FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 2014
NEW MOEN® WALDEN™ PULLOUT FAUCET OFFERS EFFORTLESS SELF-RETRACTION AND BUILT-IN ANTIMICROBIAL PROTECTION IN THE KITCHEN
Walden is the First Self-Retracting Pullout Faucet at The Home Depot
and Cleans Faster than Most Pullout Faucets
North Olmsted, Ohio…When it’s time to updatethe kitchen faucet, today’s consumer looks at three main factors: aesthetics, performance and price point. But, what if your faucet could have all of the above and extra conveniences? Leave it to Moen to take your kitchen faucet to another level. Walden™ is the first pullout kitchen faucet at The Home Depot to feature Moen’s innovative Reflex® system, which offers self-retraction of the spray wand as well as an exceptional range of motion, generous reach, secure docking and new spray technology that cleans faster than most pullout faucets.
“A dangling faucet spray wand in the kitchen is an eye sore,” said Maribeth Kwasniewski, director of retail marketing, Moen. “Our thoughtfullydesigned Walden pullout faucet is a great looking kitchen faucet at just the right height, providing effortless self-retraction of the wand and built-in antimicrobial protection – all at an affordable price point.”
The Walden pullout has a classic, vintage-inspired design which makes a versatile addition to any home. Its lower-profile spout not only enhances the faucet’s aesthetics, but offers just the right height – fitting easily into a variety of kitchen countertops and windowsill spaces. Walden also helps consumers fill large pots, reduces splashing and improves rinsing in and around the sink.
The pullout spray wand features two unique water flow settings – spray and aerated stream – with new spray technology that cleans faster than most pullout faucets.Italso comes with a coordinating soap dispenser and can be featured as a single-hole installation; or with a coverplate if a three-hole sink application is desired. And, with the Duralock™Quick Connect installation system, Walden is easyto install. A telltale "click" audibly signals a secure connection and eliminates the need for tools to attach the water line to the faucet.
In addition, the Walden pullout kitchen faucet features Microban®* antimicrobial protection – built-in to the faucet finish – to help inhibit the growth of stain- and odor-causing bacteria, mold and mildew. The Microban technology is engineered to work continuously, even between cleanings, and won’t wash off or wear away with normal use,which can help keep the faucet finish cleaner, longer.
The Walden pullout kitchen faucet is available at The Home Depot in Moen’s exclusive Spot Resist™ Stainless finish ($198),** which resists fingerprints and water spots, maintaining the brilliance of the finish for the lifetime of the faucet. It also offers a limited lifetime warranty.***
For more information aboutthe new Walden pullout kitchen faucet from Moen, visit moen.com or call1-800-BUY-MOEN (1-800-289-6636).
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*Microban® is a registered trademark of Microban International, Ltd. Used with permission.
**Prices are approximate and may vary within regions.
***For complete warranty information, visit moen.com
About Moen
As the #1 faucet brand in North America, Moen offers a diverse selection of thoughtfully designed kitchen and bath faucets, showerheads, accessories, bath safety products and kitchen sinks for residential applications – each delivering the best possible combination of meaningful innovation, useful features, on-trend styling and lasting value. In addition, Moen® Commercial offers superior performing products that deliver lower lifetime costs for today's facilities.
Moen’s legacy of thoughtful design stemmed from an invention by Al Moen. In 1937, after burning himself at a sink with traditional single taps for hot and cold water, a young, determined Al Moen set about inventing a single-handle faucet designed to mix hot and cold. The invention, finalized in 1939, revolutionized the plumbing industry and set the stage for 75 years of innovation.
Moen is part of Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE:FBHS), which creates products and services that help fulfill the dreams of homeowners and help people feel more secure.The company’s trusted brands include Moen® faucets, Master Lock® security products, MasterBrand Cabinets®, Therma-Tru® entry door systems and Simonton Windows®. FBHS holds market leadership positions in all of its segments. FBHS is part of the S&P MidCap 400 Index. For more information, please visit
About Microban
Microban International, Ltd. is a global technology and marketing company dedicated to enhancing high quality consumer, industrial and medical products with branded built-in protection from microbes. Microban International licenses the Microban® global brand name, sells custom-engineered compounds, and provides a range of services, including regulatory and marketing support. The Microban® brand promises continuous and durable antimicrobial product protection, built-in during manufacture to not wear out for the useful life of the product. Microban International is headquartered in North Carolina with operations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information on Microban, please contact (704) 875-0806 or visit
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