"We are extremely fortunate in Chicago to have such an outstanding resource for information on environmentally friendly products and technologies," said Jim Allen, Water Conservation Manager, Sloan Valve Company. "The Center was designed to be a showcase of how buildings can be built more efficiently. By providing educational classes and seminars on green building as well as running tours, the Chicago Center for Green Technology is a real learning environment - which is great for those of us interested in improving our own efficiency and utilizing new technologies."

Allen said Sloan Valve Company provided its new SOLIS? solar-powered, sensor-controlled faucets, UPPERCUT? dual-flush toilet valves and ultra low-consumption urinal valves to the CCGT. Installation labor was supplied by C.J. Erickson Plumbing Company. "The relationship between Sloan and C.J. Erickson is a natural one considering both have roots in Chicago, both just celebrated 100 years of business recently, both are union shops, and both are family owned and operated," Allen said. "In addition, both companies are committed to improving water efficiency in the built environment."

George Seline, Vice President, C.J. Erickson, agrees. "Right now, 20% of our new construction includes sensor technology on both faucets and toilets. We expect that percentage to steadily increase. The companies that embrace this technology today will be the ones who lead the construction industry's future."

Recently, Sloan Valve Company signed a landmark agreement to offset all of the energy used at its Franklin Park facility with energy produced by clean, renewable sources. This makes Sloan one of the largest supporters of renewable energy power in the state of Illinois.

Sloan Valve Company is the world's leading manufacturer of water-conserving plumbing systems and has been in operation since 1906. Headquartered in Franklin Park, Illinois, the family-owned company manufactures plumbing products and accessories for commercial, industrial and institutional markets worldwide.

For more information on Sloan's product donation to the CCGT, contact Sloan Valve Company at 10500 Seymour Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131. Telephone 800-9-VALVE-9 (800-982-5839, ext. 5609), fax 800-501-3989 or visit www.waterefficiency.com