AS 150 – About Us – American Standard APAC

For 150 years, we have been in the
heart of people’s homes.

Come see how we have inspired,
and been inspired by life since 1875.

James Arnott and Francis Torrance
start Standard Manufacturing.

1875

1934

American Radiator & Standard Sanitary Corporation merge.

1950

Name shortened to American Standard

1960

Easy-to-use Push-Pull Faucet introduced.

1961

Entry to Asia Pacific Market: 1st American Standard Factory in Philippines.

1968

New logo introduced.

1971

10,000 colored AS fixtures in new World Trade Center.

1980

Leak-free, drip free Ceramic Disc Valves.

1985

American Standard establishes its first factory in China as one of the first sanitary ware brands to enter the market.

2008

Selected as supplier for 36 pavilions including Water Cube at 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.

2010

American Standard is selected as supplier for 181 pavilions at Shanghai World Expo 2010.

2011

American Standard expands footprint with presence in over 100 cities in China.

2013

American Standard joins the LIXIL Group

2016

HygieneClean System ultilizes multiple technologies to ensure ultimate hygiene protection

2018

Genie™ is a specially engineered pressure boosting hand shower that delivers a strong water pressure that is also gentle on the skin.

2019

EasySet™ Exposed Auto Temperature Mixer allows you to enjoy an uninterrupted shower experience at the right temperature and water volume with just a push of a button and a turn of the dial.

2019

Purposefully designed with an easy push on/off button, the EasyFlo™ Collection is especially handy when needing to turn water on with dirty or soapy hands!