What Bemis Manufacturing does

Bemis Manufacturing Company is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturer founded in 1901 and headquartered in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, with over 2,000 employees operating across five countries (USA, Mexico, England, France). The company operates through five core divisions: a consumer toilet seat business under the Bemis, Mayfair, and Bio Bidet brands (manufacturing since 1932); a B2B contract manufacturing arm (Bemis Contract Group) serving agriculture, construction, recreational products, lawn and garden, heavy truck, and furniture markets; a healthcare division producing medical device plastics including suction canisters and medical waste containers; and Kelch, a fluid and air management solutions provider acquired in 1998 offering caps, gauges, sensors, and tank accessories. Bemis also acquired Bio Bidet in 2020 and Dubourgel (France) in 2016 to extend its bidet and European footprint.

The company manufactures using proprietary plastic injection molding, compression molding (including its Molcor process developed in the 1950s), and extrusion processes with statistical process control, supported by more than 250 active and pending design and process patents. Differentiated product features include DuraGuard antimicrobial technology, Whisper Close quiet-closing hinges, Stay-Tite Commercial Fastening, heated night-light seats, built-in potty seats, and the 2025-launched Universal Fit seat. Manufacturing capacity exceeds 1 million square feet at headquarters with additional facilities in Lenoir, North Carolina; Burnley, England; Grenoble, France; and a sales office in Monterrey, Mexico.

Bemis operates a multi-channel go-to-market spanning direct-to-consumer websites (toiletseats.com, biobidet.com), professional plumbing wholesaler networks (bemisseats.com), retail partnerships including The Home Depot (Partner of the Year 2024 and Environmental Partner of the Year 2025), and direct enterprise sales for healthcare and industrial contract customers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the company uses wholesale distribution for consumer products and quote-based pricing for custom contract manufacturing. Revenue is not publicly reported, consistent with its status as a privately held, family-owned corporation in its fourth generation of leadership under CEO Peter Bemis.

Name

Bemis Manufacturing

Legal name

Bemis Manufacturing Company

Website

https://bemismfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Bemis Manufacturing is a fourth-generation, family-owned American plastics manufacturer founded in 1901, headquartered in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, producing consumer toilet seats (Bemis, Mayfair, Bio Bidet brands), medical device plastics, custom contract injection molding, and fluid management solutions (Kelch) for global consumer, healthcare, and industrial markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheboygan Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Consumer Toilet Seats and Bathroom Products: Manufacture and sale of toilet seats under owned brands including Bemis, Bio Bidet by Bemis, and Mayfair by Bemis, serving both consumer and professional/plumber markets through direct and wholesale channels
2. Healthcare Medical Products: Medical device plastics including suction canisters, waste containers, and specialty medical waste collection products for healthcare facilities
3. Contract/Industrial Molding Services: Custom plastic injection molding services for various industries including agriculture, construction, recreational products, lawn and garden, heavy truck, and furniture sectors
4. Kelch Fluid Management Products: Fluid and air management solutions including caps, gauges, sensors, tank accessories, and custom products for industrial applications

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bemis Manufacturing Company is a fourth-generation family-owned plastic manufacturer that produces toilet seats, bidets, medical waste collection products, and custom plastic injection-molded components. Its core toilet-seat business (since 1932) operates under brands Bemis, Bio Bidet by Bemis, and Mayfair by Bemis, sold through direct-to-consumer websites, wholesale distributors, and large retailers, while its Bemis Contract Group division delivers custom plastic injection molding for industrial OEMs across agriculture, construction, recreational, lawn & garden, heavy truck, and furniture markets.

Product overview

Bemis Manufacturing Company is a family-owned business (established 1901, fourth-generation family leadership) that manufactures quality, innovative products for everyday life. The company operates across several divisions: (1) Toilet Seats division under brands Bemis, Bio Bidet by Bemis, and Mayfair by Bemis, offering seats with features like Stay•Tite™ fastening and DuraGuard® Antimicrobial; (2) Bio Bidet division for bidets and faucets providing advanced bathroom hygiene; (3) Contract Group offering custom plastic injection molding services for agriculture, construction, recreation, lawn & garden, heavy truck, and furniture markets; (4) Health Care division producing medical device plastics including suction canisters, waste containers, and medical molding for bodily fluid and sharps collection; and (5) Kelch division providing fluid and air management solutions including caps, gauges, sensors, tank accessories, and fitments. The company has over 2,000 employees in five countries and holds over 250 active and pending design and process patents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Church: Toilet seat brand acquired by Bemis in 1983
• DuraGuard
• Stay-Tite
• NextStep
• Little 2 Big
• Universal Fit
• Bemis Independence

Products and services

• Bemis Toilet Seats (Bemis, Bio Bidet by Bemis, Mayfair by Bemis) Leading toilet seat manufacturer producing consumer seats with thoughtful craftsmanship and innovative features (Whisper Close, Easy Clean, DuraGuard Antimicrobial, Stay-Tite, Clean Shield), designed to complement decor and fit residential and commercial lifestyles. Distributed via owned brand websites, retail partners, and wholesale trade channels.
• Bio Bidet by Bemis Electronic Bidet Products Advanced bidet technology brand providing electronic bidet seats, handheld bidets, and toilet seat attachments delivering luxurious modern bathroom experiences with eco-friendly practices. Stocked in over 1,400 stores nationwide and sold through biobidet.com.
• Mayfair by Bemis Toilet Seats Toilet seat brand known for quality craftsmanship, complementing bathroom decor with thoughtful design and comfort for residential consumers.
• NextStep Built-In Potty Seat Built-in potty seat launched in 2008 for toddler potty training applications, providing a child-friendly seat integrated into the family toilet seat.
• Little 2 Big Built-In Potty Seat All-plastic built-in potty seat launched in 2018, designed to support the child-to-adult transition on a single toilet seat.
• Bemis Independence Product Line with Clean Shield Toilet seat product line launched in 2018 featuring Clean Shield technology for enhanced cleanliness and protection.
• Universal Fit Toilet Seat Toilet seat launched in 2025 designed to fit both round and elongated toilets, providing versatility for residential consumers.
• Radiance Heated Night Light Seat Heated toilet seat with integrated night light launched in 2016, combining comfort and convenience features for residential consumers.
• Bemis Contract Group Custom Plastic Injection Molding Custom plastic injection molding services helping leading brands lead through innovation, tenacity, and proven expertise. Serves markets including AG/Construction, Recreational Products, Lawn & Garden, Heavy Truck, and Furniture with tailored plastic components.
• Bemis Health Care Medical Plastics Medical device plastics molding company producing suction canisters, waste containers, Quick-Drain products, and other specialty medical waste collection containers that safely and efficiently collect bodily fluids, sharps, and other medical waste for hospitals and medical facilities.
• Kelch Fluid and Air Management Products Fluid and air management solutions including caps, gauges, sensors, tank accessories, fitments, and custom products serving industrial customers with engineering experience, regulatory knowledge, and injection molding expertise.

Quantifiable outcome

• 63% of survey respondents prefer to give up cell phones rather than bidets
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BASFnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2024BASF and Bemis collaborated on developing large hydraulic tanks for compact excavators, receiving honorable mention at the Altair Enlighten Awards in 2024. The partnership demonstrates Bemis capabilities in industrial plastic manufacturing for heavy equipment applications.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Kohler Co. Privately-held U.S. bathroom fixtures giant producing toilets, bidet seats (e.g., Kohler PureWash), faucets, and full bath/kitchen suites. Competes with Bemis in toilet seats and bidet categories while operating as a much broader bath and kitchen incumbent.
• LIXIL Group: Japanese global building products and bathroom fixtures group owning American Standard, INAX, and Grohe. Comparable to Bemis through ownership of competing toilet and bidet brands, though at much larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Villeroy & Boch: European bathroom and tableware manufacturer producing toilets, bidets, and ceramic bathroom fixtures. Comparable to Bemis in toilet seat and bidet product categories, though with broader ceramic and lifestyle portfolio.
• American Standard Brands: LIXIL-owned North American bathroom fixtures brand manufacturing toilets, bidet seats, and faucets. Competes with Bemis in toilet seats and bidets through overlapping retail channels and similar commercial plumbing segments.
• Masco Corporation: U.S. building products manufacturer owning Delta Faucet, Behr Paint, and other home improvement brands. Comparable to Bemis as a parent of competing bathroom product brands operating in similar retail and wholesale channels.
• Roca Sanitario: Spanish global bathroom fixtures group producing toilets, bidets, and bathroom furniture. Comparable to Bemis in toilet and bidet products, with overlapping European distribution and similar mid-market positioning.

Direct peers

• Phillips Medisize: Molex-owned global contract manufacturer of medical device plastics and drug delivery systems. Comparable to Bemis Contract Group and Bemis Healthcare for medical injection molding capabilities, with similar FDA-regulated manufacturing and engineering services.
• Brondell: U.S. manufacturer and retailer of electronic bidet seats (Swash line) and bathroom hygiene products. Direct competitor to Bio Bidet by Bemis in the electronic bidet seat category with overlapping retail and e-commerce channels.
• Toto Ltd: Japanese manufacturer of toilets, Washlet electronic bidet seats, and bathroom fixtures. Direct competitor to Bemis in toilet seats and bidet products globally, with the Washlet line directly competitive with Bio Bidet by Bemis.
• SmartBidet Inc: U.S. manufacturer of electronic bidet seats sold through online and retail channels. Directly comparable to Bio Bidet by Bemis in the consumer electronic bidet seat category with similar price points and feature sets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/toiletseats
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BemisSeats
• Facebookfacebook.com/BemisSeats
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bemis-manufacturing-company
• Instagraminstagram.com/bemistoiletseats

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments2 records

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