Nature-Inspired Modernity Infused in the NewParkfield™ Kitchen Collection

NEW YORK – [March 7, 2014] - GROHE launches a new dual-spray pull-down Kitchen faucetwithin its Parkfield collection, which takes inspiration from nature and combines it with the elegance of classical forms.

Parkfield™ was designed exclusively for the US market based on the consumers’ preference for a wide array of transitional design options at an attractive price. Equipped with the GROHE brand’s German precision engineering and proprietary technology, the collection comes in sleek, chrome and stainless steel finishes.

Inspired by Nature
Parkfield™ takes its inspiration from nature. In fact the lever of the Parkfield™ faucet has a fluid form that is reminiscent of the shape and curves of a leaf, while the bottom of the faucet resembles the shape of water droplet about to fall from the leaf unto the ground.

Ergonomics and Design in the Kitchen
Parkfield’s design offers users a tactile experience with a rounded lever and curved body, beautifully highlighted by both the GROHE StarLight® chrome and SuperSteel Infinity™ finish options.Parkfield’s pull-outlocking spray head lets you switch easily between spray and aerated modes. The 360° ball-joint on the hose allows or flexible handling of the spray head affordingusers more coverage of the sink basinwithout hitting the backsplash. Parkfield‘s mix of comfort, flexibility and perfect control not only makes preparing food easy, but cleaning up afterwards is also a breeze.

ParkfieldKitchen and Bath Collections are available in GROHE Starlight® Chrome, SuperSteelInfinityFinish™ and Oil Rubbed Bronze and is equipped with the following GROHE proprietary technologies:

• GROHE SilkMove® provides smooth handling for effortless precision and comfort
• GROHE SpeedClean® Anti-Lime maintains thelike-new spray function with a simple wipe of a finger

GROHE products are sold through designer showrooms nationwide and select online retailers. The Parkfield™ faucet is available for $398, starting in March. For more information on this, the Parkfield™ bathroom collection and more, visit http://www.grohe.com/us/.

Fast Facts: GROHE PARKFIELD™ KITCHEN

• Transitional design inspired by nature
• GROHE quality engineering and technology, including GROHE SilkMove and GROHE SpeedClean® Anti-Lime
• Attractive price point

About GROHE
GROHE Group comprises Grohe Holding GmbH, Hemer; Grohe AG, Hemer; Joyou AG, Hamburg (fully consolidated since 1 July 2011) and other subsidiaries in foreign markets. GROHE Group is the world’s leading provider of sanitary fittings.

As a global brand for sanitary products and systems, GROHE relies on its brand values quality, technology, design and responsibility in order to be able to offer “Pure FreudeanWasser”.

The GROHE Group employs some 9,000 people on average worldwide (including around 3,400 at Joyou). There are about 2,300 employees working at GROHE in Germany. In 2012, the GROHE Group generated consolidated sales of €1,405 million.

The GROHE Group has nine production plants, of which six are located outside Germany, namely in Portugal, Thailand, Canada and China (Joyou). The company currently generates 85 percent of its sales outside Germany.