American Standard

American Standard is a historic American brand specializing in bathroom and kitchen fixtures, with roots tracing back to 1875 when it was established as the Standard Manufacturing Company. The company played a foundational role in modernizing American plumbing infrastructure and establishing the bathroom and kitchen fixture standards that are still referenced today. American Standard manufactures a wide range of products including toilets, sinks, faucets, bathtubs, showers, and commercial plumbing fixtures. The brand is especially well known for its toilet innovations, including the Champion flushing system which became renowned for its ability to flush a bucket of golf balls in a single flush, a demonstration that became an iconic advertising campaign. The company also pioneered the development of the one-piece toilet and has introduced numerous water-saving flush technologies that exceed EPA WaterSense certification requirements. American Standard products serve both residential and commercial markets, with a strong presence in hotels, hospitals, schools, and public facilities across North America. The brand is currently owned by LIXIL, a Japanese housing and building materials company that acquired it as part of the GROHE Group. Under LIXIL's ownership, American Standard has continued to innovate while maintaining its commitment to quality, performance, and accessibility. The brand is distributed through major home improvement retailers, plumbing showrooms, and wholesale channels, offering products at competitive price points that make quality plumbing fixtures accessible to a broad consumer base.