History Brand Awards Press Room Partnerships Newport Brass Introduces 5 New Faucet Series for Big 2010 Launch 2/17/2011 Santa Ana, Calif. (October 2010) – Newport Brass, a premium decorative plumbing brand, manufactured by Brasstech, Inc., sent a positive message to the home improvement industry today with the launch of 5 new faucet series as the company injects high investment dollars into a cautious home buying market. The company is taking a strategic approach as it boldly invests in exciting new product designs for high-end, decorative plumbing customers. “We are looking to excite consumers who are shopping for fresh, new styles for their bathroom environment and are ready to invest in their home,” reports Jonathan Wood, VP Sales and Marketing at Brasstech. All faucet designs are available in 26 unique finishes, with matching shower and accessory products to create complete suites for the whole bath and shower. “You must see these faucets to believe the finish options,” comments Newport Brass loyalist Allen Cricket of George’s Pipe and Supply, Pasadena. “With 26 finish choices, the same faucet takes on a complete transformation; picture stark white and chrome or the hot brushed gold trend – worlds apart, but manufactured to order!” “Our customers want complete bathroom and kitchen suites when they design or refresh their personal spaces, and we have every product available to create a sophisticated, unique look, without feeling “matched”, shares Director of Marketing, Margaret Goodall. “We want to WOW the professionals and consumers with new and unique product choices and finishes.” In response to the increasing demand for contemporary faucets and accessories, the Secant series creates a stark geometric statement, while elegantly offering water from a luminous ribbon spout. Once installed, it demands center stage and transforms a bathroom into a bath experience. “One small change in a bathroom can make a huge difference. The small investment will update and upgrade without the need and expense of a complete remodel” – interior designer Diane Smith, of Metro Partners, Laguna Beach. The Astor series introduces the popular Art Deco era single-hole faucet in both 7 ¾” spout and impressive 10 5/8” spout height versions for varied sink sizes, creating a harmonious pairing of faucet and sink as bathroom artistry. The oil-rubbed bronze finish for the Astor faucet is a showroom favorite and reminiscent of early 20th century water well pumps for historical renovations or mountain chateaus. Sutton and Aylesbury reflect Traditional English Country designs with unique wide mouth spouts with either cross or lever handle options. Available in short or tall body heights, each design comes with a full line of solid brass matching accessories. Commanding the traditional Victorian audience is the Jacobean Series with its perfect overarching spout, highly carved body detail, and long, tapered handles. Every faucet is flawlessly manufactured with patented drip free ceramic valves, including direct connect hoses for leak free installation. Each faucet is also individually hand polished and inspected. Newport Brass makes complete bathroom, kitchen and shower solutions with the highest quality, solid brass construction and engineering that spans the style movements of the Victorian, Art Deco, Classical, Cubist and Modern design eras. Newport Brass is considered the “best kept secret” of nationally known interior designers and architectural specialists for their wide choice of finishes and impeccable design detail. Newport handcrafts the finest fixtures with strict testing and quality assurance measures, adding innovative technology for product excellence. Newport Brass is available in fine showrooms in major cities throughout the US. Newport Brass lavatory faucets are 1.5 gpm low flow, passing EPA WaterSense standards for water efficiency without any perceptive loss of water volume and meet all applicable US Federal and State material regulations. Brasstech, Inc. is a business unit of Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) headquartered in Taylor, Michigan. Masco Corporation is one of the world's leading manufacturers of home improvement and building products, as well as a leading provider of services that include the installation of insulation and other building products. For additional information regarding exciting new products, consumers can visit www.newportbrass.com or call 949.417.5207