Gerber Main Pipe Magazine: June, 2023 (U.S., CA, English)

MAIN PIPE

NEW VIPER® AND AVALANCHE® TOILETS

Refreshed and Flush with Improvements

GIVING BACK, GOING FORWARD

The Power of Gerber Giving

SOFT SQUARE

Our Newest Products

READ & WIN

Get the latest Gerber info and a chance to win!

Have you ever heard of an Easter egg in books, movies, or TV? This refers to hidden messages or symbolic references within the content. This issue, we have hidden pairs of sunglasses throughout the pages to prepare for summer!

1. Count the number of sunglasses.

2. Enter to win by 11:59 pm. CT on June 23, 2023.

3. Gerber will reach out to three winners with a Gerber-branded hat!

Sit back with a glass of lemonade, learn what’s new at Gerber and happy searching!

Submit your answers here.

We’re Flushed with Joy

Gerber is thrilled to announce that we took home the Marketing Award from IMARK at the end of 2022 The IMARK Marketing Award goes to “suppliers that excel in promoting their brand, product training, creating end-user demand, provide helpful marketing resources and offer effective marketing funds ” Thank you, IMARK, for recognizing Gerber’s dedication and efforts to support our customers’ success, and for being a great partner .

Cooking with Gerber: Bobby Hicks Blog

As a budding chef, you probably spend a lot of time drooling over pro kitchens Not the stainless steel everywhere, high-end restaurant kitchens, but the kitchens that the chefs and bakers in those restaurants go home to A space created by a professional, maximized for storage, movement, and efficient design A space that represents every part of your personality and style I’m Bobby Hicks, a social media cook known for my retro recipes and fantastic style, and I’m here to give some tips for creating the perfect kitchen .

A Lesson in Physics

A home cook knows there is a lot of movement involved in getting dinner from kitchen to table When creating your home, think about the distance between essential points of your kitchen, such as your

sink, your stove, and your garbage can I like to make sure all of these are accessible and aim for minimal distance between each

Be careful about the way cabinets, your dishwasher, and your microwave open If one of these will inhibit you while you are cooking, you may want to think about repositioning it .

K.I.S.S.

Keep it simple, silly, and make your kitchen cleanup as minimal as possible Opt for a surface that is scratch- and stain-resistant, such as quartz or a solid surface material

The same durability applies to faucets and appliances Depending on the finish of your kitchen faucet and appliances, you may have issues with fingerprints or water marks showing It is best to find high-quality finishes that require minimal care . Gerber’s Brushed Bronze PVD finish, which are resistant to corrosion, tarnish, and scratches, are an ideal solution . Personally, I think my Gerber Parma® faucet is the perfect kitchen addition, with a look that matches the aesthetic of the house, coupled with the power of an industrial sprayer

Get Organized

Having a well-stocked pantry with plenty of room can save time and money, because keeping staples present and visible means less trips to the store and an easier time visualizing what’s for dinner (you knew there were crushed tomatoes in there somewhere) .

Try to keep everything at-a-glance and ata-grab by using can organizers, spice racks, and knife organizers I prefer to keep like items together and the things I most often closest to the front If you have a small kitchen, utilize every inch or create space by adding organizers such as stove shelves or a utility rack with extra shelves for your

pantry door Give It Some Rizz

You spend a lot of time in the kitchen, and it should not only be functional, but fabulous, and designed around your busy life My home is designed to work as not only a functioning living space but also a studio, where each room has its own unique look and feel

When designing my own kitchen, it was important to ensure that everything I needed was organized, close by, and ensured efficiency for my cooking and filming Little things like spinning tables (lazy susan organizers) in my cabinets offer the most space with the easiest accessibility . Having an oven range that is controlled via WiFi/ Bluetooth allows me to turn it on when I’m miles from home, so I can get to work right away!

I’m sure over the years I’ll add more functions and flair to the house, but taking the time to invest in the right products has been the right move for me, and it’s worth the wait

Keeping Up with Tap and Toilet Trends

Always keeping up on the latest style and technology trends in bathroom products, members of Gerber’s product team from Woodridge, IL, met up with counterparts from Germany and Taiwan to attend the ISH 2023 trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany After a brief hiatus due to COVID, the typically biennial show was held March 13-17, 2023 Highlighting new trends in HVAC and water products, more than 150,000 international visitors attended this year’s show ISH is considered the world’s preeminent bathroom exposition and covers the spectrum of vitreous china (VC) and HVAC water industry products

“Our team attends ISH to discover the latest product trends in bathrooms from across the globe,” says Katie Hayes, Director of Product Management – Fittings “It’s a great opportunity to identify emerging trends in both style and function, and then work to translate those trends into product solutions that support Gerber’s brand and product strategy ”

Gerber teams also learned about new technologies in VC products, as well as popular style trends, including colors and finishes, says Director of VC Product Management, Kevin McJoynt He adds, “ISH gives us the opportunity to flex our imaginations while staying aware of how the market is evolving .”

“It was also great to connect in person with our team members from our various offices around the world to brainstorm and collaborate,” Katie says

Soft Square Get Soft Square for Sensational Showering

Blending streamlined styling with muted edges, the Soft Square handshower brings contemporary finesse as well as an increased level of customization to any shower installation

A three-function showerhead is controlled by simple push-button operation while the large showerhead area provides wide spray coverage Choose from soothing spray, a tension-easing centerjet pulse, or a combination of spray + centerjet to suit your preference Easy clean soft-touch nozzles resist limescale buildup and easily wipe clean WaterSense® certified to save water, this handshower dispenses a 1 75 gpm flow rate without compromising water velocity

Designed to coordinate with a variety of Gerber’s bathroom ensembles, this handshower can be combined with complementary shower-only or tub & shower trim kits for a customized, spa-like experience or used alone for full rinsing control . Soft Square is also available with a square 30" slide bar, which allows the user to adjust showerhead height and angle Delivering a refreshing cascade to take the edge off your day, let the Soft Square handshower add beauty, bathing versatility, and value to your shower installation

AVAILABLE FINISHES:

• Chrome

• Brushed Bronze

• Brushed Nickel

• Satin Black

AVAILABE TO ORDER NOW*

Shown with VersaTM Square slide bar assembly to adjust handshower height and angle (D463138, handshower only) (D461738, handshower with slide bar)

A Flush Above Introducing Avalanche®

Get ready for great flushing performance plus so much more with Gerber’s new Avalanche and Viper toilets .

The Avalanche’s sculptured tank design, flush-fit lid, and square pedestal bowl give a high-end look to this powerhouse toilet Engineered to deliver a 1,000 gram MaP score with every flush, this toilet features QuietClean® flushing technology and KeepClean™ surface treatment for better bowl rinsing and easier maintenance . KeepClean is a permanent bowl glaze that creates a super slick surface, preventing residue from sticking, germs from growing, and stains from forming With the largest footprint in Gerber’s toilet line, the Avalanche is ideal for both new construction and replacement applications

New & Viper® Toilets

Providing a leaner, more tapered aesthetic, new Viper toilets shine in both design and performance . Outside, the beveled tank with tight-fit cover and flared bowl add design appeal Inside the tank, an upgraded 3” rigid flapper ensures leak-free, lasting operation The Fluidmaster® flush valve and dual fed siphon jet deliver an effective, bowl-clearing flush with a 1,000 gram MaP score Easy installation is assured with our exclusive multipoint mounting system and non-corrosive brass tank-to-bowl bolts, large footprint, and tall bolt caps (no bolt cutting needed!)

WaterSense® certified, both new toilets are offered in 1 28 gpf models to save water and money without sacrificing flushing performance The upgraded designs are also offered in 1 .6 gpf versions . Get decorative designs, easy installation, and Set-It-and-Forget-It™ dependability with new Avalanche and Viper toilets

Thank You, Winsupply

We were presented with the Vendor of the Year award in Plumbing-Finished Goods from Winsupply, and we couldn’t be happier to be recognized for our part in this wonderful partnership! Winners were chosen based on their “exceptional collaboration for growth at the Local Company level, and really understands what it means to win with Winsupply,” says Tom Ponting, Vice President of Vendor Relations

Thank you to Winsupply for this honor and valued relationship

Promotions

A round of applause for the following Gerber team members on their recent promotions!

Manuela Saliba Business Development Associate – Big Box

Bain Sr Regional Sales Manager

Jessie

New Hires

Meet the latest additions to the Gerber family!

Mayur Shah Controller/Sr Director

Patrick Platteuw Sr Product Manager –Fittings

Mallory Bott Associate Channel Marketing Manager – Wholesale

David Burton Distribution Center Manager

Jonathan Ratzel Supply Chain Manager

Ariel Segura Staff Accountant

Araceli Lee Regional Sales Manager –Midwest

Will Rygh Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Cesar Uribe Product Manager – Fixtures

Brad Wessman Staff Accountant

Coming Together for Community Days

With most of our employees working from home several days a week, Gerber introduced Community Days in our Woodridge and Montreal offices this year . A way to get together and intentionally have fun, Community Days are a once-a-month activity

So far, Community Day have included multiple different events To kick off Community Days, we hosted onsite chair massages with breakfast included

In March, we celebrated March Madness with watching a live game, pizza, and a Gerber basketball bracket April saw a coffee bar come

to Woodridge, complete with tea, smoothies, and bagels

In May, Gerber employees across the U S and Canada had the chance to run, walk, or bike a 6k, raising money to provide clean water to children in communities around the world .

We are thrilled to be able to bring something new to our employees each month and cannot wait to continue planning these future events

Doing Everything with HEART

Hats off to Irma Diaz

Gerber has embarked on a journey of recognizing one employee each quarter that stands out in displaying all five aspects of HEART (Humility, Enthusiasm, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Transparency) Our first HEART winner is Irma Diaz, Product Manager-Fittings We are so happy to be able to recognize her for consistently exemplifying Gerber’s core values .

The following was submitted on Irma’s behalf with her nomination:

Humility: Irma’s friendliness and kindness towards all are a representation of her humility While still being confident in her abilities, she is still humble in her interactions with others and always willing to lend a hand in a quick and efficient manner

Enthusiasm: Irma is always a friendly face, willing to start a conversation, and get to know her peers She tackles every project with gusto She enthusiastically shares her knowledge and is generous with her time to teach what she knows

Accountability: Irma consistently takes on responsibilities that take a toll on her own time

Resourcefulness: Irma is a force of nature She keeps herself responsible for teaching herself new things and will always ask questions when she is unsure out of a desire to do better work by better understanding the tools

Transparency: Irma sought feedback from her VP after a presentation that she gave I have seen in her an overall hunger to improve herself and a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of those she works with

5 Star Service

Here at Gerber, we pride ourselves on being accessible to our customers, friendly, and easy to do business with We couldn’t do any of that without our stellar Customer Care and Technical Support teams Here are a few of the reviews customers have left after speaking with them

Giving Back, Going Forward

Gerber is the proud recipient of the AD Giving Back Award AD, a member-owned organization, brings growth-oriented independent distributors and best-in-class supplier partners together

Each year, Gerber makes an effort to donate our dollars and our hours to causes we feel strongly about and are so proud to be recognized for our ongoing mission It means so much for us to be able to partner with amazing organizations, as well as sponsor opportunities for our employees and customers to give back .

Random Acts of Kindness

To finish off our 90th anniversary with a bang, Gerber dedicated ourselves to completing We loved learning about the little things our employees do for each other and for

Working Out for A Worthy Cause

Amanda Levin, Gerber’s E-Commerce SpecialistAmazon, knows working out can impact far more than just your own body . An avid CrossFit® athlete, Amanda regularly competes in events with her teammates to raise money for worthy causes, and plans to continue to do so .

In late 2022, Amanda participated in a competition called “Girls Gone Rx”, which promotes women who are extremely dedicated to empowerment and uplifting others, focusing on community over competition as well as celebrating and lifting each other up Each event for this program raises money for breast cancer charities To date, they have raised over $1 million for breast cancer charities across the globe!

Kindness

completing 90 Random Acts of Kindness their communities Here’s just a few!

BOOKS: It Starts With Us and It Ends With Us

AUTHOR: Colleen Hoover

RECOMMENDED BY: Amy Eaton

Why Amy Loves Them:

They draw you in quickly and are filled with levels of suspense along the way They are both stories from different character perspectives – which I love . I was so excited for the second book to come out that while traveling I was scouring airport book shops to try and pick up a copy the day of the release

BOOK: CIRCE

AUTHOR: Madeline Miller

RECOMMENDED BY: Allison Rott

Why Allison Loves It:

The beautiful retelling of Greek mythology is woven throughout this story in an unexpected twist of love, hate, feminism, and brutality . You truly feel transported in time to a place where witchcraft and immeasurable Godly power reigned over the world

Soft Square Handshower

Versa™ Square 30” Slide Bar Assembly with Soft Square 3-Function Handshower

Avalanche Toilets

Viper Toilets

Girls Gone RX

Children’s Organ Transplant Association

New Avalanche Toilet Resources

New Viper Toilet Resources