Cea Design
CEA Design: Watersense-labeled Italian steel for US projects
US compliance is a spec-killer for many European taps; CEA arrives prepared: ETL-UPC and UL among its certifications, plus Watersense — the EPA-backed water-efficiency label American projects actually ask for. The material does the rest: AISI 316L stainless steel, hygienic and 100% recyclable, machined in Veneto's Bassano metalworking district since 1984 and styled by founder-art director Natalino Malasorti. Collections like Milo360, Innovo and Cartesio cover basins, showers, integrated bathroom systems and towel warmers, from a factory on renewable energy with closed-circuit water testing.
La Mercanti specifies CEA for executive washrooms and hospitality suites stateside — documents included.
FAQ
Does CEA clear US plumbing codes?
The maker lists ETL-UPC and UL among its approvals, plus Watersense for water efficiency — the credentials a US mechanical engineer looks for before anything else.
Why does water efficiency matter in a corporate washroom?
Because it is measured: Watersense-labeled fittings support the water-use targets that sustainability reports and building certifications track. Efficiency here is a number, not a mood.
How to bring European taps through a US spec
Five checkpoints between falling in love and passing inspection.
Screen the certifications
UPC listing and UL first; the design conversation comes after.
Ask for Watersense models
The EPA label feeds directly into your building's water math.
Coordinate rough-ins early
Concealed bodies meet US framing differently — drawings before drywall.
Keep the finish honest
Solid 316L stainless has no plating to fail under heavy cleaning.
Consolidate the order
Basins, showers and accessories in one shipment, one customs file.