American Standard Brands is a North American manufacturer of plumbing fixtures, based in Piscataway, New Jersey, United States. Since 2013, it has been a subsidiary of the Lixil Group.[1] The company was formed from American Standard Americas, the North American operations of the kitchen and bathroom division that were previously owned by American Standard Companies before its breakup in 2007. Crane Plumbing and Eljer were merged into the company in 2008, creating American Standard Brands.
In addition to its namesake American Standard brand, the company also produces products under the Crane, Eljer, Fiat, Sanymetal, and Showerite brands.
History
Break up of American Standard Companies
On February 1, 2007, American Standard Companies announced it would break up its three divisions.