Gerber Debuts New ADA-Compliant Products, Decorative Grab Bar Product Category.

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures 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. gerber-us.com 

• Kit includes SteadyStyle Accented Grab Bar Hand Shower Holder, SteadyStyle Accented Round ADA 24" Grab Bar (ADA compliant when properly installed), height adjustable Hand Shower Slide, 72" All-Metal Interlock Shower Hose w/ Brass Conicals, and Octette 8-Function Handshower 
• Height and spray angle are adjustable with the simple press of a level 
• Accented Round ADA 24" Grab Bar does not rotate within the posts to ensure a firm grab and, when installed into wood studs, can support up to 500 lbs 
• Available in four stunning finishes: Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Satin Black and Brushed Bronze