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Jim McHale, Ph.D., of American Standard Brands to Speak at World Toilet Summit

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (January 19, 2015) – Global sanitation expert Dr. Jim McHale of

American Standard Brands will speak at the 14 th annual World Toilet Summit in New

Delhi, India, on January 20, 2015. McHale will participate in a panel discussion on the

topic of affordable sanitation solutions and infrastructure. He will share insights gained

from his Company's research and development of the low-cost SaTo hygienic toilet pan

that helps prevent the transmission of disease from open pit latrines.

Started by the World Toilet Organization, this global event will

bring together non-profit organizations, for-profit companies,

toilet associations and private sector stakeholders to

collaborate, share knowledge and resources, and better impact

the sanitation marketplace. This year's World Toilet Summit will

encourage the collaboration of the participants with leading

government officials in India to specifically help bring an end to

open defecation in that country. Prime Minister of India

Narendra Modi will deliver the keynote address.

"The sanitation crisis in India is multi-faceted with social,

economic, behavioral and logistical challenges," explained

McHale. "Companies like American Standard can play a role by providing affordable,

aspirational toilet products that people really want to own and use because they make

everyday life a little better. Presently, there is a big gap in this product space."

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Jim McHale, Ph.D., global sanitation products business unit leader at American Standard Brands, will speak at the 2015 World Toilet Summit in India.

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Summit attendees will focus on evolving technologies and lessons from other countries

that can play an important role in addressing this critical global health issue in India. The

World Toilet Summit is the largest global event to focus on the topics of toilets and

sanitation.

American Standard recently released a Global

Sanitation Report sharing current information on the

lack of access to adequate sanitation resources

currently affecting nearly 40 percent of the world

population. In addition, the report offers updates on

the Company’s Flush for Good campaign, which

aims to provide improved sanitation facilities for 20

million people by the year 2020 to help reduce

disease and save lives in developing countries

around the world.

Among McHale's primary responsibilities as global

sanitation products business leader are the

expansion of the Company’s reach in supplying

affordable sanitation products for customers in

developing countries as well as supporting corporate social responsibility activities,

particularly the Flush for Good initiative. He previously served as vice president of

research, development and engineering for American Standard, leading a global team of

scientists and engineers in the development of innovative bath and kitchen products.

To download the American Standard 2014 Global Sanitation Report, click here.

For more information about the Flush for Good campaign, visit www.flushforgood.com.

For more information about American Standard Brands, visit

www.americanstandard.com.

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American Standard Brands issued a Global Sanitation Report featuring the latest information on the lack of safe sanitation facilities plaguing nearly 40 percent of the world population.

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