Delta Faucet Company
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Company: Delta Faucet Company, Indianapolis, IN
Company Description: Delta Faucet Company, is a division of Masco Corp. As the largest manufacturer of residential & commercial faucets in the world, it manufactures the Delta, Delta Select and Peerless brands & holds the number one market share position in the US. Delta operates five manufacturing facilities and sells its products in more than 53 countries.
Nomination Category: Company, Office & Product Awards Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Best New Product or Service
Nomination Title: The New Water-Efficient Showerhead with H2OKinetic Technology by Delta helps conserve water
1. Tell the story about this nominated product or service (up to 500 words). Describe its function, features, benefits, and sales to date. You may include hyperlinks to product photos and data sheets. IMPORTANT: Begin each link with http://, and enclose each link in square brackets; for example, [http://www.youraddress.com]:
Delta introduced the Water-Efficient Showerhead with H2Okinetic Technology in April 2006. The challenge was to create a product that delivers a showering experience that was equal to a 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm) showerhead, yet delivers that same experience at a lower flow. Standard showers deliver 2.5 gpm with a water pressure of 60 per square inch (psi), whereas the Water-Efficient Showerhead delivers 1.6 gpm at 60 psi. This translates to a 36% savings of water while still providing an invigorating shower experience. It was also recently selected as a Top-10 Green Building Products for 2006.
The showerhead's exclusive H2Okinetic Technology uniquely shapes and affects the water it delivers without moving parts within the body sprays - eliminating the risk of malfunction. A variety of elements are impacted to create a more comfortable and consistent experience:
• Droplet Size: Larger droplets provide more water coverage, creating a more saturating, drenching sensation
• Droplet Velocity: Droplets are delivered at a higher velocity for a more relaxing, massaging experience
• Spray Coverage: A dense spray pattern envelops the user in a blanket of water and warmth
• Thermal Dynamics: Larger droplets maintain a more uniform temperature as they travel away from the showerhead
2. List hyperlinks to any online news stories, press releases, product reviews, or other documents that support the claims made in the section above. IMPORTANT: Begin each link with http://, and enclose each link in square brackets; for example, [http://www.youraddress.com]:
Supporting materials for this entry were submitted offline.
3. Provide a brief (up to 100 words) biography about the leader(s) of the team that developed this nominated product or service:
Paul Patton
Sr. Product Development Manager
As the Sr. Product Development Manager at Delta Faucet Company, Paul Patton is
responsible for identifying the market needs for both new and existing products,
recommending product development strategies, working with industrial design to
create the right products, and leading the bath category team members through
every stage of the development process. Patton works with all functional
departments within the company to deliver top-notch, innovative products to
Delta's customers.
His love for product has built his reputation within the industry to be
recognized as one of the leading product experts. During his 25 years of
industry service, Patton has never lost sight of his goal; to always be the
voice of the customer.