Adding Solar Energy Powers Up Sloan's Portfolio of Environmentally Friendly Solutions

CHICAGO (Oct. 31, 2011) – Sloan Global Holdings, LLC, an affiliate company of Sloan Valve Company (collectively "Sloan"), the world's leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems, announced that it has purchased a significant interest in Aztec Solar Power, LLC, ("Aztec") a leading solar engineering, purchasing, and construction company. This purchase makes it possible for Sloan to offer both water and energy efficient products that will support further expansion of green building and renewable energy practices, reduce waste and pollution, and improve the quality of life for everyone.

"Incorporating solar power to our range of solutions allows us to offer a truly holistic approach to natural resource management. It's a move that fits our long-term goals because we believe it's the key to creating a better environment for future generations," said Jim Allen, President of Sloan Global Holdings, LLC. "More immediately, our customers will benefit from our investment in Aztec because we will be able to provide even more innovative solutions to help them reduce costs, increase efficiencies, and maintain a commitment to the environment."

"Aztec is fortunate to partner with Sloan, a company that has been a driving force in innovating sustainable solutions to address both customer and environmental needs," said Sharon Altman, President and Founder of Aztec. "We look forward to working together to provide clean energy solutions and promote a better understanding of solar energy and all of its advantages."

Solar Power: The Next Frontier
For more than 100 years, Sloan has been a pioneer in promoting water conservation and a clean environment. The company consistently delivers on its commitment to eco-minded innovation, water conservation, and lessening the communal carbon footprint.

"We believe that clean energy, especially solar power, is the next frontier toward a more sustainable future," explained Jim Allen. The company has made it a priority to advance the development of sustainable technologies like solar and wind power that can help to limit industry's effect on the environment.

About Sloan Global Holdings, LLC

Sloan Global Holdings, LLC is an affiliate company of Sloan Valve Company, the world's leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems. Sloan Valve Company has been in operation since 1906. Headquartered in Franklin Park, Illinois, the company is at the forefront of the green building movement and provides sustainable restroom solutions by manufacturing water and energy-efficient products such as flushometers, electronic faucets, sink systems, soap dispensing systems and vitreous china fixtures for commercial, industrial, and institutional markets worldwide. To learn more about Sloan, go to www.sloanvalve.com.

About Aztec Solar Power, LLC

Founded in 2007, Aztec Solar Power, LLC is a fully integrated Engineering Procurement Contractor (EPC) that provides engineering, design, purchasing, construction, and financing for a wide range of alternative energy solutions. Headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania, Aztec has operations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia and additional offices in Arizona and Connecticut. To learn more about Aztec, go to www.aztecsolarpower.com.