What Acorn Engineering Company does

Acorn Engineering Company, founded in 1954 and headquartered in City of Industry, California, is a privately held US manufacturer of plumbing fixtures, products, and systems serving institutional, commercial, and correctional facility markets. The company operates as a division of Morris Group International, a diversified manufacturing conglomerate, and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. Its core manufacturing capability centers on heavy-gauge stainless steel construction and precast terrazzo products (marble chips in Portland cement with at least 3,000 PSI compressive strength), designed for durability, vandal resistance, and ligature resistance in high-abuse environments.

Acorn's product portfolio spans correctional and security plumbing fixtures (Penal-Ware®, Secur-Care® ligature-resistant line), commercial stainless steel sinks (Acorn-Sinks® drop-in and undermount), terrazzo shower bases and mop sinks (Terrazzo-Ware®), toilets, urinals, hand washing stations, combination toilet-lavatory units, electronic water management systems (Master-Trol®), timed and pneumatic valve controls (Time-Trol®, Air-Control®), hydrant boxes, drinking fountains, and bathroom accessories. Products are certified to UPC, CUPC, ADA, and Federal Public Law 111-380 lead-free standards, and are supported by BIM/Revit drawings, MasterSpec specifications covering 1,700+ sections, and submittal documentation targeted at architectural and engineering specifiers.

The business model is quote-based hardware sales with no recurring subscription component. Go-to-market relies on a network of regional independent sales representatives across all US states, an international sales department, and dedicated distribution partners in the UK (Acorn Thorn Limited), Canada (Morris Lee, LTD.), and Mexico (Morris Industries Mexico). Customer segments are organized vertically: correctional facilities (primary), institutional buildings such as hospitals and educational facilities (primary), commercial buildings (primary), and stadium/recreation venues (secondary). Specification-driven sales through architects, engineers, and facility managers define the revenue mechanics, with pricing obtained via phone or contact-form quote requests rather than public list pricing.

Name

Acorn Engineering Company

Legal name

Acorn Engineering Company

Website

https://acorneng.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Acorn Engineering Company, a Morris Group International division founded in 1954, manufactures heavy-gauge stainless steel and terrazzo plumbing fixtures for correctional, institutional, and commercial markets in the US and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Plumbing Fixtures

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

AC-DC Power Supplies (Industrial PSUs, DIN-rail, enclosed/open-frame) (IMAGADAA)

Keywords

• Commercial plumbing fixtures
• Stainless steel fixtures
• Correctional plumbing
• Institutional washroom equipment
• Terrazzo shower bases

Headquarters

HQ city

City Of Industry

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plumbing Fixtures and Systems Sales: Acorn Engineering Company generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of heavy-gauge stainless steel plumbing fixtures, terrazzo products, and complete plumbing systems for institutional and commercial markets. Products include correctional plumbing fixtures, wash basins, toilets, urinals, showers, shower bases, mop sinks, and commercial stainless steel sinks. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with no recurring subscription component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Acorn Engineering Company manufactures heavy-gauge stainless steel and terrazzo plumbing fixtures, products, and systems for institutional, commercial, and correctional facility markets. The portfolio includes correctional plumbing fixtures, ligature-resistant products, commercial stainless steel sinks, showers, toilets, urinals, hand washing stations, hydrant boxes, and electronic water management systems. Manufacturing and design are performed in-house at the Morris Group Innovation Center.

Product overview

Acorn Engineering Company manufactures a broad portfolio of heavy-gauge stainless steel and terrazzo plumbing fixtures for institutional and commercial markets. The product line includes Secur-Care® ligature-resistant products, commercial showers, security furnishings, Acorn-Sinks® commercial stainless steel sinks, hand washing stations, combination toilet-lavatories, electronic water management systems, toilets, urinals, shower bases (terrazzo and solid surface), mop and service sinks, hydrant boxes (hose boxes and supply boxes), drinking fountains, and bathroom accessories. The Terrazzo-Ware® sub-brand offers terrazzo shower bases and mop sinks composed of marble chips in Portland cement. The Penal-Ware® sub-brand provides stainless steel security fixtures designed for correctional applications. Products are sold through the Acorn Engineering Company brand and are available through various sales representatives and distribution channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Acorn-Sinks: Commercial stainless steel sinks product line including drop-in sinks, undermount sinks, and stainless steel security products.
• Terrazzo-Ware
• Penal-Ware
• Secur-Care
• Kwik Ship
• Acorn ConTrols

Products and services

• Secur-Care® Ligature Resistant Products Ligature-resistant plumbing fixtures engineered for correctional and mental health facilities to prevent self-harm while maintaining safety and security.
• Commercial Showers Heavy-gauge stainless steel commercial shower units designed for institutional, correctional, and commercial applications.
• Security Furnishings Heavy-gauge stainless steel security fixtures designed to maintain safety in workplace environments including correctional facilities.
• Acorn-Sinks® Commercial Stainless Steel Sinks Commercial stainless steel sinks available in drop-in and undermount configurations for classrooms, healthcare, assisted living, bars, and food service applications.
• Hand Washing Stations Stainless steel hand washing stations for commercial, institutional, and correctional applications.
• Combination Toilet-Lavatory Units Combined toilet and lavatory units designed for space-efficient institutional installations.
• Electronic Water Management System (Master-Trol®) Electronic control systems for managing water distribution and tempering in institutional facilities.
• Stainless Steel Toilets Stainless steel toilets designed for correctional and institutional environments.
• Stainless Steel Urinals Stainless steel urinals for commercial and institutional applications.
• Terrazzo-Ware® Shower Bases Terrazzo, solid surface, and stainless steel shower bases for commercial, institutional, and justice facilities, including ADA-compliant options.
• Terrazzo-Ware® Mop and Service Sinks Terrazzo and stainless steel mop and service sinks for commercial, institutional, and justice applications, designed for durability and easy cleaning.
• Hydrant Boxes (Hose Boxes, Supply Boxes, and Valves) Hydrant boxes providing safe protection for hydrants with easy maintenance access, including stainless steel hose boxes, aluminum hose boxes, recessed remote supply boxes, and hose valves/vacuum breakers for industrial, institutional, commercial, and correctional applications.
• Indoor Drinking Fountains Drinking fountains for indoor commercial and institutional installations.
• Accessories (Division 10) Bathroom accessories for commercial and institutional applications.
• Penal-Ware® Stainless Steel Security Lavatories and Fixtures Stainless steel security lavatories and fixtures for correctional applications with no accessible voids or crevices for contraband concealment.
• Acorn ConTrols® Safe Showering and Tempering Products Safe showering and tempering products for schools, prisons, health clubs, and office buildings, integrating with Acorn fixture offerings for complete plumbing solutions.
• Kwik Ship® Standardized Stocked Products Standardized stocked products available for quick delivery through the Kwik Ship® program.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products certified to meet lead-free requirements (less than 0.25% lead in wetted surfaces)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Morris Group InternationalcoreOthersParent company and corporate umbrella organization. Acorn Engineering Company is a division of Morris Group International, a multi-division manufacturing company serving the institutional, commercial, and fire protection markets. Morris Group provides shared services including innovation center, MasterSpec specifications, and corporate resources.
• Neo-MetrominorOthersRelated brand under Morris Group International offering solid surface wash basins and designer fixtures. Promoted as complementary brand on Acorn Engineering website.
• Acorn SafetyminorOthersRelated brand offering heavy-gauge stainless steel safety products. Promoted as complementary brand for workplace safety applications.
• Acorn Thorn LimitedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based sales and distribution partner for Acorn Engineering products in the United Kingdom market.
• Morris Lee, LTD.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian sales and distribution partner for Acorn Engineering products serving the Canadian market.
• Morris Industries MexicominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMexican manufacturing and distribution partner providing products and support for the Mexico market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acorn-engineering-company

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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