(Atlanta, GA - June 23, 2008) - MTI Whirlpools has recently received Professional Builder Magazine's prestigious ONE OF 100 BEST NEW PRODUCTS AWARD for its Jentle Jet® Laundry Sink. The award recognizes the most significant new products introduced each year. The contemporary-designed Jentle Jet offers savvy consumers an effortless way to clean fine washables in style!

"We are very pleased to receive the Best New Product Award from Professional Builder," stated Michael Kornowa Director of Marketing for MTI Whirlpools. "MTI is renowned for designing innovative products, and we continually search out ways to apply our whirlpool bath technology to different areas of life in order to provide solutions that save time and offer convenience. The Jentle Jet applies MTI's years of extensive experience in designing and manufacturing whirlpool baths to enable customers to properly care for fine garments without hand washing."

For over 40 years, Professional Builder has been the magazine for building professionals; serving the information needs of the housing and light construction marketplace. The Jentle Jet will be highlighted in the 2008 June "100 Best Products" special issue of Professional Builder.

When the label says "handle with care," MTI's patented technology says "no problem." Three strategically-placed micro-jets thoroughly launder your finest hand-washables without harsh agitators. Only jetted water touches the garments, controlled by a three-speed control knob that adjusts the whirlpool action from a soft swirl to a vigorous wash. The sink can be undermounted or flush-mounted.

The idea for the Jentle Jet was the brainchild of company president Kathy Adams. Concerned with the excess waste of water consumed by her washing machine's delicate cycle and tired of damage to her fine wearables, Kathy came up with the idea of a laundry sink that could effectively and gently wash those garments, and the MTI engineers and designers took it from there.

Since 1988, MTI Whirlpools has earned a reputation for impeccable quality, innovation and unique customizations for its expansive line of bath products. MTI's Designer and Classic Series include over 100 bath models, most of which can be specified as a soaker, air bath, whirlpool or combination whirlpool / air bath. Manufactured in high-quality Lucite® cross-linked cast acrylic, there is a wide variety of shapes and sizes from which to choose, complemented by a huge range of options and accessories. MTI also offers durable acrylic sinks and shower bases, frameless glass enclosures and specialty products, such as the Jentle Jet® laundry sink. MTI's Boutique Collection of design-savvy solid-surface tubs, lavatory sinks and shower bases presents a rich resource for those looking for bath products in alternative materials. Located near Atlanta, the employee-owned company offers products through an exclusive network of kitchen and bath showrooms throughout the country.

The company is gaining national recognition for its ability to provide products that are both innovative and classic.