SONOMA FORGE PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: Mary Beth Duehr Duehr & Associates, LLC 1902 Wright Pl, Ste 200 Carlsbad, CA 92008 (760) 918-5622 marybeth@duehrandssociates.com SansHands Faucet Offers Innovative, Stylish Approach to Touch-Free Handwashing Touchless faucet combines Sonoma Forge’s distinctive industrial style with new technology to help reduce the spread of germs and elevate convenience (Petaluma, CA, July 2, 2024) Sonoma Forge, manufacturer of hand-forged bath fixtures inspired by humble plumbing parts, improves on the touch-free faucet with SansHands. One of the few hands-free faucets for the home, SansHands deftly melds the modern, hygienic convenience of touchless technology with the company’s rustic, artisan-crafted design aesthetic. And it’s even more unique in its operation: It uses electromagnetism rather than visible sensors, a vast improvement over outdated, infrared systems. SansHands technology combines a low-voltage current with an electromagnetic field. When users approach the faucet, they break the electromagnetic field which opens the faucet valve and starts the flow of water; when the user walks away, the water stops. “Bacteria and viruses can remain on faucet handles for days. By eliminating the need to touch the handles or spout, SansHands offers better hygiene and can help reduce the spread of harmful germs,” says Erik Ambjor, Sonoma Forge President. “Plus, with no handles to collect water and soapy buildup, going hands free can reduce cleaning needs in the bathroom.” SansHands comes in wall- and deck-mount options in several of Sonoma Forge’s modern industrial styles, including the versatile WherEver series, evoking the unpretentious forms of well pumps; the rugged CiXX collection, whose hand-hammered texture celebrates a blacksmith’s labor; and the strikingly modern Strap line, inspired by the simplicity of a common U-bolt fastener. Sans Hands is also ideal for hospitality and commercial environments. About Sonoma Forge Located in the heart of Northern California’s wine country, Sonoma Forge’s roots are steeped in a rich history of industrial foundries where craftsmen hand forge metals. We celebrate the art of skillful metalworking and machining by highlighting the beauty of metal in our unique line of designer faucets and tub fillers, dramatic shower systems, and coordinated bath accessories. Our distinctive product line offers homeowners refreshing design options with a decidedly masculine sense of style that enhances any setting, whether urban loft, country villa, or boutique hotel. Sonoma Forge’s artistry and attention to detail is supplemented with innovative technology in models offered with Sans Hands, our exclusive sensor faucet technology. All Sonoma Forge products are handcrafted and assembled by artisans dedicated to forging the finest, most extraordinary products on the market. For more information about Sonoma Forge, call 1-800-330-5553 or visit www.sonomaforge.com. ### Sonoma Forge 133 Copeland Street, Suite A, Petaluma, CA 94952 Tel 1-800-330-5553 • Fax 707-789-9201 SonomaForge.com