E.L. Mustee & Sons

What E.L. Mustee & Sons does

E.L. Mustee & Sons, Inc. is a family-owned US manufacturer of molded fiberglass plumbing fixtures, founded in 1932 by Emil Lawrence Mustee and currently operated under third and fourth generation family ownership from its headquarters at 5431 West 164th Street in Brook Park, Ohio. The company designs, produces, and tests its full product line in the United States using matched metal molds under heat and pressure, with proprietary materials including VARISTONE® fiberglass and Starburst® slip-resistant surface technology. Its portfolio spans two main categories: Shower + Bath (DURAWALL® shower walls, DURABASE® and DURABASE-LP® shower floors, DURASTALL® shower stalls, STYLEMATE® enclosures, TOPAZ™ bathtubs and bathtub walls) and Laundry + Utility (UTILATUB® and UTILATWIN laundry tubs, DURATUB® cabinets, VECTOR™ and DURASTONE® utility sinks, DURASTONE® mop basins, DURAPAN® washer and water heater pans), plus a dedicated CareGiver® accessibility line of ADA-compliant showers, grab bars, and fold-down seats. Products carry cUPC, ANSI Z124-2022, CSA B45.5-17, ADA, ICC/ANSI A117.1, ASTM E-84, and CAN/ULC S102-07 certifications and are sold under thirteen registered trademarks.

The business operates a sales-led, multi-channel distribution model reaching residential homeowners, builders and contractors, healthcare and accessibility customers, and commercial janitorial end users. Channels include a network of regional sales representatives, plumbing and building wholesalers, retail home improvement stores, and the company's own e-commerce site with a 'Where to Buy' locator, supported by installation videos, technical documentation, and product literature. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of fiberglass plumbing fixtures; pricing is not publicly disclosed and customers are directed to distributors for transaction details. The company is a member of the American Supply Association and sells into both the US and Canadian markets. The firm is private, has 51-100 employees, no parent company, no subsidiaries, no disclosed funding rounds, and no M&A activity in the source materials, consistent with a stable, independently operated mid-market industrial business.

Name

E.L. Mustee & Sons

Legal name

E.L. Mustee & Sons, Inc.

Website

https://mustee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

E.L. Mustee & Sons is a family-owned US manufacturer of molded fiberglass plumbing fixtures, founded in 1932 and based in Brook Park, Ohio. It produces shower floors, walls, tubs, laundry tubs, mop basins, and ADA-compliant accessibility products for homeowners, builders, contractors, and healthcare facilities via retail, wholesale, and online channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fiberglass Plumbing Fixtures

NAICS

Plastics Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing (326191)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Fiberglass plumbing fixtures
• Shower and bath products
• Laundry utility tubs
• Mop service basins
• ADA accessibility showers

Headquarters

HQ city

Brook Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fiberglass Plumbing Fixtures Sales: One-time purchase of fiberglass plumbing fixtures including shower floors, walls, bathtubs, laundry tubs, and accessories sold through distribution partners

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

E.L. Mustee & Sons manufactures molded fiberglass plumbing fixtures including shower floors and walls, bathtubs, laundry tubs, utility sinks, mop service basins, washer/water heater pans, and ADA-compliant accessibility bathing products. All products are designed, built, and tested in the USA at the company's Brook Park, Ohio facility using proprietary VARISTONE® fiberglass material and Starburst® slip-resistant surface technology.

Product overview

E.L. Mustee & Sons is a family-owned manufacturer of fiberglass plumbing products made in the USA since 1932. The product portfolio is organized around two main categories: Shower + Bath products (including DURABASE® shower floors, DURAWALL® wall systems, DURASTALL® shower stalls, TOPAZ™ bathtubs, and STYLEMATE® enclosures) and Laundry + Utility products (UTILATUB® laundry tubs, DURATUB® cabinets, VECTOR™ and DURASTONE® utility sinks, DURASTONE® mop basins, and DURAPAN® washer/water heater pans). The company also offers a dedicated CareGiver® accessibility line including grab bars, fold-down seats, and ADA-compliant shower systems. All major product lines—DURAWALL®, DURASTALL®, TOPAZ®, DURABASE®, STYLEMATE®, UTILATUB®, DURATUB®, VECTOR™, DURASTONE®, DURAPAN®, and CareGiver®—are designed, built, and tested in the USA at the company's Brook Park, Ohio facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DURAWALL®: Shower wall products including neo-angle, square, and rectangular systems in fiberglass
• DURASTALL®
• TOPAZ™
• DURABASE®
• DURABASE-LP®
• STYLEMATE®
• UTILATUB®
• UTILATWIN
• DURATUB®
• VECTOR™
• DURASTONE®
• DURAPAN®
• CareGiver®
• VARISTONE™
• DURATRIM™
• DURATRIM®
• VARISTONE®
• Starburst®

Products and services

• DURAWALL® Shower and Bathtub Walls Fiberglass wall systems for showers and bathtubs featuring direct-to-stud mounting and tongue-and-groove panel seams for quick assembly. Used in residential and commercial bathroom renovations.
• DURASTALL® Shower Stalls Prefabricated shower stall units for residential and commercial installations.
• TOPAZ™ Bathtubs Premium fiberglass bathtubs with contoured backs and 20° lumbar slope for comfort, featuring full aprons and slip-resistant bottoms.
• DURABASE® Shower Floors One-piece molded fiberglass shower floors with ribbed underbody construction and slip-resistant Starburst® surface for durability and water evacuation.
• DURABASE-LP® Low Profile Shower Floors Low-profile barrier-free shower floors designed for easier wheelchair and walker access.
• UTILATUB® Laundry Tubs Heavy-duty molded fiberglass laundry tubs designed for handling commercial and residential laundry tasks.
• UTILATWIN Dual-Compartment Laundry Tubs Dual-compartment laundry tubs for expanded washing and soaking capacity.
• VECTOR™ Utility Sinks Reinforced molded fiberglass utility sinks for laundry, commercial, and workshop applications.
• DURASTONE® Utility Sinks Durable fiberglass utility sinks designed for heavy-duty use in commercial and industrial settings.
• DURASTONE® Mop Service Basins High-capacity mop basins for commercial cleaning and janitorial applications.
• DURAPAN® Washer and Water Heater Pans Drip pans designed to protect floors from washer and water heater leaks and overflows.
• CareGiver® Easy-Access Showers ADA-compliant shower systems designed for wheelchair and walker access, featuring barrier-free thresholds. Targeted at healthcare facilities and accessibility modifications.
• CareGiver® Safety Grab Bars Stainless steel grab bars in various configurations (straight, 90° angled, 120° angled) to support ADA compliance and user safety.
• CareGiver® Fold-Down Shower Seats Wall-mounted and legged fold-down shower seats with padded cushions rated up to 400 lbs for accessibility applications.
• VARISTONE® Shower/Bathtub Wall System Five-piece fiberglass wall system with embossed tile pattern and adhesive mounting, suitable for showers and bathtubs up to 60 inches wide by 34 inches deep.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• American Supply AssociationminorOthersE.L. Mustee & Sons is a proud member of the American Supply Association (ASA), a trade association for the plumbing, heating, cooling, and piping industry.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Maax Bath (American Bath Group): Manufacturer of acrylic and fiberglass bath and shower products, with strong Canadian and US presence under the Maax brand (now part of American Bath Group). Comparable in product mix to Mustee's tubs, showers, and wall systems.
• Best Bath Systems: Manufacturer of walk-in tubs, roll-in showers, and ADA-compliant accessibility bathing systems. Directly comparable to Mustee's CareGiver line and shares overlap in fiberglass/composite shower base construction.
• Aquatic: US manufacturer of fiberglass and acrylic bath and shower fixtures for residential and commercial markets. Most direct comparable to Mustee across tubs, shower bases, walls, and accessibility products, with broader scale and a national footprint.
• Swan Company (Swanstone): Producer of solid surface and composite bath/shower walls, shower floors, and utility sinks under the Swanstone brand. Competes with Mustee on shower walls, shower bases, and utility/laundry sinks in both replacement and new construction channels.
• Comfort Designs: Manufacturer of fiberglass gelcoat tubs, showers, and combination units primarily serving residential and multifamily builders. Closely comparable product format and customer base to Mustee's shower/bath core lines.
• Florestone Products: Manufacturer of mop service basins, laundry/utility sinks, and related commercial plumbing fixtures. Directly comparable to Mustee's DURASTONE mop basins, utility sinks, and DURAPAN washer/water heater pans.

Broad incumbents

• Kohler Co. Global manufacturer of kitchen and bath products including faucets, fixtures, tubs, showers, and accessories. Operates Sterling Plumbing as a value-tier brand that directly overlaps Mustee's mid-market positioning in showers and bath fixtures.
• Sterling Plumbing (Kohler): Value-tier bath and shower brand owned by Kohler, offering Vikrell and acrylic shower bases, walls, and tubs. Directly comparable to Mustee in price-point and channel placement at national home improvement retailers.
• American Standard Brands: Broad-line manufacturer of plumbing fixtures, faucets, tubs, and showers with deep US retail and builder channel presence. Competitor to Mustee in residential and light-commercial bath fixtures.

Regional players

• Mirolin Industries: Canadian manufacturer of acrylic tubs, showers, and wall systems primarily serving the Canadian residential market. Comparable product categories to Mustee's shower/bath lines but focused on Canadian distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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