Kohler unveils DTV II

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Mumbai, May 14, 2009

Kohler Co., a global leader in kitchen and bath designs, today launched DTV-II (Digital Thermostatic Valve - II) in India. DTV-II is an enhanced edition of DTV I which was launched in India in 2007 and received an overwhelming response. DTV II incorporates water, music, lighting and steam for an enhanced showering experience.

Developed with the assistance of body and wellness experts DTV II features sleek design and intuitive controls. The fully integrated, multi-sensory experience of DTV II wraps four elements namely water, sound, light and steam together in a plug-n-play system. The customers can incorporate rejuvenating steam, music from their own play list and lights that move and change colors during a shower. DTV II has six presets which make it easier to save customer’s showering preferences. The user friendly DTV II consists of accessories which include digital valve, user interface, WaterTile Ambient Rain, steam adapter, and speakers. The single plug-n-play interface of DTV II controls multiple accessories and simplifies set-up and installation.

The DTV II valve with its six ports has a flow rate of up to 21 gallons of water per minute (80 litres per minute) and feeds up to eight showerheads, handshowers or bodysprays at the same time.

According to Mr. Sharad Mathur, Managing Director, Kohler India Corp. Pvt. Ltd, “At Kohler we always prioritize the unique showering need of our customers. DTV II is a new addition to our wide array of showering product which offers a customizable showering experience to our customers. Customers can now create a complete spa environment in their bathrooms to rejuvenate themselves” He also added, “With our product DTV I, the customers were able to control water delivery, while DTV II provides the consumers the ability to control water, light, sound and steam with the touch of a button”.

DTV II has a streamlined digital interface contributing to a clutter free bathroom. The digital interface panel can be installed inside and/or outside the showering space, with the latter enabling the user to activate the program before actually entering the space. The interface is easy to wipe clean and maintain and is available in a vertical or horizontal orientation.

The basic configuration of this customized, innovative product is priced at Rs. 7,05,000/- and is available at Kohler Stores.

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