Made in the USA

New for 2018, when you order Stainless Steel from Waterstone you get 316 MARINE GRADE STAINLESS STEEL.  The high quality you’ve come to expect from Waterstone has just gotten better. We are introducing 316 MARINE GRADE Stainless Steel. Starting on 3/16 2018, we will begin creating contemporary faucets and accessories with this new durable 316 material. This exceptional stainless steel is stronger for a lifetime of durability and has maximum resistance to rust, pitting, corrosion and staining. It is the same top quality stainless steel used on ships, food processing, chemical storage and surgical equipment. Did we really need to offer better stainless steel? No, not really. But we did it anyway! We’re Waterstone and we are always looking for better ways to create the best kitchen faucets in the world. MAXIUMUM RESISTANCE TO CORROSION FROM SITTING WATER OR SOAP. When a metal is exposed to underwater or wet environments, marine grade metals may be necessary to prevent the material from failing under those conditions. Marine grade stainless alloys typically contain a chemical element called molybdenum. This element is resist the corrosive effects of sodium or salt in seawater. It is very durable for a lifetime of use. Low maintenance and maintains its luster with spotting or staining. PERFECT FOR OUTDOOR KITCHENS 316 Marine grade Stainless is the ideal choice for outdoor kitchens. Exposure to moisture and sun would eventually degrade any other material. 316 resists the harsh elements and keeps your faucet in good working conditions. More and more people are enjoying their backyards and men are creating their ultimate man caves. Any Waterstone contemporary faucet built with 316 will not only beautify our outdoor kitchen area, but will be there long after your other outdoor appliances. If you happen to live within 5 miles of the coast, you are susceptible to salt spray whether you know it or not. Marine grade stainless steel is used on ships for a reason. It keeps the rust to an absolute minimum. DURABLE FOR A LIFETIME OF USE All Waterstone Stainless Steel products have a lifetime functional warranty and the finish is guaranteed forever. 316 stainless steel is a very durable and high yield strength material that is made up of a  molybdenum-alloyed steel. It is an alloy composed primarily of iron, with other ingredients added including nickel, titanium, aluminum, copper, nitrogen, phosphorous, and selenium. 316 is the second most common stainless steel (after grade 304). Its the idea stainless steel for kitchens with hard water that can create calcium. While 316 is not completely rust-proof, the alloy is more corrosion resistant than other common stainless steels.

There is no shortage of Made-in-the-USA stories across the country. They usually include a hard-working team of employees. A high-quality product. Happy customers. American ingenuity. Jobs. There are thousands of companies that follow this general story line. This article is for them, but not exclusively. Any company looking for an edge in the competitive home improvement industry will benefit from a better understanding of Made-in-the-USA retailing. Waterstone Faucets was honored to be included in a group of amazing American manufacturers that are proud to say they are Made in the USA. HCN presents the results from its first-ever Made in the USA survey. The purpose is to expand the understanding of several key questions of Made in the USA and their impact on the industry. Nearly 1,000 industry professionals participated in the survey, and there are no two theories of the importance of domestic manufacturing that are exactly the same. Among our findings: • A gap exists between retailers’ understanding of consumer behavior and that of manufacturer’s — particularly Made-in-the-USA manufacturers, which have a relatively inflated expectation of consumer willingness to pay more. • More companies than not say they are seeing their competitors promote themselves as Made in the USA — by a factor of about 2 to 1. • Almost half of all respondents (47.9%) — both retailer and manufacturer — believe the Federal Trade Commission’s Made-in-the-USA standard is hard to follow. Across hardware stores, signage on shelves and products attempt to boost sales with red, white and blue. The more the industry knows about Made in the USA, the better for business. Waterstone Faucets offers a number of faucet types, available in traditional or contemporary styles. The company’s six styles, or “Suites,” allow the customer to coordinate all faucets and components into one matching style and finish. Each “Suite” has its own look, feel and style that lend itself to a specific decorative kitchen look and feel. The faucets are available in 30 finishes, plus solid stainless steel. Made in: Murrieta, Calif.