During 2007, Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC is
celebrating its 75th anniversary and launching a national search for plumbing
contracting firms who have reached or exceeded the same 75-year milestone.
Gerber plans to honor these firms as part of its “75 Years of Professional
Performance” campaign and as a gesture of gratitude to the entire plumbing
trade.
“My grandfather would have wanted us to
celebrate our own momentous achievements side by side with those plumbers
achieving the same impressive mark, especially because he built the company on
relationships with loyalty to plumbing contractors and wholesalers,” said Ila
Lewis, chairman of the board and granddaughter of company founder Max Gerber.
Gerber is asking all plumbing contracting firms that have been in business for
75 years or more to participate in the campaign, regardless of whether they
have ever been Gerber users. Eligible firms can complete a brief entry form at www.gerber75years.com
between May 15 and Sept. 15, 2007, or fill out a printed entry form available
from their nearest Gerber wholesaler or rep.
Every
plumbing contracting firm that submits company information will be contacted by
Gerber for additional facts, interesting anecdotes, photos and/or other
information.
Non-eligible plumbing contracting firms, wholesalers, sales personnel and
others are encouraged to refer any plumbing contractors they know who meet the
75 years in business criteria. If that plumbing contracting firm wins a prize
during the sweepstakes, the first person who referred them also wins a $250
gift card.
All plumbing contracting firms participating in the campaign will be entered
into a drawing for a grand prize of $2,500 in Gerber product purchased through
a Gerber wholesaler. They will also be featured in a national press
announcement to all trade publications, including a photo of the $2,500 check
presentation. Five additional prizes of $250 in Gerber product will be awarded
to participating contractors.
All “75-Year” plumbing contracting firms that enter will receive a commemorative gift from
Gerber. In addition, Gerber will send a press release to newspapers and other
media outlets in each company’s hometown to generate positive local publicity.
For more information, call 630-754-0278 or visit www.gerberonline.com.
