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HERITAGE AND INSPIRATION
Since 1960, American Standard Asia Pacific has been providing beautiful and harmonious bathroom environments that allow individuals to "express their own style".
1875
ARROTT AND TORRANCE FORM STANDARD MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Two Irish immigrants, James Arrott and Francis Torrance, bought a bankrupt kitchenware factory in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and begin making cast-iron water closets, washstands and bathtubs. They named their new company Standard Manufacturing.
1892
WOOLLEY LEADS MAJOR MERGER BETWEEN THREE COMPANIES WOOLLEY LEADS MAJOR MERGER BETWEEN THREE COMPANIES
New general manager Woolley helps facilitates merger between Michigan Radiator, Detroit Radiator and the Pierce Steam Heating Company.The new company is called American Radiator Company
1897
AMERICAN RADIATOR PURCHASES BRITISH COMPANY
American Radiator purchases Britian's Ideal Boiler Company. The company manufactures round cast-iron boilers as well as sectional and square boilers.
1899
AMERICAN RADIATOR CORNERS HEATING MARKET
By consolidating many smaller, independent radiator companies, American Radiator bought virtually the entire heating equipment industry under the American Radiator name with the assistance of legendary financier J.P. Morgan. This leads AR to become the world's largest supplier of heating equipment.
MORE MERGERS
Out of the merger between Ahrens & Ott Manufacturing, Dawes & Myler Manufacturing and six additional smaller firms, Standard Sanitary Manufacturing is formed. Ahrens becomes president.
GOING PUBLIC
Both Standard Manufacturing Company and American Radiator become public companies.
1901
CREATION LEADS TO DOMINATION
After creating a one-piece bathtub, Standard Sanitary becomes the largest supplier of plumbing goods in the world
1904
STANDARD MANUFACTURING OPENS SHOWROOMS
Standard Manufacturing opens showrooms to augment its consumer and trade advertising.
1913
STANDARD SANITARY PURCHASES COMPANY
Standard Sanitary acquires the Great Western Pottery Company.
1929
ACID RESISTANT ENAMEL
Due in part to the creation of acid resisting enamel, Standard Sanitary breaks with tradition and shows how the bathroom could be both beautiful and utilitarian. Fixtures and furniture were now offered in more stylish and colorful options.
STANDARD SANITARY INTRODUCES THE 'STANDARD' ELECTRIC DISHWASHER
The 'Standard' Electric Dishwasher and Sink combination offers many state of the art features in kitchen appliances. The dishwasher washes and rinses dishes with clean hot water while the sink is made with the new acid-resisting enamel. It also comes with a whipping device for eggs and cream and a garbage container.
TWO GIANTS MERGE
American Radiator and Standard Sanitary merge to become American Radiator & Standard Sanitary Corporation. It takes another 10 years for the two companies to fully integrate
1934
NEO-ANGLE BATH IS INTRODUCED TO THE PUBLIC
The Neo-Angle bath became the top choice of builders when it was introduced.
1946
AR & SS BEGINS COATING BATHTUBS
AR & SS begins coating hot iron bathtubs with enamel. This is done when a worker pounds the enamel with a rawhide hammer to make sure it adheres to the iron tub.
1948
A NEW NAME
Showing that the two companies are beginning to see themselves as one, American Radiator & Standard Sanitary begins to refer to itself as American-Standard.Showing that the two companies are beginning to see themselves as one, American Radiator & Standard Sanitary begins to refer to itself as American-Standard.Showing that the two companies are beginning to see themselves as one, American Radiator & Standard Sanitary begins to refer to itself as American-Standard.
1960
AMERICAN-STANDARD UNVEILS 'PUSH AND PULL'
The 'push and pull' faucet gives a modern look to bathrooms and kitchens.
1965
SKID RESISTANT BATHTUB IS INTRODUCED
The skid resistant bathtub is introduced in response to consumer demands for better safety.
1983
ESTABLISHED IN INDONESIA ESTABLISHED IN INDONESIA
Established PT American Standard Indonesia.
1984
ESTABLISHED IN KOREA
Established Hua Mei Sanitary Ware Co.Ltd, the first plant in China Established American Standard Korea Inc.
1987
AMERICAST® IS INTRODUCED
Americast® is introduced as a lightweight enameled alternative to cast iron for bathtubs and kitchen sinks. The new material provides the durability of cast iron without the weight.
1992
PORCHER JOINS AMERICAN STANDARD
Porcher, Inc., a French-based company, joins American Standard's family of plumbing products. This union opens up new product collections of luxury European designs.
1994
ESTABLISHED IN VIETNAM
Established American Standard Vietnam Inc.
AMERICAN STANDARD GAINS STRENGTH IN CHINA
American Standard becomes the largest foreign producer of toilets and faucets in China. This comes at a time when China is experiencing a large increase in the creation of new buildings.
2001
AMERICAN STANDARD INTRODUCES CLEARTAPTMFAUCETS AMERICAN STANDARD INTRODUCES CLEARTAPTM FAUCETS
Tested and certified by the National Sanitation Foundation, ClearTapTM Faucets filter water right at the faucet. The faucets, both bathroom and kitchen versions, allow you to switch from regular, unfiltered water to filtered water by simply pushing the handle to the right.
2002
ASIA PACIFIC HEAD OFFICE
American Standard Asia Pacific Head Office located in Shanghai.
2003
CHAMPIONTM FLUSHING SYSTEM INTRODUCED
American Standard introduces the revolutionary ChampionTM Flushing System. This new flapper-free, 1.6 gpf gravity-fed toilet technology flushes quickly, completely, and saves water.
2004
SCOTCHGARD® PROTECTS SINKS
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 reducing the time needed for cleaning and improving the long term appearance of the sink.
2005
FLUSHING TO NEW HEIGHTS
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, and virtually trouble-free flush using 20 percent less water than a traditional 1.6 gpf toilet.
2006
EVERCLEANTM HELPS KEEP TOILETS CLEAN
American Standard introduces EverCleanTM on toilets and seats. The EverCleanTM surface is silver-based and inhibits the growth of stain and odor causing bacteria, mold and mildew on the surface. The smooth, mirror-like coating is easy to keep clean because it repels dirt and grime and prevents the adhesion of mineral deposits.
2006
EVERCLEANTM MAKES CLEANING EFFORTLESS
By 1996 many of American Standard's most popular faucets feature the EverCleanTM Surface. This silver-based surface repels dirt and grime and prevents dirt and water spots from sticking to the faucet making cleaning easier.
SELECTRONIC® TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCED
American Standard introduces Selectronic® sensor technology. The specially designed electronic sensors allow hands-free operation and work with a variety of bathroom fixtures including faucets, toilets, and urinals.
2007
SHOWERHEADS JOIN THE LINE OF FLOWISE® PRODUCTS
American Standard introduces FloWise® Showerheads to complement its other FloWise®fixtures. These showerheads reduce water usage by up to 40 percent and increase showering satisfaction.
AMERICAN STANDARD GOES REVOLUTIONARY
American Standard introduces the Green Tea faucets with Speed Connect®. The Green Tea two-handle centerset and widespread lavatory faucets feature a discrete pull-out spout, which is virtually undetectable when not in use. This convenient pull-out spout opens up a wider range of uses for the faucet.
2008
FLOWISE® DUAL-FLUSH FLUSHING SYSTEM INTRODUCED
American Standard introduces the innovative FloWise® Dual-Flush Flushing System. The dual flush system allows users to choose between a 1.6 gallon flush or a water efficient 0.8 gallon flush.
ALL BATHROOM FAUCETS WATERSENSE® CERTIFIED
By 2008 all of American Standard's bathroom faucets have received the EPA WaterSense® certification. WaterSense® certified faucets have a maximum flow rate of 1.5 gallons per minute and can save up to 32% more water than standard models.
AMERICAN STANDARD INTRODUCES WALK-IN BATHS
American Standard adds Walk-In Baths to its line of tubs. The baths make entering and exiting the tub as well as bathing easier and safer. They feature a water tight walk-in door system, built in chair height seat, grab bar, and slip resistant floor and are offered in several different models including soakers, whirlpools, air spa, and combo massage systems.
2009
LEAD-FREE IN 2009
American Standard continues a long tradition of providing safe products by further reducing the amount of lead used in faucets. By 2009 every American Standard faucet is considered to be lead free with less than 0.25% total lead by weighted average. This achievement is made possible by investment in low-lead manufacturing technology and the creation of a new alloy formula.
FLOWISE® FLUSH-FREETM WATERLESS URINALS INTRODUCED
American Standard continues its water saving goal with the FloWise® Flush-FreeTM Waterless Urinals. Available in three sizes and featuring a bio-friendly odor barrier that prevents bacterial growth and prevents odor, these sleek European style urinals are a low maintenance and high style alternative to traditional urinals.
COMBO MASSAGE SYSTEMS JOIN LINE OF BATHING PRODUCTS
American Standard introduces a collection of Combo Massage Systems which combine the Acumassage system from a whirlpool with the exclusive Smooth AirTM massage and Chromatherapy lighting systems from an air bath for the ultimate home spa experience. These easy to maintain luxurious tubs also feature the Everclean® surface built into the piping and a self purging air system.
2011
SET UP LIXIL ASIA
LIXIL Asia was established
LUXURY SERIES APPLIANCE SINKS INTRODUCED
The PrevoirTM Collection, an extensive line of high quality stainless steel kitchen and bathroom sinks, is introduced. The Prevoir line of kitchen sinks includes a selection of appliance sinks which feature smart, stylish, and innovative sink designs with deep, spacious, straight-sided bowls and a full line of accessories including cutting boards, colanders, and dish racks.
NEW FAUCET DELIVERS FILTERED DRINKING WATER STRAIGHT FROM THE TAP
The new StreamingTM Filter Faucet offers an easy means of enjoying filtered drinking water while saving money and reducing disposable plastic bottle waste. The faucet seamlessly integrated an innovative filter system within the faucet to provide crystal clear, odor-free drinking water for approximately 90 percent less than the cost of bottled water.dish racks.
2013
AMERICAN STANDARD WINS 2013 GREEN GOOD DESIGN AWARD
The American Standard ICS Sink with Selectronic® IC Faucet is named a 2013 Green GOOD DESIGN by The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design. The Green GOOD DESIGN award identifies and recognizes a number of the world's best environmentally sound designs and aims to create public awareness of the products and firms that contribute to worldwide design innovation with a sustainable edge.
ASB JOINS LIXIL
On August 20th, LIXIL consummated the merger of American Standard Brands (ASB). LIXIL Group Corporation engages in a broad spectrum of housing businesses, ranging from the manufacture and sales of building materials and equipment to the operation of home centers and a network of homebuilding franchises. "We are thrilled to join LIXIL.With this step we reunite the ASB brand in two-thirds of the world. LIXIL also brings tremendous manufacturing expertise and an exciting portfolio of products and emerging technology," commented CEO Jay Gould.
2014
AMERICAN STANDARD WINS 2014 GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2014 FOR ACACIA EVOLUTION BASIN MIXER
Inspired by form and simplicity, Acacia Evolution Collection design exhibits soft, thin edges that reveals modern natural styles. Incorporating advanced technological innovations, Acacia Evolution Collection is a synergy between form and function.
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