What We Love About American Standard

American Standard has a lot going for them, but we love their bathtubs. Their Americast tubs are a great alternative to cast iron tubs as they weigh less, have similar insulation properties, and look great.

About American Standard

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.

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.

Americast

Americast is our proprietary, revolutionary alternative to cast iron that’s more durable, 50% lighter and costs less to install. Thanks to inherent manufacturing advantages, Americast bathtubs can be made deeper, flatter and roomier than their cast iron counterparts.

Below is a photo of the American Standard Cambridge with Americast construction.