American Standard said it would make a direct contribution of $250,000 to the international tsunami relief effort, giving $200,000 to the American Red Cross International Response Fund and $50,000 to the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund in hard-hit Chennai, India, where the company has a major commercial braking joint venture operation.

Hansgrohe has produced a 10-page brochure that showcases the Pharo Showerpanel Lift with color photographs and close-ups of its various components.

Moen inducted Bruce Carbonari, former president, CEO and chairman, into the Moen Hall of Fame.

In-Sink-Erator hired Rebecca Falish as regional sales manager.

Watts Brass & Tubular introduced the new GB Series Safety Grab Bar product line, available in 1-1/4- and 1-1/2-inch diameters with a choice of exposed or concealed flanges.

Delta Faucet Co. presented its H2Okinetic Technology™ at the 2005 International Builders' Show.

In response to the trend of creating a refuge or spa in the bathroom with aesthetically pleasing, multi-functional fixtures, Bemis has developed a toilet seat that features upscale European styling.

According to designer John Sugita of Mind Sight Design in Santa Ana, Calif., a touch-free faucet enhances the opportunities for creative presentations of sinks in the home, especially in powder rooms where they are rarely used for anything other than washing hands.

Elkay is relocating and expanding its sink-manufacturing operations in Ogden, Utah, nearly tripling the size of its existing facility.

Jacuzzi Brands dedicated its recently expanded state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the city of Marsa in Malta.