INDIANAPOLIS - Combining fashion with functionality, Brizo^® has enhanced its popular high-arc Venuto^® pull-down kitchen faucet with the inclusion of SmartTouch^® Technology and MagneDock^® magnetic docking technology. Designed under the philosophy that a faucet should be both beautiful and functional, the strong lines and geometric appearance have become a focal point for any kitchen. And with the addition of exclusive technologies, Brizo brings a new level of convenience to the kitchen.

SmartTouch Technology enables home epicureans to simplify tasks and increase efficiency in the kitchen during food preparation and cleanup  "If hands are full or dirty, the flow of water can be started easily with the touch of a forearm or wrist anywhere on the faucet, helping to reduce the potential for cross-contamination." said Laura Brooks, Brizo senior brand manager. Cooking enthusiasts who are environmentally aware are more able to conserve water because they are less likely to leave the water running between tasks.

About the Venuto^® Kitchen Collection:

Optional SmartTouch^® Technology: SmartTouch Technology does nothing less than change the way you interact with water. Simply touch anywhere on the faucet body, spout or handle to turn on or off the water. When you tap the faucet on, the LED light indicates SmartTouch is active. When you tap the faucet off, the light goes off. SmartTouch also works to conserve water by activating flow only when needed, while its flexible operation promotes safe food handling by helping to reduce the potential for cross-contamination.

MagneDock^® magnetic docking technology: Utilizing a powerful magnet to securely lock the wand into the faucet spout, MagneDock makes the wand extremely easy to engage and disengage and allows Vuelo to maintain its sweeping, artful form and seamless appearance when the wand is docked.

DIAMOND^TM Seal Technology: DIAMOND^TM Seal Technology combines a durable Euro-Motion DIAMOND^® Valve with InnoFlex^® PEX waterways. The valve requires no lubrication, eliminates wear on seals, and ensures "like new" operation for life lasting up to 10 times longer than the industry standard.[1] The InnoFlex waterways eliminate potential leak points and are less hassle to install. Water does not come in contact with potential metal contaminants once inside the faucet, meeting current state specific and upcoming national legislation.[2]

Touch^®-Clean Technology: Touch-Clean soft, rubber spray holes allow you to easily wipe away calcium and lime build-up from the spray face of your showerhead or handshower with the touch of a finger.

Coordinating bar/prep faucet, soap dispenser and bud vase available

Variety of finishes: The Venuto faucet with SmartTouch Technology is available in Polished Chrome or Brilliance^® Stainless.

The Venuto faucet without SmartTouch Technology is available in Brilliance^® Stainless, Polished Chrome, Matte Black with Soft-Touch^® and Brilliance Stainless with Soft-Touch^®.

[1] Standard based on ASME 112.18.1 of 500,000 cycles

[2] California Health and Safety Code 116875 (AB 1953) and Vermont Law No. 193 (S152) and upcoming national legislation mandate that the weighted average lead content in pipes, fittings and fixtures used to convey drinking water cannot exceed 0.25% on wetted surfaces.