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New Moen Roman Tub Faucet Valve Offers Easy Installation

The new Roman tub faucet valve design addresses connectivity concerns, adapting to both PEX connections and copper-to-copper connections. Both valves are designed to work in varied substrates and can accommodate a deck thickness of up to four-and-one-quarter-inches. The unique adjustable shank requires no cutting and is virtually error-proof.

"During product testing, the new valve design was well received with plumbers," said Jerry Capasso, Moen's wholesale bath product manager. "The no-cut, adjustable shank was embraced as 'easy, innovative and intuitive.' Plus, the testing proved a significant decrease in installation time."

The new Roman tub faucet valves are available on all of Moen's three- and four-hole Roman tub faucet applications and feature Moen's M-PACT(R) common valve architecture, allowing homeowners to easily upgrade their faucet trim in just minutes: simply unscrew the handles and spout, lift them out and replace them.

In addition, the new Roman tub faucet valves feature Moen's quick-connect installation system, which snaps hoses together with a telltale "click" so the installer can be assured the connection is secure. A unique test plug is also available for peace of mind to ensure there are no water leaks.

"At Moen, we are constantly looking for ways to improve the design of our product -- not only from the outside, but from the inside as well," said Capasso. "These new Roman tub faucet valve enhancements position Moen as the only manufacturer offering a PEX connection in the U.S. -- which represents approximately 50 percent of new residential construction and growing."

For more information on Moen's new Roman tub faucet valve enhancements, visit www.moen.com or call 1-800-BUY-MOEN.

About Moen

Moen offers stylish and affordable kitchen faucets, bathroom faucets, shower heads, and stainless steel sinks for residential and commercial applications. Moen is part of Fortune Brands (NYSE:FO, www.fortunebrands.com), a leading consumer brands company.

Links:

http://www.moen.com/categories/bathroom-tub-faucets

http://www.moen.com/browsecatalog/productcatalog/kitchen_products_suites.cfm

    http://www.moen.com/browsecatalog/productcatalog/bath_products_suites.cfm
    http://www.moen.com/browsecatalog/productcatalog/showering_suites.cfm
    http://www.moen.com/browsecatalog/productcatalog/sinks_suites.cfm
    http://www.moen.com


    Contact:  Kathy Flinn
              Moen Incorporated
              (800)321-8809, Ext. 2330
              kflinn@moen.com

              Jennifer Allanson or Kristi Stolarski
              Robert Falls PR
              (216)696-0229
              jallanson@robertfalls.com or kstolarski@robertfalls.com

SOURCE Moen