers, architects and facility managers, ADEX awards are the largest recognition program for product design of furniture, fixtures and finishes marketed to the design trade. The ioDIGITAL™ Vertical Spa and ioDIGITAL Showerwon PlatinumADEX Awards – the highest possible award level. Gold ADEX Awards were given to the Modern Pot Filler, the Method™ Bath Collection and the ioDIGITAL Roman tub with 90°™trim.
“Moen is honored to have not one – but five – products selected to receive2011 ADEX Awards,” said Judy Riley, vice president of design at Moen. “Moen has long been known for its reliability and durability, andthese awards show that we are gaining recognition for consumer valued featuresandon-trend designs as well. This year’s ADEX winners represent some of the most unique, modern styles in Moen’s portfolio.”
ADEX judges selected the ioDIGITAL vertical spa and the ioDIGITAL shower to receive its highest honor – the Platinum Award. ioDIGITAL was designed to be a personal digital ‘butler’ – with an electronic interface which gives consumers the ability to precisely set and maintain water temperature and flow with electronic precision. ioDIGITAL technology allows users to create up to four presets for their shower or vertical spa within seconds, allowing each member of the family their own unique setting. Once selected, ioDIGITAL will turn on to the exact setting every time. An optional remote control offers the availability to turn the system on from across the room or while still in bed, for the ultimate in convenience.
The Modern Pot Filler, Method bath collectionand ioDIGITAL Roman tub with 90° trim were all selected to receive the ADEX Gold Award.
The Modern Pot Filler is the perfect addition for a professionally-inspired kitchen. The Pot Filler’s clean, modern lines, 24-inch double-jointed extendable arm and fast 5.5 gallon per minute fill rate helped to earn the product a Gold Award.
The Method collection appealed to judges with its blend of clean lines and soft curves. Lavatory faucets and select showering options in the Method collection are certified to meet WaterSense® criteria, pairing sleek, modern styling with the benefits of water savings.
The ioDIGITAL Roman tub with 90° trim was recognized for its combination of modern design and innovation. This unique Roman tub application features clean, modern styling, precise temperature and water level control, plus innovative features, like an optional remote that allow the user the ability to turn the tub on from across the room, or warm the bath with a unique Top Off feature.
All 2011 ADEX award recipients – including Moen’s award-winning products – can be found online at adexawards.com, or in the April issue of Design Journal.
For more information aboutioDIGITAL, the Modern Pot Filler, the Method collection, or other award-winning Moen products, visit moen.com or call 1-800-BUY-MOEN (1-800-289-6636).
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About Moen
Moen, the 2010 EPA WaterSense® Manufacturer Partner of the Year, offers a diverse selection of thoughtfully designed, on-trend kitchen faucets, bathroom faucets, bath accessories, showerheads, and stainless steel sinksfor residential and commercial applications.As a WaterSense partner, Moen has aligned its priorities with the goals of the U.S. EPA, working to protect the future of our nation's water supply through the introduction and ongoing support of water-efficient products, programs and practices, while keeping consumers’ needs top-of-mind.
Customers have come to rely on Moen, the #1 faucet brand in North America, to deliver dependable products and service. Moen is part of Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: FO, aleading consumer brands company.
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