Plumbing Manufacturers International Elects Paul Patton as Board President

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) elected Paul Patton, senior manager of research, development and regulatory at Delta Faucet Company, as 2016 board president. Delta Faucet Company has been a member of PMI for 45 years.

"We are fortunate to have such an experienced, dedicated and innovative leader as president," said Barbara C. Higgens, CEO and executive director, PMI. "As a tremendously active board member, Paul has shown great leadership and we look forward to what he will accomplish during his term as PMI president."

A 35-plus-year veteran of the plumbing industry, Patton is driven by enhancing how consumers interact with water. The creator of the innovative Delta H(2)Okinetic(®) showerhead, he actively lends his insights and expertise to PMI and has been involved with the association for 11 years.

The voluntary, not-for-profit international industry association functions as a sounding board for its members, a resource for industry, and a coordinating and decision-making body for industry issues. It also helps to develop and maintain standards and codes while working closely with government agencies at all levels - federal, state and local.

"PMI is vital to the plumbing industry and I'm honored to accept such a pivotal role on its board this year," said Paul Patton. "This association actively shapes our industry and with continued innovation, evolving applications and valuable consumer insights from Delta Faucet and other PMI members, I feel confident about what the future holds for plumbing."

Representing plumbing product manufacturers across the industry, the PMI board steers organizational activities. All board members are actively employed by a PMI member company and the president is elected by membership at the fall conference to serve a one-year term.

About Delta Faucet Company
Founded by Masco Corporation in 1954 with the introduction of the single-handle faucet, Delta Faucet Company is proud to be America's faucet innovation leader, featuring Delta(®), Brizo(®) and Peerless(® )products. A WaterSense(®) partner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Delta Faucet is a global organization that offers kitchen faucets, bath faucets, shower heads, shower systems, toilets and related accessories, selling products in more than 53 countries. For more information, visit www.deltafaucet.com.

About Masco
Headquartered in Taylor, Mich., Masco Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of branded building products. Our portfolio of industry-leading brands includes Behr(®) paint; Delta(®) and Hansgrohe(®) faucets, bath and shower fixtures; KraftMaid(®) and Merillat(®) cabinets; Milgard(®) windows and doors; and HotSpring(®) spas. We leverage our powerful brands across product categories, sales channels and geographies to create value for our customers and shareholders. For more information about Masco Corporation, visit masco.com.

About PMI
Plumbing Manufacturers International is the voluntary, not-for-profit international industry association of manufacturers of plumbing products, serving as the Voice of the Plumbing Industry. Member companies produce about 90 percent of the nation's plumbing products. As part of its mission, PMI advocates for plumbing product performance and innovation contributing to water savings, sustainability, public health and safety, and consumer satisfaction. For more information on PMI or its conferences, contact the organization at 1921 Rohlwing Road, Unit G, Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008; tel.: [phone]; fax: [phone]. Visit our website at www.safeplumbing.org.

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SOURCE Delta Faucet Company