History Brand Awards Press Room Partnerships Newport Brass Introduces 6 New Kitchen Faucet Designs 9/4/2012 Santa Ana, Calif. (September 2012) – Newport Brass, a premium decorative plumbing brand, manufactured by Brasstech, Inc., is proud to announce the addition of six new kitchen faucets and two complete suites of new kitchen products. New pull down faucets have been added to the Nadya and East Linear Kitchen collections as well the introduction of the Jacobean and Vespera kitchen suites. In addition to new faucets, both the Jacobean and Vespera collections include matching bar/prep faucets, water dispensers, pot fillers, soap dispensers, and air gaps, each delivering its own set of unique features and benefits. Featuring state-of-the-art magnetic docking systems and durable mixing cartridges that provide leak-free operation, the new pull down faucets are the perfect blend of functional performance and design sophistication. Each faucet features dual-spray functionality and a forward rotation lever handle that eliminates potential backsplash interference issues. The Nadya pull-down kitchen faucet features a flowing silhouette and flower like body that is the perfect complement to a traditionally styled kitchen. On the other end of the design spectrum, the East Linear pull-down faucet delivers refined elegance in a clean, contemporary design that features clean lines and distinctive contours. The traditionally designed Jacobean collection represents a modern approach to historical authenticity and delivers the perfect balance of timeless design, quality, and 21st century performance while the clean, confident design and beautiful contours of the transitionally inspired Vespera collection are the perfect synthesis of form and function. Boasting a distinct, graceful spout and nested dual spray head, Vespera blends beauty and functionality and is the embodiment of elegance and suburb performance. Solid brass construction is a corner stone of the Newport Brass brand and these new products continue that trend. All of the new products are available in 27 beautiful finishes providing the homeowner the ability to customize the appearance of kitchen faucets and accessories by choosing from one of the largest selections of decorative finishes available in the industry. Newport Brass continues to introduce exciting new product designs for high-end, decorative plumbing customers. “We are looking to provide options for consumers who are shopping for fresh, new styles for their kitchen and are ready to invest in their home,” comments Jonathan Wood, VP Sales and Marketing at Brasstech. Newport Brass products are available in fine showrooms in major cities throughout the United States. About Newport Brass and Brasstech Nationally known interior designers and architectural specialists turn to Newport Brass for its wide choice of finishes and impeccable design details. Newport Brass handcrafts the finest fixtures with strict testing and quality assurance measures, adding innovative technology for product excellence. Newport Brass lavatory faucets are compliant with the EPA’s WaterSense standards for water efficiency delivering water savings 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 Media Contacts: Kristen Cooper, Kristen Cooper Public Relations (310) 717-0521 kristen@kristencooper.com Amber Ashley, BRASSTECH Marketing Communications (949) 417-5207 aashley@brasstech.com