About American Standard Brands
American Standard Brands was formed in February, 2008 from the merger of 3 companies: American Standard Americas, Crane Plumbing, and Eljer
About American Standard Americas
American Standard America is a leading North American manufacturer of bath and kitchen products. The Company participates in all key product categories including bathroom and kitchen faucets, fixtures and furniture with leading positions in toilets and the number two position in bathroom fixtures in the U.S. and overall category leadership in Canada, the Dominican Republic and Mexico. Products are marketed under brand names such as American Standard®, Porcher® and Jado®. American Standard America delivers products to a wide range of customers in both residential and commercial markets and for new construction and replacement/remodeling. The network includes wholesalers (including showrooms), retailers (including do–it–yourself centers) and specialty merchants.
About Crane Plumbing Holding Corp.
Crane Plumbing manufactures and distributes plumbing fixtures and specialty plumbing products in the United States and Canada under the Crane Plumbing, Fiat, Showerite, Universal-Rundle and Sanymetal brand names. Products are sold to over 3,000 plumbing wholesale outlets and 4,000 retail stores including Lowe’s, Home Depot and Menard’s. www.craneplumbing.com
About Eljer Holding Corp.
Eljer manufactures and markets vitreous china fixtures, cast iron sinks, whirlpool tubs, and other related plumbing products for the kitchen and bathroom markets. Products are distributed through a network of wholesale distributors, hardware stores and do-it-yourself home centers serving the residential, commercial construction, remodeling and repair markets in both the U.S. and Canada. www.eljer.com
History
Before American Standard, there was the Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company. It was founded in 1875, and merged with several other small plumbing manufacturers in 1899 to form the Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company. Standard Sanitary pioneered many of the plumbing product improvements introduced in the early part of this century including the one-piece toilet, built-in tubs, combination faucets (which mix hot and cold water to deliver tempered water) and tarnish-proof, corrosion-proof chrome finishes for brass fittings. By 1929, Standard had become the world's largest producer of bathroom fixtures.
That same year, the Standard Sanitary Corporation merged with American Radiator Company to form the American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corporation. The corporation adopted the name "American Standard" in 1967.
And, in the last few years we’ve introduced new products and innovations in all of product categories, leaving an indelible impression on the industry.
Product and Marketing Innovations
Here’s an abridged history of American Standard product and marketing innovations. It changes often. We’re very proud of that.
| 1883 |
Standard Manufacturing perfects the process of enameling cast iron to form a smooth easy-to-clean surface for bathtubs. |
| 1904 |
Standard Manufacturing opens showrooms to augment its consumer and trade advertising. |
| 1951 |
Sanistand, a woman's urinal, is placed in public restrooms across the country in a pilot program. It didn't last. |
| 1968 |
Phil Donahue teams up with American Standard and a wholesaler to dedicate one of his local Dayton, OH shows to the topic of plumbing fixtures. TV's first frank toilet talk generated more than 2,000 phoned-in questions from viewers. |
| 1980 |
American Standard patents its ceramic disc valving technology to keep faucets drip-free with smooth handle performance for a lifetime of use. |
| 1987 |
Americast introduced as lightweight enameled alternative to cast iron for bathtubs and kitchen sinks. |
| 1992 |
France-based Porcher, Inc. joins American Standard's family of plumbing products, opening up a new product collection of luxury European designs. www.porcher-us.com |
| 2000 |
The Jado brand of luxury faucets is acquired by American Standard. www.jadousa.com |
| 2000 |
American Standard introduces TRIMendous™. An ingenious system that allows you to change decorative trim and handles on shower valves without breaking through tiles. Change your mind as often as you like to create the room of your dreams. |
| 2003 |
American Standard introduces the revolutionary Champion® Flushing System, a new flapper-free, 1.6 gpf gravity-fed toilet technology that flushes quickly and completely. It features a 3-inch flush valve, a 2 3/8 inch diameter siphon trapway and a 10 Year Worry-Free Warranty. |
| 2004 |
American Standard introduces StayClean (renamed EverClean)™ whirlpool systems that keep piping clean. American Standard whirlpools with EverClean incorporate a patented silver-ion additive right into the circulation piping to inhibit the growth of unsightly mold, mildew, algae, and fungus on the pipes. |
| 2004 |
American Standard introduces the Selectronic™ System, the next generation of proximity commercial fittings. The same watertight miniature sensor works for all Selectronic products, reducing specification time, installation time, maintenance time and repair part inventory costs. The Selectronic line includes; faucets, toilet flush valves and urinal flush valves. |
| 2004 |
American Standard introduces Scotchgard™ Protector on sinks to make cleaning easier. With Scotchgard Protector, it is easy to wipe away toothpaste, lotions, makeup and other grime from the sink. |
| 2005 |
American Standard takes toilet technology to the next level with its FloWise™ 1.28 gpf High Efficiency Toilet (HET). It uses the revolutionary Champion® flushing system for a fast, powerful, quiet and virtually trouble-free flush using 20% less water than a traditional 1.6 gpf toilet. |
| 2005 |
American Standard introduces VertiSpa™. In as little as 30 minutes you can transform your bathroom into a relaxing retreat without the expense and hassle of remodeling or replumbing. The VertiSpa shower system can be connected to your existing shower valve or installed with a new shower valve. |
| 2006 |
American Standard introduces The Speed Connect Drain on a full line of faucets. It’s a drain that has 1/3 the parts of a standard drain and installs in 1/3 the time. |
| 2006 |
American Standard introduces Comfort Jets for whirlpools. The only whirlpool jets that are flush against the tub wall, so you can lay perfectly flat against the jet. |
| 2006 |
American Standard introduces EverClean on toilets and seats. This permanent surface helps the toilet keep itself clean by continuously inhibiting the growth of stain and odor causing bacteria, mold and mildew. |
| 2007 |
American Standard introduces Cadet ® 3. With high performance and the easy Speed Connect ™ installation, the Cadet 3 is a great value. It has an extra wide 3” flush valve, fully glazed 2 1/8” trapway, Everclean surface and a 5 year warranty on china and all parts inside the tank. The Cadet 3 is available in a variety of styles including one and two piece models. |
| 2007 |
American Standard introduces the new elongated Compact Cadet® 3 toilet that fits elongated comfort into a round front space. The Compact Cadet 3 toilet is available in both one- and two-piece models, and features EverClean™, the surface that helps it stay cleaner longer. The transitionally-styled one-piece has the extra comfort of Right Height and comes complete with a color-matched slow-close EverClean toilet seat and EverClean trip lever. |
| 2007 |
American Standard introduces Green Tea faucets with Speed Connect. The Green Tea two-handle center set and widespread lavatory faucets feature a discrete pull-out spout, which is virtually undetectable when not in use. No longer just for kitchens only, the pull-out feature directs the flow of water where it is needed, making it easy to rinse the sink, wash delicate clothing items or one’s hair. |
| 2007 |
American Standard introduces new ready to assemble furniture. American Standard has engineered a new collection of five stylish vanities in three styles that come pre-assembled, yet ingeniously folded down. The patented folding design makes it easy to carry the furniture and to install without tools. |
| 2007 |
American Standard introduces FloWise™ Showerheads that reduce Water usage and increase showering satisfaction. The innovative designs include first dual-function showerhead allowing users to choose flow rate of 2.2 or 1.5 gallons per minute (GPM). The new Trio of FloWise can deliver an invigorating, satisfying soak while reducing water usage up to 40 percent. |
| 2007 |
American Standard introduces the revolutionary Champion® 4 Flushing System. Virtually Clog Free, Virtually Maintenance Free. With the industry’s largest 4” Accelerator Flush valve, the industry’s largest trapway at 2 3/8” and an industry leading 10 Year Worry-Free Warranty on the china and all parts inside the tank. |
| 2007 |
THE HOME DEPOT Presents 2007 INNOVATION AWARD to AMERICAN STANDARD® SPEED CONNECT™ DRAIN |
| 2008 |
American Standard, Crane and Eljer Merge |
American Standard Today
At American Standard, it all begins with our unmatched legacy of quality and innovation that has lasted for more than 130 years. It is this tradition of quality and innovation that puts us in three out of five homes in America, as well as, countless hotels, airports, and stadiums. We provide the style and performance that fit perfectly into life, wherever that may be.
We have a broad range of bath and kitchen products that are designed to marry style and function with innovative solutions, creating products that simply make life easier. Every product we make is designed to meet the unique needs of our consumers and trade partners all over the world.
At American Standard, innovation never stops, ingenuity never ceases, history never dates itself and needs never go unmet.