Herkowski Stickler & Associates (HSA) is excited to highlight new ADA-compliant products from Gerber Manufacturers, which offers comprehensive plumbing solutions created with the entire experience in mind, from easy installation to reliable everyday use, and is supported by Gerber’s dedicated service and industry-leading warranties.

Offering an assortment of Gerber merchandise through its Illinois warehouse, contact HSA for the following new products:

• Octette™ 8-function hand shower features a sleek profile and design, a circular head, and an ergonomic handle, which work well for various 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, maintaining the same water temperature while paused. Other features include:
  • Wide, Center Jet, Aeration, and Massage functions.
  • Easy-to-clean, soft-touch nozzles that resist limescale buildup.
  • A WaterSense®-certified hand shower that dispenses a 1.75 gallons per minute flow rate.
• SteadyStyle™ Accented Round ADA Grab Bar/Slide Bar Kit. The launch of SteadyStyle marks the addition of the Decorative Grab Bar, a new Gerber bath product category. With a decorative design and multiple finishes, this product provides aging adults peace of mind that they can maintain their balance and bear some weight while maneuvering in the shower.

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: 76% of adults aged 50 or older prefer to stay in their homes as they age. Additionally, approximately 26% (or 63.5 million) of U.S. adults have a disability; of those, 40% are age 65 or older (25.4 million). This highlights a growing demand for products that can be installed to ease everyday tasks, such as showering.

For more information on Gerber products available through HSA’s Illinois office (630- 458-8816), visit HSA or email.