Woodridge, Ill., June 17, 2024
Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, a manufacturer of high-quality, tried and true plumbing products, announces the launch of its newest ADA-compliant products: the Octette™ 8-function handshower and the SteadyStyle™ Accented Round ADA Grab Bar/Slide Bar Kit.
When paired together, the SteadyStyle and Octette deliver an innovative and practical solution that meets a growing demand for products designed for aging in place. The launch of SteadyStyle also marks the addition of a new Gerber bath product category: Decorative Grab Bar.
Products that meet the changing needs of adults in the United States are vital: 76% of adults aged 50 or older state they prefer to stay in their home as they age. Additionally, approximately 26% (or 63.5 million) U.S. adults have a disability; of those 63.5 million, 40% are age 65 or older (25.4 million).
These compounded statistics highlight a growing demand for products that can be installed to ease everyday tasks, such as showering.
The Octette 8-Function Handshower leads the way for revolutionary ADA-compliant showering products. A sleek profile and design, featuring a circular head and ergonomic handle, work well for a wide range of users. New is a Pause/Trickle function that allows users to change between full water flow and a trickle with the press of a button for ADA compliance – maintaining the same water temperature while paused.
Other features include:
- Wide, Centerjet, Aeration, Massage, Wide + Aeration, Centerjet + Aeration, and Centerjet + Massage functions, in addition to the new Pause/Trickle function
- Easy clean soft-touch nozzles that resist limescale buildup
- WaterSense® certified handshower that dispenses a 1.75 gpm flow rate
Also new to the Gerber family is the SteadyStyle Accented Round ADA Grab Bar / Slide Bar Kit. This product marks the first in the Gerber Decorative Grab Bar bath category and delivers a decorative design with multiple finishes. The SteadyStyle Accented Round Grab Bar/Slide Bar Kit provides aging adults peace of mind that they can maintain their balance and bear some of their weight while maneuvering in the shower.
For more information about beautiful Gerber kitchen/bath products, please visit Gerber site.