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Dealer Training
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Aquasana Inc. (the manufacture of Austin Springs Filtration Products) is a leading direct‐to‐consumer manufacturer of performance home water filtration products.
Founded in 1997 and based in Fort Worth, Texas.
Our products uphold our brand commitment to:Performance: highest contaminant reduction in its product classValue: lowest cost of ownership on a cost per gallon usage basisConvenience: easy to install, maintain, superior customer support
We deliver better performance at a better value – and our customers feel like they’ve made an informed choice when they select our products.
And independent reviews have validated our brand position:
Company History
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Water Contamination Comes from a Variety of Sources
“Americans have good reason to worry about the safety of the drinking water that flows from their taps…” The Environmental Working Group (EWG) found a total of 316 contaminants in water supplied to 256 million Americans
A Primary Recommendation of Presidents Cancer Panel report released in May of 2010: “Filtering home tap or well water can decrease exposure to numerous known or suspected carcinogens and endocrine‐disrupting chemicals”
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Water Filtration is a large categoryHome Water Filtration is a $1.5 billion market
Austin Springs filtration systems best address the multiple segments within the water filtration category.
Dealers will likely see the benefits of adding a growth segment like water filtration to their product assortment.
Source: Mintel, Nov 2012; Aquasana estimates
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Complete Range of Water Filtration Products• Austin Springs offers a full set of water filtration products for a variety of customer
requirements• We believe there is a range of opportunities for Dealers.
Drinking Water Systems Have a 5‐Stage Removal Process
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Cartridge A
Filters Sediment & Turbidity• Removes Microscopic Particles• Improves Taste• Greatly Reduces Odor
Filters Chlorine & Chloramine NSF Certified to remove both Chlorine & Chloramine.Chlorine & Chloramine is the most concentrated and competitive chemicals in tap water.
Cartridge B
Filters Lead• Exchanges lead with Potassium• Maintains pH levels• Improves taste
Filters Synthetic Chemicals• Herbicides• Pesticides• Industrial solvents
.5 Micron Absolute FiltrationTakes out cysts such as• Cryptosporidium• Giardia
Both Counter Top and Under Counter drinking systems use the 5‐Stage Dual Cartridge filtering process
Austin Springs Countertop Drinking Water Filter SystemOffered in Silver at Launch
Reasons for consumers Benefit
• Performance –5 Stage filtration system (activated carbon, ion exchange, and sub micron filtration)
• Removes 61 containments• Removes microscopic particles or
sediment.• Improves Taste and reduces odor.• Removes lead and other heavy
metals• Removes Pharmaceuticals
• Value• Saves Money
• 10 cents per gallon. Equivalent to 4000 bottles of water.
• Convenience• Installation Friendly• Maintenance Friendly
• Easy Install• Filtered water available with the
convenience of a tap.• Filter only needs to be changed
twice a year.
• Awards and Certifications • NSF standards 42 & 53• Health Magazine “Healthiest
Product”
System Price ‐ RetailSystem Price ‐ MAPSystem Price ‐ Member
Member Margin ‐ RetailMember Margin ‐ MAP
AS‐DW‐CT‐P Countertop
Filter$124.99$99.99$55.00
56%45%
AS‐DW‐CT‐P
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Austin Springs Under‐Counter Drinking Water Filter System w/ Chrome, Brushed Nickel, or Oil Bronze Premium Faucet
Reasons for consumers Benefit
• Performance –5 Stage filtration system. (activated carbon, ion exchange, and micron filtration)
• Removes 61 containments• Removes microscopic particles or
sediment.• Improves Taste and reduces odor.• Removes lead and other heavy
metals• Removes Pharmaceuticals
• Value• Saves Money
• 10 cents per gallon. Equivalent to 4000 bottles of water.
• Convenience• Installation Friendly• Maintenance Friendly
• Easy Install• Filtered water available with the
convenience of a tap.• Filter only needs to be changed
twice a year
• Awards and Certifications • NSF standards 42 & 53• Health Magazine “Healthiest
Product”
System Price ‐ RetailSystem Price ‐ MAPSystem Price ‐ Member
Member Margin ‐ RetailMember Margin ‐ MAP
Available In:AS‐DW‐UC‐Brushed
AS‐DW‐UC‐Chrome
AS‐DW‐UC‐ORB
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AS‐DW‐UC Under Counter w/Prem. Faucet
$199.99$159.99$95.00
52%41%
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Independent Retail Whole House Filtration System
The AS‐WH Austin Springs whole house water filter offers three stage filtration performance
• Does not need electricity or a drain for installation – saving hundreds
• Maintains best‐in‐class flow rate of 7.0‐10.0 gpm – ensures normal flow throughout house
• Leading chlorine reduction of 97.3% over 300k gallons
• Patented filtration media reduces scale and bacteria growth
Stage 1Is a five‐micron sediment pre‐filter that removes rust, dirt and microscopic particles.
Stage 2Uses a blend of copper‐zinc oxidation media to reduce Lead, Chromium, Iron, scaling and balance the pH.
Stage 3Uses high‐gradeactivated carbon fora final reduction ofchlorine and otherchemicals.
AS‐WH
Austin Springs Whole House Filtration: AS‐WH
Reasons for consumers Benefits
Performance• Certified by NSF to deliver leading
chlorine reduction of 97.3% over 300k gallons
• Maintains best‐in‐class flow rate of 7.0‐10.0 gpm – ensures normal flow throughout house
• Patented filtration media reduces scale and bacteria growth
• Lasts 3 years, replacement takes are easily installed
• Does not impact water flow to showers and other water devices
• Inhibits scaling on fixtures and appliances
Value• Filters water throughout the home
over 3 year lifespan• Fresh filtered water for showers
and other uses throughout the home
• Extends the life of appliances
• Convenience• Does not need electricity or a drain for
installation • Licensed plumber can install
easily along house water line
System Price ‐ RetailSystem Price ‐ MAPSystem Price ‐ Member
Member Margin ‐ RetailMember Margin ‐ MAP
AS‐WH
$624.99$499.99$324.00
48%35%
AS‐WH
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Austin Springs Premium Shower Filter
Stage 2• Filters syntheticchemicals
• Promotes softer skin and smoother, shinier hair due to chlorine reduction in shower water
• Dual stage filtration process reduces 91% of chlorine in your shower water‐nearly double that is required for NSF certification
• Complete w/Massage showerhead, or can be used with your own showerhead
• Upflow design prevents water pressure and shower height loss• Easy to install with filters lasting 6 months or 10,000 gallons • 2.5 GPM
Stage 1• Filters chlorine• Enhances pH
AS‐SH‐P
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Austin Springs Premium Shower Filter or Premium Shower Filter w/Wand
Reasons for consumers Benefit
Performance• Dual Stage filtration• Reduces 91% of chlorine • Reduces calcium ability to bond to
fixtures• Up‐flow design• Multiple settings
• Promotes softer skin and shinier hair.
• Reduces calcium buildup for a cleaner shower.
• Ability to adjust water flow.• Filters synthetic chemicals.• Enhances Water pH
Value• Environmentally Friendly
• Saves up to 2,500 gallons of water a year with our water sense showerhead design.
Convenience• Easy to install • Can be installed in less than 5
minutes.
System Price ‐ RetailSystem Price ‐ MAPSystem Price ‐ Member
Member Margin ‐ RetailMember Margin ‐ MAP
AS‐SH‐P
AS‐SH‐P‐W
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AS‐SH‐P Premium $84.99$59.99$36.00
58%40%
AS‐SH‐P‐W Prem. w/wand
$99.99$69.99$42.00
58%40%
Austin Springs small Shower Filter
Reasons for consumers Benefit
Performance• Dual Stage filtration• Reduces 91% of chlorine • Reduces calcium ability to bond to
shower surfaces• Multiple settings
• Promotes softer skin and shinier hair
• Reduces calcium buildup for a cleaner shower
• Ability to adjust water flow
Value• Environmentally Friendly
• Saves up to 2,500 gallons of water a year with our water sense shower head design
Convenience• Easy to Install • Can be installed in less than 5
minutesSystem Price ‐ RetailSystem Price ‐ MAPSystem Price ‐ Member
Member Margin ‐ RetailMember Margin ‐ MAP
AS‐SH Small$34.99$27.99$16.50
53%41%
AS‐SH
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18 oz Glass Water Bottles Reasons for consumers Benefits
Performance• Lead and cadmium free• Protects from chemicals leaching
into the water• Taste
• Certified by NSF to be lead and cadmium free
• Protects from chemicals leaching back into the water
• Holds temperature well
Value• Portable• Refillable
• Can transport anywhere
• Convenience • Can be refilled for the life of the bottle
• Dishwasher safe
System Price ‐ RetailSystem Price ‐ MAPSystem Price ‐ Member
Member Margin ‐ RetailMember Margin ‐ MAP
AS‐GB‐B 18 oz Glass Bottles
$4.99$3.99$2.40
52%40%
AS‐GB‐B
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Water Filtration Product Levels
Level 0
Tap Water
Level 1
Bottle filter
Level 2
Pitcher filter
Level 3
Faucet‐attach filter
Level 4
Countertop filter
Level 5Undercounter/Separate Faucet
Level 6
Shower filter
Level 7
Whole House
Brita Pur
Austin Springs
AS‐DW‐UC
AS‐DW‐CT‐P
AS‐WH
AS‐SH‐PGE Culligan
Whirlpool
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