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On a typical Seattle night in 1937, a young college student working in a garage to earn tuition money was cleaning up shop when he went to wash his hands at an old-fashioned two-handle faucet. A sudden burst of hot water made him jump back in alarm. The young man's name was Al Moen. This typical evening's events would set in motion the thought and invention that would revolutionize the plumbing industry and how we get our water; the idea for the single-handle faucet was born! In reflecting on that special evening Al said, "it got me thinking that you ought to be able to get what you want out of a faucet. The more I thought about it, the more I was convinced that a single-handle mixing faucet was the answer, so I began to make some drawings." Out of those drawings came a history-making patent. From that point on, Al Moen was recognized as a pioneer who transformed the way people experienced water. Still, it initially took Al countless tries and revisions to sell his concept to plumbing products manufacturers. The Second World War put a hold on his plans, as materials were needed for the war effort. By 1947 Al found an interested manufacturer – Ravenna Metal Products of Seattle – and sold their first 250 faucets to a San Francisco plumbing supplier. From then on Moen was on its way to becoming a household name worldwide. This early step would lead to Moen's first partnership in 1956 with Stanadyne, Inc. Moen is dedicated to designing and delivering beautiful products that last a lifetime. Moen offers a variety of sinks, bathroom and kitchen faucets and bathroom showering. Moen kitchen and bathroom fixtures combine style and can perfectly match your decorating style.