For Immediate Release
December 9, 2008

Ferguson showrooms kick off national green month

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Ferguson, the country’s largest wholesale distributor of plumbing supplies, launches “National Green Month,” which will run the entire month of January, nationwide.  The program highlights Ferguson’s extensive offering of green products, as well as Ferguson’s showroom consultants’ in-depth product knowledge.

“Our objective is to be the premier provider of green solutions,” said Gail Kaufman, Wolseley North America’s director of green business and customer programs.  “Through our expansive product offerings, to our industry expertise, our associates are committed to helping customers make small steps to help the environment.”

Ferguson sells a broad range of green products across several categories that includes: fixtures, faucets, water heaters and appliances. The green awareness program was developed, in part, from in-depth insights from over 300 Ferguson associates, who provided guidance on what was needed to really satisfy the company’s customer’s need for green products.  A critical part of the program focuses on training; to date over 900 showroom associates are trained to prepare for the company’s “National Green Month.” The focus is on customer education as well as special labeling on products that allow consumers to easily identify energy efficient options such as high efficiency toilets, which can reduce a homeowner’s water consumption by up to 22,000 gallons annually when compared with traditional 3.5 gallon per flush toilets.

Earlier this year the Environmental Protection Agency recognized Ferguson as its first Retail and Distributor WaterSense Partner of the Year.  Ferguson received the award, in part for their efforts to highlight the new PROFLO high efficiency toilets and other watersaving devices. 

“Our showroom consultants are committed to providing plumbing, lighting and appliance expertise to builders, remodelers, designers, plumbers, and homeowners,” said Sam Rose, Wolseley North America showroom manager.  “Our consultants can help customers make simple adjustments – such as replacing a showerhead – which can result in big savings for themselves and the environment.

To locate the nearest Ferguson showroom please visit www.ferguson.com.

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