What Chicago Faucets does

Chicago Faucets is a US-based manufacturer of commercial plumbing fittings and faucets, founded in 1901 and headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois. The company designs and produces a broad portfolio of touchless sensor faucets (HyTronic, E-Tronic, EQ, EVR, ELR, Alpina series), metering faucets (MVP, 3500 series), manual sink faucets, laboratory fittings, safety fittings including emergency eyewash and shower systems, and specialty fittings. Its proprietary technology platform centers on the 1913 Quaturn quarter-turn cartridge (still interchangeable with units manufactured the same year), the Bluetooth-enabled CF Connect water management app, integrated ASSE 1070 thermostatic scald protection, and the Auto-Drain shower system that automatically purges stagnant water to mitigate Legionella risk. Manufacturing is vertically integrated, with brass foundry operations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, assembly in Michigan City, Indiana, and headquarters in Des Plaines, all within a 350-mile radius, enabling in-house recycling of 20+ tons of scrap brass annually.

The company's go-to-market is exclusively indirect through a wholesale plumbing distributor network in the US and Canada, with no direct-to-consumer or e-commerce retail channel. Products are specified by architects, engineers, plumbing professionals, and facility managers into commercial, healthcare, education, foodservice, airport, laboratory, and public venue projects, supported by CEU-accredited training, BIM libraries, a configurator tool, and participation in industry conferences such as the PDC Summit and AAAE Conference. The CFNow! quick-ship program covers over 1,000 SKUs and is used by 44% of distributors. Revenue is generated through B2B hardware sales with quote-based distributor pricing; specific pricing is not publicly disclosed. Chicago Faucets has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of the publicly listed Swiss Geberit Group since July 2002, operating with operational independence while benefiting from the parent's global procurement, compliance, and sustainability infrastructure (EcoVadis Platinum, top 5%). The company reports a headcount range of 501-1000 employees and is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2026.

Name

Chicago Faucets

Legal name

The Chicago Faucet Company

Website

https://chicagofaucets.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Chicago Faucets is a US manufacturer of commercial-grade faucets, fittings, and shower systems, serving healthcare, education, foodservice, airport, laboratory, and public-venue projects through a wholesale plumbing distributor network. Founded in 1901 and headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, the company is a subsidiary of Switzerland's Geberit Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Plumbing Fixtures

NAICS

Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing (332913)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing Fixtures (Faucets, Sinks & Bath Fixtures) (IMADALAA)

Keywords

• Commercial faucets
• Plumbing fittings
• Touchless fixtures
• Water management systems
• Commercial plumbing

Headquarters

HQ city

Des Plaines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Faucets and Fittings Sales: Chicago Faucets generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of commercial plumbing fittings, faucets, and accessories. Products include touchless faucets, metering faucets, manual sink faucets, laboratory fittings, safety fittings, shower systems, stops and supplies, glass and pot fillers, drinking fountains, and parts/accessories. Products are sold through a distributor network and specified by architects, engineers, and plumbing professionals for commercial, healthcare, education, and public facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Chicago Faucets manufactures and sells commercial-grade plumbing fittings and faucets—including touchless sensor faucets, metering faucets, manual sink faucets, laboratory fittings, safety/eyewash fittings, and shower systems—through wholesale plumbing distributors for healthcare, education, foodservice, laboratory, airport, and general commercial facilities in the United States and Canada.

Product overview

Chicago Faucets offers a comprehensive portfolio of commercial plumbing fittings and fixtures as a single unified product line. The core offering spans multiple faucet categories: Touchless Faucets (HyTronic® Series, HyTronic® TempShield®, HyTronic® Patient Care, E-Tronic® 80, E-Tronic® 40, EVR Series, EQ® Series, EQ® Connect, Alpina®, ELR Series), Metering Faucets (MVP® and 3500 Series), Manual Sink Faucets, and Specialty Fittings (Laboratory, Safety/Eyewash, Shower Systems). Key differentiated products include the award-winning Auto-Drain® Shower System that automatically purges stagnant water to prevent Legionella growth, and the HyTronic® TempShield® Series featuring integrated ASSE 1070-certified thermostatic mixing valves. The product line is supported by the CF Connect app enabling Bluetooth®-based water management and remote control. The company is part of the Geberit Group and serves healthcare, education, foodservice, laboratories, airports, and commercial facilities with products manufactured in Wisconsin and Indiana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CF Connect: Mobile app for intelligent water management of select Chicago Faucets with Bluetooth low energy (BLE) technology
• HyTronic
• E-Tronic
• Quaturn
• Auto-Drain
• TempShield
• CFNow!
• MVP
• HyTronic Patient Care
• EVR Series
• EQ Series
• ELR Series

Products and services

• HyTronic® Series Premium touchless faucet series with advanced sensor technology, fully programmable via Bluetooth® communication. Features above-deck electronics for easy maintenance and compatible with the CF Connect app for water management. Targeted at commercial restrooms.
• HyTronic® TempShield® Series Advanced touchless faucet integrating ASSE 1070-certified thermostatic mixing valve directly into the spout for built-in scald protection. Available in Gooseneck, Contemporary, and Traditional spout designs for healthcare and commercial restrooms.
• HyTronic® Patient Care Touchless faucet designed specifically for patient care applications. Features antimicrobial silver ion laminar flow outlet and copper tube inlets to limit bacterial growth. Compatible with CF Connect app.
• E-Tronic® 80 Sleek touchless restroom faucet with above-deck maintenance and Bluetooth® programmability. Available with integral ASSE 1070 thermostatic mixer for scald protection; WaterSense®-compliant models available.
• EVR Series Touchless vandal-resistant faucet series with easy installation, full programmability, and Bluetooth® communication, designed for high-abuse commercial environments.
• EQ® Series Touchless faucet with plug-and-play installation and smart electronics that adapt to any commercial restroom environment, available in various spout designs and flow rates.
• EQ® Connect Series Touchless faucet with Bluetooth® communication and dedicated EQ® Connect app providing total control over faucet settings and water management for commercial restrooms.
• E-Tronic® 40 Affordable touchless faucet programmable via Bluetooth® and easy to install, suitable for commercial restroom applications.
• Alpina® Series Slim, design-forward touchless faucets combining high style with superior performance and Bluetooth® programmability for commercial restrooms.
• ELR Series Ligature-resistant touchless faucet designed for behavioral health applications, easy to install with Bluetooth® communication.
• MVP® Metering Faucets Metering faucets with preset runtime for water conservation. Available in low-flow (0.35 and 0.50 gpm) and standard flow (1.5 and 2.2 gpm) models with vandal-resistant handle.
• 3500 Series Metering Faucets Contemporary-styled metering restroom faucet with user temperature control, MVP® metering cartridge, and reliable one-touch operation.
• Auto-Drain® Shower System Award-winning shower system that automatically drains stagnant water from pipes, valves, and hoses after each use to prevent growth of dangerous bacteria such as Legionella. Customizable; available in 1.5, 1.75, and 2.5 GPM.
• Auto-Drain® Retrofit Trim Plate Retrofit trim plate designed for water-safe shower installations in healthcare and institutional environments. Simplifies shower upgrades by concealing wall openings, reducing renovation costs, and reducing stagnant water conditions to improve water safety.
• E-Tronic 80 SoapBank Multi-Feed Soap Dispensing System Matching automatic soap dispenser for E-Tronic 80 faucet. Centralized soap reservoir capable of 13,000 dispenses to reduce maintenance frequency and labor, designed for airport high-traffic restrooms.
• 8450 Series Emergency Eyewash and Faucet Combined independent-supply full-service emergency eyewash with durable solid brass gooseneck spout. Available in touchless or manual options for laboratories and safety applications.
• Manual Sink Faucets Wide range of manual commercial faucets including deck-mounted, wall-mounted, concealed deck-mount, and various center configurations with interchangeable, replaceable parts for high-use environments.
• Laboratory Fittings Specialized faucets and fittings for laboratory environments including water valves, mixing faucets, electronic faucets, steam valves, gas needle valves, gas ball valves, combination fittings, and pure water fittings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of existing customers recommend Chicago Faucets
• +5 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Geberit GroupcoreOthers · 1 July 2002In July 2002, the Geberit Group, headquartered in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland, acquired Chicago Faucets. Geberit is a European market leader and global provider in plumbing technology with 26 production facilities, approximately 12,000 employees in around 50 countries, and net sales of CHF 3.5 billion in 2021. Chicago Faucets remains one of only a few companies still producing permanent mold, yellow brass faucet castings in the US as part of the Geberit Group.
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChicago Faucets is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, which developed The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System to measure efficiency and sustainability of buildings in the US and Canada.
• WaterSense (EPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChicago Faucets is a partner with WaterSense, a program sponsored by the EPA designed to protect the nation's water supply by promoting water efficiency and enhancing the market for water efficient products. Chicago Faucets offers a wide selection of WaterSense listed fittings.
• Alliance for Water EfficiencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChicago Faucets is a charter sponsor of the Alliance for Water Efficiency, a non-profit organization dedicated to efficient and sustainable water use, bringing together stakeholders to advocate water-use efficiency and conservation.
• EcoVadisminorOthersParent company Geberit Group has been awarded a Platinum rating for sustainability management from EcoVadis, ranking in the top 5% of companies listed.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sloan Valve Company: Sloan is a leading US manufacturer of commercial flushometers, sensor faucets, and connected restroom products. Directly competes with Chicago Faucets in commercial touchless faucets and water management, with a larger market share in flush valves and growing IoT presence (SloanConnect).
• Zurn Elkay Water Solutions: Zurn manufactures commercial plumbing products including sensor faucets, drainage, and water safety solutions. Directly comparable as a specification-driven commercial plumbing manufacturer with institutional channel presence.
• American Standard Brands: American Standard produces commercial and residential plumbing fixtures including sensor faucets and flush valves. Competes with Chicago Faucets across healthcare, education, and hospitality commercial segments.
• Speakman Company: Speakman manufactures commercial-grade shower systems, safety eyewash, and plumbing fittings with strong healthcare and institutional presence. Closely comparable to Chicago Faucets in safety fittings and shower categories.
• Bradley Corporation: Bradley manufactures commercial washroom fixtures including touchless faucets, emergency eyewash, and safety fittings. Comparable product breadth in commercial/institutional plumbing and directly competes in healthcare and education segments.
• Wolverine Brass: Wolverine Brass manufactures commercial plumbing fittings and rough valves for institutional and commercial markets. Direct comparable in commercial specification plumbing, though smaller scale and more focused on rough plumbing than finished fixtures.

Broad incumbents

• Delta Faucet Company: Delta is a major US faucet manufacturer with commercial sensor and Touch2O products. While primarily residential, Delta's commercial line competes with Chicago Faucets in office, education, and hospitality segments.
• Moen Incorporated: Moen is a major North American faucet brand with growing commercial and connected-faucet offerings. While dominant in residential, Moen's commercial sensor and IoT products compete with Chicago Faucets in the specification channel and have larger R&D and brand budgets.
• TOTO USA: TOTO is a global plumbing manufacturer with a strong commercial presence in sensor faucets, water-saving fixtures, and restroom products. Overlaps with Chicago Faucets in LEED-driven, water-conservation specification projects.
• Kohler Co. Kohler is a global kitchen/bath incumbent with a sizable commercial plumbing business including touchless faucets and water management. Larger scale and broader portfolio, but overlaps with Chicago Faucets in healthcare and hospitality specification projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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